Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)-Chateau Paradis Casseuil Bordeax Blanc 2004

I should probably open the post with a warning; this particular bottle may not be produced anymore. The 2005 vintage is the last that I see any reviews for, and my bottle was from the vintage before that. The Lafite homepage lists only the Chateau Paradis Casseuil Bordeaux Rouge.

If the Bordeaux Blanc is no longer being produced this would be a shame; I found it to be one of the better, more approachable demonstrations of the Sauvignon/Semillon style.

In their words: ...

In my words:
This one's a little shy on the nose, but once it opens up you're going to get lovely fragrances of cantaloupe rind, lemon pith, and a light muskiness. There are lights scents of honey bracketing these aromas as well. The mouthfeel is soft and round. Pronounced flavors of fresh melon and honey coat the palate. The finish falls somewhere between medium and long.

This is a simple, gratifying wine, something ideal for summer salads.

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