Alex would be proud

[RDD]

I bought some lesser growth Bordeaux since the price was great.
Once they get here I'll post some notes.

2008 Chateau Clos Marsalette Pessac-Leognan and 2009 Chateau Soleil Promesse Puisseguin Saint Emilion .

Also bought a mixed case of modestly priced (<20) white Burgundy.

[JimHow]

Well done, RDD, I loved the 2005 Clos Marsalette.

[AlexR]

Hi,

Kind of weird to see my name quoted in the header.

Clos Marsalette is owned by Stefan von Neipperg of Canon La Gaffelière and La Mondotte.
He does good work .

I hope you enjoy,
All the best,
Alex R.

[RDD]

Reveiews say the 2008 may be the best yet. We'll see..............

[RDD]

Hi,

Kind of weird to see my name quoted in the header.

Clos Marsalette is owned by Stefan von Neipperg of Canon La Gaffelière and La Mondotte.
He does good work .

I hope you enjoy,
All the best,
Alex R.

Well you are a champion of value Bordeaux.

[Chasse-Spleen]

You know you like to see your name in lights, Alex

[RDD]

It turns out Stephan von Neipperg has some ownership of Chateau Soleil Promesse Puisseguin Saint Emilion .
I read up on his philosophy of handling the grapes tenderly, biodynamic techniques and drastic reduction of chemical sprays, weedkillers, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
Sounds great.
Hope it taste great.

[RDD]

2009 Chateau Soleil Promesse is all one could want from a wine under 20 bucks.
A nose of toasty oak and ripe merlot.
Bright , fresh with a rich mid palate that ends with some smooth tannins but a slightly hot finish.
It's 14% shows.
I think it would improve with a few years of aging but I doubt it will last that long in this house.
It used to be you could go to Cali for these bargains. Beringers Knghts Valley for 15 bucks was a deal.
But now I have to go back to France to find something inexpensive that doesn't seem manipulated.
A nice wine for Sat/Sun dinner.
89 points.