bordeaux sale catalogue february 2014 UNDERSTANDING BORDEAUX
To start the journey of exploring Bordeaux, you need to fi rst start with the classifi cation system. In 1855, being lovers of red tape, the French ‘authorities’ created what became known as ‘The Classifi ed Growths of the Médoc ’. A fi ve-class classifi cation of 61 of the leading Médoc Châteaux (as well as two from Graves). This formalised lists that were already in place, based on each Châteaux relative quality as expressed by the prices of each individual estate. These growths, or ‘Crus’ range from fi rst (Premier) through to fi fth (Cinquièmes). Over the years that have passed since, there has been very little change to the 1855 classifi cation other than Château Mouton Rothschild moving from second growth to fi rst in 1973 - Baron Philippe de Rothschild reportedly saying “First I am, second I was, Mouton does not change”. Château Cantamerle was added as a fi fth growth in 1856 and Château Dubignon, a third growth, was absorbed into Château Malescot St Exupéry.
Saint-Émilion added its own classifi cation system in 1955, which has subsequently been frequently amended. Pomerol has never been classifi ed, although the greatest wine from this region, Château Petrus, is generally spoken of in the same hushed tones as the fi ve fi rst growths of the Médoc .
THE MÉDOC FIRST GROWTHS: • Château Lafi te-Rothschild (Pauillac) • Château Margaux (Margaux) • Château Latour (Pauillac) • Château Haut-Brion (Graves) • Château Mouton-Rothschild (Pauillac)
Whilst much of the classifi cation system holds true today, the inherent problem with the system is that some of the Châteaux have improved out of sight since it was fi rst introduced, while oth- ers are considered to have rested on their laurels, smug in the knowledge that their wines will al- ways fetch high prices, as this was what the clas- sifi cation was based on in the fi rst place. Like anything, it is a good guide as long as one keeps in mind the fact that some of the wines outside its boundaries can still be superb.
Bordeaux itself is located in the South West of France, and is the wine region that produces more top quality wine than any other. Bordeaux is renowned for its reds, which are often referred to as Claret. The reason these wines attract so much interest, and gen- erate such high prices, is largely their ability to age with a lot of them not showing their true potential for decades. The main red grapes grown are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The most famous white region is that of Sauternes, where the world’s most luscious dessert wines come from. The white wines from Bordeaux are made with Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and in some cases Muscadelle; the very best white wines, like red wines from Bordeaux, are extremely age worthy.
Bordeaux is neatly divided into two groupings of appellations - those on the left bank of the Gironde and those on the right with the Dordogne running through them. In general terms, the left bank is home to Cabernet driven wines and the right bank Merlot dominant expressions. The appellations on the left bank include Margaux, Pauillac, St.-Julien and St.-Estèphe. The appellations on the right bank include Fronsac, Lalande de Pomerol and the two great appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.
The city of Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the heart of this unique region. At the centre of all trade here is the Negociant system, a historic route to market that maintains strong today; the Château sell their wines to Negociants, who in turn offer them to their partners around the world, essentially an open trading market - with a few exceptions - we are after all in France. Château Climens
Chateau Climens is located in the sweet wine appellation of Barsac, classified in 1855 as a Premier Cru Classe - a first growth Sauternes, Climens is regarded as the top producer in Barsac. Made from 100% Semillon, Climens distinctive character comes from the limestone terroir, with outstanding aromatic complexity neatly balanced with freshness and finesse. Climens was purchased by Lucien Lurton in 1971, the youngest of his ten children, Berenice Lurton manages the property today. Climens second wine is Cypres de CLimens, there’s 35 hectares under vine, annual production is between 25-30,000 bottles.
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41670 CHATEAU CLIMENS PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2003 $320.00 $225.00 Robert Parker, 97/100: "Having tasted two separate lots in 2004, finally a chance to taste the end product. This is a superb Climens with a vibrant honeyed, passion fruit nose with a scent of clotted cream (I noted creme fraiche in one of the lots last time.) Very good level of botrytised fruit with beautiful definition and poise. Finishing with a flourish of marmalade tinged fruit. Very long. A sumptuous Climens."
46217 CHATEAU CLIMENS PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2006 $338.00 $265.00 Wine Spectator, 94/100: "This offers lots of honey and toffee aromas, with lemon, orange peel and apricot character. Full-bodied, very sweet and rich. Thick and flavorful, with vanilla, spice and cream character as well. Builds on the palate."
46204 CHATEAU CLIMENS PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2008 $345.00 $245.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "Tasted single blind against its peers. This has a very well -defined nose of dried pineapple, quince and vanilla pod that unfolds seductively in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a mellifluous texture, although there remains some oak that needs to be subsumed into the wine. It displays fine definition towards the finish with impressive length. Always a little curmudgeonly in its youth, this Climens deserves a decade in bottle. Tasted January 2012."
46218 CHATEAU CLIMENS PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2009 $375.00 $265.00 Robert Parker, 97/100: “The 2009 displays a wonderful bouquet of honeysuckle, almond and a hint of creme caramel that is beautifully defined. The palate has a creamy entry with patently a good deal of oak that needs to be subsumed. The balance is just exquisite, the line of acidity perfectly pitched and moreover, there is that paradoxical mixture of weight and levity that makes Climens what it is. The finish blossoms with quince, almond and honey and lingers long in the mouth. This is surely destined to be a top tier Climens that will last the usual decades. Drink 2014-2050.” - NM
46215 CHATEAU CLIMENS PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2005 $176.00 $125.00 Stephen Tanzer, 94/100: "Good full golden-yellow. Musky, very fresh aromas of crystallized citrus peel, minerals and toasted bread. The palate offers incredible sappy concentration and a saline aspect, not to mention a penetrating quality rare for this fruit-driven year. In fact, this begins almost light, then builds inexorably toward the back, finishing with a tactile impression of extract and an extraordinary sweetness."
46216 CHATEAU CLIMENS PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2006 $290.00 $155.00 Stephen Tanzer, 93/100: "Full gold with orange highlights. Fruit salad and floral aromas, along with sexy oak tones of nuts, marzipan, spices, vanilla and toasted almond. Enticing, opulent and concentrated, with lovely inner-mouth aromatic quality and bright acids to frame the sweet fruit salad flavors."
42201 CHATEAU CLIMENS PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2007 $250.00 $175.00 Robert Parker 98/100 "Chateau Climens always tends to go into its shell after bottling, which is probably why I was not dishing out an even higher score to this still, spellbinding Barsac. The 2007 is endowed with a lovely bouquet: very pure with honey, a touch of orange-blossom and a touch of quince. The palate is very well-balanced with great purity and a dash of spice as well as a lovely viscous, botrytis-laden finish that possesses awesome weight and persistency. This is a slice of heaven in a glass, but it definitely needs time to reveal its true potential. Tasted January 2011."
46214 CHATEAU CLIMENS PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2009 $189.00 $135.00 Robert Parker, 97/100: “The 2009 displays a wonderful bouquet of honeysuckle, almond and a hint of creme caramel that is beautifully defined. The palate has a creamy entry with patently a good deal of oak that needs to be subsumed. The balance is just exquisite, the line of acidity perfectly pitched and moreover, there is that paradoxical mixture of weight and levity that makes Climens what it is. The finish blossoms with quince, almond and honey and lingers long in the mouth. This is surely destined to be a top tier Climens that will last the usual decades. Drink 2014-2050.” - NM
46203 CHATEAU CLIMENS PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2010 $170.00 $99.00 Wine Spectator, 96/100: “Dense and lush now, offering tangerine, apricot, honey-roasted almond and dacquoise notes, with a long, powerful, honeyed finish that lets toasted coconut and mango cruise through. The lovely dried pineapple and honeysuckle accents flitter through the background. Shows stunning length and depth. This will become dreamy with age. Best from 2018 through 2035.” – JM
Prices Valid as at 05-Mar-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Château Coutet
Chateau Coutet is one of the oldest estates in the unique area that is Sauternes, an hour and a half south of Bordeaux city, Sauternes has a magical collection of conditions that allows it to produce some of the greatest sweet wines in the world. Classified as First Growth in 1855 Coutet has an outstanding heritage. Coutet belonged to the de Lur Saluces family (of Chateau d’Yquem fame) for over a century and is currently owned by Philippe and Dominique Baly, who are ably assisted by Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A. Chateau Coutet is planted with 75% Semillion, 23% Sauvignon and 2% Muscadelle, there’s 38.5 hectares planted, annual production is 42,000 bottles and the second wine is La Chartreuse de Coutet.
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46233 CHATEAU COUTET PREMIER CRU BARSAC 2007 $189.00 $133.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "Tasted single blind against its peers. The Chateau Coutet 2007 has a very intense bouquet with lemon curd and orange blossom mixed with clear honey. There is impressive precision here, almost crystalline. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine viscous entry, great weight and intensity with racy acidity. There is also much tension cutting through the layers of viscous fruit on the sorbet-like finish. This is a typical Coutet through and through and it should age effortlessly over 20-30 years. Tasted January 2011." - NM
46239 CHATEAU COUTET PREMIER CRU BARSAC 2008 $165.00 $116.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "Tasted single blind against its peers. This has a very floral, exuberant bouquet with white peach and grapefruit soaring from the glass. It is very pure and vivacious. The palate is harmonious with what feels like more sucrosity than on previous occasions. It is not viscous in texture, suggesting high acidity to slice through all that sweetness (a typical Coutet trait, as it turns out.) The finish displays touches of ginger and dried orange rind that linger nicely in the mouth, although the general impression is that it needs several years to “calm down.” Tasted January 2012." - NM
40512 CHATEAU COUTET PREMIER CRU BARSAC 2009 $262.00 $184.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "The 2009 Coutet has a very intense nose of apricot, papaya, honeysuckle and orange cordial that is very well defined. Interestingly I write the same comment as my appraisal out of barrel in that I would prefer just a little more vigor. However that is a minor quibble. The palate is very well- balanced with a rounded, caressing entry. There is certainly tremendous weight in the mouth and abundant botrytis, especially upon the unctuous finish. This has great potential – a fantastic wine from one of the finest Barsac estates. Drink now-2035+." - NM
46265 CHATEAU COUTET PREMIER CRU BARSAC 2010 $207.00 $145.00 Robert Parker, 93-95: "The 2010 Chateau Coutet has 154-gms/litre residual sugar, one of the highest in Sauternes/Barsac. It is endowed with a delightful bouquet of freshly sliced mango, Tropicana and a touch of honey, with good definition and minerality. The palate is medium-bodied with very impressive balance and poise, and is slightly viscous in the mouth, with almond, lemon curd and a touch of orange peel. The finish is composed and long. The 2010 Coutet is very impressive for the vintage, although I suggest not quite reaching the stellar heights of the magnificent 2009."
40536 CHATEAU COUTET PREMIER CRU BARSAC (375ml) 2002 $68.00 $48.00 Wine Spectator, 82/100: "Aromas of apple crumble and cream. Full-bodied. Round and sweet, with good ripe pineapple and honey character. Medium finish. Not much to it for Coutet. Best after 2006. 4,165 cases made. Very refined on the nose, with apple, lemon and cream character. Some SO2. Full- bodied, thick and medium-spicy with a medium finish."
46230 CHATEAU COUTET PREMIER CRU BARSAC (375ml) 2005 $84.00 $59.00 Wine Spectator, 91/100: "Spice, dried pineapple, honey and light apricot aromas, like freshly crushed grapes. Full-bodied and very sweet, with masses of crushed fruit character and a long finish."
46232 CHATEAU COUTET PREMIER CRU BARSAC (375ml) 2007 $99.00 $70.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "Tasted single blind against its peers. The Chateau Coutet 2007 has a very intense bouquet with lemon curd and orange blossom mixed with clear honey. There is impressive precision here, almost crystalline. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine viscous entry, great weight and intensity with racy acidity. There is also much tension cutting through the layers of viscous fruit on the sorbet-like finish. This is a typical Coutet through and through and it should age effortlessly over 20-30 years. Tasted January 2011." - NM
40525 CHATEAU COUTET PREMIER CRU BARSAC (375ml) 2009 $125.00 $88.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "The 2009 Coutet has a very intense nose of apricot, papaya, honeysuckle and orange cordial that is very well defined. Interestingly I write the same comment as my appraisal out of barrel in that I would prefer just a little more vigor. However that is a minor quibble. The palate is very well- balanced with a rounded, caressing entry. There is certainly tremendous weight in the mouth and abundant botrytis, especially upon the unctuous finish. This has great potential – a fantastic wine from one of the finest Barsac estates. Drink now-2035+." - NM
46266 CHATEAU COUTET PREMIER CRU BARSAC (375ml) 2010 $104.00 $73.00 Robert Parker, 93-95: "The 2010 Chateau Coutet has 154-gms/litre residual sugar, one of the highest in Sauternes/Barsac. It is endowed with a delightful bouquet of freshly sliced mango, Tropicana and a touch of honey, with good definition and minerality. The palate is medium-bodied with very impressive balance and poise, and is slightly viscous in the mouth, with almond, lemon curd and a touch of orange peel. The finish is composed and long. The 2010 Coutet is very impressive for the vintage, although I suggest not quite reaching the stellar heights of the magnificent 2009."
Prices Valid as at 05-Mar-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Château Doisy Daene
Chateau Doisy Daene was classified in 1855 as a second growth, located in Barsac on the limestone plateau that sits between Barsac and Sauternes. Four generations of the Dubourdieu family have ensured impeccable quality at this Chateau with the talented Denis Dubourdieu (professor of oenology at Bordeaux University and international fix it ma n - consultant, to many) now at the helm. Grown on clay - limestone soils, there’s 87% Semillon and 13% Sauvignon. 17.2 hectares under vine and 40,000 bottles produced.
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41225 CHATEAU DOISY DAENE SECOND CRU CLASSE 'EXTRAVAGANT' 2007 $665.00 $466.00 Robert Parker, 98/100: "The 2007 L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daene, does not hold back, born with a lucid golden hue with big fat tears (of joy). The bouquet is very intense but very tight at first, demanding time to unfurl in the glass at its own pleasure: white peach, apricot, orange-blossom and a touch of marmalade with breathtaking definition. The palate is full-bodied with a viscous entry, so pure and caressing with mellifluous honey, apricot and citrus lemon, wonderful delineation on the finish, the thread of acidity interwoven through that powerful finish with the length of an ocean liner. Brilliant."
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Chateau Nairac was classified as a second growth in the 1855 classification, located in Barsac, it was notes by Cocks & Feret in their guide - Bordeaux and it’s wines published in 1868 as one of the finest in the region. The name itself comes from a family of Haguenot ship owners who brought the property in 1777, although it’s history dates back further with reference in the 16th century to vines grown here. A small estate, 17 hectares, planted 90% with Semillon and 6% Sauvignon and 4% Muscadelle, there are up to 15,000 bottles produced. The second wine is Esquisse de Nairac.
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41975 CHATEAU NAIRAC SECOND CRU CLASSE 2007 $229.00 $161.00 Robert Parker: This Barsac has supreme purity on the nose, but it is tightly coiled at the moment. Very fine definition with notes of honey, tangerine, quince juice and minerals. The palate is just gorgeous: a vibrant entry with very fine acidity, honey, barley sugar, apricot, white peach and a touch of mandarin. If I am to quibble, then perhaps it is not quite demonstrating the length I was hoping for, but this remains an excellent Nairac, an estate that is producing better wines than ever. Drink now-2040. 94/100
41979 CHATEAU NAIRAC SECOND CRU CLASSE 2009 $225.00 $158.00 Robert Parker 95/100 This could be Nicolas Tari’s finest Nairac to date. It has an impressive, intense bouquet with honey, white flowers, orange peel and a touch of toffee apple on the nose. It is missing a little clarity at first, but it clears marvelously with just a few swirls of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with superb viscosity and weight. It is very well-balanced with outstanding purity and tension: notes of honey, peach and a little spice. There is great length on the finish that lingers tantalizingly in the mouth. Superb. Drink now-2035.
41977 CHATEAU NAIRAC SECOND CRU CLASSE 2010 $159.00 $112.00 Robert Parker 90-92/100 The 2010 Nairac displays precision and minerality on the fresh, vibrant, lifted nose, with hints of beeswax and honeysuckle. The palate has a very lively, zesty entry with good acidity and tension, the finish needing time to meld together, but vibrant and vigorous. This Nairac is not as immediate as the 2009, but it will offer immense pleasure by bottling and may warrant a higher mark.
41972 CHATEAU NAIRAC SECOND CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2003 $119.00 $84.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "Soft creamy apricot nose with notes of lemon and fresh apples. Good acidity on the rich, quite opulent palate with candied orange peel, honey and marmalade. Moderate levels of botrytis with fine balance on the finish. Very fine. Tasted again after bottling at the UGC in October 2005. The nose lacks the intensity of other Sauternes/Barsacs with faint aromas of apple, lemon and an odd scent of brie? The palate is much better with layers of honeyed fruit and orange peel. Very good level of botrytis but it is a little disjointed at the moment. Needs a bit more time to sort itself out."
41971 CHATEAU NAIRAC SECOND CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2007 $115.00 $81.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "This Barsac has supreme purity on the nose, but it is tightly coiled at the moment. Very fine definition with notes of honey, tangerine, quince juice and minerals. The palate is just gorgeous: a vibrant entry with very fine acidity, honey, barley sugar, apricot, white peach and a touch of mandarin. If I am to quibble, then perhaps it is not quite demonstrating the length I was hoping for, but this remains an excellent Nairac, an estate that is producing better wines than ever. Drink now-2040."
41970 CHATEAU NAIRAC SECOND CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2009 $115.00 $81.00 Robert Parker, 93-95/100:" Nicolas Tari has certainly improved this estate in recent years. His 2009 has a well defined nose with apple-blossom, lime leaf, apricot and orange peel. Opens nicely the longer it remains in the glass. The palate is well balanced, very good weight on the entry with a citric thread of acidity interwoven through the pure honeyed fruit with a hint of ginger on the aftertaste. Nothing extravagant here, but supremely well crafted and succinct."
41974 CHATEAU NAIRAC SECOND CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2010 $81.00 $57.00 Under priced and over-looked, this is wine shrewd consumers will pick up for a song. And what a song! Notes of minerals, black doris plums and tea dance on the nose, with a twirl of jammy black cherries and leather in the mouth. Play it again Sam.
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Located in Canon Fronsac a lesser known part of Bordeaux west of Pomerol, Chateau Vrai Canon Bouche is the super star of the area. A small property, there’s just 12 hectares, planted with 83% Merlot, 15% Cabernet France and 2% Malbec. Sustainable viticulture is practised and the owners have brought in the skilled services of top consultant Stephane Derenoncourt.
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43216 CHATEAU VRAI CANON BOUCHE (375ML) 2009 $39.00 $35.10 Robert Parker 91/100 A big, sweet, ripe nose of raspberry jam interwoven with white flowers, blueberries, kirsch and some subtle oak and camphor is followed by an intensely concentrated yet silky textured, full-bodied, opaque purple wine that should drink well for 10-15 years, possibly longer. This is one of the sleepers of the vintage. This 30-acre vineyard has been doing some marvelous work over the last decade, and the Dutch owners had the foresight to bring in the most fashionable winemaking consultant of the moment, Stephane Derenoncourt. This blend of 95% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec hit 14.5% natural alcohol and was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Yields were a meager 20 hectoliters per hectare.
Prices Valid as at 05-Mar-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Château La Lagune The Village de La Lagune was built in 1525 on the alluvial gravel bed where Chateau La Lagune now sits. Classified in 1855 as a third growth, the Seze family acquired La Lagune in 1886, it was then owned by Georges Brunet until he sold it to Champagne Ayala in 1964. In 2000 Chateau La Lagune changed hands again and the Frey Family took the lead. They have made significant investment and have taken the property to new heights. The properties on the left bank are slightly larger than those across the river, 82 hectares are planted, 60% in Cabernet, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. The Second wine is Moulin de La Lagune.
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41837 CHATEAU LA LAGUNE THIRD GROWTH 2002 $167.00 $117.00 Robert Parker, 87/100: "Made in a pretty, elegant, fruity, dark ruby-hued style, the 2002 offers notes of allspice, plums, and resin, followed by attractive medium-bodied black cherry and currant flavors. Not a big wine, it is a well-balanced, elegant claret for enjoying over the next 7-8 years."
41852 CHATEAU LA LAGUNE THIRD GROWTH 2007 $125.00 $88.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "Another brilliant effort from the Frey family, the 2007 La Lagune reveals a beautiful layered mouthfeel with lots of plum, black cherry, and kirsch liqueur-like notes intermixed with a spicy character. Medium-bodied, broad, and savory with beautiful purity and overall equilibrium, this beauty should be drunk over the next 7-8 years." - NM
41840 CHATEAU LA LAGUNE THIRD GROWTH 2008 $138.00 $79.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "One of the most beautiful wines of the vintage, the dark ruby/purple-colored La Lagune exhibits sweet cassis, camphor, truffle and white chocolate notes presented in a dense, medium to full-bodied, silky textured personality. Filled with purity, finesse, elegance and authoritative flavor intensity, this 2008 is already drinkable and should continue to evolve for 15+ years."
41834 CHATEAU LA LAGUNE THIRD GROWTH 2010 $166.00 $117.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: “Another great success from proprietress Caroline Frey, the 2010 La Lagune provides an essential drinking experience, with notes of Asian plum sauce, mulberries, kirsch liqueur and black currants. The wine also exhibits a savory, rich smokiness and subtle lead pencil shaving notes. Full-bodied and pure, combining both elegance and power, this is a brilliant, very approachable effort that should hit its stride in 5-7 years and last for at least two decades. Think of it as a hypothetical blend of the 2005 and 2009. Kudos!”
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Located in the left bank appellation of Saint-Estpehe, Chateau Phelan Segur owes it’s name to it’s heritage, founded by Irishman Bernard Phelan, he merged together the properties of Clos de Garramey and Domaine Segur de Cabanac, which was taken over by his son Frank who renamed the Chateau Phelan Segur and the second wine Frank Phelan. A 70,000 hectare property, planted with 53% Cabernet and 47% Merlot on gravel and clay soils, there are 200,000 bottles produced
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43660 CHATEAU PHELAN SEGUR CRU BOURGEOIS 2009 $125.00 $88.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "The best Phelan-Segur since the 1990, this is a rather dense, full-bodied, massive wine for a cru bourgeois. Sweet blackberry and black raspberry fruit intermixed with crushed rock and a hint of subtle oak jump from the glass of this full-bodied, intense, yet attractive and alluring wine. There is significant depth and substance to this Phelan-Segur, which is a sleeper of the vintage that should last up to 15 or more years."
43661 CHATEAU PHELAN SEGUR CRU BOURGEOIS 2010 $129.00 $91.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: “A major sleeper of the vintage, the 2010 Phelan-Ségur has a dense ruby/purple colour, ripe mulberry and black currant fruit intermixed with some floral notes, and a hint of subtle oak as well as touches of lavender and licorice. Layered, opulent, ripe and fleshy, this beauty should drink nicely for 10-15 years.”
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Chateau Sociando Mallet is located in the Haut Medoc in the commune of Saint-Seurin-de- Cadourne. The 57 hectare vineyards are planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Owned for the last 20 years by Jean Gautreau, the quality here has been on the up ever since he took the helm.
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44274 CHATEAU SOCIANDO MALLET HAUT MEDOC 2006 $120.00 $84.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "Classic aromas of black currants, graphite, powdered wet rocks, and earthy undertones compete with the intense black currant fruit present in this structured, medium to full-bodied, concentrated 2006. Always an over-achiever, Sociando Mallet is built for 20-30 years of longevity. The elegant, powerful, but backward 2006 requires patience."
44275 CHATEAU SOCIANDO MALLET HAUT MEDOC 2007 $140.00 $89.00 Wine Spectator, 87/100: "Delivers licorice and blackberry on the nose, with fresh currant bush. Medium-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and a slightly lean finish. Needs a little time. Best after 2011."
44273 CHATEAU SOCIANDO MALLET HAUT MEDOC 2009 $139.00 $98.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "This uncompromising property has turned out a backward, forbiddingly tannic wine that, even in this very opulent and flamboyant vintage, will need a minimum of 10-15 years of cellaring yet keep for 40 or more years. Opaque black/purple, with notes of crushed rock, white flowers, graphite, blueberry and cassis, the wine is tight and needs to be coaxed from the glass. It is medium to full-bodied, with an excruciatingly tough-textured finish. Everything is here, and the wine is set for a long life, but it is not the least bit charming and certainly won’t be for at least another decade."
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44470 CHATEAU BRANE CANTENAC BARON DE BRANE CANTENAC 2005 $110.00 $79.00 This is the second wine of Brane Cantenac. The Baron himself was responsible for recognising the importance of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Médoc in the 1830s, and thus became known as the Napoléon des Vines. Intensely aromatic, this has a floral-tinged, red fruit aromatic profile touched by a hint of liquorice. Wonderfully fresh, remarkably concentrated and beautifully balanced, this is smart wine for a smart price. Get a case, at least.
41674 CHATEAU BRANE CANTENAC FOURTH GROWTH 2009 $238.00 $167.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "A spectacular effort from this estate rivaling their 2005, but more flashy/flamboyant, this dark ruby/purple wine has a strikingly intense nose of licorice, flowers, plums and dark berries. Medium to full-bodied, very approachable and silky, this suave, very sexy wine can be drunk early on as well as aged for 20+ years."
41676 CHATEAU BRANE CANTENAC FOURTH GROWTH (375ML) 2009 $120.00 $76.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "A spectacular effort from this estate rivaling their 2005, but more flashy/flamboyant, this dark ruby/purple wine has a strikingly intense nose of licorice, flowers, plums and dark berries. Medium to full-bodied, very approachable and silky, this suave, very sexy wine can be drunk early on as well as aged for 20+ years."
