Chateau D'Aurilhac Haut Medoc 2005 - WINNER

Number 5, and the first Bordeaux Rouge proper. On the nose were weighty aromas of cassis, mint, herbs, balsamic and oak. On the palate it was quite meaty and masculine, with fleshy fruits giving way to grippy and drying tannins, which really open the palate up for more. Overall this was quite a notable wine with all tasters, and at around $40 a very good value Bordeaux. For the red component this was the winner.
50+4+13+18+8 = 93/100