I was at my local LCBO today and discovered this one in the Vintages section:
Château des Charmes Cabertnet-Merlot 2005 “Old Vines” Estated Bottled” from the Niagara On The Lake region. At $19.95 I decied it was worth a try.
The nose waffs with blackberry and plums. It is a very nice Bordeaux blend that begins with dark fruit tastes, hints of spices and earth. It does have big tannins in this one and that caught me a little off guard, it could be a little softer. Nice smooth long finish to round out this wine. (Nov 25, 2009).
Gary Killops
Notes From The Vineyard.
Cabernet-Merlot is a classically styled blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot that has been aged for one year in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is complex with flavours of dark chocolate, raspberry and cassis. Estate grown and bottled from grapes sourced exclusively from the Chateau’s own vineyards. Ready to drink now, but will continue to develop in the bottle for 5-10 years. 2,100 cases produced. Harvested on September 23, 29, October 4, 2005.
Food Pairings
Cabernet-Merlot is a classically styled blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot that has been aged for one year in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is complex with flavours of dark chocolate, raspberry and cassis. Estate grown and bottled from grapes sourced exclusively from the Chateau’s own vineyards. Ready to drink now, but will continue to develop in the bottle for 5-10 years. 2,100 cases produced. Harvested on September 23, 29, October 4, 2005.
Food Pairings
This full bodied red wine is excellent with any red meat or tomato pasta dish.
13% Alc. / Vol.
VQA Niagara On The Lake
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