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Château Argadens Bordeaux Supérieur 2012
Bordeaux, FranceParts of Chateau Argadens date back to the 12th century, so when the Sichel family purchased the property in 2002, they underwent extensive renovations and investment to highlight and preserve the site. This is merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc on five hectares of clay and limestone, in a single plot on one of the highest hills of the rolling Entre-Deux-Mers wine region (one of the five highest points of the Gironde). Worn cherry, red plum, smoked wood and finely ground baking spices fill the medium bodied palate, one finely strung, framed with tobacco tannins and trailing with dusty, drying gravels. Best appreciated with roasted beef. This spent 12-14 months in French oak, 25 percent new, before gentle fining and filtering. Classically drinkable, structured Bordeaux, and priced appropriately.Tasted: 31 March 2017Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Treve RingPrices:| BC | $21.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 272724UPC: 3394150039506
