Chateau de Macard Bordeaux Superieur 2009
Recently while preparing for a four-month long home remodeling project and possible out-of-state move [don’t ask] I found myself organizing and reviewing my wine collection. In doing so I discovered a couple of bottles of 2009 Chateau de Macard Bordeaux Superieur. A wine I discovered via WTSO [see story below] and have excitedly sold on and off depending on availability as the North Miami Wine Buyer for Whole Foods Market.
As one thing leads to another, as they usually do at least for me, I looked up my original review on Whine and Cheers for Wine where I found multiple references. Not only did this wine make this sites Top 10 for 2013 and 2014 but I realized my review was dated February 2012! Hard to believe three and a half years had passed. After rereading my rantings I’ve decided to take my own advice: it will be interesting to see how the flavors develop over time. Or if they do. Assignment of the day! A 2015 re-tasting of the Chateau de Macard.
50% Cabernet Franc, 39% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
My 2015 notes;
On the nose; rich red fruit, alcohol [soon dissipated], oak, spice [vanilla], dark fruit [plum] and a mossy earthiness as it opened [5-10 minutes].
On the palate; medium body, red and dark fruit at forefront, great acidity, good tannin level and a nice mouth-feel. Over the next hour red cherry fruit and a red plum finish was noted along with spiciness [black pepper] as the wine softened but with tannin’s holding on. An hour and a half to two hours in, the wine continued to soften beautifully with floral notes, caramel, mocha and violet detected.
The 2009 Chateau de Macard continues to blossom. In my notes I found the words beautiful and lovely used. Two descriptors not usually found in my vocabulary. I am so glad I had the perseverance or more likely the forgetfulness to save this wine for a future tasting. Lucky me! And Lucky you if you come by this wine. I have one bottle of the 2009 vintage left and a bottle of the 2012 for future scientific imbibing. Can’t wait to see what develops. ¡SALUD!
Chateau de Macard Bordeaux Superieur 2009
Impressed by what I keep hearing about the 2009 Bordeaux vintage and the reputation of the winemaker, renowned Alain Aubert of Saint-Emilion estate Chateau Haut-Gravet, I purchased this through WTSO, Wines til Sold Out. At a price of $9.99 a bottle I thought it was a great deal and value. The way it works is that with a minimum order [4 in this example] you get free shipping, the regular or original retail price listed was $18.00.
This particular wine received a 90 pt rating from Wine Spectator along with its Smart Buy designation. It was also featured on the Today Show during a segment; Tips For Choosing the Perfect Holiday Wine.
Deep dark burgundy and purple in color this blend includes; Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Upon decanting I detected dark fruit notes, a distant oak aroma and what I would describe as terroir or minerality. Tasting after decanting 1+ hours this wine added; tobacco and black cherry to the palate. Showing a good acidic balance this medium bodied Bordeaux value did not taste like a $10.00 bottle of wine. I am glad I have 3 additional bottles in my cellar [the guest room :)] because it will be interesting to see how the flavors develop over time. Or if they do. This is where willpower comes in handy…..
Salud!
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