From the famed '05 vintage is the Chateau De Mendis red, Appellation Bordeaux Conrtrolee $13. Wine Spectator says to buy everything from cheap $8 whites to all the collectibles from Bordeaux, they say it's the best overall vintage since '61 and this is my first '05 Bordeaux. It is a merlot based blend with a touch of cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. On the nose there is some black cherry and some black cracked peppercorn smells. Not a whole lot of different stuff going on with the nose but it is well balanced and full bodied. The is a solid pepper, and tartness to the wine. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety it coats the mouth in a gentle manner. The tannins are pretty subdued, they don't overpower you. The tannins are there but there is no bite. For the money the wine is freakin awesome, it would go really well with dinner, but can also stand on it's own as a sipper. Also the wine is ready to go right out of the bottle, no decanting necessary although it certainly wouldn't hurt. And thanks to Ashley Scott for helping on this bulletin.
Enjoy!
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