87

Château Grand Billard 2011 

Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Bordeaux)

Black-inflected, opaque core with a deep fuschia rim. Sultry, expressive nose of slate, flint, leather, roasted pheasant and peak-of-summer Black Mission figs. The palate exudes minerality and blackberry flavors. Long-grained, lightly drying tannins mark the succulent texture that shows a glycerol-like streak. Bracing acidity calls for food accompaniment and the wine finishes very dry, though quite short. Drink now to 2015 not likely to evolve.

87

Château Grand Billard 2011 

Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Bordeaux)

Black-inflected, opaque core with a deep fuschia rim. Sultry, expressive nose of slate, flint, leather, roasted pheasant and peak-of-summer Black Mission figs. The palate exudes minerality and blackberry flavors. Long-grained, lightly drying tannins mark the succulent texture that shows a glycerol-like streak. Bracing acidity calls for food accompaniment and the wine finishes very dry, though quite short. Drink now to 2015 not likely to evolve.

87

Château Grand Billard 2011 

Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Bordeaux)

Black-inflected, opaque core with a deep fuschia rim. Sultry, expressive nose of slate, flint, leather, roasted pheasant and peak-of-summer Black Mission figs. The palate exudes minerality and blackberry flavors. Long-grained, lightly drying tannins mark the succulent texture that shows a glycerol-like streak. Bracing acidity calls for food accompaniment and the wine finishes very dry, though quite short. Drink now to 2015 not likely to evolve.