Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes The Rothschilds are making enormous investments in this estate, so I??m expecting a breakthrough effort to emerge (maybe the 2003 qualifies). The deep ruby-colored 2001 exhibits a moderately intense, noble bouquet of graphite, plums, and currants. Elegant (much in the style of Lafite) with medium body, sweet tannin,… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 92 Tasting Notes An old style Pauillac, yet made with far more purity and richness than the estate’s ancient vintages, this broad-shouldered, muscular, classic wine exhibits a saturated purple color, and sensationally dense, rich, concentrated, cassis flavors that roll over the palate with impressive purity and depth. The wine is tannic… Read More »
Ratings by Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes An atypically superficial effort from one of my favorite Pauillacs, the 2003 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is very good, but it does not stand up to some of the finest northern Medoc offerings. A deep ruby/purple-tinged color is followed by a moderately intense bouquet of black currants and underbrush. It hits… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 85 Tasting Notes This pleasant, soft, moderately-endowed effort displays sweet berry fruit, Provencal herbs, and earth in its aromas and flavors. The wine lacks density, but it does not try to be more than it is. Medium-bodied, soft, and not excessively extracted, this delicate Margaux can be drunk over the next… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker (87-88) Tasting Notes Space limitations did not allow complete tasting notes for this Grand Cru Classe, but 2005 is the finest vintage for these wines since 1982. The range of scores for these wines should give readers an idea of just how consistent this vintage is at this level. Given the… Read More »
Rasting Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes Our wine stands out because of its marked fruity character which brings out all the qualities and characteristics of the Mencia variety. Its time in the barrel accentuates these qualities by providing subtlety, elegance and complexity. In mouth is silky, fruity, with persistence and great kindness. -by Official Website… Read More »
Region Barossa Valley Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes The 2005 St. Henri Shiraz is matured for 16 months in large, seasoned oak vats and includes 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It exhibits a floral-accented perfume along with nutmeg, cinnamon, licorice, and blueberry. Medium-bodied and impeccably balanced, it displays a complex array of fruit and spice flavors leading to… Read More »