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42186 CHATEAU CANTENAC BROWN BRIO DE CANTENAC BROWN 2005 $85.00 $59.00 BRIO de Cantenac Brown comes from carefully selected plots and it is the estate's second wine. The nose has cherry and violet notes. Tannins are round and silky. The 2005 is fresh, with a good length; it's one of the greatest vintages of Château Cantenac Brown.
46246 CHATEAU CANTENAC BROWN THIRD GROWTH 2006 $217.00 $125.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "The Cantenac Brown ’06 has a dense, rich plum-scented nose with better definition than suggested at primeur: touches of spice and dried herbs. The palate is full-bodied with dense, quite spicy, rumbustious tannins; good weight here, backwards but persistent towards the finish. It needs a little tidying up, but this should turn out to be a very pleasant Margaux."
46247 CHATEAU CANTENAC BROWN THIRD GROWTH 2007 $235.00 $115.00 Decanter: Intense black-red, purple rim, deep concentration of Cabernet fruit, dense but not heavy, packed with fruit on the palate, a big, chewy wine of a weight rare in this vintage, but the fruit is pure and impressive, more power than elegance. Drink 2012-20.
42188 CHATEAU CANTENAC BROWN THIRD GROWTH 2009 $185.00 $135.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "Tasted twice in Bordeaux, I must say that whatever was shown to me in cask certainly did not appear to be performing as well from bottle. It could be just that the wine has closed down, but I had thought this was an extraordinary wine and one of the big time sleepers of the vintage. The tannins have taken hold, and although the wine is still outstanding, any hopes of achieving a mid-90 point score, as I had hoped, seem highly questionable. Dense ruby/purple with notes of graphite, blackberries and forest floor, the wine is full-bodied, powerful, excruciatingly tannic and closed, and that may be why it’s not showing as well as I predicted. Certainly, this was the biggest discrepancy between barrel and bottle that I saw in the vintage, but the wine is still outstanding, just not profound. It will be interesting to revisit this wine in a number of years. Forget it for 7-8 years and drink it over the following 30."
41653 CHATEAU CANTENAC BROWN THIRD GROWTH 2010 $166.00 $135.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "The greatest Cantenac Brown I have ever tasted, the 2010 is one for the ages. Dense purple, with an extraordinary nose of sweet forest floor, blackberry jam, pen ink and graphite, this wine soars from the glass, giving it an aromatic dimension and intensity I have never seen from this estate. The tannins are present, as they are in most Cantenac Browns, but the wine’s sweetness, broad, skyscraper-like mouthfeel, dense, purple color and spectacular length (close to a minute) make this a giant classic and a fabulous sleeper of the vintage that still remains under-priced, considering how great its potential may be. This is a wine for those with cold cellars and youthful DNA. It is going to need at least a decade of cellaring and should last for 20-40 years. A classic."
41648 CHATEAU CANTENAC BROWN THIRD GROWTH (375ML) 2009 $99.00 $59.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "Tasted twice in Bordeaux, I must say that whatever was shown to me in cask certainly did not appear to be performing as well from bottle. It could be just that the wine has closed down, but I had thought this was an extraordinary wine and one of the big time sleepers of the vintage. The tannins have taken hold, and although the wine is still outstanding, any hopes of achieving a mid-90 point score, as I had hoped, seem highly questionable. Dense ruby/purple with notes of graphite, blackberries and forest floor, the wine is full-bodied, powerful, excruciatingly tannic and closed, and that may be why it’s not showing as well as I predicted. Certainly, this was the biggest discrepancy between barrel and bottle that I saw in the vintage, but the wine is still outstanding, just not profound. It will be interesting to revisit this wine in a number of years. Forget it for 7-8 years and drink it over the following 30."
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46280 CHATEAU DU TERTRE FIFTH GROWTH 2005 $184.00 $99.00 Stephen Tanzer, 88/100: "Deep red-ruby. Deeply pitched aromas of mocha, chocolate and minerals. Quite sweet and creamy in the mouth, with dense flavors of plum and coffee liqueur. A big, broad, thick wine, at once smoother and more vibrant than the 2004 but a bit inscrutable today. Finishes fairly tannic but with noteworthy persistence. Seemed to come into harmony as it opened in the glass."
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46107 CHATEAU FERRIERE THIRD GROWTH 2007 $89.00 $59.00 Wine Spectator, 83/100: "Very aromatic, with currant bush and bright berries. Full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins and a long, fresh finish. Balanced and elegant. Drink now."
46124 CHATEAU FERRIERE THIRD GROWTH 2010 $115.00 $81.00 Wine Spectator, 89/100: “Has ripe, enticing aromas of cherry and steeped red currant, but comes off taut, with lilac, warm stone, damson plum and plum pit notes that seem slightly angular on the finish. Best from 2014 through 2024.” - JM
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44475 CHATEAU GISCOURS LA SIRENE DE GISCOURS 2005 $120.00 $84.00 This siren is certainly worthy of attention. From Château Giscours, it’s 50% Cabernet and 45% Merlot, with a wee bit of Franc and Petit Verdot to keep it interesting. Brimming with currants, floral notes and dark fruits, the seductive and alluring palate is well-integrated and sleekly finished, and the whole shebang very classily executed. With age, further finesse is promised.
41802 CHATEAU GISCOURS THIRD GROWTH 2004 $150.00 $105.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "This Giscours showed well out of barrel and it does not disappoint here. It has a very ripe nose of black cherries, Doris plum, smoke and tea leaf all with very good clarity and definition. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, rounded tannins, a Giscours with a modern sheen and requisite acidity and definition to leave it fresh and vibrant in the mouth. Very “Margaux” with a nice floral finish."
46135 CHATEAU GISCOURS THIRD GROWTH 2005 $180.00 $126.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "There is a little over-ripeness on the nose with hints of tinned prune and black olive, but very faint – just distracting more than anything. Fat chewy tannins, really coats the mouth, assertive, a little spice on the finish, lots of new oak, showy (something like Giscours?) Good length though. One for the cellar. Mouth-puckering finish."
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42511 CHATEAU KIRWAN THIRD GROWTH 2006 $130.00 $82.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "A stern nose, quite conservative with scents of tobacco/cigar box lacing the blackberry and briary notes. Good definition and typicity. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and pretty with blackberry, cedar and a touch of cassis. Well integrated new oak, more vigour and joie-de- vivre than other Margaux wines. Very fine indeed."
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41860 CHATEAU LA TOUR DE MONS CRU BOURGEOIS 2009 $65.00 $46.00 Wine Spectator, 91/100: "This assertive red delivers bold flavors, with crisp texture, offering bright black cherry and pomegranate notes over firm tannins. Orange zest acidity carries this through the juicy finish. Drink now through 2020." –TM
41859 CHATEAU LA TOUR DE MONS CRU BOURGEOIS 2010 $62.00 $44.00 Robert Parker, 87/100: "Attractive floral notes intermixed with some blueberry, raspberry and loamy soil notes are followed by an elegant medium- bodied wine with sweet fruit, attractive texture and up-front drinkability. This wine should be consumed over the next decade. La Tour de Mons has turned out an attractive blend of 56% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot in 2010. This property has always had better terroir than the wines evidence, but things are rebounding impressively. A member of the Alliance des Cru Bourgeois du Medoc."
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42633 CHATEAU LASCOMBES SECOND GROWTH 2006 $199.00 $140.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "One of the more modern-styled wines from the appellation of Margaux, always with a prominent overlay of toasty new oak, espresso roast, and sweet black fruits, this wine seems more restrained and has backed off its concentration with the 2006. It is a mid-weight, elegant wine with notes of licorice and black currants as well as a hint of tobacco leaf. The wine is concentrated and obviously outstanding, but the moderate tannins in the finish suggest cellaring it for 2-3 years and drinking it over the following 15-20."
41158 CHATEAU LASCOMBES SECOND GROWTH 2007 $180.00 $115.00 Wine Spectator, 88/100: "Very attractive dark chocolate and blueberry aromas follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a medium finish. A little tight, but stylish. Best after 2012."
41159 CHATEAU LASCOMBES SECOND GROWTH 2008 $220.00 $154.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "Another incredibly successful sleeper of the vintage, the 2008 Lascombes confirms just how many top 2008s were produced. A dark plum/ruby/purple-tinged color is followed by a sexy, up-front perfume of forest floor, damp earth, blue and red fruits and a touch of spicy oak. Lush with low acidity and sweet tannin, it appears to be a bigger version of the stunning 2008 Malescot St.-Exupery. Drink it over the next 15 or more years – it is well-worth buying by the case."
42630 CHATEAU LASCOMBES SECOND GROWTH 2009 $310.00 $180.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "The 2009, which is inky blue/purple to the rim, is a final blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot at 14% natural alcohol. The wine has a beautiful blueberry-scented nose with hints of acacia flowers, licorice, graphite and some subtle charcoal and background oak. Clearly a modern style of Margaux, it is pure, seamless, full-bodied and opulent, and the high glycerin and silky texture of 2009 are brilliantly displayed in this wine. Drink it over the next 15+ years, although it is certainly capable of lasting well past two decades."
41897 CHATEAU LASCOMBES SECOND GROWTH 2010 $338.00 $237.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: “The wine hits all cylinders in 2010. The average alcohol for the bottled wine is 14%. It has a gorgeously sweet nose of creme de cassis, spring flowers, subtle barbecue smoke and charcoal followed by full body, beautiful intensity, great purity, stature and length. The influence of any oak is minimal, despite the fact that 90% new French oak was used. Needless to say, this is an example of modern-styled winemaking at it’s finest, and arguments that such wines will not age well, do not represent their terroir , and are soul-less, are totally groundless. Give it 5 or so years of cellaring and drink it over the following 25-30 years. This is one of the great Margaux wines of the vintage. Probably the greatest Lascombes made to date, the 2010 is a blend of 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot. The production from this huge estate totals nearly 400,000 bottles.”
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43242 CHATEAU MALESCOT ST EXUPERY THIRD GROWTH 2007 $125.00 $89.00 Wine Spectator, 90/100: "This exhibits plum, milk chocolate and light toasty oak aromas. Full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins, delicious fruit and a medium finish. Very balanced and nicely textured. Enjoy the softness. Best after 2013."
43245 CHATEAU MALESCOT ST EXUPERY THIRD GROWTH 2010 $270.00 $189.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: “Gorgeous, flowery, classic Margaux once again, the 2010 Malescot St.-Exupéry continues to show virtually no toasty oak, given the impeccable balance and full-bodied, full-throttle style it possesses. Black raspberries, creme de cassis and spring fl oral notes intermixed with forest floor and a hint of charcoal are followed by an opulent, sexy, full-bodied wine whose tannins have become much sweeter, while the wine is less restrained yet still exuberant and impressive. This is a phenomenal example once again for this estate, harmonious in every sense of style, extraordinarily long, rich and ageworthy. Three to four years of bottle age will do wonders to make it more accessible, but this wine is set for 25-30 years of longevity.”
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41968 CHATEAU MARGAUX FIRST GROWTH 2004 $1164.00 $899.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: The supple-textured 2004 Chateau Margaux is reminiscent of the 2001 or 1999. It exhibits a superb blue/purple color to the rim as well as sweet aromas of flowers, blueberries, creme de cassis, licorice, and smoke, superb fruit intensity, medium body, classic elegance, and silky, sweet tannin in the long finish. This beauty can be drunk now or cellared for two decades or more.
43250 CHATEAU MARGAUX FIRST GROWTH 2005 $3250.00 $2250.00 Wine Spectator, 100/100: Black in color, delivering extraordinary aromas of blackberry, raisin, spices and fresh mushroom. Full-bodied, with an amazing core of ripe fruit, yet ultrabalanced and finely textured. Touches every taste bud. This incredible young red spent two years in new wood, but you can't tell. It's all glorious fruit. A legendary wine. Best after 2017.
43253 CHATEAU MARGAUX FIRST GROWTH 2006 $1600.00 $999.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: This has more intensity on the nose than the 2007, certainly less Burgundian, with blacker fruit with boysenberry, wild hedgerow, a touch of smoke and violets. Good definition. The palate is medium-bodied, a little more structure and weight than the 2007, a little more grip and persistency. Touches of blackberry, cedar, blueberry, nice crescendo towards the finish. Very fine clarity with a slight graininess on the finish.
43254 CHATEAU MARGAUX FIRST GROWTH 2007 $1450.00 $999.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: 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 should continue to offer exceptional pleasure for 15 or more years.
41967 CHATEAU MARGAUX FIRST GROWTH 2008 $1550.00 $1150.00 Bright crimson. Rather opulent on the nose - hints of tobacco - and a little more burly and savoury than usual, perhaps because of less Merlot flesh. Dry start with the same backbone as the Pavillon Rouge. Firm, very fine tannins. No shortage of acidity. Mainly structure at the moment. Very clean but very youthful. Great freshness - Jancis Robinson, 17.5/20.
43257 CHATEAU MARGAUX FIRST GROWTH 2009 $4999.00 $3450.00 Robert Parker, 99/100: “A brilliant offering from the Mentzelopoulos family, once again their gifted manager, Paul Pontallier, has produced an uncommonly concentrated, powerful 2009 Château Margaux made from 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. As with most Medocs, the alcohol here is actually lower (a modest 13.3%) than most of its siblings. Abundant blueberry, cassis and acacia flower as well as hints of charcoal and forest floor aromas that are almost Burgundian in their complexity are followed by a wine displaying sweet, well-integrated tannins as well as a certain ethereal lightness despite the wine’s overall size. Rich, round, generous and unusually approachable for such a young Margaux, this 2009 should drink well for 30-35+ years.”
41808 CHATEAU MARGAUX FIRST GROWTH 2010 $3650.00 $2540.00 Robert Parker, 99/100: “The 2010 is a brilliant Château Margaux, as one might expect in this vintage. The percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the final blend hit 90%, the balance Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and only 38% of the crop made it into the Château Margaux. Paul Pontallier, the administrator, told me that this wine has even higher levels of tannin than some other extraordinary vintages such as 2005, 2000, 1996, etc. Deep purple, pure and intense, with floral notes, tremendous opulence and palate presence, this is a wine of considerable nobility. With loads of blueberry, black currant and violet-infused fruit and a heady alcohol level above 13.5% (although that looks modest compared to several other first growths, particularly Château Latour and Château Haut-Brion), its beautifully sweet texture, ripe tannin, abundant depth and profound finish all make for another near-perfect wine that should age effortlessly for 30-40 years.”
44390 CHATEAU MARGAUX PAVILLION ROUGE DU CHATEAU 2009 $445.00 $312.00 93/100 The estate's second wine, the sexy 2009 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, offers lots of black raspberry, cedar and foresty/underbrush notes in its round, generous, full-bodied, seductive embrace of black fruits interwoven with floral notes results. This seamless second wine is one of the finest Chateau Margaux has made to date. Enjoy it over the next two decades. Robert Parker
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44393 CHATEAU MARGAUX PAVILLION ROUGE DU CHATEAU 2009 $225.00 $140.00 93/100 The estate's second wine, the sexy 2009 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, offers lots of black raspberry, cedar and foresty/underbrush notes in its round, generous, full-bodied, seductive embrace of black fruits interwoven with floral notes results. This seamless second wine is one of the finest Chateau Margaux has made to date. Enjoy it over the next two decades. Robert Parker
44395 CHATEAU MARGAUX PAVILLON ROUGE DU CHATEAU 2005 $417.00 $292.00 As with the Clos du Marquis, to call this a second wine is faintly ridiculous. Like talking about an OK Lamborghini. First produced in 1904, this is an intoxicating, hedonistic delight, and in great years such as this, its power and finesse blow almost everything else out of the water. Wine Spectator, with a lavish four stars, said this of the 2005: ‘Very beautiful aromas of crushed flowers follow through to plum, berry and Indian spices. Full-bodied, refined and silky, with lovely ripe fruit and a delicate aftertaste of raisins and flowers.’ Drink from 2012 on. Or tonight.
44397 CHATEAU MARGAUX PAVILLON ROUGE DU CHATEAU 2010 $694.00 $486.00 94/100 The second wine, the 2010 Pavillon Rouge (essentially two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Merlot with small quantities and Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) looks to be a wine to age for 20 or more years, but it is quite drinkable already. Soft, supple and luscious, with oodles of blue and black fruits, the floral character one expects, and not a trace of herbaceousness, oak or aggressiveness, this is a beautiful, round, generous wine to drink over the next 18-20 years. Robert Parker
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44396 CHATEAU MAROJALLIA MARGAUX 2009 $255.00 $179.00 Robert Parker, 95+/100: "This is possibly the finest wine I have ever tasted from this property, run by Jean-Luc Thunevin and his partner Murielle Andraud. An absolutely stunning nose of violets, creme de cassis, lead pencil shavings, forest floor and subtle new oak burst from the glass. The wine has great fruit, superb texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel and an extravagantly rich, concentrated palate with low acidity and ripe tannin. Give it another 3-4 years to firm up and lose some baby fat, then drink it over the following 20+ years."
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43626 CHATEAU PALMER ALTER EGO DE PALMER 2010 $200.00 $140.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "Tasted at the chateau. The Alter Ego 2010 has a well-defined, quite exuberant bouquet of dark cherries, boysenberry and cassis that blossom in the glass. There is just a hint of fresh dates emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, liquorice-tinged entry. It has a grainy texture, good depth, though needs just a little more refinement towards the finish. Tasted November 2012." - NM
41144 CHATEAU PALMER THIRD GROWTH 2004 $390.00 $273.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "This stunning wine is one of the vintage’s great successes. Administrator Thomas Duroux has fashioned a modern day version of Palmer’s brilliant 1966. Displaying a rare combination of power and elegance, this dense purple-colored offering exhibits notes of blackberries, truffles, flowers, incense, and camphor. Long, classic, and medium to full-bodied with stunning texture and richness, this superb effort is a candidate for the finest Margaux of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2025"
42158 CHATEAU PALMER THIRD GROWTH 2007 $570.00 $299.00 Wine Spectator, 90/100: "An interesting combination of black licorice, light toasty oak and wet earth. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a delicately fruity finish, along with smoky wood. This has a very silky palate, with a lovely texture. Very polished."
41612 CHATEAU PALMER THIRD GROWTH 2008 $590.00 $413.00 Jancis Robinson, 18/20: "Dark and glowing. Quite grown up and sophisticated. Draws you in on the nose - much more compelling than most 2008s. Sweet start - 51% Merlot! - very unusually high for 2008 and for Palmer. The opposite of Ch Margaux. Actually quite Ornellaia like, very soft and rich. Very seductive and lively. With velvety texture. Neat and energetic."
43603 CHATEAU PALMER THIRD GROWTH 2009 $1250.00 $875.00 Robert Parker, 97/100: "One of the all-time great Palmers (along with the 1961, 1966, 1970, 1989, 2000 and 2005), the 2009 Palmer is a blend of 52% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and a whopping 7% Petit Verdot that came in at close to 14% natural alcohol. An opaque blue/black color suggests a wine with thrilling levels of concentration and intensity, and That's exactly what a taster gets. Subtle smoke, incense and Asian spice (soy?) notes interwoven with graphite, blueberry, blackberry and cassis characteristics lead to a full-bodied, phenomenally concentrated, viscous, opulent wine with plenty of sweet tannin. This sensational Palmer reveals even more floral notes than vintages such as 2005 and 2000. It should drink well for 50 years."
43604 CHATEAU PALMER THIRD GROWTH 2010 $994.00 $696.00 Robert Parker, 98+/100: "The 2010 Palmer is one of the superstars of the vintage, a blend of 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, which is just slightly different than what I indicated two years ago. The alcohol level hit 14.5%, and the wine comes across like a more stacked- and-packed version of their 2000. It is tannic and backward, but has a sensational black/purple color and a gorgeous nose of camphor, barbecue smoke, blackberry and cassis. Full-bodied, with oodles of glycerin but a relatively healthy pH, this wine has a precision and freshness that belie its lofty alcohol and extravagant concentration. This is a sensationally rich, full-throttle Palmer that could well end up being one of the all-time great wines made at this estate. It needs a good 7-10 years of cellaring and should keep for 50 or more years. There’s no question that Thomas Duroux and the staff at Palmer are producing wines of first-growth quality, and have been for nearly a decade."
43605 CHATEAU PALMER THIRD GROWTH (375ml) 2010 $497.00 $298.00 Robert Parker, 98+/100: "The 2010 Palmer is one of the superstars of the vintage, a blend of 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, which is just slightly different than what I indicated two years ago. The alcohol level hit 14.5%, and the wine comes across like a more stacked- and-packed version of their 2000. It is tannic and backward, but has a sensational black/purple color and a gorgeous nose of camphor, barbecue smoke, blackberry and cassis. Full-bodied, with oodles of glycerin but a relatively healthy pH, this wine has a precision and freshness that belie its lofty alcohol and extravagant concentration. This is a sensationally rich, full-throttle Palmer that could well end up being one of the all-time great wines made at this estate. It needs a good 7-10 years of cellaring and should keep for 50 or more years. There’s no question that Thomas Duroux and the staff at Palmer are producing wines of first-growth quality, and have been for nearly a decade."
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44192 CHATEAU PRIEURE LICHINE FOURTH GROWTH 2007 $129.00 $89.00 Robert Parker, 88/100: "An attractive effort, this 2007 offers notes of black raspberries, black cherries, incense, licorice, and roasted herbs, a dark purple color, sweet, medium-bodied flavors, lots of spice, and velvety tannin. Drink it over the next decade."
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43026 CHATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA SECOND GROWTH 2007 $215.00 $145.00 Robert Parker, 89+/100: "This substantial 2007 (a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot) exhibits a deep ruby/purple-tinged color along with a big, sweet kiss of licorice, forest floor, tobacco leaf, black currants, and cherries. It possesses a lovely texture, a round, ample mouthfeel, sweet tannin, and low acidity. It is drinking well now, and should continue to evolve for a decade or more."
43027 CHATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA SECOND GROWTH 2009 $298.00 $199.00 Robert Parker, 93+/100: “A classic Margaux, this blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Merlot reveals a dense plum/blue/purple colour in addition to a sumptuous perfume of subtle new oak interwoven with underbrush, black currants, black raspberries, spring flowers, and a hint of dusty, loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied with sweet but abundant tannin, and beautiful purity, texture and equilibrium, the 2009 Rauzan-Ségla will provide enjoyable drinking over the next three decades. About the only thing controversial about the 2009 Rauzan-Ségla will be the label designed by Chanel’s artistic director, Karl Lagerfeld, for the estate’s 350th anniversary.”
41657 CHATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA SECOND GROWTH 2010 $399.00 $280.00 Robert Parker, 95+/100: “To reiterate, the 2010 Rauzan-Ségla is like a super-duper version of the 1986. Displaying fabulous density, an inky purple colour and a superb nose of forest floor with a hint of menthol as well as loads of creme de cassis, mocha and touches of chocolate and subtle oak, this full-bodied, deep, concentrated wine represents only 45% of the estate’s production. It is certainly not for those who can’t wait a few years for it to round into shape, as I suspect it needs at least 5-8 years of bottle-age, but it should last for half a century or more. A stunning wine from Rauzan-Ségla, kudos go to administrator John Kolasa for turning out this profound wine, which should prove to be a timeless classic from the appellation of Margaux.”
43028 CHATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA SECOND GROWTH (375ml) 2009 $145.00 $89.00 Robert Parker, 93+/100: “A classic Margaux, this blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Merlot reveals a dense plum/blue/purple colour in addition to a sumptuous perfume of subtle new oak interwoven with underbrush, black currants, black raspberries, spring flowers, and a hint of dusty, loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied with sweet but abundant tannin, and beautiful purity, texture and equilibrium, the 2009 Rauzan-Ségla will provide enjoyable drinking over the next three decades. About the only thing controversial about the 2009 Rauzan-Ségla will be the label designed by Chanel’s artistic director, Karl Lagerfeld, for the estate’s 350th anniversary.”
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41165 CHATEAU CHASSE SPLEEN MOULIS 2009 $89.00 $59.99 Robert Parker, 90/100: "Beautiful blueberry, black raspberry and cassis fruit as well as incense and graphite jump from the glass of this inky ruby/purple- colored wine. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, dense and rich, this is one of the stars of Moulis in 2009. Given its low acidity but abundant tannin, I suspect it could close down in a few years and last two decades."
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46195 CHATEAU HAUT CONDISSAS MEDOC 2006 $118.00 $83.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "From one of the top over-achievers in the Medoc, the superb 2006 Haut-Condissas is a full-bodied effort that behaves like a classified growth. This deep, ruby/purple-tinged wine displays plenty of smoked herb, creme de cassis, graphite, licorice, and burning ember-like characteristics. A sexy, opulent mouthfeel, superb density, and a layered, plush finish result in a sensational claret that can be drunk now or cellared for 12-15 years. Good value."
46196 CHATEAU HAUT CONDISSAS MEDOC 2009 $146.00 $79.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "A big-time sleeper of the vintage, this inky purple wine has a beautiful nose of creme de cassis, incense and acacia flowers. Some subtle barbecue smoke is also present in this full-bodied wine, which is the best of all the Jean Guyon estates in 2009. For the statisticians out there, it is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot. Drink it over the next decade."
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40548 CHATEAU LANESSAN 2010 $55.00 $39.00 Robert Parker 87/100 Dark ruby/plum colored, with evolved notes of cedar wood, earth and underbrush, this wine possesses the classic tobacco leaf and black currants of a mid-level Medoc. It is medium-bodied, has good ripeness and should age nicely for 15 or more years.
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44180 CHATEAU POUJEAUX CRU BOURGEOIS 2005 $103.00 $73.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "This deep ruby/purple-tinged sleeper of the vintage exhibits fresh, lively minerality intermixed with delicate background wood, sweet raspberry fruit, medium to full body, zesty acidity, and ripe tannin. Usually the top wine from Moulis, Poujeaux’s 2005 is again a fairly priced, impressive effort. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025."
