title: Château Tour Saint-Germain 2012 Excellence  (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux)
description: Heavy wood aromas from new French oak barrels show equally strongly as dark chocolate flavors on the palate from this 50/50 Merlot/Malbec blend. The wine, tiny production from 2.5 acres, is all wood, very firm and tough. Only the acidity suggests a potential fruitiness. This estate has been in the Noël family since 1800.
variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
designation: Excellence