2005 Mouton Cadet

This purple wine does give me unexpected nose. The body is medium to full with strong nose of blackcurrant, cherry, and vanilla. With medium tannin and acidity, it is really smooth on the palate without out-balance. However, there is almost no finish but throughout the sip I can feel the ripeness of the cabinet sauvignon. This wine is simple and easy to drink. After half an hour it gives more smooth and round feeling. Taking the price into account, this one is a good house wine for usual drinking. It also proves that 2005 is a vintage that deserves my expectation. (84) (Tasted on 4 September 2008, reposted)