41598 CHATEAU POUJEAUX CRU BOURGEOIS 2010 $94.00 $66.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: “The final blend in this vintage was 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, tipping the scales at 14% natural alcohol. The wine is outstanding. Rich black raspberry and black currant fruit intermixed with some graphite and floral notes are followed by an opulent, fleshy, full-bodied wine with impressive concentration, texture and length. Moreover, the 2010 can be drunk early on in life or cellared for 15 or more years. Very close in quality to the brilliant 2009, this wine is the superstar of the appellation of Moulis.”
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42109 CHATEAU CLERC MILON FIFTH GROWTH 2009 $199.00 $135.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "This fat, fleshy, dense purple-colored 2009 exhibits abundant notes of creme de cassis, roasted espresso, chocolate, berry fruit and underling hints of high quality, unsmoked cigar tobacco. Composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and a touch of Carmenere, it reveals plenty of structure and tannin, but the evolved aromatics offer a deceptive view that the wine will be drinkable early on. I do not think this is the case as the tannins kick in once it hits the palate. This seriously endowed, powerful, boisterous, muscular Pauillac should hit its prime between 2017 and 2035."
42104 CHATEAU CLERC MILON FIFTH GROWTH 2010 $151.65 $135.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "One the finest Clerc Milons I have ever tasted, and showing better from bottle than from barrel, this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and the rest a tiny bit of Carmenere and Petit Verdot has a complex nose of cedar wood, red and black fruits, white chocolate and creme de cassis. A very powerful wine at 14.5% natural alcohol (quite high for a Medoc), this wine has impressive purity and texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel, relatively sweet tannin, but an already endearing complexity, length and richness that are hard to ignore. This is a superb effort and one of the wines that is usually reasonably priced among the classified growths."
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46242 CHATEAU D'ARMAILHAC FIFTH GROWTH 2006 $107.00 $75.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: “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, subtle herbs, coffee, black currants, and a hint of camphor. The sweetness of the tannins, full-bodied mouthfeel, and stunning length, all in gorgeous symmetry, suggest this is one of the finest d’Armailhacs yet made. Moreover, it is still reasonably priced by the standards of this region. Anticipated maturity: now-2025.”
40511 CHATEAU D'ARMAILHAC FIFTH GROWTH 2007 $115.00 $69.00 Robert Parker, 87/100: "Another soft wine, the 2007 d-Armailhac exhibits notes of Chinese black tea, plum sauce, and black currants in a round, superficial but attractive, easy-going, complex style. It is best drunk over the next 7-8 years."
40513 CHATEAU D'ARMAILHAC FIFTH GROWTH 2010 $159.00 $112.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: “Another sensational effort from Philippe Dhaluin, the administrator of Mouton Rothschild, this blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot shows complex f oral notes intermixed with forest floor, camphor, black currants and mulberries that all jump from the glass of this aromatic style of d’Armailhac. This wine possesses very good acidity, a surprisingly higher percentage of Merlot than usual, but the quality is impressive, and the good news is that there are 20,000 cases of this full-bodied beauty, which should age nicely for 15-20+ years.”
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46293 CHATEAU DUHART MILON FOURTH GROWTH 2010 $296.00 $199.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: "Dense purple, with classic notes of cedar and lead pencil shavings as well as gobs of back currants and licorice, the wine has a full-bodied mouthfeel with fabulous precision and density. It also possesses a long, silky finish with moderately high tannins, but they are ripe and well- integrated. The wood is clearly pushed to the background in this dense, full-bodied Pauillac, which should drink beautifully for 30+ years."
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46157 CHATEAU GRAND PUY DUCASSE FIFTH GROWTH 2006 $92.00 $65.00 Stephen Tanzer, 86-88/100: "Full bright ruby. Cool aromas of blackberry, kirsch, licorice and fresh herbs; slightly inky. Moderately dense and juicy, with medicinal black cherry and herbal flavors that are a bit dominated by the wine's structure today. Finishes with reasonably ripe tannins and good length, but shows a hint of dryness."
46159 CHATEAU GRAND PUY DUCASSE FIFTH GROWTH 2010 $135.00 $95.00 Robert Paker, 92/100: "This blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot is an up-front, seductively styled Pauillac (one of the more forward and evolved wines from this appellation in 2010). Deep purple, with exceptionally subtle texture and oodles of cassis fruit as well as hints of mocha and white chocolate, it is an elegant wine, but the overall impression is one of considerable flesh, fat and succulence. It will be hard to resist now, but can be cellared for another 15+ years."
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46162 CHATEAU GRAND PUY LACOSTE FIFTH GROWTH 2006 $170.00 $119.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "Tasted blind at Southwold ’06 Bordeaux tasting. One of those wines that sulks at being poured blind in this beauty pageant and yet with patience it begins to accept the situation. The bouquet is curmudgeonly at first, dense and introverted with traditional blackberry, wild hedgerow and pencil box aromas. Very fine definition and lift. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, grippy tannins, superb concentration with a touch of black pepper sprinkled over the dense black fruits that take aeons to unfurl. This is a brilliant wine from Xavier Borie but like all great GPL’s: think 20-years not five. Tasted January 2010."
46160 CHATEAU GRAND PUY LACOSTE FIFTH GROWTH 2009 $265.00 $186.00 Robert Parker, 94+/100: "Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. The Grand Puy Lacoste '09 has a slightly more reticent nose against its peers, but no less intriguing with aromas of blackberry, pencil shavings, a touch of undergrowth and mint. The palate is medium-bodied with a dash of spice on the entry. The build is more immediate here, a wave of intense black fruits crashing across the palate that tingles with glee long after the wine is ejected. This is a long-term wine that will repay a decade at least in the cellar. Tasted January 2013." - NM
46158 CHATEAU GRAND PUY LACOSTE FIFTH GROWTH 2010 $272.00 $191.00 Robert Parker, 97/100: "Tasted at the Union de Grand Cru in London and subsequently at the chateau. The 2010 Grand Puy Lacoste has a wonderful bouquet that is reticent at first, probably because it was tasted just three months after bottling. But there is patently great fruit intensity here: blackcurrant and a touch of pomegranate, interwoven with graphite and sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied is underpinned by wonderful freshness and vitality, marrying the austerity of both Pauillac and the vintage, with intense rather than concentrated fruit. It offers stunning definition, the finish quintessential Pauillac – a little aloof, a little aristocratic, but utterly compelling. This will be a benchmark wine for the estate. Tasted November 2012." - NM
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46185 CHATEAU HAUT BAGES LIBERAL FIFTH GROWTH 2008 $94.00 $66.00 Robert Parker, 88/100: "Composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot, the earthy, spicy 2008 offers up notes of underbrush, red and black fruits and subtle smoke in its medium to full-bodied, solidly tannic, structured personality. It will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and keep for two decades."
46150 CHATEAU HAUT BAGES LIBERAL FIFTH GROWTH 2010 $127.00 $89.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "Tasted at the Union de Grand Cru in London. The Haut Bages Liberal has a classic, graphite-led Pauillac nose with fine definition, although it is a little closed at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied and quite caressing. There are hints of cranberry, blackberry and a touch of soy, with a refined finish. What a lovely Pauillac. Tasted November 2012." - NM
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42636 CHATEAU LATOUR FIRST GROWTH 1989 $2212.00 $1150.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "Conspicuously mature, even for a 1989 Left Bank with a distinct tawny rim. A rather loose-knit, mature nose with dark chocolate. Capsicum, liquorices and burnt toast. Lacking some lift and vigor (although less prune-scented than previous bottles.) The palate is medium- bodied, very savory as if there is a high percentage of Cabernet Franc. Dried blood. Moderate length, this is just lacking breeding and length and on this showing I would certainly drink this over the next 5-8 years. Tasted December 2006." - NM
42643 CHATEAU LATOUR FIRST GROWTH 1996 $4862.00 $2999.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: "Deep garnet-black in color, the 1996 is classic Latour at its utmost. The nose offers a tantalizing array of complex notes including dried Chinese plums, toasted nuts, Indian spices and black olive tapenade over a core of dried cherries and aged meat. The palate is pure power that is stunningly balanced giving a generous level of fruit concentration perfectly offset by a high level of very finely grained tannins and seamless freshness. Possessing a finish that just goes on and on, this is as good as it gets." LP-B
42645 CHATEAU LATOUR FIRST GROWTH 1999 $1855.00 $1150.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "Deep garnet colored with a touch of brick, the nose offers notes of cassis, tobacco leaf and tar with hints of tree bark and earth. The palate is taut and savory / minerally with very firm chewy tannins somewhat dominating the restrained fruit at this stage." - LP-B
42646 CHATEAU LATOUR FIRST GROWTH 2000 $6319.00 $3999.00 Robert Parker, 99/100: "Deep garnet in color, the 2000 Latour has aromas of kirsch, creme de cassis and dried mulberries with nuances of leather, incense, salami and fertile loam. The palate is just starting to mature into a wonderfully satiny texture, with layer upon layer of berry preserve, baking spice and earth notes resulting in a wine of incredible poise." - LP-B
42647 CHATEAU LATOUR FIRST GROWTH 2001 $2330.00 $1599.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "Deep garnet colored, the nose is open and expressive even at this youthful stage, giving notes of black berry and black cherry compote, potpourri and anise with hints of sandalwood and cloves. The palate is drinking beautifully now (though with loads more to give), offering a high level of ripe, velvety tannins, enlivening acid and just enough fruit concentration, finishing long." - LP-B
42648 CHATEAU LATOUR FIRST GROWTH 2002 $2469.00 $1699.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "Deep garnet colored, the nose here is a little closed revealing somewhat subtle notes of red currants, mulberries, plums and coffee with a touch of dried Mediterranean herbs. Medium bodied and taut in the mouth, it gives firm tannins, crisp acid and a satisfyingly complex earthy finish." - LP-B
42649 CHATEAU LATOUR FIRST GROWTH 2005 $5561.00 $3250.00 Robert Parker, 98/100: "Deep garnet colored, the 2005 Latour presents a wonderful combination of pure cassis, violet and toast notes with nuances of black olives, loam and pencil shavings. The palate offers wonderful richness, balance and seamless, going very long and layered in the finish."
42634 CHATEAU LATOUR FIRST GROWTH 2006 $2400.00 $1250.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "The 2006 Latour performed even better from bottle than from barrel. Only 38% of the production (10,000 cases) made it into the grand vin, a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot and a small amount of Cabernet Franc. From barrel, I thought it was a modern day version of the 1996 or 1986, and certainly the 1996 comparison still holds. I thought it was somewhat austere from barrel, but that is no longer an issue. This is a beautifully rich Chateau Latour boasting a dense ruby/purple color, a sweet, smoky, charcoal, cassis, graphite, and forest floor-scented nose, full body, an attractive freshness, and sweet, noble tannins. This layered Latour is one of the vintage's top dozen or so wines."
41909 CHATEAU LATOUR FIRST GROWTH (1500ml) 2007 $2750.00 $1999.00 Robert Parker, 92+/100: "The 2007 Latour (the first wine made in the newly renovated cellars) exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as a sweet, expansive bouquet of black fruits and spring flowers interwoven with a striking minerality. The wine’s dense, medium to full-bodied flavors are surprisingly evolved, with soft tannins, an ample, generous mouthfeel, and an endearing texture. Undoubtedly one of the longest lived wines of the vintage, the 2007 Latour should last for two decades or more."
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41914 CHATEAU LATOUR FIRST GROWTH (3000ml) 2007 $5200.00 $3599.00 Robert Parker, 92+/100: "The 2007 Latour (the first wine made in the newly renovated cellars) exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as a sweet, expansive bouquet of black fruits and spring flowers interwoven with a striking minerality. The wine’s dense, medium to full-bodied flavors are surprisingly evolved, with soft tannins, an ample, generous mouthfeel, and an endearing texture. Undoubtedly one of the longest lived wines of the vintage, the 2007 Latour should last for two decades or more."
42689 CHATEAU LATOUR LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2000 $985.00 $690.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "Very deep, almost opaque in colour. The nose is vigorous and expressive, high-toned with black cherries, boysenberry, graphite, asphalt and a faint touch of oyster shell that becomes more prominent with time. Wonderful definition. There is something almost Burgundian about the smoothness of texture, yet Bordeaux in terms of weight. Wondrously harmonious on the finish. This is a stellar Second Wine (if you can call it that)."
42688 CHATEAU LATOUR LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2002 $598.00 $419.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "This is much more opulent on the nose than the 2004 Les Forts with aromas of violets, dried figs and a touch of dates. As Frederic Engerer mentioned, there is something almost Burgundy about it. The palate is medium-bodied, svelte tannins, damson, blackberry, Doris plum and a hint of orange cut marmalade. Complex and very well defined on the feminine and finely tuned finish."
42687 CHATEAU LATOUR LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2003 $790.00 $499.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "Macerated black cherries, Doris plum, a hint of thyme and tobacco developing in the glass. Soft and round. The palate is rich on the entry, smooth and generous with cashmere tannins that seem to “tighten” in the mouth. Hints of pain grille towards the finish, that shows more structure and reserve than I was expecting. A very assured Les Forts in a challenging vintage."
42686 CHATEAU LATOUR LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2004 $648.00 $399.00 Wine Spectator, 89/100: "Blackberry and violet aromas, with a hint of black licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, with slightly chewy tannins and a medium finish. A little hollow midpalate. The second wine of Latour. Best from 2013 through 2017."
42683 CHATEAU LATOUR LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2010 $715.00 $499.00 Robert Parker, 97/100: “A blend of 72.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27.5% Merlot that represents 40% of the production, this astonishing wine hit 14.3% natural alcohol. Extremely ripe and rich, it reminds me of the 1982 on steroids (and that wine is still drinking great 30 years after the vintage). Sensational notes of graphite, crushed rocks, black fruits, camphor and damp forest notes are present in this expansive, savory, full-throttle wine, which is better than many vintages of the great Latour itself from the past. (That may be a heretical statement, but it’s the truth as I see it.) This wine needs a good 5-6 years of cellaring and should age for three decades at minimum, given the fact that the 1982 is in terrifi c form and wasn’t this concentrated or prodigious.”
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44432 CHATEAU LYNCH BAGES ECHO DE LYNCH BAGES 2010 $123.00 $69.00 Château Haut-Bages Averous is the name of a former Pauillac property, once purchased by André Cazes. This name has long designated the second wine of Château Lynch-Bages, the result of a determined selection for the first time during the harvest of 1976 and continued every year since then. As of the 2008 vintage, Château Haut-Bages Averous changed its name. To better assert its lineage with the estate, it became “Echo de Lynch-Bages”. Representing 25 to 40% of the harvest depending on the vintages, “Echo” is chiefly made from the property’s youngest vines. Its final blend often differs from that of Lynch-Bages by a slightly higher proportion of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It is characterised by its soft tannins, a light and smooth oakiness, a silky texture in the mouth and a nice complexity.
43220 CHATEAU LYNCH BAGES FIFTH GROWTH 2010 $468.00 $328.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: “The 2010 Lynch Bages is an absolutely brilliant wine, and somewhat reminiscent at this stage in its development of the profound 1989. Jean-Charles Cazes, who took over for his father a number of years ago, has produced a magnificent wine with the classic creme de cassis note intermixed with smoke, graphite and spring flowers. It is a massive Lynch Bages, full-bodied and very 1989-ish, with notable power, loads of tannin, and extraordinary concentration and precision. This is not a Lynch Bages to drink in its exuberant youth, but one to hold on to for 5-6 years and drink over the following three decades.”
43221 CHATEAU LYNCH BAGES FIFTH GROWTH (1500ML) 2010 $958.00 $671.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: “The 2010 Lynch Bages is an absolutely brilliant wine, and somewhat reminiscent at this stage in its development of the profound 1989. Jean-Charles Cazes, who took over for his father a number of years ago, has produced a magnificent wine with the classic creme de cassis note intermixed with smoke, graphite and spring flowers. It is a massive Lynch Bages, full-bodied and very 1989-ish, with notable power, loads of tannin, and extraordinary concentration and precision. This is not a Lynch Bages to drink in its exuberant youth, but one to hold on to for 5-6 years and drink over the following three decades.”
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43232 CHATEAU LYNCH MOUSSAS FIFTH GROWTH 2009 $115.00 $81.00 Robert Parker, 88/100: "This is a large estate of nearly 150 acres owned by Philippe Casteja. He has been making improvements, and the 2009 is certainly one of the better wines I have tasted from this estate. A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, the creme de cassis of Pauillac is well-displayed in this medium-bodied, elegant, richly fruity wine. It should drink nicely for 15 or more years."
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43285 CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD FIRST GROWTH 2006 $1830.00 $1250.00 Wine Spectator, 94/100: "Complex aromas of crushed berries, cedar, mahogany and sweet tobacco follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long finish. There's also lots of coffee. Balanced and very beautiful already. Best after 2015."
43288 CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD FIRST GROWTH 2007 $1450.00 $899.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "Composed of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, the deep purple-colored 2007 Mouton reveals sweet aromas of creme de cassis, subtle oak, and flowers. Medium to full-bodied and elegant with sweet tannin as well as flavors and a texture that build incrementally on the palate, this strong effort should evolve over the next 15 years."
42005 CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD FIRST GROWTH 2008 $3200.00 $2240.00 Robert Parker, 94+/100: "The final blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot exhibits tell-tale black currant liqueur, incense, charcoal and floral-like characteristics. The oak is pushed to the background, one of the major improvements director Philippe Dalhuin has made at this estate. Full- bodied, deep and impressively endowed, it is a deep, rich, less massive effort than either the 2010 or 2009. This gorgeous Mouton will be drinkable in 4- 5 years and age effortlessly for three decades."
42010 CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD FIRST GROWTH 2009 $4999.00 $1898.00 Robert Parker, 99+/100: "The 2009 Mouton Rothschild has a striking label from Anish Kapoor. The wine is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot that begs comparison as a young wine with what the 1982 tasted like in 1985 or, I suspect, what the 1959 may have tasted like in 1962. Representing 50% of their production, the wine has an inky purple color to the rim and not terribly high alcohol for a 2009 (13.2%), but that is reflected by the high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a remarkable nose of lead pencil shavings, violets, creme de cassis and subtle barrique smells. It is stunningly opulent, fat, and super-concentrated, but the luxurious fruit tends to conceal some rather formidable tannins in the finish. This is an amazing wine that will be slightly more drinkable at an earlier age than I thought from barrel, but capable of lasting 50 or more years. Kudos to the Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and the entire Mouton team, lead by Monsieur Dalhuin."
41993 CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD FIRST GROWTH 2010 $3650.00 $1898.00 Robert Parker, 98+/100: “Only 49% of the production made it into the 2010 Mouton Rothschild, which has a strikingly beautiful label by Jeffrey Koons. This is a truly great wine, with a very high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (94%) and the other 6% Merlot. At 13.9% natural alcohol, Mouton’s director, Philippe Dhalluin, has clearly produced another 50- to 60-year wine that has a chance at perfection in about 15 years time, when I suspect this wine will be rounding into drinking condition. It is dense, rich and full-bodied, with the classic Mouton creme de cassis, forest floor, licorice and floral notes, but also some blueberry and hints of subtle espresso and mulberry. The wine has more minerality and precision than the rich, extravagantly opulent 2009, and while that may please some, others will have their patience tested as they wait and wait for this compelling Mouton Rothschild to hit full maturity.”
43287 CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD FIRST GROWTH (1500ml) 2007 $2514.00 $1750.00 Wine Spectator, 92/100: "Focused and rich, showing blueberry, blackberry and dark licorice aromas, with hints of mineral and flowers. Full-bodied, with a seamless core of fruit and tannins. Long and caressing on the finish. Best after 2013."
44372 CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD LE PETIT DE MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2009 $325.00 $228.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. The Le Petit Mouton has improved in bottle since I tasted it last year. The 2009 has a lovely, defined, exuberant bouquet with luscious pure black fruit that is pure and utterly refined: blackberry, dark plum and graphite mingling with sous- bois. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet, quite fleshy opening. There is a roundness and sensuality to this wine, with a touch of VA lending its a Tuscan allure towards the generous, almost exotic finish. Tasted January 2013." - NM
40502 CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD LE PETIT MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2010 $706.00 $495.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: The Le Petit Mouton has a very pure, quite intense bouquet with expressive Cabernet Sauvignon: scents of blackberry, cassis and crushed violets – almost Margaux like in personality. The palate is medium-bodied with velvety smooth tannins. Black shifts to red fruits here with wild strawberry and raspberry notes, leading to a harmonious sensual finish. Very fine. Tasted November 2012. NM.
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43664 CHATEAU PIBRAN 2010 $100.00 $70.00 Robert Parker 90/100 A major sleeper of the vintage, this under-the-radar Pauillac from the owners of Pichon Longueville Baron comes from a 42-acre vineyard, and the blend is divided equally between two grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Classic smoky barbecue notes intermixed with cassis, forest floor and cedar jump from the glass of this dense purple, thick, unctuously textured, rich and heady wine, which can be drunk in 3-4 years. Moreover, it should last for up to two decades. This is normally not too expensive a wine, since consumers do not follow it closely, so readers should take note.
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44490 CHATEAU PICHON COMTESSE DE LALANDE RESERVE DE LA COMTESSE 2005 $163.00 $115.00 This wine attracts the sorts of effusive critical outpourings normally reserved for first growths, with the wine press giving the 2005 high marks. The general feeling is that this label has shown massive improvements in quality in recent times; it is stunning value, but ignoring that, it is a top-flight claret experience in its own right.
44491 CHATEAU PICHON COMTESSE DE LALANDE RESERVE DE LA COMTESSE 2009 $139.00 $98.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "Made from a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, the second wine, the 2009 Reserve de la Comtesse, exhibits notes of forest floor, white chocolate, licorice, black currants and vanillin-infused black cherries. It possesses a sweet, round, generous style given its high glycerin. Both the Reserve de la Comtesse and Pichon Lalande have about 13% alcohol, slightly lower than most Pauillacs achieved in 2009. Drink it over the next 10 years."
44499 CHATEAU PICHON COMTESSE DE LALANDE RESERVE DE LA COMTESSE 2010 $138.00 $97.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "The Reserve de la Comtesse 2010, a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, has a refined bouquet of dark cherries, plum and blackcurrant fruit that you might describe as “neat and tidy”. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a plush, generous entry thanks to that ripe Merlot. It is a forward wine for a 2010, very approachable with a fresh finish. It should drink well over the next 10 years. Tasted November 2012." - NM
43683 CHATEAU PICHON COMTESSE DE LALANDE SECOND GROWTH 2006 $354.00 $248.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "The 2006 Pichon Lalande, which blows away the 2005, represents a return to the velvety-textured, rich, sexy style most readers would associate with Pichon Lalande. This blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot no Petit Verdot was included in the final blend exhibits a dense purple color as well as abundant aromas of chocolate, coffee, cedar, black currants, and a subtle touch of smoke, a rich, savory, full-bodied mouthfeel, plump, fleshy fruit, and a superb finish. This is a 21st century version of the brilliant 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2030."
43684 CHATEAU PICHON COMTESSE DE LALANDE SECOND GROWTH 2007 $325.00 $228.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "Pichon Lalande’s 2007 is a seductive, dark ruby/plum-tinged wine displaying sweet cocoa, white chocolate, black currant, and foresty notes, medium body, a velvety texture, and a delicious style. The final blend is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink it over the next decade."
43685 CHATEAU PICHON COMTESSE DE LALANDE SECOND GROWTH 2009 $730.00 $511.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. The Pichon Lalande '09 has a far more understated bouquet with black cherries, pencil shavings, cedar and mint - classic Pauillac in other words, but very intense and precise. The palate is understated on the entry. This is very elegant, refined, very Lafite-like in style with a harmonious, citrus fresh finish that is long and sensual. Tasted January 2013." - NM
43686 CHATEAU PICHON COMTESSE DE LALANDE SECOND GROWTH 2010 $609.00 $427.00 Robert Parker, 95+/100: “A final blend dominated much more by Cabernet Sauvignon than usual (66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot), the wine is a tighter, more tannic and structured version of this famed Pauillac, which often tends to have more of a St- Julien-like personality than most Pauillacs. Structured, backward and tannic, yet showing a fat mid-palate that is more savory, broader and more expansive than I remember from barrel, this wine is somewhat reminiscent of the 1986, given the Cabernet Sauvignon domination of the blend. Full- bodied, impressively endowed, and less sexy and velvety than normal, this is a somewhat different style of Pichon Lalande than most readers have been used to. Whether you like it more or less will depend on your point of view, but this wine, unlike most Pichon Lalandes, needs a good 5-7 years of cellaring and should keep for 30+ years.”
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42190 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON LES TOURELLES 2009 $118.00 $83.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "The second wine of Pichon Baron, the Les Tourelles de Longueville, is the best second effort I have tasted from this estate. An equal part blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is very seductive, with loads of black fruits, an almost caramelized note, low acidity and voluptuous texture. Endearing and pure, this full-bodied second wine is better than many vintages of the grand vin from the 1940s and 1950s. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
Historically Château Pichon Longueville’s second wine, the fruit is sourced off the same vineyards and devoted all the care and attention of a first wine. And, under the astute management of the talented Christian Seely, this is one of the very best Tourelles ever, a parade of continuously unfolding blackcurrant, plum, cinnamon, spice and leather; complex, abundant, beautifully structured."
44460 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON LES TOURELLES 2010 $128.00 $90.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon (eschewing the Cabernet Franc this year), the Tourelles has a generous nose of blackcurrant, dark plum and a touch of heather. It is nicely defined with admirable focus. The palate is medium-bodied with a juicy, forward entry. The acidity is a little lower here than on other Pauillacs, although it fans out nicely towards the finish with fine tannins and plenty of graphite tinged black fruit that caress the mouth. Very fine. Tasted November 2012." - NM
42143 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON SECOND GROWTH 2006 $280.00 $196.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "The 2006 Pichon Lalande, which blows away the 2005, represents a return to the velvety-textured, rich, sexy style most readers would associate with Pichon Lalande. This blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot no Petit Verdot was included in the final blend exhibits a dense purple color as well as abundant aromas of chocolate, coffee, cedar, black currants, and a subtle touch of smoke, a rich, savory, full-bodied mouthfeel, plump, fleshy fruit, and a superb finish. This is a 21st century version of the brilliant 1996."
