Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Chateau Lagrange 1995

Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes The 1995 Lagrange is similar to the 1996, but the fruit is sweeter, the acidity lower, and the wine less marked by Cabernet Sauvignon. The color is a deep ruby/purple. The wine boasts a roasted herb, charcoal, black currant, mineral, and new oak-scented nose. Medium to full-bodied and… Read More »

Chateau Cantenac-Brown 2003

Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes The monolithic 2003 is more powerful and meaty, but still one-dimensional and simple. It possesses size, power, and muscle, but no charm. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2017.(Wine Advocate #164 Apr 2006) By Robert Parker

Chateau Saint-Pierre 2005

Ratings By Robert Parker 93 Tasting Notes Smart consumers should be checking out this estate whose wines have been superb over recent vintages. Under the same ownership as Gloria, it is a classic St.-Julien with sensational concentration and intensity, but more powerful, thick, and muscular than wines such as Ducru Beaucaillou or Beychevelle. The 2005… Read More »

Chateau Lafon-Rochet 1999

Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes Scents of dried Provencal herbs, spicy new oak, red currants, and a hint of cassis jump from the glass of this dark ruby/plum-colored 1999. The wine is soft and seductive, with cherry and licorice characteristics discernable in the flavors. It can be drunk now and over the next… Read More »

Chateau Grand-Puy-Ducasse 2001

Ratings by Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes Elegant, pleasant black currant aromas intermixed with cedar, spice, and oak emerge from this medium-bodied 2001 along with tell-tale cassis and cherry fruit. Soft tannin and low acidity suggest it should be drunk over the next 6-7 years.(Wine Advocate #153 Jun 2004) By Robert Parker

Chateau Haut-Bages-Liberal 1995

Ratings By Robert Parker 85 Tasting Notes The 1995 possesses a bit more depth and intensity than the 1996, but it is also lean and austere. The attractive saturated ruby/purple color suggests plenty of intensity, which is evident on the attack, but, again, the mid-palate is deficient in fruit, glycerin, and concentration, and the finish… Read More »

Chateau Cos Labory 2003

Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes The soft, plump, round, and opulent 2003 offers plenty of fig, plum, black cherry, and currant fruit, low acidity, and sweet tannin in a charming, up-front style. Drink it over the next decade.(Wine Advocate #164 Apr 2006) By Robert Parker

Cantina Beato Bartolomeo Pinot Grigio DOC Breganze Savardo 2009

DOC – Breganze Grape 100% Pinot Grigio Tasting Notes Colour: golden yellow with copper-coloured reflections Nose: intense, floral with acacia blossom, fragrant, with hints of exotic fruit Palate: dry, crisp, fruity Matching with food: Creamed Astico river trout and marsoni fritti Serving Temperature: 8-10°C – by Official Website ——————————————————————————– Not far from Vicenza in the… Read More »