Tuesday Blind Tastings

Les Hauts de Tour Prignac Medoc Cabernet Merlot 2007

Bordeaux, France

Price: $30

Rating: 94

Source: Cellar

Description: Medium ruby colour. Red fruit, capsicum, menthol and pepper on the nose. The palate was lean and savoury with firm tannins, a bit of greenness and a dry, acidic finish.

Tasting date: 23 February 2021

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