2006 Chateau Paveil De Luze

Wines from the Margaux region of Bordeaux are some of the best in my opinion.  Generally they have a silkiness that belies their robust character.  Unfortunately, that is not always the case and this would be one of those times.

Granted that I was drinking this probably a couple of years too early, but generally speaking I have found Margaux's to be more approachable young.  But this one was completely closed down.  After nearly an hour in the glass, about the only thing noticable was a hint of dark chocolate and some earthy mushroom.  There was a bit of astringency to it from beginning to end, and it just never developed.

I put this one to the side to try again the next day.  It had opened somewhat but still did not seem to meld together.  There was some dark fruit peeking through, but the tannins still overwhelmed everything.

I was talking to my wine consultant at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits about it and he thinks that it may just be too young for this one.  I am not 100% convinced that all it was with this bottle but will give it the benefit of the doubt and try another one in a couple of years.

This is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc that I picked up for $16.99.

Cheers!