Chateau Bernadotte Haut-Medoc 2004

59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot The wines from this estate have greatly improved over the last 10 years or so, since it was acquired by Château Pichon Lalande. The 2004 is delicious to drink now. It is medium bodied and still has good ripe fruit with a vivacious lift. Rich, earthy secondary aromas are starting to evolve, as the tannins soften and integrate. John Cherry 11/11