Parlez-vous Oaky?

2003 Ch. de Callac, Graves
$14.99
Jen’s Notes

We had moderately high hopes for this Bordeaux, since it was recommended by one of our favorite wine shops. Though interestingly smoky and toasty-oaky on the nose, the oak character was overpowering on the palate. Underneath it, we did detect soft, slightly tangy fruit and a little funk, but there was just too much wood and vanilla for our taste.