TN: 2009 Chateau d'Agassac

[Racer Chris]

50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cab Franc. 13% abv.

It was as if someone replaced my Bordeaux with Grenache from the south of France.
Deep ruby red color, thin and acidic, tart cherries with a bit of garrigue and pepper.
Slightly bitter, tannic finish.
Well made but not typical of other Haut-Medoc wines I've had.
B+

[AKR]

I can't remember who, but some magazine/newspaper says its one of the prettiest estates, and welcoming for visits.



I've got a bottle of the same 09 on my 'to drink' list as well.

[Rudi Finkler]

I remember an excellent bottle of 2009 D'Agassac. Neither thin nor acidic or tannic, but opulent and elegant, with excellent concentration and balance.

[AKR]

Perhaps they keep the sharks and alligators in their moat well fed with passing wine critics.

[AlohaArtakaHoundsong]

Yeah, thin and acidic does not jive with the vintage, unless this is shut down hard.

[Racer Chris]

Yeah, thin and acidic does not jive with the vintage, unless this is shut down hard.

Total wine has it at a decent price so I picked up a couple to try out. I'll wait at least a few months to open the second one.

In general I've been more successful finding 2010s that I like, although I have found a few other '09 Crus Bourgeois that have been good in the last couple years.

[Rudi Finkler]

Perhaps they keep the sharks and alligators in their moat well fed with passing wine critics.

Hahaha, nice idea...