Inn at Pleasant Lake

Bordeaux

Château Rigaud, Pierre Taix, Puisseguin-St.-Emilion, France, 2005

Crushed currants, with an essence of flowers and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied, round and silky, with a fresh, medium finish. Finely knit. $46

Château Leydet-Valentin, Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, France, 2005

Berry and toasted oak, with hints of fresh herbs on the nose.  Medium- to full-bodied wine, with good concentration of fruit and a medium finish. $62

Château Laroque, Grand Cru Classé, Saint Emilion, France, 2000

Crushed fruit on the nose, with raspberry, dark chocolate and berry.   Full bodied, velvety tannins and a long finish.  Best to decant for 1 hour prior to drinking.  $56

Thunevin, Bad Boy, France, 2005

Medium body with a silky texture and loads of plum, cassis and cherry flavor.  $42

Château Verdignan, Haut Médoc, France, 2005

Delicious.  Dark coloring, lots of blackberry, mineral and black licorice.  Full body, silky tannins and long finish.  $58

Château Léoville Poyferré, Saint Julien, France, 1998

Aromas of black truffles and ripe fruit introducing a full bodied wine with lots of fruit and velvety tannins. $118

Château Gloria, St. Julien, France, 2004

A nose of violet and blackberry with a hint of licorice.  Full bodied, velvety tannins and a long smooth finish.  $82