Chateau Livran Medoc 2005

$16.99 -- From the Medoc Appellation in the Bordeaux Region

Purchase Chateau Livran Medoc 2005

Dark red, slim red rim. Classic Medoc nose with pencil and red fruit but also some green notes. The same in the mouth. A rustic/coarse example of Medoc made in the old style.

Food Pairings: Delicate Lamb Dishes

Purchase Chateau Livran Medoc 2005

Vintage: 2005

Region: Medoc

Lifespan: Drink through 2012

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