Inexpensive good Bordeauxs are a hard thing to find. I last tasted the 2005 and was impressed with how well it aged for an inexpensive wine. Dark in color with a mild nose of red berries. On the mid pallet this is a smooth well made wine for the price. There’s a good amount of alcohol noticeable when first out of the bottle but this passes quickly. On the mid pallet there’s some nice dark berries, some nice oak and some noticeable Cab Franc flavors coming through. It has some firm acidity on the finish and some tannins. The wine coats the pallet nicely. It’s surprisingly well made and complex for the price. I would give it an 88-89. I can only imagine how well this will improve in a short period of time. I bet even a year will show an even nicer wine!
From the LCBO web site:
CHATEAU DUCLA BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR LCBO 255067 | 750 mL bottle Price: $ 14.95
Made in: Bordeaux, France By: Yvon Mau Et Fils
Style: Full-bodied & Firm Wine, Red Wine 12.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Sugar Content: 4 g/L Sweetness Descriptor: XD – Extra Dry
Tasting Note
Deep ruby red colour; blackcherry, cedar, plum and earthy aromas; dry, medium to full bodied; rich fruit flavours with cedar and sweet spice notes; medium tannins wine will age 2 or 3 years
