Chateau Tour St. Bonnet, Medoc, Bordeaux 2005

Purple/red.

No oak in sight, wonder of wonders. Deep black fruit (currant?), fig and spice on the nose. Even a suggestion of Amaretto.

Deep, fleshy entry - continuing through mid-palate. The apparent lack of significant new oak really allows this to sing. No oak tannin to fight through. Chewy on the finish, but, again, the fruit wins the fight.

House wine? This will actually get better with another 2-3 years in the bottle. Buy it.

Day 4 - This is RFG. Deep blackcurrant, herb and brine nose. Plush and fruit-driven in the mouth, but structured too (quite). Acid/tannin synergy is slightly abrasive and the fruit a bit grapy, but finishes with an iron nuance. Real Bordeaux for $12.
I wouldn't be surprised if this tastes great 10 years from now.

Day 7 - Little difference from day 4. Slightly baked.

$12