Chateau Caronne Ste Gemme Vintage 2016 Durand

Chateau Caronne Ste Gemme Vintage 2016 DurandA firm Wine Cru favourite. Chteau Caronne Ste Gemme is an estate just south of Saint Julien in the Haut Medoc. Its grand vin is a classic Bordeaux blend, and was classified as a Cru Bourgeois Suprieur of Haut Mdoc in 1932 and Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in 1966. Traditional made and performs well in all types of vintages 2016 was a successful year for the region. Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. Bottle condition,

and rich aromas

A fine tannic structure for such a generous

but for the Rhone it was very good

black and red fruit seeming to follow the exotic wood rather than leading the way

wine level 3cm below bas of cork

excellent and in presentation tube

Surprisingly enjoyable

Cinsault Carignan 75cl bottle

Nose: plum

cassis/blackberry

Still not a great vintage

Before his death he gave his name to the estate