Ratings By Robert Parker (83-84) Tasting Notes I liked Cantenac Brown’s 1997, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Whether it is the estate’s terroir or the winemaking style, Cantenac Brown tends to be a stern, tannic wine, but the softness of the 1997 vintage has given this effort plenty… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes The medium-bodied, tasty, flavorful St. Julien possesses soft, briery, berry fruit intermixed with herbs, earth, and spice box, which are moderately intense. The wine is low in acidity, with sweet tannin, and fleshy fruit. It should be drunk during its first 10-12 years of life.(Wine Advocate #140 Apr… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes Showing better than it did from cask, this soft, generous, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2007 exhibits sweet black currant fruit intermixed with cedar, roasted herbs, and subtle smoke. Round, hedonistic, and already complex, this blend of 73.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26.5% Merlot should drink well for 12-15 years.(Wine Advocate #188… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes One of the great estates of the Medoc, Pontet-Canet has enjoyed increasing attention as well as a draconian selection process by owner Albert Tesseron ever since his breakthrough vintage of 1994. The 2001 does not possess the power of the 2000 or the huge 2003, but it is… Read More »
Ratings by Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes Dark ruby-colored with purple nuances, this supple, lush, fruity Pauillac possesses medium body, light intensity new oak, soft tannin, and low acidity. Made in a clean, medium-bodied, user-friendly, accessible style, this wine will have many fans. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010.(Wine Advocate #115 Feb 1998) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes This dark ruby/purple-colored, luscious, soft, already complex 2003 offers alluring notes of smoked herbs, black cherry jam, camphor, white chocolate, and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, silky-textured, heady, and impossible to resist, it can be drunk now and over the next 12-14 years.(Wine Advocate #164 Apr 2006) By Robert… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker (86) Tasting Notes I was in error with respect to my severe judgment of this wine from cask. The truth is always in the bottle, and the 1997 Cos Labory is far better from bottle than it was from cask. A medium plum/ruby color is followed by a charming raspberry/cherry, Burgundian-like… Read More »
DO – Toro Grape 100% Tinta de Toro ( from 100 years old vines ) Rating Wine & Sprits 90 Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes Color: Bright cherry color with various bouguets of red fruit and spice. Bouquet: It presents very aromatic feelings and a high intensity of nuances. Fruit essence of the Tinta de… Read More »