Author Archives: Sindy Leung

Chateau Siran 2000

AOC – Margaux Cru Bourgeois ExceptionnelGrape 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 54% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot , 6% Cabernet FrancRatingsRobert Parker 89Wine Spectator 92Tasting NotesBeautiful color dark and intense. Nose aromas of red fruit and spices smoked. Final fine, very fruity. Complex, pleasant and tasty wine.-by Offical WebsiteHighly-extracted, powerful, chewy, ripe black currant aromas mixed with fennel,… Read More »

Chateau Talbot 2006

AOC – Saint Julien Grand Cru Classe – 4emeRatings Robert Parker 89 Wine Spectator 91 Tasting Notes It’ s a racy wine, with complex marks of Havana and licorice, classically delicious without ever the slightest hint of austerity. -by Offical Website This fruity, soft, somewhat commercial, mid-weight St.-Julien offers sweet black cherry and currant fruit… Read More »

Clos du Clocher 2006

AOC – Pomerol Grape 80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc Ratings & Awards Robert Parker 90 Wine Spectator 91 Rated 17 / 20 by Jancis Robinson Rated top 40 in Pomerol by various wine critics. Tasting Notes With a stricter selection, I suspect Clos du Clocher could be one of the outstanding estates of the appellation.… Read More »

Chateau Potensac 2006 (Magnum)

AOC – MedocCru Bourgeois ExceptionnelGrape 46% Cabernet Sauvignon36% Merlot16% Cabernet Franc 2% Carmenere Ratings Robert Parker 88Wine Spectator 86 Tasting Notes One of the most consistently impressive estates in the northern Medoc, Potensac’ s 2006 (made by the same winemaking team that produces the great Leoville Las Cases) reveals a deep ruby hue, notes of… Read More »

Chateau Bonalgue 2005

AOC – Pomerol Grape 90% Merlot 10% Cabernet FrancRatings Robert Parker 89Wine Spectator 9116 / 20 by DECANTERTasting Notes A sleeper of the vintage, this impressively run, small Pomerol estate has turned out a fruit-driven (loads of black cherries and cassis) 2005 revealing notions of smoke, licorice, and wood. It is a plump, corpulent, fleshy,… Read More »

Chateau d’Angludet 2004

AOC – Margaux Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Petit Verdot Ratings Robert Parker 89Wine Spectator 89 Tasting Notes I’m not sure this amazing effort doesn??t deserve an outstanding score. A big, flamboyant nose of melted licorice, creme de cassis, smoke, and charcoal is accompanied by deep, opulent, fleshy flavors, low acidity, ripe tannin,… Read More »

Chateau Nenin 2007

AOC – PomerolGrape 80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc Ratings & AwardsRobert Parker 89Wine Spectator 90Rated "EXCELLENT" by Robert Parker in his"Bordeaux -Comprehensive Guide". Tasting Notes This blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc exhibits a dark ruby color, seductive, upfront aromas of raspberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with hints of caramel and wood spice,… Read More »

Chateau Laroque 2005

AOC – Saint Emillon Grand Cru Classe Grape 87% Merlot11% Cabernet Franc 2% Cabernet SauvignonRatings Wine Spectator 91 Tasting Notes Deep, purple robe. Rich, bouquet, nice concentration of crystallised berry and spice aromas. Powerful attack on the palate, subtle yet tight tannins with a long finish. The mineral notes strengthen the length of the fruit.… Read More »

Clos du Clocher 2007

AOC – PomerolGrape  80% Merlot 20% Cabernet FrancRating & Awards Robert Parker 83 ~85Rated top 40 in Pomerol by various wine critics. Tasting Notes Licorice and berry aromas and flavors follow through to a medium body, with chewy tannins and a medium finish. Turns austere on the finish. Little too much. –by Wine Spectator   *Owned… Read More »