Ratings By Robert Parker 93+ Tasting Notes A powerhouse effort from this small classified growth St.-Julien estate, the 2003’s thick, unctuous-looking purple color is accompanied by an explosive perfume of cigar tobacco, melted licorice, incense, creme de cassis, and spice box. Opulent, full-bodied, and rich with firm tannin and higher glycerin and alcohol than usual,… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes This dark plum-colored, sexy, soft, medium-bodied, low acid Lafon Rochet reveals chewy black fruits intermixed with new wood and minerals. Exhibiting good density and ripeness, it is a very good effort in this accessible, drinker-friendly vintage. Anticipated maturity: now-2008.(Wine Advocate #128Apr 2000) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker 96+ Tasting Notes The work that Alfred Tesseron and his winemaking team have done at this estate since 1994 is remarkable. At this fabulous terroir just south of Mouton-Rothschild, Tesseron has made major investments, and instituted incredibly severe selections in both the vineyard and winery. The result is a succession of… Read More »
Ratings by Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes Aromas of red currants, dried herbs, tobacco, and wood emerge from this medium-bodied 1999. Plum, currant, and cherry fruit, soft acidity, and light tannin suggest consumption is warranted over the next 6-7 years.(Wine Advocate #140 Apr 2002) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker 78 Tasting Notes Cos Labory??s weak, medium ruby color has more in common with a washed out Burgundy than Bordeaux. Hints of compost, herbs, damp earth, and soil scents are followed by a stretched, lean, austere claret to drink during its first 7-8 years of life.(Wine Advocate #153 Jun 2004) By… Read More »
Region – Barossa Valley ( Australia) Grape – 100% Shiraz Rating 94 pts by James Halliday Tasting Notes Bright hue of medium depth; has a greater volume of red and black cherry, plum and cedar than the color suggest; 18 months in French oak has added texture as well as flavor to this very elegant,… Read More »
Region: Alba Grape: 100% Dolcetto Points & Award: Robert Parker 91 Tasting Note: The 2010 Dolcetto d’Alba Munfrina is an energetic, inward wine bursting with blackberries, sweet flowers and crushed rocks. It shows marvelous energy all the way through to the layered, polished finish. This is an impressively structured Dolcetto loaded with class and pedigree.… Read More »