Cool, clean, cherry fruit, but a rather lipsticky quality coming through. The palate has a savoury character and though the fruit is quite swamped by a stripe of inky tannic dryness, there is better balance here." - 89/100, Tom Cannavan
Like many of the 2005’s this is just now starting to hit stride. Decanted prior to enjoying along with a chargrilled ribeye, with grilled asparagus and mushrooms. Deep, opaque ruby color, full bodied. Like many Margaux’s this displays wonderful upfront perfumed aromatics: fresh purple flowers, cherry blossom, spicy black currant, ripe blackberry, soft leather, cedar mulch, and a rocky mineral component. Flavor profile is similar with some tobacco showing on the finish. Stylistically this is more about finesse, class, and balance than power. Structure is fairly well integrated, but definitely lingers in the background, while supporting a very lengthy and satisfying finish. I think this is in the latter stages of development; I’d expect this might drink well for another 5-8+ years. At 16+ years, this has plenty of life ahead.
Region: Bordeaux
Subregion: Margaux
Vintage: 2005
Type: Still
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Brand: Château Roubine
STRICTLY PROHIBITED TO 18 YEARS OLD AND BELOW
