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Chateau Changyu-Castel

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Chateau Changyu-Castel 2003 Chardonnay

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Toasted oak and candy on the nose lead into flavors of butterscotch and vanilla in this appraochable but rather simple Chardonnay. There's a leanness to the wine but the finish is good. Try with salmon or cream-based dishes.  — S.K.  (8/1/2007)
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Chateau Changyu-Castel 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Earthy herbs and smoked sausage on the nose of this Cab are followed by elegant flavors of cinnamon spice and plum. The wine has decent structure and a lovely deep color, but there's a hint of bitterness that is tough to throw your arms around. Though not a complex wine, it has character.  — S.K.  (8/1/2007)
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Chateau Changyu-Castel 1995 Cabernet Gernischt

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Appetizing smoked meat, pepper and berries on the nose of this Chinese Cabernet relative are varietally-correct, but on the palate, the wine turns a little bitter and there's a thinness that suggests that aging may be a problem. Pair it with red meat or stew to round it out.  — S.K.  (8/1/2007)
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