Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Chateau du Tertre 2004

Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes Aromas of chocolate, sweet cherries, dried herbs, and a hint of tapenade jump from the glass of this medium-bodied, silky, soft, pretty Margaux. Enjoy it over the next 10-12 years.(Wine Advocate #171 Jun 2007) By Robert Parker

Chateau Cos Labory 1998

Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes This medium-bodied, peppery, herbaceous offering lacks depth. The color is a dark ruby, and the wine reveals nice berry and cassis fruit, but little else. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. (Wine Advocate #134 Apr 2001) By Robert Parker

Baigorri Crianza Rioja DOCa 2007

Robert Parker: 90pts DOCa – Rioja Grapes Tempranillo with small proportions of other regional grapes Ratings & Awards Gold Medal – Iberwine Awards 2012, Spain Gold Medal – Selections Mondiales de Vins Canada 2011, Canada Bronze Medal – International Wine Challenge 2011, UK Bronze Medal – Challenge International du Vin 2012, France 91 points by… Read More »

Chateau Poujeaux 2009 Moulis

AOC – Moulins Grapes 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot Ratings Robert Parker 92 Wine Spectator 93~96 Jancis Robinson 16.5 / 20 Decanter 4/5 International Wine Cellar 90~92 / 100 Wine Enthusiast 91/100 Tasting Notes The final blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and… Read More »

Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2000

Region Barossa Valley Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Medium red-purple; a very traditional style, with red and black fruit flavours merging into vanilla oak on the bouquet; riper, dark berry fruit comes through on the smooth but not particularly complex palate; for once, seems slightly off the pace. -87 pts by James Halliday Traditional warmer year… Read More »

Jean Sablenay Chard 2011 Vin de France

Region: Pays D’Oc Grapes: Chardonnay Points & Awards: Tasting Note: Pale yellow color with light golden. With notes of nicely ripe white fruit, dried fruit and aromas of vanilla and toast. Fresh, round and full with elegant finish, and toasty notes.

Chateau Bolaire 2007

AOC – Bordeaux Bordeaux Superieur Grape 37% Merlot 36% Cabernet Sauvignon 27% Petit Verdot Ratings & Awards Robert Parker 89-92Tasting Notes Bolaire: freshness and tone Faithful to its progress in terms of concentration, the greater Bordeaux us unveils a version 2007 black with purple tints. Explosive nose, it overwhelms us white flower (Lily, lilac) and… Read More »