Bordeaux Futures 2007: Results (Part 6)

Saint-Estèphe 2007Miscellaneous Sixth report (April, 11st 2008) To the attention of professionals whose access expires on April 15th, 2008 The entire team thanks you for your confidence. We hope that you take pleasure in reading the information of those reports and that they will be helpful to your business. To receive the next reports covering Margaux, St. Julien, Pauillac, Pomerol, Saint-Emilion and Saint-Emilion satellites appellations, we invite you to subscribe using your access codes and clicking on the link below. http://www.quarin.com/primeur_dernier.php?s=6007 If you do not remember your codes, you can ask for them from the homepage of the website. Those who have not received the five previous reports by email can find them on the website by clicking here http://www.quarin.com/abonnement.php ______________________________________________________ SAINT ESTEPHE 2007Saint-Estephe is the only communal appellation from the Medoc where some non-classified properties play at the same level of classified growths. That is the conclusion to be drawn at the end of my tasting of 2006 during barrel ageing. Since 2002, some have raised their heads and are continuing to rise. In 2007, they accomplish their patient development. The most spectacular progress and less recognized yet by the market are with Clauzet and Le Crock.CLAUZET I have been talking about it for a while. Since 2002, this estate has ceased providing fertilizer to its vines, resulting in lower yields. As vines produce less, the need for extraction fades. Tannins of this wine become finer. The use of a vertical press contributes in enhancing press wine quality of tannins. Clauzet 2006 will become a landmark of Saint Estephe. I will carefully monitor the 2007. LE CROCK This estate started its rise since 2000 and completely changed status in 2002. So much to the point that I do prefer the 2002 to the 2000! It seems that at the beginning, the customers were a little bit surprised. Hard tannins and the vegetal characteristic of the 1998 were missed! Yet, Le Crock is gaining new customers. Oenologist Isabelle Davin, and owner Didier Cuvelier are really doing an excellent work by getting inspired from the experience acquired at Léoville Poyferré . ______________________________________________________ TO BE CLOSELY MONITOREDPHELAN SEGUR I have often criticized the bottled wine for showing a heavy smell that hindered me. I have just learned that since 2006, ventilation had just been installed in the cellars. Michel Roland is the new consultant. Since 2002, the quality of viticulture has progressed so much, says Mr. Coculet “that I am putting up our reverse osmosis machine for sale”. DE PEZ The quality of wine is known for a very long time. However, since Roederer sells this wine through its distribution channel, its Bordeaux market visibility is less. If a change occurs shortly in its distribution, this wine will really fit in the competition. It will compete against Montrose and Cos d'Estournel . TRONQUOY LALANDE Its great gravelly terroir was previously under-exploited. It only takes tasting the 2006 (a transition vintage) to understand the level of quality that can be achieved in a very short time. All 2007 from these estates appeared deserving. Among classified growths, Cos Labory shows a unique fatness. ______________________________________________________ ANDRON BLANQUET Saint-Estèphe // 85 Purple color of average intensity. Fruity and floral nose of average aromatic intensity. The palate offers a taste of ripe fruits, a caressing touch and a tasty finish. Coated and tasty tannins. Average length. CALON SEGUR Saint-Estèphe // 87 The color has an average to good intensity. The nose is discreet, fruity, and spicy upon swirling. Smooth, caressing and slightly velvety on the palate. Nevertheless, general power and sap are lacking to this wine. Average length. A blend of 65% cabernet sauvignon, 23 % merlot, and 1 % petit verdot. 12,5% of press wine was added to the blend. The Grand Vin represents a selection of 60% of the harvest.CLAUZET Saint-Estèphe // 87 - 88Here is another non-classified estate that more frequently ranks at the highest level. The color is purple. The nose is fresh, fruity and enjoyable. Mellow on entry, it is followed by a body of good density for the vintage. Very aromatic and remaining fat all through the tasting. The power fades a little on the finish, yet the taste of fruit is absolutely delicious! This is a success of the vintage and of the estate. Great work! COS LABORY Saint-Estèphe // 88 Purple color, of discreet and fruity nose. Fruity, juicy and lots of aromas on the palate. Quite fat for the vintage, the wine is well balanced and finishes on a nice tasty length, with ripe tannins. A success. DE PEZ Saint-Estèphe // 88 - 89Few people know this estate because it is not distributed by Bordeaux negociants. Yet, sinceRoederer, its new owner has acquired Pichon Comtesse, changes should be expected. Philippe Moureau has been making a precise and clever work over there for a long time. Ditto for Haut-Beauséjour. Very lovely purple color. Superb nose, aromatic and rather complex. Suave and tasty palate, of quite royal touch. The wine is melting on ripe flavors and fine tannins. Good aromatic finish. Racy aspect. A success of the vintage. HAUT BEAUSEJOUR Saint-Estèphe // 85 - 86This estate is improving. Its application to do well is especially noticed in this difficult vintage. Purple color. Fruity nose, of mulberry type, which is well paired by the woody component. Very enjoyable on the palate, which does not suffers from the fluidity of the vintage. Well built, the wine evolves tasty and very enjoyable. It offers itself aromatic, with quite fine tannins. Pleasure in perspective. HAUT MARBUZET Saint-Estèphe // 87 - 88 Dark color. Spicy, fine and a bit woody on