Château Coteau, Margaux, Bordeaux, France 2005

65% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Merlot 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. It pours a fairly opaque garnet/ruby color with slightly tawny edges. On the nose, a wonderful array of scents arise, including cherries, green pepper, violets, mocha, oak, vanilla, cured meats and tobacco/cigar box. On the tongue, the drinker can enjoy a fair amount of bell pepper and cassis from the cabernet, paired with strawberries and cherries from the merlot.