Ratings By Robert Parker 92 Tasting Notes Probably the finest Giscours made since the 1975, this black/purple-colored 2000 offers up terrific notes of camphor, creosote, blackberry, and cassis jam intermixed with notions of smoke and earth. Spicy, with low acidity, a big, rich, fleshy, full-bodied palate, outstanding texture, and a long, pure finish, it is,… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 94 Tasting Notes A stunning success for the vintage, and possibly the Margaux of the year, this wine, which achieved 13.5% natural alcohol, is a blend of 51% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. Loads of barbecue smoke, licorice, incense, blackberry, new saddle leather and forest floor notes jump… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker (84-86) Tasting Notes Deeper and richer than the minty, red currant-scented, yet lean, angular 1995, La Tour-Carnet’s 1996 exhibits a ruby/purple color, and sweet berry and currant fruit presented in an herb-tinged, spicy, medium-bodied format. Because of its moderate tannin, this wine will need 3-4 years of cellaring; it will keep… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes This dark plum/garnet-tinged 2003 offers attractive aromas of plums, sweet currants, black cherries, herbs, and earth. Medium-bodied, charming, and better from bottle than it was from cask, it should be consumed over the next decade.(Wine Advocate #164 Apr 2006) By Robert Parker
Ratings by Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes The tell-tale blackberry/cassis character is well-displayed in this dark ruby/purple-colored wine. There is excellent ripe fruit, soft tannin, low acidity, and a delicious, easy-going personality. Although it will not make old bones, it is a ripe, soft, attractive, evolved Bordeaux for consuming over the next 8-9 years.(Wine Advocate… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90+ Tasting Notes This powerful, tannic, structured effort from Mouton-Rothschild??s stable is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by an earthy nose dominated by black currants and toasty, smoky oak. Medium to full-bodied with relatively… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes This wine is dark purple-colored, with an excellent nose of smoke and creme de cassis intermixed with licorice and underbrush. This straightforward offering is full-bodied, dense, deep, chewy, mouthfilling, and substantial. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2015.(Wine Advocate #140 Apr 2002) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes A beautiful wine of elegance and intensity, this medium-bodied, dark plum/purple-hued 2007 possesses a floral-infused bouquet, sweet, plush, red and black fruit flavors, and an endearing, silky texture. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.(Wine Advocate #188 Apr 2010) By Robert Parker