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Légende Bordeaux 2016

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Cranberry jelly hue with aromas of citrus laced cherry with savory touches and a hint of cedar.

Palate--Puckeringly acidic, with a lemony foundation and hints of cherry.

This is a very strange "Bordeaux" unlike any I have ever had--thankfully...  It is supposed to  be 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot but you couldn't prove it by me.  It is off putting from the beginning.  I paid $9 for this mark down from $18 supposedly.  It is pretty sorry so pass!

I have reposted a review below of this from the Wine Enthusiast whom I respect greatly.  But they were drinking a different wine than I was...
"One of a range of wines produced by the Château Lafite-Rothschild winemaking team, this bottling is generous, ripe and juicy. Its black-currant fruits, soft tannins and open texture mean it is almost ready to enjoy. Drink from 2019."

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