Chateau Les Grands Marechaux 2003

Premieres Cotes de Blaye. 14.5%

Previous vintages of this wine from a humble Bordeaux appelation have been impressive, great value. This 2003 is freaky, obviously reflecting the super hot vintage it is more like a Rhone wine than Bordeaux. Or dry port.

I don't think I've ever seen 14.5% alcohol actually listed on a Bordeaux label before.

I'm not willing to give this wine a point score. Too young, too weird (and I have a cold). But my first impression of 2003 is not that favourable.