41711 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON SECOND GROWTH 2007 $299.00 $199.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "Tasted blind at the 2007 Bordeaux horizontal in Southwold. Deep and pure in colour. This has a very ripe bouquet that makes me think of Pontet Canet! There are scents of blackberry, briary and a touch of fresh dates, nicely defined and modern in style – a lot of polished oak still to be subsumed. The palate is well balanced with ripe succulent fruit, sweet and lithe towards the polished finish. A fine effort from Mr Seely & team. Tasted January 2011." - NM
42141 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON SECOND GROWTH 2008 $305.00 $214.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: "Tasted ex-chateau and single blind in Southwold. “Oh baby baby” as Salt ‘n Pepa declared back in the day: Pichon Baron is a real star of this vintage. It is a little introverted at first, tightly-wound dark berries, tar and graphite and a touch of autumnal leaves. The palate has a chewy entry, good acidity, firm grip with a dense persuasive finish that is First Growth standard. There is quite a bit of extraction here but it is beautifully focused and tensile. This is one of the finest Left Bank wines. Tasted January 2012." - NM
42148 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON SECOND GROWTH 2009 $440.00 $308.00 Robert Parker, 98/100: "Revealing incredible quality and performing better than it did from barrel, the 2009 appears to be the greatest Pichon Longueville Baron since the 1990 and 1989. An amazing opaque blue/purple color is followed by scents of spring flowers, graphite, smoky charcoal, incense, blackberries, blueberries and hints of coffee and chocolate. Incredibly intense, pure and flawlessly constructed with extravagant layers of fruit and richness, this offering has developed beautifully under the management of Christian Seeley. It is a voluptuous, opulent Pichon Longueville Baron that may eclipse anything they have made in the past. This brilliant wine should be at its peak between 2018 and 2045."
43672 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON SECOND GROWTH 2010 $583.00 $409.00 Robert Parker, 97+/100: “Administrator Christian Seeley thinks the 2010 is the greatest Pichon Longueville Baron he has ever made, equaling some of the estate’s colossal wines from vintages such as 1989 and 1990. It was certainly showing well when I stopped by the Château in January. Opaque purple, with loads of charcoal, licorice, incense and some exotic Asian spices along with abundant cassis liqueur, blackberry and hints of roasted coffee and spring flowers, it is full-bodied and opulent, with relatively high tannins, but they have sweetened up considerably and seem less aggressive than they did from barrel. The oak is clearly pushed to the background by the wine’s wealth of fruit, glycerin and full-bodied texture. This sensational Pichon Longueville Baron needs 5-6 years of cellaring, and should keep 30+ years.”
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42155 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON SECOND GROWTH (375ml) 2009 $220.00 $135.00 Robert Parker, 98/100: "Revealing incredible quality and performing better than it did from barrel, the 2009 appears to be the greatest Pichon Longueville Baron since the 1990 and 1989. An amazing opaque blue/purple color is followed by scents of spring flowers, graphite, smoky charcoal, incense, blackberries, blueberries and hints of coffee and chocolate. Incredibly intense, pure and flawlessly constructed with extravagant layers of fruit and richness, this offering has developed beautifully under the management of Christian Seeley. It is a voluptuous, opulent Pichon Longueville Baron that may eclipse anything they have made in the past. This brilliant wine should be at its peak between 2018 and 2045."
43671 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON SECOND GROWTH (1500ml) 2010 $1179.00 $826.00 Robert Parker, 97+/100: “Administrator Christian Seeley thinks the 2010 is the greatest Pichon Longueville Baron he has ever made, equaling some of the estate’s colossal wines from vintages such as 1989 and 1990. It was certainly showing well when I stopped by the Château in January. Opaque purple, with loads of charcoal, licorice, incense and some exotic Asian spices along with abundant cassis liqueur, blackberry and hints of roasted coffee and spring flowers, it is full-bodied and opulent, with relatively high tannins, but they have sweetened up considerably and seem less aggressive than they did from barrel. The oak is clearly pushed to the background by the wine’s wealth of fruit, glycerin and full-bodied texture. This sensational Pichon Longueville Baron needs 5-6 years of cellaring, and should keep 30+ years.”
43675 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON SECOND GROWTH (375ml) 2010 $292.00 $180.00 Robert Parker, 97+/100: “Administrator Christian Seeley thinks the 2010 is the greatest Pichon Longueville Baron he has ever made, equaling some of the estate’s colossal wines from vintages such as 1989 and 1990. It was certainly showing well when I stopped by the Château in January. Opaque purple, with loads of charcoal, licorice, incense and some exotic Asian spices along with abundant cassis liqueur, blackberry and hints of roasted coffee and spring flowers, it is full-bodied and opulent, with relatively high tannins, but they have sweetened up considerably and seem less aggressive than they did from barrel. The oak is clearly pushed to the background by the wine’s wealth of fruit, glycerin and full-bodied texture. This sensational Pichon Longueville Baron needs 5-6 years of cellaring, and should keep 30+ years.”
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41728 CHATEAU PONTET CANET FIFTH GROWTH 2004 $313.00 $254.00 Robert Parker, 90+/100: "Backward and powerful for the vintage, this blue/purple-colored 2004 exhibits classic creme de cassis, smoke, incense, and spring flower characteristics. Medium to full-bodied, dense, and excruciatingly tannic, this impressively endowed Pauillac is built for the long haul. However, patience will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2025+."
42137 CHATEAU PONTET CANET FIFTH GROWTH 2006 $333.00 $254.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s Pontet-Canet dinner at The Ledbury. One of my favourite recent vintages, the 2006 is initially quite “strict” and “edgy” on the nose with cedar, blackberry and graphite but then manifests that opulence and almost braggadocio on the nose. The palate has a seriously good backbone, real structure and beguiling symmetry with a long grippy finish that suggests long-term ageing is a rule, not an option. Tasted February 2011.
41723 CHATEAU PONTET CANET FIFTH GROWTH 2007 $297.00 $199.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s Pontet-Canet dinner at The Ledbury. The 2007 continues to be a great Pauillac considering the vintage. Here the nose closed at first back opens up nicely with blackberry and graphite, less of the Margaux element that I noticed a few months ago. The palate has volume so atypical for the vintage with soft caressing tannins and a very harmonious blackcurrant, mulberry and vanilla tinged finish. Tasted February 2011." - NM
44160 CHATEAU PONTET CANET FIFTH GROWTH 2008 $355.00 $254.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "Tasted ex-chateau and single blind in Southwold. The Pontet-Canet 2008 has a lovely, extravagant bouquet with scents of blackberry, macerated dark cherries, graphite and sous-bois. It is very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple, almost fleshy entry with seamless tannins. The oak is well integrated with a pleasing citric edge. Not a “classic” Pauillac, a little more voluptuous than others...more like a 2009 in many ways. But it is complex and demonstrates very good persistency in the mouth.Tasted January 2012."
44164 CHATEAU PONTET CANET FIFTH GROWTH 2010 $677.00 $499.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: "An absolutely amazing wine, from grapes harvested between the end of September and October 17, this blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot has close to 15% natural alcohol. It comes from one of the few biodynamic vineyards in Bordeaux, but you are likely to see many more...... This is a 50- to 75-year wine from one of the half-dozen or so most compulsive and obsessive proprietors in all of Bordeaux. Is there anything that proprietor Alfred Tesseron is not doing right? Talk about an estate that is on top of its game! Pontet-Canet’s 2010 is a more structured, tannic and restrained version of their most recent perfect wine, the 2009. Kudos to Pontet- Canet!"
41740 CHATEAU PONTET CANET FIFTH GROWTH (375ml) 2007 $128.00 $76.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s Pontet-Canet dinner at The Ledbury. The 2007 continues to be a great Pauillac considering the vintage. Here the nose closed at first back opens up nicely with blackberry and graphite, less of the Margaux element that I noticed a few months ago. The palate has volume so atypical for the vintage with soft caressing tannins and a very harmonious blackcurrant, mulberry and vanilla tinged finish. Tasted February 2011." - NM
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43225 CHATEAU CARBONNIEUX CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES BLANC 2006 $98.00 $59.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "Tasted blind at Southwold ’06 Bordeaux tasting. This is rather muffled on the nose, a faint spearmint note, moderate definition with cooking apple and kiwi fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with grapefruit, apricot and lime, good acidity, well balanced with a fresh, primal finish with frangipane loitering on the aftertaste. Tasted January 2010."
43214 CHATEAU CARBONNIEUX CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROUGE 2010 $93.00 $79.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "Extremely soft, up-front, classic Pessac-Leognan, the 2010 Carbonnieux possesses plenty of unsmoked cigar tobacco, roasted herbs, lavender, sweet kirsch and black currant fruit and sweet tannin. Seductive, lush and sensual, it is rather Burgundian in its elegant, savory, evolved style. Drink it over the next 15-20 years."
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41749 CHATEAU DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES BLANC 2007 $243.00 $125.00 James Suckling, 97-98/100: "Amazing nose of dried fruits from peaches to apples to mangos. Pink grapefruit too. Full and very powerful white with an incredible length and intensity. It's like a beautiful block of velvet in your mouth. It goes on for minutes. It becomes so mineraly and subtly fruity at the end. Turns just to honey. Wow."
41733 CHATEAU DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES BLANC 2009 $320.00 $199.00 Robert Parker, 95+/100: "This wine has closed down since I saw it prior to bottling. A blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon from one of the great estates in Pessac-Leognan, the wine has notes of white currants, melon, and flint/crushed rock with a delicate hit of orange and lemon zest. Give it another 4-5 years of cellaring and drink it over the following three decades."
44334 CHATEAU DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES BLANC 2010 $281.00 $189.00 Robert Parker, 94+/100: "A backward style of wine with notes of honeyed pears, subtle citrus, candle wax, orange zest and lemon butter, this medium to full-bodied, rich wine has terrific acidity and a long, long finish. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050."
44331 CHATEAU DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROUGE 2006 $130.00 $91.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "The brilliant St.-Emilion-based consultant, Stephane Derenoncourt, is working his magic at this great vineyard in Leognan. The 2006, a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, is a revelation of sweet, lush, black raspberry and black currant fruit intermixed with subtle notes of scorched earth and barbecue spices. Round, luscious, sexy, and exceptionally complex, the wine is dominated by that smoky minerality that comes from this area. It is the quintessentially elegant yet substantial Pessac-Leognan with class, complexity, and potential."
44330 CHATEAU DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROUGE 2008 $142.00 $100.00 Jancis Robinson, 17.5/20: "Deep, dark cherry colour. Toasty oak aroma but it doesn't overwhelm the rich dark fruit. Sweeteness tastes very natural like fresh fruit. Pure and with a light touch. Already showing finesse and quite moreish."
41730 CHATEAU DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROUGE 2009 $255.00 $179.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "The 2009, one of the finest Domaine de Chevaliers yet produced, reveals a striking bouquet of burning embers, sweet cherry, black and red currant fruit, spice box, cedar and lead pencil shavings. The tannins are sweet in this fleshy, full-bodied offering. It is built on the notion of extraordinary harmony, elegance and complexity. While not the most concentrated or flamboyant 2009, its intense aromas are already reasonably evolved and its lusciousness and balance are terrific. Made from an interesting blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot, its yields of 45 hectoliters per hectare were slightly higher than many of its neighbors achieved. Drink it over the next 25 years."
44337 CHATEAU DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROUGE 2010 $228.00 $160.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: “This is one of my all-time favourite wines from Domaine de Chevalier, a silky, rather classic Pessac-Leognan with notes of scorched earth, tobacco leaf and black and red currants, but no hard edges. Fragrant, complex aromatics are followed by a savoury, expansively flavoured wine made from a fi nal blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine hit 13.5% natural alcohol, which must certainly be among the highest they have ever achieved, even eclipsing the 2009. An opulent, precocious style of wine that seems much more developed, complex and delicious than I thought from barrel, this beauty can be drunk in 5-6 years or cellared for 20 or more.”
41731 CHATEAU DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROUGE (375ml) 2009 $130.00 $79.99 Robert Parker, 95/100: The 2009, one of the finest Domaine de Chevaliers yet produced, reveals a striking bouquet of burning embers, sweet cherry, black and red currant fruit, spice box, cedar and lead pencil shavings. The tannins are sweet in this fleshy, full-bodied offering. It is built on the notion of extraordinary harmony, elegance and complexity. While not the most concentrated or flamboyant 2009, its intense aromas are already reasonably evolved and its lusciousness and balance are terrific. Made from an interesting blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot, its yields of 45 hectoliters per hectare were slightly higher than many of its neighbors achieved. Drink it over the next 25 years."
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41814 CHATEAU HAUT BATAILLEY FIFTH GROWTH 2010 $127.00 $89.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "Sexy creme de cassis notes along with a big kiss of cedar wood, spice box and licorice are all present in this dense, ruby/ purple-colored wine, which is lush and silky smooth, with opulence and early appeal. It can be drunk now or cellared for 15-20 years.Owned by Xavier Borie, the proprietor of the better-known Grand Puy Lacoste, this 2010 is a beauty and one of the strongest efforts he’s produced over recent years."
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46191 CHATEAU HAUT BRION FIRST GROWTH 2005 $2440.00 $1600.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: “Another profound effort from Haut-Brion, the 2005 (a 9,000-case blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc) has bulked up to the point that it is fair to compare it to the great successes of 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1998, and 2000. A dark ruby/ purple color is followed by a nuanced, noble bouquet of blue and red fruits interwoven with wet stones, unsmoked cigar tobacco, scorched earth, and spring flowers. The wine is full-bodied, pure, and complex as well as exceptionally elegant with laser-like precision. The tannins are still serious and substantial, and in that sense, this is a completely different style of Haut-Brion than the opulent, silky-textured 1989 and 1990. As I have written before, it comes across as an improved, more concentrated and structured version of the 1995 or 1998. Patience will be required for this stunner. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2040+”
42551 CHATEAU HAUT BRION FIRST GROWTH 2006 $1600.00 $999.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: "Limpid, purple and black hue. A little muted but with aeration reveals blackberry, hedgerow, a touch of vanilla and black tea. Very good definition. Nose explodes after 25 minutes in glass. The persistency is superb, lingering over a minute in the mouth."
42558 CHATEAU HAUT BRION FIRST GROWTH 2007 $1250.00 $799.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "The 2007 Haut-Brion offers up aromas of crushed rocks, graphite, plum sauce, raspberries, and black cherries. The aromatics are truly complex for a three year-old wine. While the wine does not possess the fat and succulence of its nearby neighbor, La Mission Haut-Brion, its elegance, finesse, and nobility are apparent. Medium-bodied, rich, and intense with stunning aromatics."
46192 CHATEAU HAUT BRION FIRST GROWTH 2009 $3500.00 $1800.00 James Suckling, 100/100: "Aromas of forest floor, currants and blueberries, with hints of fresh tobacco and sliced mushrooms. Turns to orange peel and blueberries. Full-bodied, with incredible structure. This is so powerful in tannins, yet so polished. This is the most structured Haut-Brion that I have ever tasted. This has 15% Cabernet Franc, which is more than normal and perhaps giving the wine a little more tannic structure. A monumental Haut-Brion made to age for centuries. I have never tasted a young Haut-Brion, with such spellbinding power and depth. A modern 1945 or 1961 HB? Better than the legendary 1989? Try in 2021."
41695 CHATEAU HAUT BRION FIRST GROWTH 2010 $3650.00 $1999.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: “The wine is ethereal. From its dense purple colour to its incredibly subtle but striking aromatics that build incrementally, offering up a spectacular smorgasbord of aromas ranging from charcoal and camphor to black currant and blueberry liqueur and spring flowers, this wine’s finesse, elegant yet noble power and authority come through in a compelling fashion. It is full-bodied, but that’s only apparent in the aftertaste, as the wine seems to fl oat across the palate with remarkable sweetness, harmony, and the integration of all its component parts – alcohol, tannin, acidity, wood, etc. This prodigious Haut-Brion is hard to compare to another vintage, at least right now, but it should have 50 to 75 years of aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2022-2065+.”
42568 CHATEAU HAUT BRION FIRST GROWTH (1500ml) 2007 $2700.00 $1650.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "The 2007 Haut-Brion offers up aromas of crushed rocks, graphite, plum sauce, raspberries, and black cherries. The aromatics are truly complex for a three year-old wine. While the wine does not possess the fat and succulence of its nearby neighbor, La Mission Haut-Brion, its elegance, finesse, and nobility are apparent. Medium-bodied, rich, and intense with stunning aromatics."
41965 CHATEAU HAUT BRION FIRST GROWTH (1500ml) 2010 $6999.00 $3900.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: "As for the 2010 Haut-Brion, it does not have the power of Latour’s 2010 or the intense lead pencil shavings and chocolaty component of Lafite-Rothschild, but it is extraordinary, perfect wine. It has a slightly lower pH than the 2009 (3.7 versus the 2009's 3.8), and even higher alcohol than the 2009 (14.6%). The wine is ethereal...... This prodigious Haut-Brion is hard to compare to another vintage, at least right now, but it should have 50 to 75 years of aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2022-2065+."
41964 CHATEAU HAUT BRION FIRST GROWTH (375ml) 2009 $1560.00 $925.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: "What a blockbuster effort! Atypically powerful, one day, the 2009 Haut-Brion may be considered to be the 21st century version of the 1959. It is an extraordinarily complex, concentrated effort made from a blend of 46% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc with the highest alcohol ever achieved at this estate, 14.3%. Even richer than the perfect 1989,...... The good news is that there are 10,500 cases of the 2009, one of the most compelling examples of Haut-Brion ever made. It requires a decade of cellaring and should last a half century or more. Readers who have loved the complexity of Haut-Brion should be prepared for a bigger, richer, more massive wine, but one that does not lose any of its prodigious aromatic attractions."
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41825 CHATEAU HAUT BRION LE CLARENCE DE HAUT BRION 2009 $489.00 $343.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "The second wine, the 2009 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, is almost as large a cuvee as the grand vin. This 7,000-case cuvee is a blend of 46% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest small quantities of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Once again the burning ember/ scorched earth characteristic that often comes from Haut-Brion is found in the second wine, along with more kirsch and cassis, fewer nuances and less complexity than its bigger sibling. The wine is full-bodied with the minerality offered by this terroir as well as plenty of sweet tannins. This is the finest second wine Haut-Brion has produced since the astonishing 1989 Bahans-Haut-Brion. Enjoy it over the next two decades."
41830 CHATEAU HAUT BRION LE CLARENCE DE HAUT BRION 2010 $478.00 $335.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: “The second wine of Haut-Brion is now called Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, and the 2010 is among the finest I have tasted there. It is abroad, powerful and more muscular wine than its cross-street rival, La Chapelle de la Mission, but all the same, it is wonderfully fresh and precise, with notes of blueberry and boysenberry as well as hints of smoke and wet stones. Endowed with gorgeous fruit, texture, purity and elegance, this relatively dense second wine demonstrates how draconian the selection process has become for the top estates in Bordeaux in recent years. The blend of this wine is 52% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Cabernet Franc with just a touch of Petit Verdot. I would expect it to last at least 20 years, which is remarkable.”
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42552 CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES 2006 $1600.00 $999.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: “A somewhat under-the-radar La Mission, the 2006 was generally overlooked following the brilliance of the 2005. A young, dense purple-hued wine that is developing beautifully, it exhibits notes of Asian plum sauce, charcoal, barbecue smoke, roasted meats, graphite and background oak. Full-bodied with good acidity, moderate tannin and a vigorous, powerful youthfulness, the 2006 will age more quickly than the 2005, but it still requires another 5-8 years of cellaring. Anticipated Maturity: 2014-2035.”
42559 CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES 2007 $999.00 $599.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "The 2007 La Mission Haut Brion, a candidate for wine of the vintage, exhibits a dense ruby/purple hue along with notes of melted licorice, blueberries, cassis, burning embers, and charcoal, sweet tannin, medium to full body, a fleshy mouthfeel, and an endearing succulence as well as lushness. Already appealing, it should continue to evolve and drink well for 15+ years. It is a great success for the vintage."
42550 CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES 2008 $1120.00 $699.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: “Like a lot of wines in this underrated vintage, the 2008 La Mission was one of the great bargains of recent vintages. Its healthy blue/purple color is followed by aromas of blueberries, black raspberries, licorice, truffles, underbrush and forest floor. The scorched earthy/smoky character of this estate’s terroir has not yet emerged. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated with good acidity, freshness and delineation, this is a big wine for the vintage, but also very classic in its balance of tannin, acidity and extract. It will benefit from another 5-7 years of cellaring and should keep for three decades. The final blend was 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc.”
42554 CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES 2009 $2995.00 $1999.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: "A candidate for the wine of the vintage, the 2009 La Mission-Haut-Brion stood out as one of the most exceptional young wines I had ever tasted from barrel, and its greatness has been confirmed in the bottle. A remarkable effort from the Dillon family, this is another large-scaled La Mission that tips the scales at 15% alcohol. A blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (47% of each) and the rest Cabernet Franc, it exhibits an opaque purple color as well as a magnificent bouquet of truffles, scorched earth, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, subtle smoke and spring flowers. The wine’s remarkable concentration offers up an unctuous/viscous texture, a skyscraper-like mouthfeel, sweet, sumptuous, nearly over-the-top flavors and massive density. Perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime La Mission-Haut-Brion, the 2009 will take its place alongside the many great wines made here since the early 1920s."
41932 CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES 2010 $2625.00 $1888.00 Robert Parker, 98+/100: “Dense purple, it offers up notes of lead pencil shavings, charcoal embers, blueberry and blackberry liqueur along with massive concentration, a multi-dimensional mouthfeel and a monumental finish that goes well past a minute, which I think might be a record for a young Bordeaux. Keep in mind that the 2009, which I gave three digits, came in at 14.7%, but the pH of the 2010 is lower, giving the wine a freshness and precision that is remarkable. The final blend was 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and – unlike the Chapelle de la Mission, which has 26% Cabernet Franc – there’s only 1% Cabernet Franc in the 2010 La Mission Haut-Brion. This is a wine for those of you with youth on your side as well as patience. It will need a good decade of cellaring. An amazing wine. Anticipated maturity: 2024-2075+.”
42549 CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES (375ml) 2009 $1300.00 $780.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: "A candidate for the wine of the vintage, the 2009 La Mission-Haut-Brion stood out as one of the most exceptional young wines I had ever tasted from barrel, and its greatness has been confirmed in the bottle. A remarkable effort from the Dillon family, this is another large-scaled La Mission that tips the scales at 15% alcohol. A blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (47% of each) and the rest Cabernet Franc, it exhibits an opaque purple color as well as a magnificent bouquet of truffles, scorched earth, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, subtle smoke and spring flowers. The wine’s remarkable concentration offers up an unctuous/viscous texture, a skyscraper-like mouthfeel, sweet, sumptuous, nearly over-the-top flavors and massive density. Perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime La Mission-Haut-Brion, the 2009 will take its place alongside the many great wines made here since the early 1920s."
44350 CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION LA TOUR HAUT BRION 2005 $466.00 $238.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "The 2005 is a 2,000-case blend of 41% Cabernet Franc, 32% Merlot, and 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, a relatively high amount of Cabernet Sauvignon for a Pessac-Leognan property. It offers classic notes of scorched earth, asphalt, smoky black cherries, and roasted herbs. Medium-bodied and tannic, it is an excellent, but not inspirational claret that should be at its finest between 2013-2025."
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44441 CHATEAU LARRIVET HAUT BRION CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES BLANC 2007 $127.00 $89.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "Tasted blind at the 2007 Bordeaux horizontal in Southwold. Do not ignore this little gem! The nose is quite forward with lime flower, a touch of fresh pear and citrus lemon. Good definition with granite aromas emerge. The palate is very well balanced, nice sense of tension and clarity, more prudent with the oak allowing the terroir to show through on the stony finish. Tasted January 2011." - NM
44443 CHATEAU LARRIVET HAUT BRION CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES BLANC 2009 $135.00 $95.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "A stunningly rich nose of melons, honeysuckle, pineapple and orange rind are followed by a fresh, well-proportioned, medium to full-bodied dry white Graves to drink over the next decade or more."
Prices Valid as at 05-Mar-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Château Pape Clement
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44480 CHATEAU PAPE CLEMENT CLEMENTIN DE CHATEAU PAPE CLEMENT 2005 $130.00 $89.00 While Pessac-Léognan has a similar breakdown of fruit as the Médoc, there is invariably a mineral character that identifies the wines. Clementin, a blend of 60% Cabernet and 40% Merlot off 30-years-plus vines, is concentrated, lithe (almost chewy) and redolent of smoke and spice. It has a bricky character, a warming earthiness that supports and augments the jammy, ripe fruit. Very, very French.
40547 CHATEAU PAPE CLEMENT CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES BLANC 2007 $790.00 $420.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "You cannot escape just how lovely this bouquet is. Touches of white flowers, vanilla pod, custard creme, mango and a touch of lime. Wonderful definition. The palate is medium-bodied, fine tannins, real depth of flavour here with the oak interwoven into the plush, oaky texture. Drink 2012-2018."
43611 CHATEAU PAPE CLEMENT CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROUGE 2006 $404.00 $283.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "The dense purple-colored 2006 boasts an extraordinary perfume of lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, burning embers, and a sensation that can only be described as like walking through a damp forest on a hot, humid day. Full-bodied, extraordinarily textured, and multidimensional with an amazingly long finish of nearly 60 seconds, this blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from a 75-acre vineyard is a compelling wine that is one of the stars of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030.
