Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes This is a big, tannic, muscular effort for the vintage. Langoa Barton’s 1999 is atypically backward and stubborn. However, there is attractive cassis/currant fruit under all the tannin. The question is, will the tannin subside sufficiently for the fruit to fully emerge? Anticipated maturity: 2006-2015.(Wine Advocate #140 Apr… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes I suspect this 2001 will shut down (as most young Calon-Segurs do), although it appears more forward and evolved than the huge, backward, but totally dormant 2000. The plum/ruby-colored 2001 reveals aromas of damp earth, cranberries, cherries, herbs, and forest floor. While lighter than its older sibling, it… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes A beauty in the elegant, restrained, finesse school of winemaking, the dark ruby/purple-colored 1995 Branaire exhibits a floral, cranberry, cherry, and black currant-scented nose intermixed with high quality toasty new oak. Medium-bodied, with excellent definition, supple tannin, and an attractive, alluring personality, this pleasant, measured yet complex wine… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes Given the performance of this somewhat mystifying but beautifully situated estate in St.-Julien, we might be seeing a resurrection in quality, or at least much more consistency. A beauty in an up-front, supple, sexy style is the generous and savory, dark ruby /plum-colored 2003 Beychevelle. Medium to full-bodied… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes Made in a light, finesse style, this fluid, charming, ripe, medium-bodied 1997 exhibits smoky, black currant fruit, pleasing ripeness, and attractive levels of fruit. It should be drunk over the next 5-6 years for its undeniable easy-going personality.(Wine Advocate #128 Apr 2000) By Robert Parker
Ratings by Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes While still behind most of the Pauillac classified growths, Lynch Moussas is improving with each vintage as Philippe Casteja continues to upgrade this estate. The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2005 exhibits notes of blackberries, currants, and hints of smoke and toasty oak in the background. Medium-bodied, with good tannic structure,… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes This impressive effort reveals more layers of flavor than most 2007s. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by notes of black currants, coffee, and white chocolate, medium to full body, surprising density and purity, and a very good finish. Drink it over the next 10-12 years. (Wine Advocate… Read More »
AOC – Pauillac Second wine of Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse Grapes 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot ——————————————————————————– The name ? Prelude ? states the ambition of this second wine: provide a true introduction to the ? Grand Vin ?. It is made from the young vines on the estate and is aged for a shorter period… Read More »