2005 Château Les Ormes Sorbet Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2005
Château Les Ormes Sorbet (Médoc)
Fully mature, but with no urgency to drink, the wine is medium bodied, a little bit austere and with a core of ripe, dark, red fruits, green tree leaf, earth, tobacco and cedar characteristics. The wine was made from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. 3,728 Views Tasted Oct 19, 2017 |
When to Drink Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet can be decanted for an average of 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet is usually better with at least 1-4 years of bottle age.
Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 3-15 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
The wine of Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Les Ormes Sorbet is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.