44481 CHATEAU PAPE CLEMENT CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROUGE 2007 $399.00 $199.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "One of the stars of the vintage, this blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot reveals sweet burning ember, charcoal, barbecue smoke, black currant, plum, and graphite notes. This opulent, impressively endowed, medium to full-bodied 2007 possesses sweet tannin and a long finish. It can be drunk now or cellared for 12-15 years."
43610 CHATEAU PAPE CLEMENT CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROUGE 2008 $470.00 $329.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "One of the top successes of the vintage, this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot was harvested between October 8 and 24. The late harvest ensured perfect ripeness as evidenced by the sweet bouquet of black cherries, lead pencil shavings, cassis and subtle barbecue smoke. Well-balanced with good acidity, ripe tannins, medium to full body and a layered mouthfeel, this excellent 2008 can be drunk now and over the next 15+ years."
44482 CHATEAU PAPE CLEMENT CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROUGE 2009 $488.00 $342.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "Although the 2009 Pape Clement may not be as sublime as the 2005 or 2000, but it is very close to those two efforts, and it will be fascinating to compare them (as well as the 2008 and 2010) over the following three decades. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc with a modest 13.5% alcohol, the 2009 reveals considerable structure and tannin along with tell-tale notes of burning embers, scorched earth, graphite, blueberries, blackberries and toasty vanillin, and a full-bodied mouthfeel. This rich, full offering is surprisingly backward."
Prices Valid as at 05-Mar-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Château Smith Haut Lafitte
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44266 CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES BLANC 2009 $288.00 $165.00 Robert Parker, 98/100: "Smith-Haut-Lafitte hit a home run with their red Pessac-Leognan and came very close to perfection with their dry white Graves. Possibly the best dry white the estate has produced since the proprietors, the Cathiards, acquired the property in 1990, this wine exhibits a sensational fragrance of buttered citrus, honeyed melons and a touch of grapefruit, lemon zest and orange rind. It also displays grapefruit on the attack and mid- palate as well as real opulence, terrific acidity and length. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. Astonishing."
42166 CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES BLANC 2010 $292.00 $165.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: “A stunning wine with hints of pineapple, caramelized citrus, mandarin oranges, smoky figs and hazelnuts, this is a full-bodied, rich, superb white Graves from the Cathiard family. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035”
44261 CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROGUE 2006 $166.00 $117.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "A top-notch success, the dense ruby/purple-colored 2006 Smith-Haut-Lafitte offers aromas of smoky, juicy black currants, graphite, earth, truffles, and forest floor. Full-bodied with superb purity, noticeable but sweet tannins, this round, generous, long wine should drink nicely for 15-20+ years."
42170 CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES ROGUE 2007 $199.00 $140.00 A shining example of what good management and hard work can do. The last six vintages have been exceptional and this wine is no different. Aromas of cassis and currants are intermingled with asphalt and earth. Loads of fruit and charm as well as a creamy texture revealing hints of tobacco and smoke. A wonderful wine with loads of ageing potential.
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41198 CHATEAU BOURGNEUF 2006 $96.00 $52.99
41185 CHATEAU BOURGNEUF 2008 $125.00 $62.99 Energetic fruit overlaid with toasty oak. Full and smooth but with an attractive fresh edge. Nicely balanced and good length. Firm, dry finish. Already showing finesse - Jancis Robinson.com (JH) 17/20.
41195 CHATEAU BOURGNEUF 2009 $99.00 $59.99 James Suckling, 92/100: A juicy wine with plum and chocolate character. Full body, with soft and velvety tannins and fruity finish. Subtle and delicious already. Better in 2016.
41196 CHATEAU BOURGNEUF 2010 $112.00 $69.99 Wine Spectator, 93/100: “This has a dark, slightly chewy edge for now, but the core of crushed plum, blackberry and boysenberry fruit should absorb that with cellaring. Dark ganache and graphite frame the finish, which features a racy, acidic spine. Should unfurl nicely with age. Best from 2015 through 2025.” - JM
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43695 CHATEAU CERTAN DE MAY POMEROL 2006 $256.00 $165.00 92/100 This property is finally hitting on full cylinders and has returned to the form it had in the late 1970s and mid-1980s. This is a deep ruby/purple- colored wine with notes of graphite, menthol, licorice, and truffle. The fruit character verges between black cherry and creme de cassis notes. The wine exhibits noble and complex aromatics, moderately high tannins, but a full-bodied, firm, muscular structure that will require some patience. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2028. Robert Parker
43696 CHATEAU CERTAN DE MAY POMEROL 2007 $240.00 $145.00 Wine Spectator, 88/100: "A minerally red, offering earthy, meaty character as well as fruit and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a delicate finish. A little funky. A burgundian style in some ways. Best after 2012."
41639 CHATEAU CERTAN DE MAY POMEROL 2008 $290.00 $179.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "This potentially outstanding, dark ruby/plum-tinged 2008 reveals notes of caramel, cedarwood, herbs, earth, foresty and red as well as black fruits, excellent to outstanding density and medium body. The tannins remain elevated so this offering will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age. It should last for 15+ years."
43694 CHATEAU CERTAN DE MAY POMEROL 2009 $280.00 $195.00 Robert Parker, 93+/100: "A bruising, black/purple-hued, full-bodied wine, the 2009 Certan de May displays notes of charcuterie, smoked game, herbs, black truffles, roasted meats, cassis and black cherries. This backward, robustly-styled Pomerol is loaded with tannin as well as extract. Give this full, powerful 2009 a decade of cellaring and drink it over the following 30+ years. I’m sure it is not better than the immortal 1982 Certan de May."
41636 CHATEAU CERTAN DE MAY POMEROL 2010 $306.00 $195.00 Robert Parker, 91+/100: "Chocolaty, cedary and Christmas fruitcake notes along with some oak, damp earth and forest floor are present in this full- bodied, masculine style of Pomerol, which has a dense ruby/purple color and is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The wine has a nice chewiness to it and is powerful and muscular, but not quite as silky or complex as some of the other top wines of this appellation. Forget it for 5-7 years and drink it over the following 25."
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41672 CHATEAU CLOS L'EGLISE COTES DE CASTILLON 2007 $85.00 $59.00 Bordeaux greatness at a reasonable price. Vines with some good time in the ground and low yields are key to wines with this sort of intensity. Concentrated blackberry intertwined with damp earth, mushroom, and sweet toasty oak. Medium bodied, ripe tannins and an impressive finish that makes this one of the best vintages in years.
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43052 CHATEAU CROIX DE GAY POMEROL (375ml) 2010 $54.00 $35.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "The blend is 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, and it has turned out well in 2010, producing a richly fruity, elegant style of Pomerol with loads of berry fruit, cedar wood and roasted herbs as well as hints of coffee bean and cedar. Rich, medium to full-bodied , but never losing its finesse (which is usually the style of La Croix de Gay), this wine should drink nicely for up to 15 years. The 25-acre vineyard produces wine with the assistance of Michel Rolland. Dr. Alain Raynaud has sold his interest to his sister, and part of the vineyard was actually sold to Chateau L'Evangile."
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41891 CHATEAU FLEUR DE GAY 2010 $287.00 $201.00 Robert Parker 93/100 A pretty, elegant wine that is 100% Merlot but a very limited production (around 700-800 cases in most years), the 2010 displays good integration of oak and mulberry, plum and black raspberry fruit intermixed with some licorice, underbrush, vanillin and spice box. This is a voluptuously textured, round, seductive style of Pomerol to drink over the next 12-15 years.
Prices Valid as at 05-Mar-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Château Gazin
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46132 CHATEAU GAZIN POMEROL 2006 $161.00 $113.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "This is a full-bodied, powerful 2006 with the oak more restrained than it normally is in a young Gazin. Copious quantities of sweet plum, fig, and black cherry fruit are intermixed with cedar and dried herbs in a medium to full-bodied, rich, long, impressively endowed style. This is an outstanding wine, with enough stuffing, structure, and density to age beautifully over a 20- to 25-year period."
46133 CHATEAU GAZIN POMEROL 2007 $140.00 $86.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "The 2007 Gazin is spicy, but the oak component is more restrained than normal. It is a relatively big-styled wine for a 2007, with impressive richness, a dark ruby/purple color, notes of lead pencil shavings, ink, black currants, sweet dark plums, and balsamic."
46138 CHATEAU GAZIN POMEROL 2010 $228.00 $160.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: “Wow! This wine exceeded my enthusiastic barrel tasting notes. A big, back-strapping blockbuster from Gazin, in which the oak seems to be pushed into the background (thankfully), the wine offers up notes of caramelized black cherry and black currant fruit interwoven with mocha, white chocolate, subtle toast and hints of coffee beans and tobacco leaf. The exceptional aromatics are easily followed up by a full-bodied, powerful, broodingly backward, rich, intense wine with multiple dimensions, layers of fruit, and a sensational finish of close to a minute. This is one of the all-time great efforts from Gazin. It should be forgotten for 6-10 years and drunk over the following 30 to 40.”
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41778 CHATEAU HOSANNA POMEROL 2004 $229.00 $161.00 Wine Spectator, 91/100: "Bright blackberry, forest fruits and freshly cut flowers. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Lots of black licorice and fruit character. Needs some time to develop in the bottle. Best after 2010."
42503 CHATEAU HOSANNA POMEROL 2007 $245.00 $125.00 Wine Spectator, 90/100: "Aromas of chocolate, toasted almond and dark fruits follow through to a full body, with soft, silky tannins and a pretty finish. There's lots of delicate fruit, with outstanding length. Best after 2013."
42504 CHATEAU HOSANNA POMEROL 2010 $374.00 $262.00 Robert Parker, 96+/100: "This wine displays plenty of black raspberries, black currants, espresso roast, Asian soy and plum sauce along with some mocha and chocolate. Beautifully rich, firm, and full-bodied, with sweet but abundant tannins, this is a classy, noble style of wine that should be forgotten for at least 5-7 years and drunk over the following 20. Remarkably, the alcohol, like most of the wines in the J. P. Moueix stable of Pomerols and St.- Emilions, hit 14.5%. A tiny production of only 1,000 cases in 2010 (versus 1,500 in most vintages), its proprietor Christian Moueix has turned out a more tannic, structured, backward style of Hosanna than the 2009 or, for that matter, the 2008."
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43048 CHATEAU LA CONSEILLANTE POMEROL (375ml) 2010 $349.00 $199.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: "A brilliant effort from this property, known for the sheer elegance and finesse of its wines, the 2010 La Conseillante offers back- to-back monumental efforts, particularly given the remarkable 2009. This estate has been on a hot streak of late. The 2010 is a slightly bigger, richer wine, but without losing its floral, elegant mulberry, black raspberry and sweet kirsch notes. Combine those with some licorice, subtle new oak and a hint of forest floor, and the result is a medium to full-bodied, rich, complex wine that has striking aromatics and perfect balance in the mouth. Forget it for 3-5 years and drink it over the following 30."
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42531 CHATEAU LA FLEUR PETRUS POMEROL 2008 $240.00 $168.00 A major sleeper of the vintage, the 2008 La Fleur Petrus (90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) is a remarkably sexy, opulent wine that transcends the vintage character. Its dense plum/ruby/purple color is accompanied by notes of sweet black cherries, licorice, truffles and a hint of graphite. Full-bodied with silky tannin as well as undeniable appeal, richness, purity and a 40+ second finish, this is a sure-fire big buy in 2008. Drink it over the next 20+ years.
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41888 CHATEAU LA VIOLETTE POMEROL 2006 $580.00 $406.00 Robert Parker: "One of the big stories in 2006 is the resurrection of this once very good Pomerol estate now that it has been purchased by Catherine Pere-Verge, who has done so much to raise the level of quality at Chateau Le Gay. From a vineyard well-situated between Le Pin and Trotanoy, La Violette’s 2006 is a 100% Merlot cuvee that is running on all cylinders. Considering some of the great old vintages from the fifties and sixties, it is not surprising to find beautiful purity, fine tannins, and loads of sweet raspberry, black cherry, licorice, and earth notes in this medium-bodied, opulent, luscious effort. It should drink well for 15-20+ years. A brilliant effort!"
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42608 CHATEAU LAGRANGE POMEROL 2010 $84.00 $59.00 Jancis Robinson 16.5/20 Drink 2020-2035 Headily perfumed. Sweetly charming on the front palate and then it segues into structured chew. Real vitality here. Very cool and dry on the end, not succulent at this stage!
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41892 CHATEAU LE GAY 2010 $375.00 $263.00 Robert Parker 99/100 The 2010 Le Gay is performing sensationally, even better than my wildly enthusiastic tasting notes from barrel might have predicted. Inky opaque purple, and presenting a formidable and foreboding nose of camphor, black truffles, graphite, blueberries and blackberries as well as hints of smoked meats and floral nuances. Just about everything seems to be present in this smorgasbord of aromatics delights. The wine hits the palate with power, richness and purity, full-bodied texture, and enormous intensity. The final blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. This wine needs at least 8-10 years of cellaring, based on its masculinity and structure, and should easily eclipse 20-40 years in a good cellar. This tiny gem of a property has been pushing the quality envelope aggressively since it was purchased by proprietress Catherine Pere-Verge in 2004, and it has hit pay dirt in 2010.
44439 CHATEAU LE GAY MANOIR DE GAY 2008 $69.99 $49.00 Decanter, 16/20: “Stewed berry and currant fruit, smoke, mint and spice on the nose. Quite forward, earthy fruit with a nice balance, well-judged tannins and modest acidity.”
44437 CHATEAU LE GAY MANOIR DE GAY 2010 $83.00 $59.00 Robert Parker, 88/100: "This second wine of Le Gay is a rarity in the marketplace. The 2010 Manoir de Gay is round and plump, with muscular black fruits intermixed with hints of damp earth and forest floor. The tannins are silky and the acid low, so this is best drunk over the next 5-8 years. This tiny gem of a property has been pushing the quality envelope aggressively since it was purchased by proprietress Catherine Pere-Verge in 2004, and it has hit pay dirt in 2010."
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42134 CHATEAU LE PIN POMEROL 2004 $3900.00 $2730.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: “There are 580 cases of the exotic, flamboyant 2004 Le Pin. Its dense plum/ruby colour is accompanied by sweet aromas of kirsch, cassis, smoke, earth, and roasted herbs. Super-opulent for the vintage, it possesses wonderful fruit and glycerin, medium to full body, and a fleshy personality. It should drink well young, yet age nicely for two decades or more. The Pomerol of the vintage?”
41161 CHATEAU LE PIN POMEROL 2006 $4500.00 $3150.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: “Exotic, as it often can be, with super-ripe mulberry and black cherry fruit to the point of near-kirsch liqueur, with notes of licorice, truffle, and forest floor, this is a full-bodied, concentrated wine with a slight tannic bite to the finish. There is good freshness, depth, and power, and despite the flamboyant aromatics, this wine needs a good 3-5 years of cellaring and should keep for 15 or more years.”
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48919 CHATEAU L'EGLISE CLINET POMEROL 2010 $1212.00 $849.00 Robert Parker, 96+/100: “This opaque purple wine offers up notes of caramelized black currant and black cherry candies intermixed with some very high class, subtle vanillin and toast. Hints of licorice, mocha and perhaps even a touch of chocolate are also present in this full-bodied, super-duper, concentrated, classic wine, which has everything in perfect proportions. But in the finish, its whoppingly big tannins kick in and basically announce that drinking this wine now would be infanticide. Look for this wine to last for at least 50+ years. Proprietor Denis Durantou has been on a hot streak, and is one of those perfectionist proprietors who seems tortured by their compulsion to do everything so well. Believe me, as a wine drinker, you want people like Durantou making the wines.”
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41707 CHATEAU L'EVANGILE POMEROL 2002 $383.00 $259.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "A successful wine for a Right Bank Pomerol, this is an elegant but strongly constituted, medium-bodied L’Evangile with a deep ruby/purple-tinged color, sweet blackberry, raspberry notes, with a distinctive earthiness, medium body, surprising potency (13.8% alcohol) and a long finish with sweet tannin. The blend in 2002, according to Jean Pascal Vazart, was 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc. The tannins are sweeter than I would have thought, so I suspect this wine will drink well early, but have good keeping qualities. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017."
41708 CHATEAU L'EVANGILE POMEROL 2003 $370.00 $259.00 Robert Parker: 88/100: "The dark ruby-colored 2003 (which suffered from the hot weather in June, July, and August) is already revealing some lightening at the edge. This soft, round, sensual (12.8% alcohol) effort had to be harvested before it could achieve the texture, depth, and persistence of a profound l’Evangile such as 2000 or 1998. The charming, but superficial 2003 requires consumption during its first 7-8 years of life.As a postscript, readers should realize that major investments and extraordinary efforts in both the vineyard and cellar are being made at L’Evangile. I predict it will eventually rival Petrus and Lafleur as one of the finest wines of the appellation. The estate has also introduced a second wine called Blason, which permits them to cull out lots not good enough for the grand vin."
43201 CHATEAU L'EVANGILE POMEROL 2006 $486.00 $299.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "The sexy, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2006 L’Evangile achieved 14% natural alcohol, as high as any of the great vintages at this estate. Abundant amounts of dark raspberry and black cherry fruit intertwined with sweet plums and hints of figs as well as spring flowers jump from the glass of this medium to full-bodied, fleshy, supple-textured, silky wine."
43203 CHATEAU L'EVANGILE POMEROL 2007 $440.00 $299.00 Robert Parker, 88/100: "This dark ruby-colored, medium-weight l’Evangile exhibits creamy blackberry and raspberry fruit, a superficial attack, but plenty of charm, silky tannin, and low acidity make for a delicious wine to drink over the next 7-8 years."
43200 CHATEAU L'EVANGILE POMEROL 2008 $490.00 $299.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "Mulberry, spring flower, black cherry and raspberry characteristics as well as hints of spice and coffee emerge from this full- bodied, opulent, structured beauty. It should age effortlessly for 15-20 years."
43204 CHATEAU L'EVANGILE POMEROL 2009 $889.00 $599.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: "An astonishing effort from the Rothschild family, the 2009 l’Evangile may be the reference point offering from this estate for decades to come. A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new oak, with 15% natural alcohol, it exhibits a sumptuous bouquet of caramels, black raspberry liqueur, blackberries, violets, graphite and truffles. Thick, viscous flavors are reminiscent of such super-ripe vintages as 1982, 1959, 1949 and 1947...... This is unquestionably a huge wine, but it also possesses mindboggling complexity and finesse. Because of its sheer extract and velvety personality, it will be drinkable in 4-5 years, and will keep for four decades or more where well-stored. The most profound L’Evangile ever made?"
41890 CHATEAU L'EVANGILE POMEROL 2010 $831.00 $499.00 Robert Parker, 98+/100: "Another spectacular effort from L’Evangile, the 2010 is a close rival to the 2009 and should be fascinating to compare with that vintage over the next 30 or so years. Stunningly rich and black/purple in color, the 2010 L’Evangile offers up the tell-tale floral note as well as black raspberry jam intermixed with cassis and kirsch. There are also ethereal floral notes and a hint of background oak. The pH is slightly above average (3.7 versus the pH of 4.0 that the 2009 and 2000 possessed). This is a massive, rich, very impressive L’Evangile, and readers should take note of the “+” in my rating, which could certainly push this wine way up there. Remarkably, I was shocked when I learned that this wine was aged in 100% new oak, as the oak is a background element in this blockbuster l’Evangile. Forget it for 3-5 years, and drink it over the following 30-40."
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41170 CHATEAU L'HOSPITALET DE GAZIN POMEROL 2008 $90.00 $63.00 Jancis Robinson, 17.5/20: "Lovely chocolate, cassis liqueur, meat and spice. Rather Rhôney - the spice of Crozes, the weight of Châteauneuf. Really works very well. A real discovery for me." - RH
44325 CHATEAU L'HOSPITALET DE GAZIN POMEROL 2009 $89.00 $63.00 Wine Spectator, 90/100: "On the dark, roasted side, with a charcoal and tar frame to the slightly burly-textured blackberry, currant and crushed fig notes. Stays muscular through the finish. A grippy style, but doesn't quite have the density for long-term aging. Best from 2013 through 2020." - JM
44327 CHATEAU L'HOSPITALET DE GAZIN POMEROL (1500ml) 2010 $222.00 $156.00
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41671 CHATEAU NENIN POMEROL 2000 $365.00 $256.00 Surging to the front of the Pomerol stakes, Nenin is a winery destined for greatness. The 2000 is 65% Merlot and 35% Cab Franc with a classic nose of sweet, jammy black fruits, licorice and subtle wood. Copious tannins and a long, structured finish, this wine will require patience. Buy now for your two- year olds twenty-first.
41680 CHATEAU NENIN POMEROL 2008 $145.00 $102.00 Robert Parker, 87/100: "Tasted ex-chateau and single blind in Southwold. The Chateau Nenin 2008 is a little muted on the nose with sweet red cherries and blueberry fruit, though it is lacking a little delineation. The palate has a little hardness on the entry, saline notes with dark olives that leads to a tannic, slightly brittle, dry finish. Tasted January 2012." - NM
41619 CHATEAU NENIN POMEROL 2010 $190.00 $133.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: “The outstanding 2010 Nenin (82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc) displays more boysenberry, mocha and black currants. With nearly 14% natural alcohol, it possesses plenty of glycerin, loads of fruit, and broad, classic notes of licorice and plums. This wine should be drinkable in 2-4 years and last for 15 or more.”
41684 CHATEAU NENIN POMEROL (375ml) 2009 $96.00 $58.00 Robert Parker, 89+/100: "The grand vin, the 2009 Nenin, is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc with 14% natural alcohol. This wine is the product of Jean-Hubert Delon, the proprietor of Leoville-Las-Cases and the excellent northern Medoc estate of Potensac. The wine has closed down considerably since I saw it from barrel, with a Medoc-like, structured minerality and backwardness. The tannins have moved to the front, and the wine displays loads of raspberry and black cherry fruit with a hint of earth in addition to floral notes. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 15-20 years."
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42187 CHATEAU PETIT VILLAGE JARDIN DE PETIT VILLAGE 2009 $89.00 $63.00 Sited on Pomerol's highest point (ouch) this is the 2nd label of the much underrated Chateau le Petit Village. Merlot based, nicely rounded, with perhaps a little more class than Nicole Richie.
44446 CHATEAU PETIT VILLAGE POMEROL 2006 $138.00 $89.00 Wine Spectator, 88/100: "Sweet berry and milk chocolate aromas follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and a medium finish. A delicate and attractive wine. Best after 2011."
44451 CHATEAU PETIT VILLAGE POMEROL 2008 $165.00 $99.00 Robert Parker, 88/100: "An attractive, supple, dark plum/garnet/purple-tinged Pomerol, the 2008 exhibits notes of licorice, olives, mocha and jammy black and red fruits. It is an elegant, medium-bodied, silky red to consume over the next 6-8 years."
44453 CHATEAU PETIT VILLAGE POMEROL 2009 $189.00 $125.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "Their finest effort since 1982, Petit Village has turned out a beautifully generous, succulent, fleshy 2009 with loads of ripe plum, black currant, black cherry, mocha and subtle earthy undertones. Round, flamboyant, dense and rich, with low acidity, outstanding concentration and purity, and a long finish, this outstanding wine should drink well for up to 15 or more years."
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42084 CHATEAU PETRUS POMEROL 2006 $4900.00 $3920.00 Robert Parker, 93+/100: “Currently closed and backward, this wine seems to share a more similar character to Trotanoy than in any recent vintages I recall. Powerful, structured, masculine, but a long-term proposition, this dark ruby/purple-coloured wine displays notes of caramelized, sweet black cherries and wild berry fruit with plenty of spice, earth, and a hint of herbaceousness. The wine has very high tannins, impressive concentration, but that mouth-searing level of tannin. This is one Petrus that should probably be forgotten for at least 8-10 years and drunk over the following two to three decades. I always find it ironic that Petrus, which is virtually 100% Merlot, is more backward than the first growths of Médoc, which are Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated.”
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41858 CHATEAU VIEUX CHATEAU CERTAN POMEROL 2007 $299.00 $199.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "Spicy notes of pepper, herbs, licorice, and black currants jump from the glass of this round, medium-bodied, easy to drink, cleanly made, soft wine. Enjoy it over the next decade."
41857 CHATEAU VIEUX CHATEAU CERTAN POMEROL 2010 $831.00 $582.00 Robert Parker, 99/100: “Dense purple-coloured, the 2010 displays a vivid yet astonishing array of spice box, red, blue and black fruits, crushed rock and spring flowers. The oak is well-concealed behind the lavish concentration and richness. Exceptionally pure, this unbelievable wine flirts with perfection. Unfortunately, there is 20% less of it than in 2009, and the tannins warrant a good 8-10 years of cellaring, as I suspect it could actually close down. This is another 40- to 50-year effort in 2010 that should elicit considerable interest from wine consumers. Thienpont thinks he has produced three wines - 2008, 2009 and 2010 - that are the greatest trilogy in the history of Vieux Château Certan, rivaling what this estate did in 1947, 1948 and 1949.”
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42506 CHATEAU VRAY CROIX DE GAY POMEROL 2008 $159.00 $112.00 Robert Parker, 87-89/100: "This estate is now under independent ownership after leaving the winemaking and distribution agreement of the Jean-Pierre Moueix firm. The deep ruby/purple-hued 2008 offers ripe plum and black currant fruit, and hints of smoke and earth. Full-bodied, somewhat rustic, and dense, big, and muscular, but not yet very expressive, it should be at least excellent in 10-12 years."
44497 CHATEAU VRAY CROIX DE GAY POMEROL 2010 $171.00 $120.00 Robert Parker, 88/100: "The 2010 Vray Croix de Gay is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc (pretty much a standard reference blend for many estates in Pomerol). This tiny estate of approximately 12 acres has produced a solid wine with medium body and attractive notes of licorice, roasted herbs and forest flora as well as black cherries and black currants. The wine is medium-bodied and well-made, with light tannins in the finish. Give it 1-2 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 10 years."
