TN: 09 Chantegrive 'rouge' [Graves]
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:26 am
09 Chantegrive 'rouge' [Graves] Again I'm assuming they make a white, but don't know, so I'll just note that this is their red. I had the 2010 a few months ago, and liked it enough to purchase more, so figured I should check out the 09 too, which is roughly the same price, and quasi locally available. 13.5% abv on the label. Medium bodied. No bricking. A little cigar / pipe aromas on the nose. It's got a little grip. Over two days, in good stems, and with air, I still get a little hotness on the back of the palate. I liked the 2010 better. I opened this early to see if I should get more before it disappears, and I'm not convinced. Objectively its good, very solid, and should age ok -- but doesn't feel as complete to me as the 2010. Maybe not the best wine for summer drinking on the veranda when its hot. I'd give it a B, with some upside. I do not think I will reload on this.