Chateau Jouanin Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2009

Chateau Jouanin Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2009 ($20.95, SKU 222661) This was another 2009 Bordeaux for early drinking recommended by a LDB consultant. This wine is from the right bank and therefore is Merlot based. Aroma was full when the wine was first opened. I tasted it with some pork chop the first night and it was fruity with medium body. I sent it to my tasting panel and we tasted it again 48 hours later and it was holding up well with medium to full body. At this price, it was an amazing bargain since the 2009 Bordeaux is expected to be very expensive. There is no WS rating on it but the LDB consultant said it can be cellared for 3 to 5 years. There is ample stock at all the LDB stores but this is a one-time buy for them.