Château Cordet Margaux Review
Left bank, right bank, which appellations are on which side of the Gironde river... it makes head spin. What I do know is when I like a red blend of Bordeaux — and this one I liked.
Wine review by: Jessyca Frederick |
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About this Wine
Wine: 2018 Margaux
Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Region: Margaux AOC, Bordeaux, France
Retail price: $49
I consumed it: March 2023
My source: SomMailier Wine Club
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From this wine club: SomMailier Wine Club
From this winery: Château Cordet
Wine color/style: Red wine
Grape variety or blend: Bordeaux blend
Tasting notes: Red fruit, Leather, Grippy tannins, Black fruit, Blue fruit
Other characteristics: Aged
Margaux: What I think
Left bank, right bank, which appellations are on which side of the Gironde river... it makes head spin. What I do know is when I like a red blend of Bordeaux — and this one I liked.
The nose carried graphite and blue fruits, with a bit of leather. On the palate I tasted red fruits, blue fruits, black fruits (all the fruits, no, not really). The tannins were slightly grippy (it was still fairly young for a Bordeaux) and lighter bodied than a Cali Cab.
Château Cordet is the "second wine" of Château Monbrison in Médoc. It is a family domain, going back to the 19th century. The soils are gravelly and the wine is handpicked and vinified as if it were a Château Montbrison wine.
Last updated: August 2, 2023
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