Wine 1 Jeremy
Vieux Chateau Gaubert
2010 Graves Blanc
£12.50 from The Wine Society.
Barrel-fermented, rich, lemon zing on the palate with fresh finish. Very enjoyable wine.
Wine 2 Jeremy
Chateau Tronquoy-Lalande
2005 Saint Estephe
£22 from The Wine Society.
Deep red colour, fine smooth black fruit with hints of tobacco, leather and spice.
Wine 3 Nick & John
Chateau Liversan
2010 Haut-Medoc
£12.95 from Waitrose
Decent red/black fruit, raspberry and plum. Light on the nose with a hint of cedar. Good value Bordeaux.
Wine 4 Ian **RIGHT BANK FAIL***
Chateau Magnan Figeac
2008 Saint Emilion
£22 from St John's Wine Store
Bright ruby red with aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and plum. Slight greenness - needs more time.
Wine 5 Richard
Chateau Grand-Puy Ducusse
2004 Pauillac
£33 from The Wine Society.
Sweet oak, velvety tannins, black currants, cherries in a deep ruby hue. Charming.
Wine 6 Jon
Chateau Potensac
2001 Medoc
£22 from Berry Bros & Rudd
Masses of black currant ripeness and depth with dried herb notes. Pedigree wine drinking well now.
Wine 7 Steve
Chateau Le Pay
2009 Medoc
£12.99 from The Vine Shop, Ware.
Dark fruit on the nose, slightly woody. Ample tannins. Better in a couple of years.
Wine 8 Jon
Chateau De Bern
2007 Sainte-Croix Du mont (Dessert)
£8.91 from The Sampler, South Kensington.
Floral honeysuckle and orange peel marmalade. Sweet with fresh acidity. Delicious!
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