Ronan by Clinet, Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2009

Ronan by Clinet, Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2009 ($35) I have to break my promise again as this is a economical 2009 Bordeaux but can only be purchased from private sources. However I have to write about it since I tasted it with the Chateau Croix Mouton 2009. This was a 100% merlot wine made with grapes just outside the Pomerol region. Apparently it was made in the same way as the Chateau Clinet 2009 but because the grapes were grown just outside the boundary, it could not be called a Pomerol wine. I decanted it for an hour and found the nose to be mellow. The body was medium, so was the finish. It was not as fruity as the Croix Mouton even though it was 100% merlot. It had characteristics of a typical Bordeaux. It would go well with a good steak. Again if you see it in the States, bring some back.