Ratings by Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes The 1998 reveals a classic creme de cassis-scented nose along with powerful, tight, firmly-structured flavors. While moderate tannin is present, there is more than enough extract and depth behind the tannin to support the enthusiastic rating. However, this wine needs 3-4 more years of cellaring, and should keep… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes This impressive Pauillac is performing even better from bottle than it did from barrel. Made by the staff at Mouton Rothschild, it is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by a bouquet of grilled meats,… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes A sleeper of the vintage, with a characteristic not dissimilar from a good St.-Julien, the medium-bodied 2000 offers up scents of vanilla intermixed with black currant and licorice. With moderately high tannin, excellent depth, purity, and overall harmony, it is certainly capable of considerable longevity. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2015.(Wine… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes Cantemerle tends to produce somewhat understated and restrained, but finesse-filled wines. The medium-bodied 2008 offers elegant notes of raspberries, red currants, crushed rocks and oak backed up by good concentration, sweet tannin and no hard edges. Drink it over the next 10-12 years. (Wine Advocate #194 May 2011)… Read More »
Robert Parker : 93pts Wine Spectator : 90 pts DOC – Barbera d’Alba Grape 100% Barbera Award Rated 5 stars by BERLINGSKE TIDENDE, Denmark Tasting Notes The 2009 Barbera d’Alba Piani is fabulous. Freshly cut flowers, red fruit and spices are just some of the nuances that flow from this pliant, hugely delicious Barbera. A… Read More »
Region: Mclaren Vale Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Points & Awards: James Halliday 92 Tasting Note: Bouquet: Classic Cabernet characters of blackberry and black currant conserve on the nose with lovely nuances of peppermint leaf. Palate: Classic Cabernet characters of blackberry and black currant conserve on the nose with lovely nuances of peppermint leaf. The palate… Read More »
AOC – Margaux Cru Bourgeois ExceptionnelGrape 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 54% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot , 6% Cabernet FrancRatingsRobert Parker 89Wine Spectator 92Tasting NotesBeautiful color dark and intense. Nose aromas of red fruit and spices smoked. Final fine, very fruity. Complex, pleasant and tasty wine.-by Offical WebsiteHighly-extracted, powerful, chewy, ripe black currant aromas mixed with fennel,… Read More »