2005 Commanderie Du Bardelet

 

BARDELET IS SOLD OUT!!!!

Special Case Price $135.00

Regular bottle price $14.99

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You may have heard that the 2005 vintage from Bordeaux is being hailed as one of the best ever.  We were able to secure a good amount of what we have found to be the best bang for your buck of the vintage. Currently our number one selling wine from Bordeaux, I have two cases of the 2005 Commanderie du Bardelet sitting in my basement. I think it can be drunk now or in five years.  We purchased half of the inventory that our supplier had left in stock.  This wine is more of a new world Bordeaux (approachable at a young age, fruit forward and smooth) but still has plenty of that old world charm.  Right now it's pefectly drinkable, with big tannins balanced by mouth watering acidity and delicious fruit flavor.  And it's because of that tannin and acidity that I think this wine has the potential to age beautifully. 

Though the Commanderie du Bardelet did win one award: "Gold Medal - Medal d'Or, Concours de Grands Vins de France, Mâcon 2006," it sort of fell under the radar with the US critics. Hopefully that's what kept the price down.  The only professional review I was able to find was from a German reviewer named Golo Weber. Here it is (translated by google):

"In glass, this wine shines a ruby red. An extremely delicate bouquet is revealed, despite it's youth it already has an aromatic bounty of cassis, blackberry and plum, with the subtle floral notes and hints of provencial cuisine. Classic Bordeaux from this great vintage, equipped with a powerful body and a strong skeleton, which shows it's potential. After prolonged decanting it's beautiful fruit phase can be enjoyed.  The drinking maturity of a fine wine vinified such as this is probably from 2010 to 2016, WF 97 + / 100 "

We have plenty in stock, so come by and try a bottle or take our word and snag a case.