Château Rolland-Maillet 2005 Saint-Emilion AC Grand Cru

Tasted on April 2010

Appearance – clear, deep ruby. Slightly paler rim, some tears.

Nose – clean, medium intensity, youthful. Aromas of red fruits like raspberries and blueberry, some plum.

Palate – dry, medium acidity and tannin, medium plus alcohol and medium body. Medium flavour intensity with red fruits more like cherry, a salty character and hints of old wood. A little earthy. Medium length.

Conclusions (15/20) – Good, premium, ready to drink but will improve. Simple fruity wine, with mainly Merlot character. Lacks complexity.

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