Thursday, January 31, 2019

Tasting- Mouton Cadet Bordeaux

Name: Mouton Cadet Bordeaux

Variety: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

Region: Bordeuax

Country: France

Year: 2015

Price: $11.99

Review: “The 2015 Bordeaux rouge shows a red garnet color with a slightly crimson tint. On the nose, the wine opens on black fruit aromas of bilberry and blackcurrant, then with airing develops notes of refined spice, especially cinnamon. From a full and firm attack, richly fruited and very smooth, the round and lush mid-palate reveals blackberry flavors and toasted notes, leading into a long and complex finish on expressive fruit.” 
From: https://www.wine.com/product/mouton-cadet-rouge-2015/355558

My review: This wine is very different from what I usually drink. It was very dry and fairly bold, tannic, and acidic. I tasted lots of dark fruits, like cherry and blackberry, and  recognized some earthy flavors. It was also fairly spicy, picking up maybe on some black pepper. It is a lot of wine in one drink and I wouldn’t consider it easy sipping wine. Overall, I enjoyed trying something new and would have it again.

Food Pairing: I did not drink this with food.

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