Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes Deep ruby/purple-tinged, this vintage, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, is medium-bodied, elegantly-styled with surprisingly sweet tannin, some notes of herbs, plums, black cherries, and currants, a sweet, ripe attack, and a straightforward finish without the power and depth of the finest vintages. Anticipated maturity:… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes 1996: My concerns about the 1996 Branaire turning out too tannic were unfounded. Tasted three times out of bottle, it is a textbook Branaire, with a tell-tale floral, raspberry, and black currant-scented nose intermixed with minerals and floral nuances. Elegant and pure, with surprising lushness and sweet, well-integrated… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes Beychevelle is on the rebound as evidenced by what they have accomplished over recent years. A good example of this chateau, the elegant, finesse-styled 2004 exhibits black cherry and cassis fruit interwoven with loamy soil, dried herb, and spicy oak notes. Medium-bodied, elegant, finely tuned, and finesse-styled, it… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes A touch of austerity recalls some of the less desirable characteristics of this vintage in the Medoc. The 1998 exhibits firmness along with good, sweet, berry fruit intermixed with mineral, cassis, and spice notes. Medium-bodied and elegant, this effort is best drunk earlier rather than later. Anticipated maturity:… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes A classic Pauillac, this is an obvious major improvement from the proprietors, the Casteja family. Sweet vanilla, tobacco leaf, black currant, licorice, and camphor are all present in this full-bodied, rich, moderately tannic wine, which is still under the radar and fairly priced. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025.(Wine Advocate #181… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes Although hardly inspiring, the 2000 may be the best Pedesclaux I have ever tasted. Certainly the property seems to be moving in the right direction. Dark ruby/purple, with an overlay of firm tannin, this medium-bodied offering reveals dusty red and black currants with a hint of spice box… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes The dense ruby/purple-tinged 2008 Clerc Milon offers attractive aromas of toast, black currants and forest floor. Deep, full-bodied, rich, elegant and moderately tannic, this impressively endowed 2008 is an outstanding success from the Mouton Rothschild staff (who are responsible for making this wine). It will benefit from 2-3… Read More »
AOC – Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe Grapes 73% Merlot 26% Cabernet Franc 1% Cabernet Sauvignon Ratings & Awards La Medaille d’or (Gold Medal) – Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2009 ——————————————————————————– Actual owner of Chateau Laroze, the Meslin family is directly descended from the founders Mr et Mrs Georges GURCHY. In 1610 The Gurchy family already… Read More »
Region Barossa Valley Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes From young vines planted in the Cornerstone Vineyard, the 1999 Shiraz Apricot Block (aged in both new and old American oak) tips the scales at 14.8% alcohol. Its opaque purple color is accompanied by aromatic fireworks (white flowers, pepper, sweet blackberry liqueur, and cassis). This beautifully pure, full-bodied,… Read More »
DOCa – Rioja Grape 95% Tempranillo 5% others varieties Ratings & Awards 91 points by Steven Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, USA Gold Medal – Concurso Internacional de Vinos Bacchus 2008, Spain Silver Medal – Tempranillos of the World 2008, France Silver Medal – MUNDUS vini 2008, Germany Silver Medal – International Wine & Spirit Competition… Read More »