DOC – Valpolicella ( Veneto )Grape 70% Corvina15% Rondinella 15% Corvinone Ratings & AwardsSilver Medal – International Wine Challenge 2009Bronze Medal – DECANTER World Wine Awards Tasting Notes colour: garnet red, dense and compact Nose : of great intensity and persistence, with Ethereal, fruity scents of cherries and pickled plum dried floral, dried flowers and… Read More »
DOCG – Chianti Classico Grape Sangiovese Ratings Robert Parker 92Wine Spectator 92Tasting NotesThe dark ruby/purple-hued 1997 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio offers a stunning aromatic display of jammy black fruits, balsam wood, dried herbs, licorice, and a Provencal/garrigue smell. Some peppery notes even came through. Full-bodied, concentrated, and fat, with high glycerin levels, a chewy,… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 96 Tasting Notes The 2006 Haut-Brion performed even better from bottle than it did from barrel. Sixty-four percent of the production went into this wine, and while it displays the vintage??s powerful tannins and structure, it possesses superb concentration, and the minerality/scorched earth notes of a great Haut-Brion. Medium to full-bodied,… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 94 Tasting Notes A very strong effort for Gruaud Larose, possibly eclipsed by what they have done in 2009, this is a pure, full-bodied Gruaud Larose with plenty of new saddle leather, cedar wood, black currants, cherries, licorice, and Provencal herbs. Spicy, earthy, full-bodied, and rich, it has hit its plateau… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 92+ Tasting Notes Closed but promising, this is a classic Cos revealing lots of tannin along with damp earth, black currant, sweet black cherry, graphite, licorice and truffle characteristics. This medium to full-bodied, structured, firm, broodingly backward, impenetrable effort demands 5-6 years of bottle age; it should drink well for 20-25… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes From a property that seems to be improving, the dark ruby/purple-tinged 2001 offers copious amounts of cedar, spice box, black currant, and forest floor scents in its distinctively earthy personality. While delicate, it reveals cunning power underneath the subtle flavors. Medium-bodied and moderately tannic, it should be at… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 85 Tasting Notes A supple, picnic-style claret with considerable appeal but no depth or intensity to its flavors, this soft, fully mature wine exhibits plum/ruby color and has an herbaceous, cedary nose of sweet cherries and currants. The wine is medium-bodied, spicy, pleasant, but undistinguished. Drink it over the next 5-7… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes This estate??s grand vin and second wine have both benefited immensely from stricter selections. The 2003 vintage??s heat and drought stressed this vineyard??s light soils, resulting in an atypical Palmer. The 2003 Palmer possesses a dark ruby/purple color, high, austere tannins, less flesh and mid-palate than usual, medium… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 84 Tasting Notes A solidly made, competent effort, the 1997 Ferriere is easy to drink and understand. While it lacks concentration, it offers pleasant red and black fruits, some earthy, spicy notes, and a quick finish. Enjoy it over the next 4-5 years.(Wine Advocate #128 Apr 2000) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker 95 Tasting Notes As usual, the 2005 Branaire-Ducru is one of the more distinctive wines of St.-Julien. Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux has turned out another classic. While not as opulent or fleshy as the 2003, and it remains to be seen if it will eclipse the 2000, the 2005 is a big,… Read More »