Reserve Croix des Bardes 2009

Yet another half price wine. A 2009 Lalande de Pomerol, half price at Tesco (yeah right, it's actually worth 16 quid, we believe you.) £8.29.

Great colour on pouring, dark and concentrated. Creamy, very well integrated vanilla. Good concentration and lovely freshness on the nose. Excellent purity, lacks a little midpalate perhaps. And that weird savoury oak finish I also get on the Roc de Lussac from Sainsbury's. The first part of the finish is spicy and almost 'interesting' but then it dries out a little.

Nice bordeaux for the 8 quid or so, though there are maybe better wines from elsewhere for that money.

Reserve Croix des Bardes 2009, 7-7.5+/10, £8.29 Tesco on offer. Wouldn't buy at the full price.