Ratings By Robert Parker 98+ Tasting Notes Another celestial effort from Paul Pontallier and Corinne Mentzelopoulus, the 2005 Margaux, a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, boasts a dense opaque blue/purple color as well as an extraordinary bouquet of spring flowers, blueberries, black raspberries, creme de cassis, licorice, and, despite its having spent… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes The 1999 Leoville Las Cases possesses a dense purple color as well as classic aromas of vanilla, black cherries, and currants mixed with subtle toasty oak. The wine is medium-bodied with sweet tannin, yet it remains young, backward, and unevolved (unusual for a 1999). Its extraordinary purity and… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes One of the stars of the vintage, the 2007 Montrose boasts a deep blue/purple color as well as a sweet bouquet of creme de cassis, crushed rocks, and spring flowers. Dense and opulent with silky tannins, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, a long finish, and no hard edges,… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes From a property that seems to be improving, the dark ruby/purple-tinged 2001 offers copious amounts of cedar, spice box, black currant, and forest floor scents in its distinctively earthy personality. While delicate, it reveals cunning power underneath the subtle flavors. Medium-bodied and moderately tannic, it should be at… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 85 Tasting Notes A supple, picnic-style claret with considerable appeal but no depth or intensity to its flavors, this soft, fully mature wine exhibits plum/ruby color and has an herbaceous, cedary nose of sweet cherries and currants. The wine is medium-bodied, spicy, pleasant, but undistinguished. Drink it over the next 5-7… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes This estate??s grand vin and second wine have both benefited immensely from stricter selections. The 2003 vintage??s heat and drought stressed this vineyard??s light soils, resulting in an atypical Palmer. The 2003 Palmer possesses a dark ruby/purple color, high, austere tannins, less flesh and mid-palate than usual, medium… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 84 Tasting Notes A solidly made, competent effort, the 1997 Ferriere is easy to drink and understand. While it lacks concentration, it offers pleasant red and black fruits, some earthy, spicy notes, and a quick finish. Enjoy it over the next 4-5 years.(Wine Advocate #128 Apr 2000) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker 95 Tasting Notes As usual, the 2005 Branaire-Ducru is one of the more distinctive wines of St.-Julien. Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux has turned out another classic. While not as opulent or fleshy as the 2003, and it remains to be seen if it will eclipse the 2000, the 2005 is a big,… Read More »