Over at Vinography, there was a bit of a dustup over Alder's review of a unique new wine bar in San Francisco, Terroir. I wanted to check the place out for myself. I love this place-they have some unique stuff. They poured several interesting wines for me, but what I am "reviewing" is Chateau le Puy Cotes de Francs. 2004
Dark reddish black in color. Clean, appealing Bordeaux nose of black fruit and red fruit, and leather. Good brambly blackberry, raspberry, and currant fruit. A big brambly character that I guess one could expect from a younger wine-this needs some time or decanting. Plenty of mouthwatering acidity-this wine would go really well with food. Not too heavy in texture, but not thin and weak either. The leathery notes carry through on the palate as well.
Overall, this was an outstanding young Bordeaux, at least to my relatively inexperienced palate. Not cheap ($30) but well worth it. 17/20