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41934 CHATEAU ANGELUS PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE A 2006 $600.00 $399.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "A spectacular effort (what’s new?), this brilliant offering from proprietor Hubert de Bouard is another classic. A blend of 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc, it boasts an inky/purple color as well as a sumptuous bouquet of creosote, blueberry pie, espresso roast, blackberries, and graphite. Extremely full-bodied and stunningly rich with a multi-layered texture, sweet tannin, and a 45-second finish, this exceptional 2006 is one of the great wines of St.-Emilion."
41991 CHATEAU ANGELUS PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE A 2007 $550.00 $299.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "A super effort from proprietor Hubert de Bouard, this blend of 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc exhibits sweet notes of chocolate, charcoal, blackberries, and jammy cherries in its round, opulent, fleshy personality. Yields were 35 hectoliters per hectare, and the wine achieved 13.5% natural alcohol. Low acidity and ripe tannin make for a voluptuous style of Angelus to drink now and over the next 10-15 years."
41990 CHATEAU ANGELUS PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE A 2009 $1250.00 $875.00 Robert Parker, 99/100: "A candidate for one of the finest Angelus produced to date (and there have been many, including 1989, 1990, 2000 and 2005), this blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc was fashioned from tiny yields of 20 hectoliters per hectare. It boasts a black/purple color along with a gorgeous perfume of blueberry liqueur, spring flowers and graphite. In the mouth, notes of incense and cassis also emerge from this velvety-textured, full-bodied, intensely concentrated 2009. With silky tannins, low acidity and spectacular purity, texture and depth, it is already approachable (although I’m sure proprietor Hubert de Bouard would think drinking it now is akin to infanticide), but should keep for 20-30+ years."
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Château Ausone produces one of the most sought after wines of Bordeaux. Ranked Premier Grand Cru Classe ‘A', it sits at the top of the classification of St. Emilion along with Château Cheval Blanc. It is also the smallest of Bordeaux's famous 'big eight' wines. Perched on the limestone slopes that surround the ancient walled town, production at Ausone is tiny at around 2000 cases and the vineyards are planted with 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Merlot. Named after the 4th Century poet Ausonius, this is a property with medieval historical significance that always provides wines with outstanding longevity and poise. One of the world's greatest wines.
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41600 CHATEAU AUSONE PREMEIR GRAND CRU CLASSE A 2004 $1750.00 $1400.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "One of the vintage’s most compelling wines (what’s new about that?), Alain Vauthier’s beloved 2004 Ausone has closed down considerably since I tasted it out of barrel, but it remains among the most concentrated wines of the vintage. Furthermore, along with Petrus, it will probably be the longest-lived. A dense purple color is accompanied by a celestial perfume of blue and black fruits, wet stones, flowers, and incense. On the palate, the wine exhibits exceptional power and concentration, but this historic terroir has also provided a surreal lightness to the wine’s impression. Beautiful flavors, sensational depth, and abundant structure suggest this 2004 will not be close to full maturity for 8-10 years. It should last for four decades."
41603 CHATEAU AUSONE PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE A 1999 $1731.00 $1250.00
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44315 CHATEAU BEAUSEJOUR PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE B 2006 $162.00 $110.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "Dark raspberries, crushed rock, and a hint of blueberry are present in this medium-bodied, very good wine that wins points on the sheer complexity of its noble aromatics. The flavours don’t quite live up to that, but they are medium-bodied, display a certain angularity, and like so many vintages, the smell is almost worth the price of admission."
44316 CHATEAU BEAUSEJOUR PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE B 2007 $145.00 $99.00
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41176 CHATEAU BEAUSEJOUR BECOT PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE 2004 $132.00 $105.00 Stephen Tanzer, 88/100: "Medium red-ruby. Aromatically expressive nose offers plum, tobacco, earth, tomato, mint, flowers and underbrush. Pliant and rather suave, with berry, fresh tobacco and menthol flavors framed by an edge of acidity. There's nothing hard about this '04, which finishes with fairly light tannins."
42595 CHATEAU BEAUSEJOUR BECOT PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE 2006 $164.00 $110.00 Robert Parker, 91/100. "This forty-acre vineyard, primarily on the limestone plateau of St.-Emilion, has turned out a very successful wine, which one expects from the Becot family, who have always been committed to quality. A blend of 70% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is deep ruby/purple with a sweet nose of graphite, charcoal, black currant and black cherry fruit. It has an attractive, subtle smokiness, nicely restrained new oak, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and outstanding concentration and length."
42596 CHATEAU BEAUSEJOUR BECOT PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE 2007 $165.00 $99.00 Wine Spectator, 87/100: "Black cherry and mineral aromas lead to a medium body, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. A balanced and friendly wine for early drinking. Best after 2011."
41160 CHATEAU BEAUSEJOUR BECOT PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE 2009 $235.00 $165.00
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42085 CHATEAU BELAIR MONANGE PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE B 2004 $124.00 $95.00 Robert Parker, 86/100: "The palate is light and fragrant, quite feminine verging on ephemeral, whilst touches of tobacco emerge with time in glass. The palate is medium bodied, modest tannins, quite cohesive with nice poise. Red cherries, a touch of redcurrants and fresh tobacco. Crisp finish."
42535 CHATEAU BELAIR MONANGE PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE B 2006 $162.00 $110.00 Robert Parker, 87/100: "Now under full control of the Moueix family, with Christian Moueix’s son Edouard managing the estate, and their new technical director Eric Murisasco (who replaced Jean-Claude Berrouet) making the wine, I expect this property to soar starting with the 2008 and beyond. This is a great terroir that was horribly under-exploited and managed by the previous regime, and there is no reason why it cannot perform close to the level of Ausone, which is one of its neighbors. In 2006 the Moueix family did not own the estate outright, but did have some influence, and the 2006 is certainly a good effort, with notes of kirsch liqueur, crushed rock, and some subtle herbs in a medium-bodied, finesse-styled wine that should be drunk over the next 10-12 years."
42536 CHATEAU BELAIR MONANGE PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE B 2007 $156.00 $84.00 James Suckling, 86-90: "Lots of floral and mineral character on the nose. Medium body, fine tannins and a delicate, fruity finish."
42538 CHATEAU BELAIR MONANGE PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE B 2010 $377.00 $260.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: "An absolutely magnificent wine from Christian Moueix and his son Edouard, this wine is right up there with their 2009 and may eclipse it in terms of its potential longevity. Dense purple, with a near-liqueur of crushed rocks and chalk intermixed with blueberry, black raspberry and cassis, this wine is very full-bodied for a Belair, with ethereal complexity and impressive texture and length. I believe this is the first vintage of the wine to be released in an engraved bottle, which seems to be the direction of all the top estates in the Jean-Pierre Moueix stable. More evidence of concerned Bordelais attempting to stop criminals intent on producing fraudulent bottles of these limited production wines. Forget this baby for 7-8 years and then look for it to evolve over three decades-plus."
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42127 CHATEAU BELLEVUE ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2005 $214.00 $130.00 Wine Spectator, 91/100: "Powerful aromas of coffee, licorice and blackberry follow through to a full body, with soft, velvety tannins, a long, flavorful finish and a mineral, chocolate and aniseed aftertaste. Has a balanced, caressing texture. Best after 2012."
42124 CHATEAU BELLEVUE ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2006 $136.00 $89.00 Wine Spectator, 88/100: "Delicate and fruity, with berry character, silky tannins and a medium finish. Not overdone. Pleasant."
42125 CHATEAU BELLEVUE ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2009 $210.00 $140.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "Made under the guidance of Hubert du Bouard, this blend of primarily Merlot and a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc (around 9%) from the limestone soils on the hillsides of St.-Emilion exhibits a dense purple color, lots of chalky minerality and a big, sweet perfume of boysenberries, blackberries, licorice and burning embers. It is full-bodied and opulent with an abundance of fruit, glycerin, power and silkiness. Some tannins lurking in the finish suggest a half dozen years of cellaring will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2035."
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42126 CHATEAU BELLEVUE MONDOTTE ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2008 $780.00 $546.00 Jancis Robinson, 16/20: "Very dark crimson. Rich and ripe and concentrated on the nose. Then some slight oak and acidity. Fresh and zappy and certainly no shortage of ripeness and alcohol even if a little aggressive. A bit drying on the end."
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41152 CHATEAU CANON ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2009 $450.00 $315.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: "The finest Canon since the 1982, the 2009 (75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc) reveals a dense blue/purple color along with a classic nose of chalk dust, blueberries, black raspberries, black currants and a touch of wood smoke. Medium to full-bodied, elegant and loaded with an inner framework of minerality and moderately high tannins, this backward, but stylish, concentrated Canon will benefit from 7-8 years of cellaring and last for three decades."
41644 CHATEAU CANON ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2010 $420.00 $294.00 Robert Parker, 91+/100: “An elegant, attractive blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc cropped at 35 hectoliters per hectare, this wine tips the scales at 15% natural alcohol which, given the more elegant style sought at Canon, tells readers a lot about how powerful the 2010 vintage was across all the appellations of Bordeaux. Exhibiting plenty of raspberry, blueberry and black cherry fruit as well as some crushed rock/chalky minerality and a floral note, this very impressive Canon is backward, structured and precise. Give it 7-8 years of bottle age and drink it over the following three decades.”
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46208 CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE A 2006 $2400.00 $1450.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "The brilliant 2006 Cheval Blanc performed better from bottle than from barrel. A blend of equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot grown in a superb vineyard site facing La Conseillante and l’Evangile at the very edge of the sandy, gravelly soils of St.-Emilion, it boasts a dense ruby/ purple color as well as a sweet perfume of menthol, charcoal, boysenberries, black currants, and hints of cocoa and caramel. Lush, textured, and opulent with superb purity, medium to full body, savory flavors, and sweet, sexy tannins, this stunning Cheval Blanc may be even better than the 2005. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030."
46209 CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE A 2007 $1999.00 $1250.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "The evolved, perfumed, purple-tinged 2007 Cheval Blanc offers complex aromas of menthol, cedarwood, mulberries, and black currants. Medium-bodied with beautiful fruit, sweet tannin, and a heady finish, this lovely wine should drink well for 10-15 years."
41737 CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE A 2008 $2200.00 $1450.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: "Tasted ex-chateau and single blind in Southwold. The Cheval Blanc 2008 is a great wine. Here, this bottle has a pure, elegant bouquet that unfurls with each swirl of the glass. It offers a smorgasbord of red fruits: wild strawberry, a touch of kirsch, cranberry and just a touch of lifted alcohol. The new oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins that are ripe and rounded, perhaps belying the sheer weight of its sweet core of fruit. It is a little more ostentatious than I expected and blind, I conjectured whether it could be Chateau Angelus? Superb. Tasted January 2012." - NM
41735 CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE A 2009 $3999.00 $2250.00 Robert Parker, 99/100: “It will be fascinating to follow the evolution of the 2009 Cheval Blanc versus the 2010 as well as the awesome 2005, 2000, 1998 and 1990. This famous estate’s vineyard is situated at the juncture of Pomerol and the sandy, gravelly soils of St.-Émilion, facing the two noble estates of l’Evangile and La Conseillante. A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2009 Cheval Blanc tips the scales at just under 14% natural alcohol. Its dense blue/purple colour is accompanied by an extraordinary nose of incense, raspberries, cassis, sweet forest floor and a subtle hint of menthol. Opulent and full-bodied with low acidity but no sense of heaviness, this dense, unctuously textured, super-smooth, velvety, pure, profound Cheval Blanc is impossible to resist despite its youthfulness. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2050+.”
41736 CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE A 2010 $4250.00 $2250.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: "The 2010 is one of the most impressive two-year-old Cheval Blancs I have tasted in 34 years in this profession. The final blend of 54% Cabernet Franc and 46% Merlot has the tell-tale berry/floral nose with subtle hints of menthol, blueberry, raspberry and flowers in addition to some forest floor and a delicate touch of lead pencil shavings. The wine exhibits more structure and density than it did from barrel, and it was already remarkable then. The foresty/floral notes seem to linger and linger in this surprisingly full-bodied, powerful Cheval Blanc, yet it possesses a very healthy pH that should ensure enormous longevity. Dense purple in color, and a bigger, richer wine than usual, this is one Cheval Blanc that will probably need a decade of cellaring...."
46206 CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE A (1500ml) 2009 $7999.00 $4999.00 Robert Parker, 99/100: "It will be fascinating to follow the evolution of the 2009 Cheval Blanc versus the 2010 as well as the awesome 2005, 2000, 1998 and 1990. This famous estate’s vineyard is situated at the juncture of Pomerol and the sandy, gravelly soils of St.-Emilion, facing the two noble estates of l’Evangile and La Conseillante. A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2009 Cheval Blanc tips the scales at just under 14% natural alcohol. Its dense blue/purple color is accompanied by an extraordinary nose of incense, raspberries, cassis, sweet forest floor and a subtle hint of menthol. Opulent and full-bodied with low acidity but no sense of heaviness, this dense, unctuously textured, super-smooth, velvety, pure, profound Cheval Blanc is impossible to resist despite its youthfulness. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2050+."
41608 CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC LE PETIT CHEVAL 2008 $330.00 $231.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "The 2008 Le Petit Cheval (65% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot) is a light, but not a wimpy wine. It is more cedary and evolved, with spice box, tobacco leaf, licorice, and red and black fruits in a medium-bodied, classic style that should drink nicely for 10-12 years."
41604 CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC LE PETIT CHEVAL 2009 $550.00 $385.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "Possibly the finest second wine Cheval Blanc has yet produced, the 2009 Le Petit Cheval is a blend of 35% Merlot and 65% Cabernet Franc. It exhibits more caramelized notes than the grand vin along with a luscious, open-knit, subtle herbaceous component. This fleshy, sexy 2009 is ideal for drinking over the next decade."
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44363 CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC LE PETIT CHEVAL 2010 $742.00 $520.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: “The best second wine I have ever tasted from Cheval Blanc is the 2010 Le Petit Cheval. This wine is essentially three-fourths Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. Rivaling the brilliant 2009, thirty percent of the production from this monstrously sized estate made it into this wine, which offers up plenty of white chocolate, cassis and mulberry as well as a hint of roasted herbs. With fleshy, round flavours, full-bodied texture and an amazing finish, this is no second wine, and considerably better than some of the Cheval Blancs of the 1960s and 1970s! Drinkit over the next 15 or so years.”
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42215 CHATEAU CLOS DUBREUIL ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2009 $290.00 $203.00 Robert Parker, 94+/100: "From a tiny, just under 10-acre vineyard east of St.-Emilion in the sector known as St.-Christophe des Bardes, this wine is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, tipping the scales at 14.9% alcohol. It was bottle unfined and unfiltered. Loads of chocolate, roasted espresso, blackberry and blueberry fruit notes along with some smoke and burning embers jump from a glass of this wine, which has terrific fruit intensity, a massive mouthfeel, yet not a trace of astringency or hardness. Velvety tannins, low acidity and an extraordinary, opulent, even sumptuous mouthfeel make for a wine to drink over the next 10-15 years."
42216 CHATEAU CLOS DUBREUIL ST EMILION GRAND CRU (375ml) 2009 $165.00 $99.00 Robert Parker, 94+/100: "From a tiny, just under 10-acre vineyard east of St.-Emilion in the sector known as St.-Christophe des Bardes, this wine is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, tipping the scales at 14.9% alcohol. It was bottle unfined and unfiltered. Loads of chocolate, roasted espresso, blackberry and blueberry fruit notes along with some smoke and burning embers jump from a glass of this wine, which has terrific fruit intensity, a massive mouthfeel, yet not a trace of astringency or hardness. Velvety tannins, low acidity and an extraordinary, opulent, even sumptuous mouthfeel make for a wine to drink over the next 10-15 years."
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41661 CHATEAU CLOS FOURTET ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2008 $155.00 $99.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "Tasted ex-chateau and single blind in Southwold. The Clos Fourtet 2008 has a ripe blackberry and raspberry scented bouquet with a touch alcoholic warmth. The palate is sweet and chewy on the entry, rather tart acidity with a slightly pinched on the finish, however, there is good weight of fruit underneath and I feel this just needs several years to meld together. Tasted January 2012." - NM
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46298 CHATEAU CLOS LUNELLE COTES DE CASTILLON 2007 $120.00 $84.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "As usual, the 2007 Clos Les Lunelles is the most concentrated and biggest wine from the Cotes de Castillon. Its dense purple color is accompanied by notes of creamy oak, blackberries, cassis, licorice, incense, and charcoal. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, it should drink nicely for 10 years."
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41787 CHATEAU COUSPAUDE ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2005 $200.00 $140.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "An outstanding sleeper of the vintage, the 2005 may turn out to be one of the finest examples yet of this modern-styled St.- Emilion. Nicely oaked, ripe but not over-ripe, it possesses a deep ruby/purple color as well as sweet scents of pain grille, kirsch liqueur, and black currants. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, and rich, with good glycerin as well as freshness, and a long, heady finish, this succulent offering should be enjoyed over the next 10-15 years."
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41153 CHATEAU DE VALANDRAUD ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2002 $509.00 $357.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "A huge success for this demanding year, this sleeper of the vintage boasts a deep purple color as well as a sweet perfume of creme de cassis, licorice, white chocolate, and new wood. It is a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, round, delicious offering in need of 2-3 more years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018."
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46262 CHATEAU DESTIEUX 2010 $132.00 $93.00 Robert Parker 89/100 Soft and early-drinking by the standards of this chateau, which tends to make a more formidable and masculine style in most vintages, Destieux’s 2010 has oodles of berry fruit, loamy soil notes, tobacco leaf, licorice and spice box. It is round, easygoing, and if I hadn’t seen “2010" on the label, I would have thought it was a 2009. Drink it over the next decade.
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41692 CHATEAU FIGEAC PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2009 $780.00 $459.00 Wine Spectator, 96/100: “Distinctive, with atypical (for St.-Émilion) force and drive to the black currant, roasted cedar and maduro tobacco flavours, which are supported by a dense, loam-tinged structure. Terrific roasted espresso, ganache and fig paste notes wait in reserve. Very muscular, but with the cut for balance. Best from 2017 through 2035.” - JM
41694 CHATEAU FIGEAC PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2010 $742.00 $499.00 Wine Spectator, 93-96/100: "Exotic fig, boysenberry and blueberry preserves are married to polished tobacco and spice notes in this dense red, which has lots in reserve but is very sleek through the finish for now. It feels as if this will fill out considerably with more élevage."
41693 CHATEAU FIGEAC PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2009 $390.00 $351.00 Wine Spectator, 96/100: “Distinctive, with atypical (for St.-Émilion) force and drive to the black currant, roasted cedar and maduro tobacco flavours, which are supported by a dense, loam-tinged structure. Terrific roasted espresso, ganache and fig paste notes wait in reserve. Very muscular, but with the cut for balance. Best from 2017 through 2035.” - JM
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46114 CHATEAU FLEUR CARDINALE ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2006 $106.00 $75.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "A blend of 75% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this up-and-coming estate has fashioned an outstanding 2006. While not as prodigious as the 2005, it is an exceptional effort boasting a dense purple hue as well as sweet aromas of blueberries, dark raspberries, licorice, camphor, and pain grille. Full-bodied, powerful, and layered with impressive purity, texture, and length, this unfined and unfiltered wine should be at its finest between 2013-2022."
46119 CHATEAU FLEUR CARDINALE ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2008 $110.00 $77.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "A sleeper of the vintage, this evolved, soft/silky, dark ruby/purple/plum-colored 2008 offers up scents of blue and red fruits, earth and flowers. Medium to full-bodied as well as round, generous and seductive, it is a pure, impeccably made, wonderfully concentrated, endearing wine to enjoy now and over the next 7-10 years."
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41861 CHATEAU FOMBRAUGE 2009 $95.00 $67.00 Robert Parker 92/100 The 2009 Fombrauge has the potential to be the finest wine ever made at this property. Michel Rolland is the consulting oenologist in the vineyard, which sits in the southern sector of St.-Emilion known as St.-Christophe des Bardes. It was picked very late in 2009, and the result is a powerhouse wine with an inky blue/purple color and the smell of pen ink, acacia flowers, blueberries, black raspberries and cassis. The wine hit 15% natural alcohol, which gives it lots of glycerin as well as a full-bodied intensity, while the low yields of 27 hectoliters per hectare have provided a striking level of concentration and length. This is very serious wine from an estate that is on the upswing. It should benefit from 3-5 years of cellaring and keep for two decades. Fombrauge is the flagship St.-Emilion estate of Bernard Magrez.
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46122 CHATEAU FONROQUE 2010 $86.00 $61.00 Robert Parker 89+/100 Still rather tightly knit, this biodynamically farmed vineyard from Alain Moueix exhibits sweet red and black currant fruit, some loamy soil undertones, licorice and a distinctive minerality, elegance and purity. It is tightly knit at present and seems to have closed down post-bottling. Nevertheless, there’s a lot to like in this wine and it certainly has the potential to merit an outstanding score after 2-4 years of bottle aging. It should drink well for 15-20 years.
46123 CHATEAU FONROQUE 2009 $99.00 $70.00 Robert Parker 92/100 The dense plum/purple-hued 2009 Fonroque offers up notes of sandy, loamy soil, sagebrush, sweet cherries and black currants. Medium to full-bodied, rich and moderately tannic, it is one of the more firmly structured, reserved 2009s. Everything needed for a long evolution (two decades or more) is present, but this offering should be forgotten for 5-7 years. Owned by Alain Moueix, this bio-dynamically run estate sits on flat clay, sand and gravel soils a kilometer or so before the entrance to the village of St.-Emilion in the direction of Libourne.
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43235 CHATEAU HAUT BRISSON LA RESERVE 2007 $84.00 $59.00 Robert Parker: The outstanding 2007 La Reserve is one of the vintage’s most interesting wines. Its new oak component is more than adequately compensated for with copious quantities of black currant and black cherry fruit, cedarwood, and spice box notes. Generous and opulent with medium to full body and a long, layered finish, it should drink well for 7-10 years. 90/100.
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40515 CHATEAU LA CONFESSION ST EMILION GRAND CRU 2010 $113.00 $80.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: “An absolutely stunning wine from the Janoueix family, this dense, full-bodied, wonderfully floral and blueberry/blackberry- scented wine shows some toasty vanillin, but then hits the palate with a full-bodied thunder and cascade of glycerin and fruit in its luscious personality. Captivating and seductive, thick, juicy, full-bodied and pure, this is a beautiful St.-Emilion fruit bomb to drink over the next 10-15 years.”
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42542 CHATEAU LA GAFFELIERE SAINT EMILION GRAND CRU 2006 $162.00 $114.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "Christmas fruitcake, truffle, cured meats and sweet earth along with black currant notes make for a complex, noble bouquet. My instincts are that this wine is going through a relatively closed, difficult, ungracious state, but I like its potential. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2026+."
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41824 CHATEAU LA GOMERIE ST EMILION 2008 $225.00 $158.00 Jancis Robinson, 16.5/20: "Sweet, ripe fresh damsons. More sober on the palate with paper-fine but present tannins. Long and elegant finish." - JH
41827 CHATEAU LA GOMERIE ST EMILION 2009 $255.00 $179.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "This wine now exhibits the evolved, full-bodied, opulent style for which this 100% Merlot cuvee is renowned. Abundant mocha, cranberry liqueur, kirsch, licorice and subtle espresso roast and smoke (from new barriques) characteristics are found in this attractive St.-Emilion. Some of the concerns I had early on were not evident in the bottle, although I do not believe the 2009 is as flashy and concentrated as La Gomerie’s greatest efforts can be. Drink the 2009 over the next 15+ years. This is one of the St.-Emilion estates that was devastated by hail damage in mid-May. Although the hail storm occurred too early to undermine the quality of the vintage, it did reduce yields to absurdly low levels. The result is an outstanding 2009 that has lost some of the tannic bite it revealed from barrel."
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41799 CHATEAU LA MONDOTTE ST EMILION 2002 $463.00 $240.00 Wine Spectator, 91/100: “This is tight right now and needs bottle age to open up. Yet with decanting it reveals blackberry, vanilla, spices and cherries. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Finely crafted. Best after 2005. 480 cases made.” –JS
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42555 CHATEAU LA SERRE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2008 $110.00 $74.00 Robert Parker, 88/100: "Sweet jammy cherry, roasted herb and plum sauce characteristics are found in this elegant, seductive, medium-bodied, sexy St. -Emilion. Consume it over the next 6-7 years."
42564 CHATEAU LA SERRE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2009 $125.00 $79.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "The 2009 La Serre is a sleeper of the vintage and the best wine I have ever tasted from this property, which sits on pure limestone soils. Amazingly supple and silky, this blend of 90% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc displays a big, almost Southern Rhone-like nose of kirsch liqueur, licorice and tobacco leaf, while some powdered minerals clearly evoke the limestone terroir to its advantage. Medium to full-bodied, plump and opulent, this is a wine to drink in its first decade of life, although I suspect it will last longer."
42543 CHATEAU LA SERRE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2010 $139.00 $89.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "Readers looking for a wine for immediate gratification, filled with plump, fat, fleshy black cherry and black currant fruit and loamy soil notes as well as hints of balsam wood and underbrush should check out this medium to full-bodied, seductive wine, which has more power and density than it normally possesses. Drink it over the next 10-15 years."
42544 CHATEAU LA SERRE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2010 $70.00 $44.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "Readers looking for a wine for immediate gratification, filled with plump, fat, fleshy black cherry and black currant fruit and loamy soil notes as well as hints of balsam wood and underbrush should check out this medium to full-bodied, seductive wine, which has more power and density than it normally possesses. Drink it over the next 10-15 years."
