There I was, walking, minding my own business and at the corner of my eye, I saw this beauty. I didn't know what to say. Shy and unassuming, and a long name that didn't rhyme. No matter what I thought. My friends have been telling me about those Australian and Chilean beauties but I continually choose to ignore them. Deep in the recesses of my wondering mind, I knew that going the French way was the best. I might have been endangering myself but again, I had to reassure myself, and I finally came to a conclusion ...
The 2nd wine by Chateau Lagrange is a bargain. At $42 SGD (even cheaper in the US, like $20 USD )and on sale at Cold Storage, it was waiting to be drunk. Problem with most French wines is that they age better than most, so drinking a 2004 in 2008 wasn't exactly ideal. You still need about 5 years to mature. But the drink is still very French. A slight spice note on the tongue, a beautiful fragrance of blackberry and chocolate and a velvety top end with a medium finish. The wine isn't as complex as what most aficionados might like but still worth a punt. I kept it for 3 days and as the tannins wore off, the taste and flavor of the wine was still there, it became smoother and easier to drink. More fruity characteristics were prevalent as it wore on.
Before I forget, nobody grows bushes like the French. Wine Bushes that is.
Me no Bob Parker.
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