Ben says
★ Good Wine “Deeply ruby red wine with garnet flecks, this Bordeaux has those classically mature notes from a wet vintage: mushroom, plum, balsamic strawberries, vanilla and wet wood. It’s cool and fresh on the palate with surprising buzz given its age. Gamey, minty and full of crunchy red fruits. It’s old school, toasty Claret and done pretty well. It has a sour-fresh finish. Some might find it thin, but I thought it was rather good.“
KEY POINTS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec blend with 13.0% abv. Aged for 12 months in French oak.
Grown in: Bordeaux, FRANCE.
Food Pairing
I enjoyed the leftovers of this wine with a fruity, tomato-filled Spanish Halloumi stew and freshly torn bread. It worked wonders.
Disclosure & Price
Tasted blind during a study session. Find in the UK for circa £12.99 mixed six price from Majestic wines.
Reviewed and tasted: 17/09/2024
About the Producer
Vieux Château Landon was founded in 1607 and its persistence through time and reputation for reliable Claret has made it a traditional example of good Cru Bourgeois. Today its winemaking team is led by James Servat.
