3 Bordeaux

2000 Chateau Batailley;
Deep ruby, some development, bell peppers, cassis, some cigars and actually some perfumed soap. Ripe and still a bit firm tannins, fresh acidity, some blackcurrant leaves. Just like a 99 I had this summer, Batailley develops much better than expected when tasting them young. Decent Bordeaux at decent prices. 86


2001 Chateau Hosanna;
Deep garnet, blackcurrants, hints of cigar, some truffles and chocolate and hints of fresh subsoil. Medium + acidity, ripe tannins, good fruit intencity, a bit vegetal towards finish. Good length, but alcohol show through. 89


2001 Chateau Cartier; (2nd Chateau Fonroque)
Ruby, developed, some stable, leather, chocolate and red currants.Acidity and a bit dry tannins does not balance the thin fruit, alcohol shows. 65