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Default 06/05 Bernadotte?

Bi!! wrote:
> On Sep 24, 7:41�am, Emery Davis > wrote:
>> Bi!! wrote:
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>>> 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.

>> Thanks Bill. �Exactly the sort of heads up I was looking for. �Doesn't
>> sound like what I look for in a Castillon, I may buy a bottle just
>> to try though.
>>
>> cheers,
>>
>> -E

>
> I believe that it is the Parker/Von Neipperg effect. After reading
> your post I opened a bottle of Ch. Roque Le Mayne and it was quite
> concentrated, even a bit jammy with plenty of oak. Very California in
> style and it reminded me of Ch. Aiguilhe.


Sigh.