the nose. Charming on the palate, the wine is flowing, and enjoyable in its touch. Aromas and tannins remain fine. Flattering and instantly delicious aspects. L'ARGILUS DU ROI Saint-Estèphe // 87This estate is owned by José Bueno, manager of Chateau Clauzet. The color is dark and purple, the nose is fruity, of ripe type. It smells of tar along with a licorice characteristic. Smooth and very, very fruity on the palate, the wine is of medium body. The texture is a bit relaxed, yet flavors and tannins are of good quality. Pure and noble taste in the persistence. A success of the vintage. LA DAME DE MONTROSE Saint-Estèphe // 86 Very lovely dark color. Ripe, fresh and especially pure nose. Smooth, silky, very elegant and tasty on the palate. The style is different than vintages made before the Bouygues era. This wine has more smoothness, more flesh, and a bit less extraction. Pleasure is already insured. LA PEYRE Saint-Estèphe // 84 Purple color. Discreet nose with a fruity palate yet appearing a bit light. Medium length LAFON ROCHET Saint-Estèphe // 87 - 88 Lovely dark purple color. Discreet and fruity nose. Enjoyable on the palate, the wine appears smooth, fruity and pleasant, finishing on a nice taste of ripe fruits with an elegant weaving. Well coated tannins. LE CROCK Saint-Estèphe // 87 - 88 This estate is on the rise from a quality perspective since the 2002 vintage, which I rate higher than the 2000! Very colored, it shows a fruity, ripe nose with a nice cherry characteristic. The palate offers a nice mellowness with lots of fruit. Very tasty, juicy and even quite dense, the wine develops towards a spicy finish. Its silky touch on the palate and purity are exciting and seductive. This is very good. Blend of 63% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 10% cabernet francs, and 5% petit verdot. 13% of alcohol.LES ORMES DE PEZ Saint-Estèphe // 86 Lovely dark color. Fruity nose of average aromatic intensity. Smooth and fruity on the palate, the wine shows a medium body. A soft wine. MEYNEY Saint-Estèphe // 85 - 86 Purple color. Fruity and spicy nose, of average aromatic intensity. Fruity, fresh and enjoyable on the palate. Medium length and slightly tannic. MONTROSE Saint-Estèphe // 89After my disappointment regarding the 2006, (a vintage of transition, quite poorly mixing two very different ways of looking at things), the 2007 opens completely the new trend. Very intense color. Pure, fruity and a bit discreet nose, yet aromatic. Smooth, velvety, aromatic and caressing on the palate. To picture my thought, I would say that the wine is built more in a Saint-Julien style than a Saint-Estephe one. Good length without any square-shaped tannins. Blend of 65% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and petit verdot.PHELAN SEGUR Saint-Estèphe // 87 - 88 Nice and vivid color. The nose is fruity, discreet and of ripe fruit type. Smooth, finely pulpy and very fruity on the palate, it finishes tasty, on lovely tannins, and medium length. No rusticity whatsoever, and that's the news (Michel Rolland acts as consultant since 2006). A success of the vintage. SEGUR DE CABANAC Saint-Estèphe // 84 - 85 Purple and very dark color. Fruity and floral nose of medium aromatic intensity. Fruity, with a good taste on the palate, this wine lacks some body in its persistence. SERILHAN Saint-Estèphe // 84 Dark red color of average intensity. Very ripe fruity nose. Hints of vanilla. Smooth and fruity on the palate, of medium body and length. Barrel ageing will reveal it more. TOUR DES TERMES Saint-Estèphe // 85 Purple color. Fruity and creamy nose. Fruity and enjoyable on the palate, with medium body and length. Tasty finish. TRONQUOY LALANDE Saint-Estèphe // 87 - 88The estate is going through a full rebirth under the ownership of the Bouygues group and management of Jean-Bernard Delmas. The color is dark and the nose aromatic. Very lovely on entry, the wine appears suave and offers fatness. Very fruity and tasty, it develops slender. This wine evokes the style of the best médocs in its construction. I insist in saying that there is here a magnificent terroir, which is probably still asleep. Very great finish with a fine grain. It only lacks a bit of body to this wine to become part of the best. For now, Tronquoy Lalande is purer and much more charming than it used to. Density will arrive with the follow-up work. Do not miss it. ______________________________________________________ MISCELLANEOUS BERNADOTTE Haut-Médoc // 86 Dark color of good intensity. The nose is not fully defined yet. Smooth palate, very fruity and aromatic, with a quite seductive silky smoothness. It is good! LE SARTRE Pessac-Léognan red // 84 - 85 Dark red and purple color. Fruity and slightly peppery nose. Smooth, fruity and finely chubby on the palate, the wine appears with well-coated tannins. It requires hard work to produce such a wine. A property on the rise. To be followed during barrel ageing. ROLLAN DE BY Médoc // 86 Purple color of good intensity. Aromatic nose, of fruity and ripe character. Suave and very fruity on the palate, the wine is well built and evolves with coated tannins. Good and tasty length. A success. TOUR SERAN Médoc // 84 Dark red color of average intensity. Fruity and slightly peppery nose with average aromatic intensity. Enjoyable and fruity on the palate, yet, not very dense. Average length. To be continued! Next report on Monday, April 14th. Jean-Marc Quarin ______________________________________________________________________________ © Copyright: All rights reserved. No part of this article may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the author: Jean-Marc Quarin Sarl, 10 allée de Ginouilhac, BP 40, 33320 Le Taillan-Médoc. France. Tél. 00 33 (0)5 56 35 83 93. Fax 00 33 (0)5 56 35 86 50. E-mail : jmquarin@wanadoo.fr

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