Ratings By Robert Parker 92 Tasting Notes The elegant 2007 Chateau Margaux??s purity, depth of fruit, and overall equilibrium are impressive. A dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by notes of spring flowers, black currants, and blackberries, a soft, lush, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and delicacy allied to impressive depth, texture, and length. Already drinkable, it… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 93 Tasting Notes Jean-Hubert Delon thinks the 2001 Leoville Las Cases could turn out to be as good as his 2000. I??m not sure I agree, but it may come close. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.5% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, the 2001 (which represents only 40% of… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes Close to full maturity, this wine is already showing some lightening at the edge. Notes of compost, mushrooms, and earthy red and black fruits. In the mouth, the wine is medium-bodied with some firm tannin, but a short, somewhat attenuated finish. It is a competent but unexciting effort… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes This property is producing better and better wines, although consumers should not expect any home runs yet. The deep ruby/plum-hued, soft, round 2003 displays the vintage??s opulence along with sweet, savory, black cherry and cassis fruit, and hints of smoke, scorched earth, and burning embers. In spite of… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 97 Tasting Notes This spectacular offering should continue to improve, and may merit an even higher score after additional aging. Stunningly rich and powerful, the dark purple-tinged 2005 Palmer is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 7% Petit Verdot. Aromas of incense, burning embers, black currants, plums, licorice,… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes An outstanding effort, Branaire’s 2007 exhibits floral-infused black raspberry, boysenberry, and mulberry notes as well as a decidedly blue fruit character. Attractive, elegant, and medium to full-bodied with beautiful fruit, density, and texture, it should drink well for 10-12 years(Wine Advocate #188 Apr 2010) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes A renaissance has been taking place at Prieure-Lichine since esteemed winemaking guru Stephane Derenoncourt was brought in to oversee the wines?? vinification and upbringing. This is a complicated, morsellated vineyard that is neither easy to harvest nor manage, but the 2001 is an elegant blend of 49% Merlot,… Read More »
Ratings by Robert Parker 89+ Tasting Notes A dense ruby/purple hue is accompanied by reticent, restrained aromatics suggesting earth, herbs and subtle fruit. The wine hits the palate with a brutal, tannic overlay, but behind that are impressive levels of black and red fruits. As is the case with many 1995s, the wine??s structural components… Read More »