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42621 CHATEAU LARCIS DUCASSE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2006 $140.00 $98.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "An impressive blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc displaying a deep, dark ruby color as well as a striking bouquet of powdered rocks/minerals, sweet cherry and plum-like fruit, and hints of Christmas fruitcake and spice box. It is an elegant, medium-bodied, moderately tannic, pure effort possessing outstanding density. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age and drink it over the following 15-20 years."
42622 CHATEAU LARCIS DUCASSE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2007 $155.00 $109.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "This opulent, sexy wine exhibits a dense ruby/plum/purple color, a full-bodied mouthfeel, sweet tannins, and lots of forest floor, black currant, ripe cherry, and mountain flora characteristics. Filled with power, substance, and elegance, it should be consumed over the next 15 years. "
42624 CHATEAU LARCIS DUCASSE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2009 $189.00 $133.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: "A complex set of aromas ranging from coffee to forest floor, herbs, licorice, blackberries, cassis and cherries all seem to jump from the glass, and then are joined by a hint of charcoal as well camphor. This is an impressive, full-bodied, dense, concentrated wine that is more up- front and approachable than the 2005 was at a similar stage, but it is remarkably expressive, full-bodied, dense and capable of lasting 20-25 years. Showing better from bottle than it did from barrel, this wine comes very close to equaling the prodigious 2005 that was produced by consultants Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt. Cropped at 25 hectoliters per hectare from the limestone hillsides of this terroir, the final blend was 81% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Franc that tipped the scales at 14.6% natural alcohol. It is a brilliant sample of wine, as this has long been one of the great terroirs of St.-Emilion, but under-exploited until nearly a decade ago."
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42095 CHATEAU MONBOUSQUET ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE BLANC 2003 $189.00 $99.00 Robert Parker, 93-95/100: "The earliest harvest since 1893, virtually every dry white 2003 produced in Pessac-Leognan and Graves was harvested between mid-August and early September as the grapes were becoming dehydrated, the sugars high, and the acid levels dangerously low."
42097 CHATEAU MONBOUSQUET ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE BLANC 2009 $225.00 $158.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "Proprietor Gerard Perse has backed off on the barrel fermentation and wood aging a bit, and the result is a more well-balanced, less over-the-top and exotic style of wine. Fresh melon and green apple notes intermixed with hints of mango and pineapple, zesty acidity and subtle oak all make for a delicious, full-throttle wine. Anticipated maturity: now -2018."
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43621 CHATEAU PAVIE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2005 $968.00 $678.00 Wine Spectator, 100/100: "Perfectly ripe blackberry, blueberry and raspberry on the nose. Complex and full-bodied, with hints of new oak and wonderfully polished tannins that caress the palate. Long, long finish. This is not the blockbuster it was from barrel, but rather a complete, balanced and gorgeous red."
43622 CHATEAU PAVIE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2007 $580.00 $365.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "A massive wine for the vintage, the 2007 Pavie is very full-bodied with extraordinary intensity, power, and richness. An inky/ purple color is accompanied by notes of creme de cassis, kirsch, graphite, and toast. Its structure and tannin suggest 2-4 years of cellaring is required, and it should evolve for 25 years thereafter ,an unusually long aging curve for most 2007s."
43620 CHATEAU PAVIE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2009 $1250.00 $875.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: "Made from a classic blend of 60-70% Merlot, 20-25% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, this inky/blue/purple- colored blockbuster reveals wonderful notes of blackberries, crushed rocks, roasted meats, spring flowers, cedar, blueberries, graphite and a hint of vanillin. With extravagant fruit and high extract as well as a hint of minerality, this structured, massively intense effort is typical of all the luxurious, perfect or nearly perfect Pavies produced under the Perse regime (which began in 1998). While built for 40-50 years of cellaring, the softness of the vintage and its flamboyant style is slightly less apparent in the 2009 Pavie than in some of the other Perse wines. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050+."
42006 CHATEAU PAVIE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2010 $990.00 $693.00 Robert Parker, 98+/100: “Painfully powerful, backward and super-concentrated, this 2010 is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon cropped at 26 hectoliters per hectare. The harvest, as usual, was late by the standards of the appellation, occurring between October 12 and October 19. The alcohols are surprisingly modest by 2010 standards, 14.2%. As usual, this is one of the top wines of the vintage, but it needs a good decade of cellaring. It is much more backward and restrained than the 2009 was at the same stage, and seems even more tannic and structured than the 2005. It is a monumental wine for true connoisseurs who have the patience and discipline to cellar it for a good decade. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2060+.”
41960 CHATEAU PAVIE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2008 $299.00 $180.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "A remarkable success in this vintage, Pavie’s 92 acre vineyard situated on the limestone soils of the spectacular south-facing Cote Pavie (one of the greatest terroirs of Bordeaux) was cropped at 30 hectoliters per hectare. A blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, with an atypical (for a 2008) alcohol level of 14.5% that is higher than in its 2010 counterpart, the opaque purple-colored 2008 exhibits sweet, smoky barbecue notes intermixed with creme de cassis, black cherry, toast and crushed chalk. Deep, intense and full-bodied with surprisingly civilized tannins for such a young Pavie, it reveals wonderful breadth of flavor, a savory texture and a layered mouthfeel. It should drink beautifully in 2-4 years and keep for 25 or more."
43623 CHATEAU PAVIE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2007 $280.00 $168.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "An inky/purple color is accompanied by notes of creme de cassis, kirsch, graphite, and toast. A massive wine for the vintage, the 2007 Pavie is very full-bodied with extraordinary intensity, power, and richness."
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43630 CHATEAU PAVIE DECESSE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2005 $658.00 $335.00 Robert Parker, 96+/100: "Pavie Decesse, a much smaller vineyard (9 acres) than Pavie, produces just over 400 cases of wine. The vines average 45+ years of age, and the blend contains no Cabernet Sauvignon and much less Cabernet Franc than Pavie. Yields are similar for the two estates, but Pavie Decesse exhibits more espresso, chocolate, and caramelized Merlot-like flavors, and reveals a certain freshness and precision because of its exquisite limestone-based terroir. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the blockbuster 2005 Pavie Decesse boasts an inky/purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of crushed rocks, acacia flowers, blackberries, blueberries, and a super-concentrated cranberry-like note. Its well-integrated toasty oak component is more noticeable than in the Pavie. Exceptionally concentrated, powerful, and long, it is meant for long-term aging in spite of the high percentage of Merlot."
43631 CHATEAU PAVIE DECESSE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2006 $524.00 $367.00 Robert Parker, 94+/100: "Fashioned from remarkably low yields, this blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc is a powerful, dense, tannic wine that will require considerable time to round into shape. It exhibits a dense purple color along with sweet aromas of mulberries, black currants, minerals, cold steel, graphite, and background spice. Full-bodied, highly-extracted, dense, and made in an unfashionably tannic, broodingly backward style, this is a wine for the ages."
42110 CHATEAU PAVIE DECESSE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2007 $435.00 $285.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "It boasts great intensity, a dense purple color, and beautiful aromas of sweet mulberries, black cherries, cedar, crushed rocks, and white chocolate as well as a chalky character (which gives the wine superb minerality). The wine is expansively flavored, and the tannins are remarkably sweet and well-integrated. An atypical blockbuster for the 2007 vintage, it should drink beautifully for 15-20 years."
43640 CHATEAU PAVIE DECESSE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2008 $455.00 $319.00 Robert Parker, 94+/100: "A deep purple color is accompanied by massive notes of blackberries, incense, fruitcake, camphor and toasty oak intermixed with a crushed chalk-like minerality (a hallmark of this vineyard). The wine has softened considerably in bottle, and while it seems more structured than the 2010, it reveals a degree of accessibility. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035."
43643 CHATEAU PAVIE DECESSE ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2009 $699.00 $490.00 Robert Parker, 98/100: "Bottled the week of January 16 (a week before I tasted it), the 2009 Pavie Decesse (from a tiny 9-acre vineyard on the limestone slopes above Pavie) is an uncommonly fat, succulent, rich, 1,000-case cuvee with 14.3% alcohol. It boasts an inky/blue/purple hue along with notes of incense, spring flowers, roasted espresso, chocolate, licorice, blackberries and blueberries. Even though it is aged in 100% oak, the wood is virtually non-existent. An inky blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine exhibits a flawless integration of acidity, alcohol and tannin. This opulent, viscous, thick, juicy St.-Emilion will be accessible in 5-7 years and last for three decades."
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43642 CHATEAU PAVIE MACQUIN ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2007 $160.00 $99.00 Wine Spectator, 87/100: "Sweet berry and light chocolate aromas and flavors follow through to a medium palate, with fine tannins and a clean finish. Delicious already. Best after 2012."
42106 CHATEAU PAVIE MACQUIN ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2008 $190.00 $133.00 Robert Parker, 94+/100: "Consultants Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt have produced a beautiful St.-Emilion that tastes like the quintessence of crushed rocks intermixed with blueberry, blackberry, black raspberry, licorice, camphor and truffle notes. This full-bodied effort should drink well in 4-5 years, and last for two decades or more. It achieved 14.5% natural alcohol."
43624 CHATEAU PAVIE MACQUIN ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2010 $349.00 $245.00 Robert Parker, 95+/100: “This is always an extremely masculine, dense, burly wine, and the 2010, which tips the scales at 14.5% alcohol (just slightly under that of the 2009), has a final blend of 80% Merlot and the rest virtually all Cabernet Franc, with just 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Loads of crushed rock and chalkiness, along with licorice, black truffle, smoked game and black fruits dominate the aromatics and flavour. Backward, formidably endowed, full-bodied and almost atypically massive and huge, with gargantuan extraction, this is a wine for patient connoisseurs to forget about for close to a decade. Anticipated maturity: 2022-2040+.”
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41609 CHATEAU QUINAULT L ENCLOS ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2002 $171.00 $99.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "A surprisingly strong offering, this blend of 75% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Malbec exhibits raspberry, blueberry, floral, and mineral-like aromas along with subtle notes of toasty oak, medium body, and an elegant personality. Not a wine of power or huge extraction, it will offer finesse, purity, and elegance over the next 10-15 years."
43646 CHATEAU QUINAULT L ENCLOS ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2007 $110.00 $59.00 Wine Spectator, 86/100: “Aromas of dark fruits and sweet tobacco lead to a medium body, with chewy tannins and a fruity, minerally aftertaste. A little austere, but pleasant enough. Should soften with bottle age. Drink now. 6,250 cases made.” – JS
43648 CHATEAU QUINAULT L ENCLOS ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2009 $99.00 $69.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. This is a very decent showing from Alain Raynaud’s former estate. The 2009 has a rich, fleshy, dark plum and bilberry scented bouquet with very expressive Merlot, although it seems rather one-dimensional. The palate is medium- bodied and Rhone-like on the animally entry. There is a lot of toasty oak here, although the texture is smooth and harmonious with an attractive bitter edge on the finish. Tasted January 2013." - NM
43645 CHATEAU QUINAULT L ENCLOS ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2010 $99.00 $69.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: “This property have turned out a finesse-styled 2010 with loads of blueberry and raspberry fruit as well as hints of pomegranate, crushed rock and damp earth. A blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is medium-bodied and stylish, not a blockbuster by any means, but a wine of finesse to drink over the next 10-12 years. This old property was brought to life by Dr. Alain Raynaud and then sold to the owners of Cheval Blanc.”
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44241 CHATEAU ROL VALENTIN ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2006 $120.00 $84.00 Robert Parker, 87/100: "Rol Valentin’s 2006 reveals a sinewy, muscular style displaying a dark ruby/purple color, some attractive black cherry, licorice, and roasted herbs on the attack."
44242 CHATEAU ROL VALENTIN ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 2007 $125.00 $79.00 Robert Parker, 89/100: "This 2007 may have turned out better than the estate’s 2009, which did not perform as well as I would have hoped. Made from yields of 25 hectoliters per hectare, the 2007 (90% Merlot and the rest mostly Cabernet Franc) tips the scales at 13.5% natural alcohol. The wine is deep and rich with attractive notes of chocolaty, berry fruit and spicy oak, a supple, lush texture, and sweet tannin in the plump, corpulent finish. It will provide plenty of pleasure over the next 7-8 years."
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44301 CHATEAU TROPLONG MONDOT GRAND CRU CLASSE 2006 $352.00 $247.00 Robert Parker: The 2006 Troplong Mondot is an impressive, powerful, broad, surprisingly masculine and deep effort. Its inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by an exceptional bouquet of powdered rock, blackberries, blueberries, spring flowers, and hints of camphor as well as espresso roast. The wine is full-bodied with a layered, multidimensional texture, sensational purity and structure, and elevated levels of tannin, concentration, and richness. 93/100.
44302 CHATEAU TROPLONG MONDOT GRAND CRU CLASSE 2007 $215.00 $145.00 Robert Parker: An inky/blue/purple color is followed by an extraordinary perfume of acacia flowers, blueberries, blackberry liqueur, graphite, and smoke. As the wine sits in the glass, it blossoms beautifully to display a raspberry-infused, rich personality with tremendous opulence, a layered mouthfeel, elegance, superb purity, sweet tannins, and low acidity. Drink this beauty now and over the next 10-15 years. 93/100.
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44465 CHATEAU CALON SEGUR MARQUIS DE CALON SAINT-ESTEPHE 2005 $104.00 $73.00 If you want a benchmark wine, one that explains what all the hype of the 2005 vintage is about, this is your baby. Velvety, lush and approachable, the second label of Calon-Ségur is also a brilliant bargain, showing all the class, complexity and finesse of wines much higher up the classification tree. The northernmost classed growth of Saint-Estèphe, this Château is held in high esteem, slogging it out with Messrs Cos and Montrose for the ‘who da man’ title in the commune.
41627 CHATEAU CALON SEGUR THIRD GROWTH 2003 $312.00 $219.00 Robert Parker: It is interesting to juxtapose this wine against the 2005. There is certainly purity here, lots of blackberry, cassis and blueberry aromas. A touch of fig, but it lacks the clarity and poise of the 2005. There is a slight burnt aroma in the background. Soft and fleshy on the palate, warm summer fruits, a touch of figs, dates, some Asian spice, very approachable with a smoke-tinged finish. Good length but it lacks the structure and definition of its Saint Estephe contemporaries. Soft – Saint Estephe or Chile? Drink 2010-2020. 87/100.
41645 CHATEAU CALON SEGUR THIRD GROWTH 2005 $248.00 $174.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: "A deep purple/garnet core. Limpid. This has a stunning nose, brilliant definition and surfeit with fruit intensity, waves of blackberry, black olive, cassis, blueberry and vanillary oak. The palate is full-bodied, very backward but super smooth with silky cashmere tannins. Blackberry, cassis, a touch of blueberry and a lot of new oak on the finish. This is a sexy Calon-Segur, atypically modern in style, beautifully crafted and destined for a long future. So much finesse. Wonderful. Drink 2018-2040."
44295 CHATEAU CALON SEGUR THIRD GROWTH 2006 $164.00 $115.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2006 Calon Segur is an elegant, classic effort that represents about 60% of their total production. Deep ruby, with forest floor, cassis, black cherry, and soil undertones in both the aromas and flavors, this is a medium to full-bodied wine. A success for the vintage, it exhibits fine density, moderately high but sweet tannins, and alluring texture, and fine purity. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2035."
44296 CHATEAU CALON SEGUR THIRD GROWTH 2007 $169.00 $99.00 Robert Parker, 87/100: "An elegant, but decidedly earthy wine, the 2007 Calon Segur reveals attractive sweet cherry and red currant fruit intermixed with background soil undertones, and a round, spicy, medium-bodied, finesse-filled style."
41628 CHATEAU CALON SEGUR THIRD GROWTH 2010 $270.00 $189.00 Robert Parker, 94+/100: "The 2010 is performing well. With Cabernet Sauvignon dominating the blend, the wine has a dense plum/purple color along with notes of underbrush, black currants, plum, licorice, smoky charcuterie and some roasted herbs in the background. Full-bodied, moderately tannic and set for an extremely long life, this will not be a wine to please those looking for immediate gratification. Rather, I would suspect this wine will close down even further in bottle and, despite its full-bodied, powerful, massive size, it will need at least a decade of cellaring before it is accessible. This is another 2010 capable of lasting 35-50 years."
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44495 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL LES PAGODES DE COS ETOURNEL 2005 $183.00 $120.00 If you’ve ever seen a picture of the Château at ‘Cos’ you’ll understand the ‘pagoda’ reference. Louis d’Estournel was known as the Maharajah of the region, his tastes for the exotic extending to this remarkable piece of architecture. Don’t be deterred by the lack of classified ‘stars’ this far north: this second label would comfortably see off plenty of châteaux’ prime offerings. It snaffled 90 points from Parker - hardly a lightweight result - and has the intensity and concentration to age for well over a decade.
44494 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL LES PAGODES DE COS ETOURNEL 2009 $189.00 $130.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: “The brilliant 2009 Les Pagodes de Cos actually has more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend than the grand vin (69% versus 65%) in addition to mostly Merlot and a small quantity of Petit Verdot. As powerful as the Cos in terms of alcoholic clout (14.5%), the full-bodied, round, generous Les Pagodes de Cos exhibits lots of creme de cassis and floral notes intermixed with hints of wood/barrique and spice. Juicy, succulent and remarkably fresh and well-delineated, it merits considerable attention from consumers. It should drink well for 15-20 years. Oddly enough, the second wine is superior to many vintages of Cos in the 1960s 1970s and 1980s!”
46227 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH 1996 $666.00 $465.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "Made from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, this is a huge, backward wine. The 1996 possesses an opaque purple color, as well as pure aromatics consisting of cassis, grilled herbs, coffee, and toasty new oak. Massive in the mouth, and one of the most structured and concentrated young Cos d'Estournels I have ever tasted, this thick, structured, tannic wine has closed down significantly since bottling. It requires 7- 8 years of cellaring, and should last for 30-35 years. It is a fabulous Cos, but patience is required."
41155 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH 2000 $591.00 $414.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "This wine puts on weight and grows in stature every time I go back to it. In fact, from the bottle it was better than ever. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2000 Cos d'Estournel suffers only in comparison with its successor, the 2001. Deep bluish purple in color with a reticent but emerging bouquet of cedar, licorice, blueberry, cassis, vanilla, and lead pencil shavings, this medium- bodied, slightly sinewy Cos d'Estournel has relatively high tannin, an excellent mid-palate, and a persistent finish. Purity and classicism are hallmarks of this top-flight wine. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022."
41156 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH 2001 $327.00 $199.00 A chateau that uses a high percentage of Merlot and elevated use of new oak shows it is changing with the times. Owner Jean Guillaume Prats rates the 2001 as high as the famed '88 and '79. Indeed a wine that stands out, it boasts an opaque ruby/purple col;our as well as a sweet nose of cassis, spice, licorice, and vanilla. A multi-layered texture and tremendous length make this a wine impossible to resist
46225 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH 2002 $440.00 $299.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "One of the candidates for wine of the vintage, this beauty has a dense purple color to the rim and a classic, noble nose of graphite intermixed with black currant, spice box, licorice, and red and black fruits. Medium to full-bodied with exceptional precision and definition, this beautifully textured wine stands out as one of the most successful wines of this irregular vintage. A brilliant effort, it should be at its best between 2008 and 2020."
41688 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH 2003 $704.00 $465.00 Robert Parker, 98/100: "The prodigious, fantastic 2003 Cos d'Estournel is a candidate for "wine of the vintage." A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon (unusually high for this chateau), 30% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, 17,500 cases were produced from low yields. An inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by a compelling perfume of black fruits, subtle smoke, pain grille, incense, and flowers. With extraordinary richness, full body, and remarkable freshness, elegance, and persistence, this is one of the finest wines ever made by this estate. The good news is that it will be drinkable at a young age yet evolve for three decades or more. Kudos to winemaker Jean-Guillaume Prats and owner Michel Reybier."
46220 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH 2005 $724.00 $507.00 Robert Parker, 98/100: "While I am not convinced the 2005 Cos d’Estournel will eclipse the compelling 2003 Cos, it is unquestionably another superb classic from proprietor Michel Reybier and his brilliant winemaker, Jean-Guillaume Prats. Made from an unusually high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (78%) and the balance mostly Merlot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc, this superb effort requires plenty of time in the bottle. It boasts an inky/purple color as well as a glorious perfume of licorice, Asian spices, creme de cassis, blackberries, and toasty oak. This full-bodied St.-Estephe is exceptionally powerful, pure, and dense with a layered mid-palate that builds like a skyscraper. While there are massive tannins, they are remarkably velvety and well-integrated in this big, backstrapping effort that should enjoy an unusually long life. Forget it for 8-10 years, and drink it between 2017- 2040."
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46223 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH 2005 $847.00 $599.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "This has a very deep, broody nose with immense concentration but it is tightly wound. Blackberry, boysenberry, minerals with a touch of rose petals – it is certainly less opulent than last year. The palate has immense concentration, powerful black fruit, perfect acidity, great sense of symmetry and focus. Real poise and controlled power. Builds and builds in the glass. Slight meatiness on the finish that just takes its foot off the accelerator. A majestic Cos d’Estournel, of that there is no doubt. Drink 2018-2030+."
46228 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH 2006 $388.00 $272.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "The exceptional 2006 Cos d’Estournel is composed of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, 55% of the production was utilized. Revealing superb intensity for a 2006 as well as an inky/blue/purple color, and a sweet bouquet of blue and black fruits, licorice, graphite, and charcoal, this full-bodied 2006 possesses high levels of sweet tannin. This wine is characterized by a freshness and precision that give it a 1996-like affinity. Enjoy this beautifully concentrated, exceptionally pure, statuesque Cos d’Estournel over the next 20-25 years. By the way, it was bottled without any fining or filtration."
46234 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH 2007 $330.00 $199.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "A beautiful wine with 13.4% natural alcohol, this blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc possesses a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet perfume of cassis, incense, charcoal, and subtle oak, round, generously endowed flavors, medium to full body, silky tannin, and surprising depth and length. It can be drunk now and over the next 12-15 years."
41689 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH 2008 $390.00 $273.00 Robert Parker, 92+/100: "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 years."
46221 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH 2010 $916.00 $642.00 Robert Parker, 97+/100: “The 2010 is a more structured, restrained, less flamboyant version of the 2009. A final blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that hit 14.5% natural alcohol, this wine (which represents only 55% of the estate’s production) is full-bodied, classic and built along the lines of the 2000 (although that wine was made before Reybier acquired the estate and upgraded quality significantly). This wine exhibits beautifully pure notes of creme de cassis, blueberry liqueur, pen ink, graphite and hints of toast and vanillin. The wine is full and rich, and although aged in 80% new oak, the wood is a subtle background component. This beauty will take longer to round into shape than the dramatic and compelling 2009. Forget it for 5-8 years, and drink it over the following three-plus decades.”
46238 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH (375ml) 2007 $165.00 $99.00 Wine Spectator, 90/100: "Shows lime character, with dried lemon peel and mineral. Full-bodied and mineral aromas, with a tangy palate and loads of fruit. Long and crisp, with a lemon tart aftertaste. Drink now. 300 cases made."
46226 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH (375ml) 2009 $650.00 $390.00 Robert Parker, 98/100: "The prodigious, fantastic 2003 Cos d’Estournel is a candidate for “wine of the vintage.” A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon (unusually high for this chateau), 30% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, 17,500 cases were produced from low yields. An inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by a compelling perfume of black fruits, subtle smoke, pain grille, incense, and flowers. With extraordinary richness, full body, and remarkable freshness, elegance, and persistence, this is one of the finest wines ever made by this estate. The good news is that it will be drinkable at a young age yet evolve for three decades or more. Kudos to winemaker Jean-Guillaume Prats and owner Michel Reybier."
46224 CHATEAU COS D' ESTOURNEL SECOND GROWTH (375ml) 2010 $419.00 $255.00 Robert Parker, 97+/100: "The 2010 is a more structured, restrained, less flamboyant version of the 2009. A final blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that hit 14.5% natural alcohol, this wine (which represents only 55% of the estate's production) is full-bodied, classic and built along the lines of the 2000 (although that wine was made before Reybier acquired the estate and upgraded quality significantly). This wine exhibits beautifully pure notes of creme de cassis, blueberry liqueur, pen ink, graphite and hints of toast and vanillin. The wine is full and rich, and although aged in 80% new oak, the wood is a subtle background component. This beauty will take longer to round into shape than the dramatic and compelling 2009. Forget it for 5-8 years, and drink it over the following three-plus decades."
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42593 CHATEAU LAFON ROCHET FOURTH GROWTH 2007 $99.00 $70.00 Wine Spectator, 87/100: "Sweet berry and plum aromas lead to a medium body, with fine tannins and a firm finish. Slightly hollow, but clean and well- crafted. Best after 2011."
42590 CHATEAU LAFON ROCHET FOURTH GROWTH 2008 $120.00 $84.00 Robert Parker, 88/100: "A strong effort for this vintage, the 2008 exhibits a dark plum/purple color, plenty of firm, rugged, austere tannins, copious red and black fruits, admirable flavour intensity and medium body. Cellar it for 3-4 years and drink it over the following 15."
41878 CHATEAU LAFON ROCHET FOURTH GROWTH 2009 $165.00 $116.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "This wine seems to be one of the few that has not yet recovered from bottling. In a somewhat monolithic, latched-down style, it has plenty of stuffing, lots of structure and an impressive dark ruby/purple color, but it is very hard to coax from the glass. It is a rather classic St.- Estephe made by the Tesseron family, with its distinctive blood orange label, but this wine seems to beg for another 5-7 years of bottle age. The final blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc has some impressive fruit, but the wine just seems slightly more clipped and narrow than I remember it from barrel. Hopefully, time will mellow out this impression. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035."
