Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Chateau Duhart-Milon 2006

Ratings By Robert Parker 92 Tasting Notes It is no longer an insider??s secret that the investments made by the Rothschild family (of Lafite) in Duhart Milon are paying big dividends. A shrewd Pauillac lover??s delight, it possesses exceptional quality, yet the price remains fair. This blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, only… Read More »

Chateau Pontet-Canet 2000

Ratings By Robert Parker 94+ Tasting Notes Upgraded in score over my original rating, which was several points lower, Alfred Tesseron has done a remarkable job since 1994 with Pontet-Canet, which has been hitting first-growth levels since 2003. But the 2000 also shows exceptionally well. In need of another decade of cellaring, this dense purple… Read More »

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2008

Ratings by Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes Unsmoked cigar tobacco intermixed with plums, red and black currants presented in an evolved style characterize this dark plum/garnet-colored effort. Medium-bodied, delicious and evolved, it is best consumed over the next 10-12 years.(Wine Advocate #194 May 2011) By Robert Parker

Chateau du Tertre 2002

Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes Scents of damp earth, tobacco, black currants, and smoke emerge from this medium-bodied, ostentatious 2002. While the tannin is noticeable, the wine exhibits a sweet attack, excellent concentration, a reasonably long finish, and a surprisingly seductive personality. Drink it over the next 10-14 years. Readers should be taking… Read More »

Chateau Cos Labory 1996

Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes My concerns about the 1996’s tannic ferocity were alleviated by its performance out of bottle. It has turned out to be a classic, dark ruby/purple-colored St.-Estephe with earthy black currant fruit, medium to full body, moderate tannin, and excellent purity. As the wine sits in the glass, blackberry… Read More »

Vina Guarena Pictor Toro DO 2007

Robert Parker : 92pts DO – Toro Grape 100% Tinta de Toro / Tempranillo( 80+ years old vines ) Tasting Notes It has a full body, expressive and concentrated. It presents voluptuous and firm tannins contributing to a velvety texture, delivering a long and solid end. -by Official Website . The 2007 Pictor was sourced… Read More »

Vasse Felix Cane Cut Semillon 2008 (375ml)

Region Margaret River Grape Semillon Tasting Notes Beautifully made, with sweetness and acidity balanced to perfection; has a citrussy cast which could fool the unwary into guessing it is a riesling; drink while it has all this vibrancy. -95 pts by James Halliday