Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes The chunky, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Belgrave reveals straightforward notes of black cherries and black currants, medium body, moderate tannin, and a soft, silky mouthfeel. It can be drunk now and over the next decade.(Wine Advocate #171 Jun 2007) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes Readers should take note of this Medoc classified growth whose quality is on the rise after an infusion of capital by its owner, the huge negociant firm of Dourthe. Strong aromas of creme de cassis intermixed with hints of herbs, licorice, damp earth, and barrique jump from the… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker (87-88) Tasting Notes This is a solid effort from one of the least-known classified growths of the Medoc. The proprietor, the Dourthe firm, has been making slow but persistent progress in upgrading the quality of this estate. The 2002 exhibits a deep ruby/plum color as well as aromas of cherries, cassis,… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes This long forgotten classified growth (owned by the Dourthe firm) has fashioned an elegant, medium-bodied 2001 exhibiting sweet and black currant fruit along with toasty new oak and mineral notes. The sweet attack narrows in the mouth. Drink it over the next 7-10 years.(Wine Advocate #153 Jun 2004)… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes An excellent effort from Belgrave, the saturated dark ruby-colored, medium-bodied 2000 offers a sweet aromatic and flavor profile of plums, black currants, cherries, licorice, and dried Provencal herbs. The wine is deep, elegant, and medium-bodied, with solid tannin in the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2014.(Wine Advocate #146 Apr 2003)… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes The 1998’s dark purple color is accompanied by classy, smoky, black currant, wet stone, and new oak aromas. Medium-bodied and elegant, with fine depth as well as a nicely-textured, moderately-tannic finish, it will be at its best between 2004-2015. (Wine Advocate #134 Apr 2001) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker (81-84) Tasting Notes It is hard to believe this fifth-growth continues to produce uninspiring, monolithic wines. The 1997 possesses surprisingly hard tannin for the vintage, which will probably always cause the wine to taste angular and austere.(Wine Advocate #116 Apr 1998) By Robert Parker