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Wine tasting, England 13 March

Four different red wines from the Bordeaux area were tasted. Prices ranging between 10 to 12 pound sterling.

Chateau La Roche Gaby 2004, Canon Fronsac
Medium red with high % of Merlot, but disappointing taste which is both tannic and acidic. Dying for food and in fact best with the cheese.

Ch. Campillot 2005, Médoc
Good acidity on this full bodied red. Soft tannins and a fine well balanced taste. Worth the money.

Ch. Rousselle 2005, Côtes de Bourg
Big and smooth. Silky tannins and a fine Bordeaux look alike. 2005 is a brilliant year also on the east banks. Well worth the money!

Ch. Villa Bel-Air 2005, Graves
The wine with highest Cab Sauvignon, but with the wine is full bodied with great soft silky tannins and a long lasting fruity taste. Great stuff. Lovely and well worth every penny....

2005 Ch. Villa Bel-Air, Graves
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