6 inexpensive from Bordeaux

2011 Château de Roche (Loupiac)

Pale golden. Apples, and some tropical notes on the nose. Quite fresh, easy going but quite lovely. 84

2006 Château Priban:

Ruby, brick rim. Quite lovely nose with some cassis and figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and drying palate. First vintage under new Norwegian ownership where they had no hand in the first vintage. Only 900 bottles made. 77

2004 Château Lamarque:

Ruby with garnet rim. Some cassis, figs and leather on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean but has all it should have for an inexpensive Haut-Médoc. 85

2004 Château Rocher-Bonregard: (Pomerol € 12,-)

Ruby, garnet rim. Some plums, anise and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, towards a bit rustic in style, lean and slightly dry finish, more of the structure and not quite enough fruit than being too old. 84

2011 Château de Fontenil:

Ruby. Floral, fruity and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and fruity, fairly elegant. 86

2010 Château Larruau: (Margaux)

Deep ruby. Scented, lovely fruit, easy going nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and elegant palate, quite refreshing, good length. 84