Ratings By Robert Parker 93+ Tasting Notes The solidly made 2003 Leoville Las-Cases (13.2% alcohol) is a blend of 70.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17.2% Merlot, and 12.6% Cabernet Franc. In this incredibly hot vintage, the alcohol is slightly lower than achieved in 2002, a cool-climate year. While not a profound example of Las-Cases, the 2003 is… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker (84) Tasting Notes A medium plum/ruby color is accompanied by aromas of cedar, balsam wood, and red/black currants. Elegant, light to medium-bodied, and round, with no hard edges but little concentration, this wine should be consumed over the next 4-5 years. P.S. It is gratifying to see this huge estate turn… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 92 Tasting Notes Significantly better from bottle than it was from barrel, the 2005 Rauzan-Gassies appears to be the finest wine this estate has ever produced. Dense purple-hued with a beautiful perfume of camphor, creme de cassis, licorice, bay leaf, and incense, it is a full-bodied, stunningly concentrated, broad, rich Margaux… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes A dense ruby/purple color is followed by seductive aromas of smoky dried herbs and jammy currants, and a rich, dense, layered, velvety-textured wine. The sumptuous attack narrows slightly in the mid-palate and finish, but this is a totally charming, well-balanced, pure beauty to consume over the next 12-15… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes A blend of 49% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Petit Verdot, the 2007 Palmer possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as attractive smoky charcoal, blackberry, and plum aromas, good purity, excellent texture, and a soft, fleshy mouthfeel. It should drink well for 10-12 years. (Wine Advocate… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes Prieure-Lichine has turned things around over recent vintages and is now producing its finest wines since the late 1960s and early 1970s when the late Alexis Lichine was in control. The respected winemaking consultant, Stephane Derenoncourt, is partly responsible for the return to high quality at this estate.… Read More »
Ratings by Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes This wine is jammy black currant fruit intermixed with cedar wood, herbs, spice, and pepper. It is a light-styled yet friendly effort with creamy new oak, low acidity, and a medium-bodied, attractive albeit superficial appeal. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.(Wine Advocate #128Apr 2000) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes The issue I had with this wine??s rusticity and high tannin level in barrel has been resolved. There is no doubting its serious concentration, dense ruby/purple color, and attractive aromatics (blackberries, cassis, creosote, spring flowers, and licorice). It offers plenty of body and concentration as well as relatively… Read More »