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Default 06/05 Bernadotte?

On Sep 23, 1:10�pm, Emery Davis > wrote:
> Every year the Foires aux Vins is a chance to pick up some Borducks that
> I wouldn't otherwise see. �Sometimes, there's nothing of interest..
> Sometimes (like this year at Intermarche) there's a great teaser: 05
> d'Agassac (sp?) for 12.5 EU. �Too bad they didn't have any of course,
> but having gotten me there I did leave with a couple 02 du Tertre for
> around 15.
>
> Leclerc's circular just arrived, all the usual suspects (interesting
> they avoid 05 altogether, too expensive for the super market clientelle
> I guess).
>
> They have a couple of interesting things, including 06 Bernadotte for
> 13.60 EU and 05 for 14.30. �Haven't had, I remember Dale liking other
> years. �Anyone tried it?
>
> Also 04 Destieux for 18.50 I'll probably get a couple.
>
> Does anyone know a CdCastillon called Labesse or Roque le Mayne?
> AVailable for 7 and 8 respectively, the names ring a bell but
> can't place it.
>
> Thanks
>
> -E


Emery,
I have a few bottles of Ch. Roque Le Mayne...not bad but not very
French in style. Somewhat big and oaky but a good value.