Chateau L'Etoile de Viaud 2005 RED France

The vineyards of Chateau L'Etoile de Viaud lie close to Pomerol (home to some of the world's most expensive reds - Petrus Le Pin etc) and enjoy a similar superb terroir. Very low yields of Merlot are grown here by the Chevalier family whose fine estate wins regular plaudits in La Revue du Vin de France and their claret boasts a sumptuous palate of layered velvety damson. It confirms Robert Parker's opinion that the best Lalandes rival good Pomerol. Pure deep and concentrated with copious black fruit flavours chocolaty notes and a gorgeous chewy texture. Like most 2005s it will drink beautifully on release but will continue to develop.

Per bottle price from: £12.99
Merchant: Sunday Times Wine Club
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