Chateau Barrabaque 2005

$16.99 -- 80 % Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Purchase Chateau Barrabaque 2005

A solidly made, concentrated, powerful Canon-Fronsac, with scents of earth & black fruits. Chateau Barrabaque’s bouquet is surprising by its sheer diversity of aromas, Blackberry, licorice and indian spices on the nose. Medium bodied, with a solid core of silky tannins and a medium finish. A top-notch effort from Canon-Fronsac, the 2005 Barrabaque exhibits plenty of minerallity, high tannin and equally high extract and density, and abundant amounts of sweet red and black fruits, full bodied.

Cheese Pairings: Cheddar, Gouda
Food Pairings: Lamb Burgers, Steak, Pork Chops, Veggie Burgers

Purchase Chateau Barrabaque 2005

Vintage: 2005

Region: Bordeaux, France

Lifespan: Drink now through 2014

Grape: Blend

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