42589 CHATEAU LAFON ROCHET FOURTH GROWTH 2010 $137.00 $96.00 Robert Parker, 90+/100: “I had some bottle variation with this blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The 2010 from Lafon Rochet seemed slightly restrained and closed down on the three occasions I tasted it in Bordeaux. Dense black/ruby, it displays sweet tannin, excellent purity, fresh fruit and a very primary, almost grapy style with lots of fruit, but at the same time, a somewhat monolithic character. It should turn out fine, but it certainly needs a good 7-8 years of cellaring and should drink well for up to two decades. The property is owned by the Tesseron family and run by the newest generation, son Basile, who is converting the estate to biodynamic farming a la his uncle, Alfred Tesseron at Pontet-Canet.”
41876 CHATEAU LAFON ROCHET FOURTH GROWTH (375ml) 2009 $96.00 $58.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "This wine seems to be one of the few that has not yet recovered from bottling. In a somewhat monolithic, latched-down style, it has plenty of stuffing, lots of structure and an impressive dark ruby/purple color, but it is very hard to coax from the glass. It is a rather classic St.- Estephe made by the Tesseron family, with its distinctive blood orange label, but this wine seems to beg for another 5-7 years of bottle age. The final blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc has some impressive fruit, but the wine just seems slightly more clipped and narrow than I remember it from barrel. Hopefully, time will mellow out this impression. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035."
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41197 CHATEAU MONTROSE DAME DE MONTROSE 2009 $125.00 $88.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "Over the last twenty years, Montrose's second wine, La Dame de Montrose has been an excellent buy. The 2009 La Dame de Montrose (almost all Merlot with a tiny bit of Cabernet Sauvignon) is a seductive, succulent effort revealing silky tannins, abundant blueberry and blackberry fruit notes intermixed with notions of damp earth, truffles and camphor, and an appealing, luscious personality. Enjoy it over the next 10-15 years."
43271 CHATEAU MONTROSE SECOND GROWTH 2006 $231.00 $162.00 Robert Parker, 94+/100: "The first vintage under new owner Martin Bouygues,who convinced Jean-Bernard Delmas to come out of retirement to produce this wine, the 2006 Montrose is an undeniable success. The 2006 is extraordinarily elegant and finesse-styled, but it exhibits stunningly concentrated, sweet blackberry and cassis fruit with hints of flowers and minerals. Full-bodied with a savory, expansive mid-palate as well as sweet, noble tannins."
43273 CHATEAU MONTROSE SECOND GROWTH 2007 $230.00 $150.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "One of the stars of the vintage, the 2007 Montrose boasts a deep blue/purple color as well as a sweet bouquet of creme de cassis, crushed rocks, and spring flowers. Dense and opulent with silky tannins, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, a long finish, and no hard edges, this beauty should drink well for 15+ years."
43270 CHATEAU MONTROSE SECOND GROWTH 2009 $550.00 $315.00 Robert Parker,100/100: "A colossal effort, the 2009 Montrose represents a hypothetical blend of the monumental duo of 1989 and 1990 combined with the phenomenal 2003. With 13.7% alcohol (an all-time high at Montrose), it is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and the rest tiny quantities of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Some structure and minerality can be detected in the background, but the overall impression is one of massive blackberry, black currant and mulberry fruit intermixed with forest floor, damp earth, crushed rocks and a hint of spring flowers. Full-bodied with sweet but abundant tannin, Jean-Bernard Delmas believes this is the greatest wine he has made during his short tenure at Montrose since retiring from Haut-Brion. This wine will undoubtedly shut down for a decade, then unleash its power, glory and potential perfection. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050+. "
42196 CHATEAU MONTROSE SECOND GROWTH 2010 $612.00 $429.00 Robert Parker, 99/100: “It is not as soft or flamboyant as the 2009, but it is a great classic, coming in at 13.9% natural alcohol. Representing 64% of the total production, the final blend is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot (which is one percent different than the barrel sample blends that were presented). Inky bluish/purple in color, with classic blueberry, black currant, crushed rock and floral notes, hints of graphite, and lots of wild mountain berry fruit, this wine is extravagantly rich, has very sweet but noticeable tannin, laser-like precision, a massive, full- bodied mouthfeel and a finish of close to 50+ seconds. This remarkable wine will probably tighten up somewhat in the bottle, and need most of a decade to shed some tannin and its rather grapy, primary personality. The finish blew me away, and the overall power, richness and balance of this wine are virtually perfect. Look for it to drink well for half a century or more.”
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42690 CHATEAU ORMES DE PEZ 2005 $121.00 $79.00 Robert Parker, 86/100: "A somewhat monolithic, one-dimensional effort from one of my favorite St.-Estephe estates, the medium-bodied, fruity 2005 Les Ormes de Pez exhibits sweet black currant, damp earth, and fresh mushroom-like characteristics. It should be consumed over the next 7-8 years."
42086 CHATEAU ORMES DE PEZ 2010 $96.00 $68.00 Robert Parker, 88/100: "A fleshy, attractive, up-front style of wine with plenty of sweet cherry and black currant fruit along with a hint of licorice, this wine is pure, medium-bodied and very fresh, with surprisingly low acidity for a 2010. Drink it over the next decade."
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41625 CHATEAU BRANAIRE DUCRU FOURTH GROWTH 2006 $152.00 $107.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "By no means comparable to their sensational 2005 or 2003, but still an outstanding wine, this singular St. Julien always possesses notes of spring flowers, boysenberries, black currants, and graphite. The complex aromatics are followed by a medium-bodied, classic Bordeaux displaying a deep ruby/purple color as well as moderately high tannin. It needs 3-5 years of bottle age, and should last for two decades or more."
41629 CHATEAU BRANAIRE DUCRU FOURTH GROWTH 2007 $160.00 $95.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "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."
41624 CHATEAU BRANAIRE DUCRU FOURTH GROWTH 2009 $230.00 $161.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: "Haut couture becomes a wine! This dense purple wine has the tell-tale notes of flowers and pencil shavings, and its broad aromatics are intense and totally captivating. Powerful, rich, and full, but less tannic than the 2005 and more opulent, this is a dazzling Branaire to drink between 2017-2035."
43607 CHATEAU BRANAIRE DUCRU FOURTH GROWTH 2010 $232.00 $163.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: “This wine is more backward than I would have normally expected, but nevertheless, it is very impressive. The 2010 Branaire- Ducru displays an inky bluish purple colour and loads of mulberry, raspberry, black currant, graphite and fl oral notes in its intense aromatics. Medium to full-bodied , with sensational ripeness, purity, texture and length, the tannins are slightly more prominent than I remember from barrel, but they are sweet and ripe (as opposed to astringent and bitter). This beautiful wine needs 4-6 years of cellaring and should keep 25-30 years.”
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42695 CHATEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU FOURTH GROWTH 2006 $404.00 $283.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "This classic, backward, tannic St.-Julien is made in the style of the 1996 and 1986. The 2006 Ducru Beaucaillou possesses a dense purple color along with a sweet perfume of graphite, black raspberries, cassis, licorice, and subtle toasty oak. Despite their prominent place in the wine’s structure, the sweetness of the tannins and the full-bodied, muscular style suggest exceptional patience will be required. This is a big, substantial, meaty, masculine wine built for considerable longevity. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035."
42696 CHATEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU FOURTH GROWTH 2007 $305.00 $199.00 Wine Spectator: Offers sliced plum on the nose, with flowers and some oak. Medium-bodied, with polished, refined tannins that caress the palate. Builds on the finish. Racy for the vintage. Best after 2014. 90 points.
42698 CHATEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU FOURTH GROWTH 2009 $999.00 $499.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: The 2009 Ducru Beaucaillou will eclipse the brilliant wines produced in 2005, 2003 and 2000. It will be interesting to see how the 2009 fares against the 2010 after twenty years of aging, but my money is on the 2009. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot that achieved 13.5% natural alcohol, this inky purple, unctuous wine possesses classic aromas of graphite, creme de cassis, blueberries, violets, licorice and Christmas fruitcake. Full-bodied and intense with Ducru’s inimitable elegance and purity, it should firm up in the bottle after 7-10 years of cellaring and last for 40-50 years. Magnificent! Bruno Borie has done a remarkable job at Ducru Beaucaillou.
42545 CHATEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU SECOND GROWTH 2000 $750.00 $399.00 Robert Parker 95/100 A stunning wine from Ducru Beaucaillou which showcases its great terroir, this elegant but substantial 2000 has a dense purple color that has hardly budged since it was first bottled. Displaying a floral note, with hints of boysenberries, black raspberries, black currants and a touch of background oak, the wine has superb concentration and density, but still has some substantial tannins that are not yet fully resolved. I originally predicted that it should be drinkable from 2010-2030, but I would modify that now to 2015-2035.
41752 CHATEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU SECOND GROWTH 2008 $360.00 $245.00 One of the stars of the vintage, and a remarkable achievement in 2008, with impressive richness, this dense purple colored wine is almost as opaque as the 2010. Spring flowers, crushed rocks, creme de cassis and some subtle oak are followed by a full-bodied, concentrated wine that transcends the vintage character in its power, richness, and aging potential. It also exhibits tremendous precision, purity, and depth of character. It is more forward than the 2010 is likely to be, but probably not as sumptuous as the 2009 will turn out to be. This is a wine to buy. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035 - Robert Parker, 95+/100.
41751 CHATEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU SECOND GROWTH 2010 $693.00 $499.00 Robert Parker, 98+/100: “With loads of minerality, a terrific opaque purple color, and slightly more structure and tannin than either Poyferre or St.-Pierre (and that’s saying something), this is a blockbuster, fabulous Ducru-Beaucaillou that should be at its best a good decade from now and last 40-50 years. The proprietor is not alone in thinking this is the finest Ducru-Beaucaillou since the 1961. The classic wet rock, creme de cassis, subtle oak and gravelly stoniness of the vineyard come through in this spectacular, full-bodied, gorgeously pure and intense effort. This is wine for the ages that should be forgotten for at least a decade.”
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46144 CHATEAU GLORIA 2009 $135.00 $95.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: Gloria has long been one of the most popular wines in America, but I do not believe they have ever made better wines than they have over the last decade, and the 2009 is one of their finest. While this estate is not a classified growth, it certainly performs like one in 2009. A dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by an expressive, flamboyant bouquet of black fruits, Christmas spices, licorice and roasted Provencal herbs. Fuller- bodied, more concentrated and extracted than most vintages with soft tannins, its low acidity and a sumptuous, plump style remind me of a modern day version of the 1982 (which is fully mature but still in great shape). The 2009 Gloria is a very smart purchase for those looking to maximize their buying power. In fact, this may be the value of the vintage.
46145 CHATEAU GLORIA (375ml) 2009 $89.00 $55.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: Gloria has long been one of the most popular wines in America, but I do not believe they have ever made better wines than they have over the last decade, and the 2009 is one of their finest. While this estate is not a classified growth, it certainly performs like one in 2009. A dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by an expressive, flamboyant bouquet of black fruits, Christmas spices, licorice and roasted Provencal herbs. Fuller- bodied, more concentrated and extracted than most vintages with soft tannins, its low acidity and a sumptuous, plump style remind me of a modern day version of the 1982 (which is fully mature but still in great shape). The 2009 Gloria is a very smart purchase for those looking to maximize their buying power. In fact, this may be the value of the vintage.
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41194 CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE SECOND GROWTH 2003 $227.00 $145.00 Stephen Tanzer: Good ruby-red. Full-blown aromas of black fruits, coffee liqueur, mint and roasted meat. Quite powerful in the mouth without coming across as sweet; shows distinctly southern notes of garrigue and scorched earth. Less silky than I expected; in fact, this seems to be closing down today. Substantial, slightly disjointed tannins hit the palate late and build. 89/100.
46170 CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE SECOND GROWTH 2005 $182.00 $115.00 Robert parker. Tasted on three separate occasions, this cuvee exhibits a dark ruby color (with much less saturation than many wines of the vintage) as well as a distinctive, herbal, meaty, horsey nose, medium to full body, good depth, power, and richness, and soft tannins. The wine’s rustic aromas and earthy style are intriguing and provocative. 89/100
46176 CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE SECOND GROWTH 2006 $189.00 $125.00 Wine Spectator, 90/100: "Shows plum and raspberry aromas, with hints of flowers. Full-bodied, with super well-integrated tannins and pretty fruit on the middle palate. All there in balance and finesse. Best after 2013. 20,000 cases made." –JS
46109 CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE SECOND GROWTH 2007 $165.00 $99.00 Wine Spectator, 90 points: Wonderful aromas of ripe berries, plum and spices follow through to a full body, with round, velvety tannins and a long finish. All there for the vintage. Best after 2013.
46171 CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE SECOND GROWTH 2008 $175.00 $99.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: "While the 2008 is not a blockbuster, it is a strong effort for the vintage. This dark plum/purple-hued wine reveals some background oak, licorice, earth, plum, black currant and cherry notes intertwined with a foresty/mossy component. Deep, polished and medium to full- bodied with sweet tannin, it builds incrementally on the palate. This impressive 2008 will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring and should drink well for two decades."
46189 CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE SECOND GROWTH (1500ML) 2006 $391.00 $274.00 Robert Parker, 84/100: Dark ruby with a light pink rim, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, and round revealing roasted herb, sweet cherry, and currant flavors. A definite air of fog-bound forest notes wraps around the intense and evocative core of fruits, moving you between heady romanticism and decadent, berry-fuelled delight. A creaminess of palate stitches seamlessly with the solid, but not overt, tannic structure, an exquisite Merlot-driven meander through places in your head you hadn’t even mapped yet. Obviously still maturing, but aren’t we all.
41819 CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE SECOND GROWTH (375ML) 2006 $112.00 $67.00 Robert Parker 84/100 The significant rainfall during late September clearly had a noticeable impact on this 2006, which perhaps lacks “selection” as the French say. There is an element of dilution in this cuvee, and I would never recognize it as a Gruaud Larose except for the label. Dark ruby with a light pink rim, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, and round revealing roasted herb, sweet cherry, and currant flavors. For its prestige and pedigree, it is one of the most disappointing St.-Juliens I tasted.
46163 CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE SECOND GROWTH (375ML) 2010 $109.00 $66.99 Robert Parker 93+/100 Dark garnet/plum/purple, with loads of spice, earth, underbrush, red and black currants, licorice, and even a hint of Provencal garrigue, this full-bodied, tannic, masculine style of St.-Julien needs 5-6 years of cellaring, but is full, beefy, rich and impressively endowed. There are plenty of firm tannins in the background of this blockbuster wine, which has been built for the long haul. This is one 2010 where patience will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040.
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41895 CHATEAU LAGRANGE ST JULIEN 2010 $180.00 $126.00 Robert Parker 89+/100 Somewhat of a beast, this monolithic, oaky wine is full-bodied, highly extracted and difficult to evaluate. Some hints of roasted herbs, chocolate, black currant and coffee are present, but the oak dominates, as do the tannins. This wine seems much woodier, and more closed and foreboding than any other St. Julien I tasted. Forget it for 7-8 years and hope for the best.
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41945 CHATEAU LEOVILLE BARTON SECOND GROWTH 2004 $199.00 $140.00 Robert Parker, 92+/100: "This is an impressively endowed vin de garde that should age effortlessly for 20-30 years. How Anthony Barton continues to fashion uncompromisingly primordial Bordeaux that are always among the biggest and densest of all the St.-Juliens is beyond me, but he does it year in and year out. Moreover, when it’s time to set the price, he appears to have the consumer foremost in his mind. The 2004 is a classic Leoville-Barton meant for long aging. Concentrated, with loads of smoke, creme de cassis, forest floor, and earthy notes emerge from this impressive, but oh, so backward wine. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030+."
42653 CHATEAU LEOVILLE BARTON SECOND GROWTH 2006 $189.00 $133.00 Rober Parker, 92/100: "Tasted blind at Southwold ’06 Bordeaux tasting. The nose has opened up since 2008, the fruit very vibrant and lively with aromas of black cherry, kirsch, briary and a touch of blueberry, though it would benefit from more delineation that should develop with time. The palate is rounded on the entry, quite opulent and seductive compared to Gruaud ’06, slightly lower acidity, plush in texture, but very pure with a dense, slight herbaceous finish that needs time to meld together. Tasted January 2010." - NM
42656 CHATEAU LEOVILLE BARTON SECOND GROWTH 2007 $170.00 $105.00 Perfumed aromas of cassis, licorice and herbs. Then tight but pliant, with an enticing restrained sweetness and a light gamey nuance to the currant and black cherry fruit flavours. Finishes persistent and floral, with dusty tannins that spread out to saturate the palate.
41189 CHATEAU LEOVILLE BARTON SECOND GROWTH 2008 $190.00 $96.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: "Typically extracted and powerful (which is atypical in a vintage such as 2008), this offering may lack charm, but it is “locked and loaded” with plenty of background oak, huge black cherry and black currant fruit, medium to full body and a boatload of tannin. Forget it for 8-10 years and drink it over the following three decades."
42650 CHATEAU LEOVILLE BARTON SECOND GROWTH 2009 $330.00 $195.00 Robert Parker, 93+/100: "Head and shoulders above its stablemate, Langoa Barton, proprietor Anthony Barton’s 2009 Leoville Barton is another massive, excruciatingly rich, tannic, potentially long-aged wine. Meant for consumers with old fashioned tastes, it boasts a dense opaque purple color as well as a bouquet of licorice, forest floor, unsmoked cigar tobacco and a hint of earth. The wine reveals tremendous denseness and richness, a broad, savory mouthfeel and elevated tannins in the finish. However, there is a sweetness to the tannins and no trace of bitterness and astringency, always a sign of a top vintage as well as fully mature grapes. Still a monolithic baby, this 2009 should be forgotten for at least a decade, and consumed over the next 30-50 years."
42652 CHATEAU LEOVILLE BARTON SECOND GROWTH 2010 $340.00 $238.00 Robert Parker, 96+/100: "A splendid showing, much stronger from bottle than it was from barrel, the Leoville Barton is one of the spectacular wines of the vintage. Inky purple to the rim, its huge tannin gives this wine real potential for 30-50 years of longevity. It is a classic, powerful Bordeaux made with no compromise. A superstar of the vintage, the wine has notes of pen ink and creme de cassis, good acidity, sweet, subtle oak, and massive extraction and concentration. I thought it was one of the most backward wines of the vintage two years ago, and nothing has changed in the ensuing upbringing of the wine in cask except that the wine now seems even richer, denser and fuller than I previously thought. The beautiful purity, symmetry, and huge finish of nearly a minute make this one of the all-time great classics from Leoville Barton. Anticipated maturity: 2028-2065+."
41946 CHATEAU LEOVILLE BARTON SECOND GROWTH (375ml) 2009 $160.00 $96.00 Robert Parker, 93+/100: "Head and shoulders above its stablemate, Langoa Barton, proprietor Anthony Barton’s 2009 Leoville Barton is another massive, excruciatingly rich, tannic, potentially long-aged wine. Meant for consumers with old fashioned tastes, it boasts a dense opaque purple color as well as a bouquet of licorice, forest floor, unsmoked cigar tobacco and a hint of earth. The wine reveals tremendous denseness and richness, a broad, savory mouthfeel and elevated tannins in the finish. However, there is a sweetness to the tannins and no trace of bitterness and astringency, always a sign of a top vintage as well as fully mature grapes. Still a monolithic baby, this 2009 should be forgotten for at least a decade, and consumed over the next 30-50 years."
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41863 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES CLOS DU MARQUIS 2005 $190.00 $133.00 With comments like ‘frequently as good as or better than many Médoc classed growths,’ (Parker) and ‘the finest of all second wines’ (Kissack), this could be considered not so much a second label but more a different cuvée from Léoville. Introduced in 1902 and sourced from a small plot of very old vines, this is first-class concentration, finesse, complexity and attitude, with the ability to blow your mind now and age decades in the cellar.
44405 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES CLOS DU MARQUIS 2006 $128.00 $90.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: As usual, the second wine, the 2006 Clos du Marquis, exhibits a character similar to the grand vin, but it is a more fruit-forward effort with sweeter tannins, and a more precocious, evolved personality. With super intense black cherry and cedary notes intermixed with hints of licorice and barrique, this deep, medium to full-bodied, velvety-textured wine is ideal for consumption over the next 15+ years.
44406 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES CLOS DU MARQUIS 2007 $125.00 $79.00 Wine Spectator, 87/100: Black licorice and currant aromas lead to a medium body, with a good core of fruit, fine tannins and a delicate finish. Balanced and fine. Drink now
44404 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES CLOS DU MARQUIS 2008 $135.00 $95.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: Tasted ex-chateau and single blind in Southwold. The Clos du Marquis is an excellent Saint Julien from Mon. Delon, although it did not quite meet my expectations under blind conditions. It has a refined, well-defined bouquet with blackberry, cedar and Margaux-like violets. The aromatics are fresh and vibrant with well-integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied and succulent, fleshy and generous with a sweet, velvety finish. Very satisfying, though it is perhaps not a long term Saint Julien. Tasted January 2012.
44407 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES CLOS DU MARQUIS 2009 $189.00 $125.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: Now positioned as a totally separate vineyard and a real clos (enclosed walled vineyard), this blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from Jean-Hubert Delon is a beauty. Creme de cassis notes intermixed with some vanillin, crushed rock and spring flowers jump from the glass. Full-bodied and powerful (nearly 14% natural alcohol), this is a generously endowed, rich wine that was first made in 1902. The 2009 should drink well for 20-25 years. Readers need to think of it as a true classified growth, although technically it is not.
44412 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES CLOS DU MARQUIS 2010 $166.00 $125.00 Robert Parker 90/100 With the alcohol hitting 13.6% in a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, this wine displays plenty of sweet kirsch, licorice and black currant fruit in a classy, seductive style, with medium to full body, soft but abundant tannins and a long finish. It does indeed possess the elegance and finesse of its bigger sibling, Leoville Las Cases. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
41938 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES SECOND GROWTH 1997 $456.00 $299.00 The undisputed king of St-Julien with a crown of fruit that sits high atop opulent, yet refined tannins, the 1997 is exceptional. Cedary, black currant nose with hints of sweet cherry giving way to concentrated flavours and plenty of glycerin. For a Leoville Las Cases, it is low in acidity and already delicious.
42660 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES SECOND GROWTH 2005 $901.00 $631.00 Robert Parker 98/100 Another titanic effort from the Delon family, the 2005 Leoville Las Cases is probably the greatest wine made at this estate since Jean-Hubert Delon’s father produced the 1986 and 1996. Only 37% of the production made it into the 2005, a blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with less than 13% Merlot and Cabernet Franc. An inky/ruby/purple color is accompanied by reticent aromatics that, with considerable coaxing, offer up subtle notes of toasty vanillin intermixed with lead pencil shavings, wet rocks, and enormously ripe, intense black cherry and creme de cassis. The wine hits the palate with a full-bodied, layered mouthfeel as well as enormous extract, concentration, and purity. This ageless, monumental claret requires a minimum of 15-20 years to approach maturity, and should last for a half century. It is about as classic a Leoville Las Cases as one will find. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2060
42661 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES SECOND GROWTH 2006 $773.00 $399.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: Classic aromas of sweet black raspberries, kirsch, cassis, and subtle toasty oak are followed by a full-bodied, concentrated wine displaying moderately high tannin. This cuvee can often resemble a Pauillac wrapped in the St.-Julien appellation, and the 2006 is no exception. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, it will require significant cellaring before consumption.
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42662 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES SECOND GROWTH 2007 $490.00 $299.00 Robert Parker, 91+/100: Beautifully pure black currant and black cherry fruit interwoven with notions of cedar and wood are found in this medium to full- bodied, structured, masculine-styled St.-Julien.
41937 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES SECOND GROWTH 2008 $530.00 $371.00 Robert Parker, 93+/100: A classic style of Las Cases that is somewhat masculine for the vintage, tannic and backward, and less formidably concentrated than the 2009 or 2010, the 2008 needs 7-8 years of cellaring. Dense purple, the aromatics are closed, but with coaxing and aggressive swirling, notes of crushed rock, black currants and some forest floor notes emerge. Impressively built, medium to full-bodied, layered and stunningly concentrated.
42664 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES SECOND GROWTH 2009 $1100.00 $770.00 Robert Parker, 98+/100: The 2009 Leoville Las Cases may be the most open-knit and forward Las Cases I have tasted to date. Analytically, it is high in tannin and the alcohol is 13.8%, nearly a record at this estate. This blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc was showing brilliantly at the 2009 tasting I did in Hong Kong and at a later tasting. It boasts an inky/purple color, monumental concentration and lots of sweet, jammy black currant, black cherry and kirsch fruit intermixed with crushed rock and mineral notes. The super-concentrated 2009 needs another 5-7 years before additional nuances emerge. This is a brilliant, full-throttle St.-Julien.
42666 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES SECOND GROWTH 2010 $846.00 $593.00 Robert Parker, 96+/100: “The 2010 is a quintessentially elegant, classic wine of Bordeaux – firm, rigid, perhaps slightly lighter than most of the other St.- Juliens, but stylish, potentially complex, and reminiscent of the style of the 1986, but more concentrated and powerful. It is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc with a normal pH of 3.56. It was raised in 75% new oak and the alcohol came to 13.7%. This wine displays loads of black currants, cedar wood and vanillin, but needs a good 7-8 years of cellaring, if not much longer. It should last for 30+ years.”
42663 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES SECOND GROWTH (375ML) 2008 $250.00 $150.00 A classic style of Las Cases that is somewhat masculine for the vintage, tannic and backward, and less formidably concentrated than the 2009 or 2010, the 2008 needs 7-8 years of cellaring. Dense purple, the aromatics are closed, but with coaxing and aggressive swirling, notes of crushed rock, black currants and some forest floor notes emerge. Impressively built, medium to full-bodied, layered and stunningly concentrated, this is a sleeper vintage for Leoville Las Cases that should improve considerably, given how closed it was the day I tasted it. It is another 30+ year wine from proprietor Jean-Hubert Delon - Robert Parker, 93/100.
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42672 CHATEAU LEOVILLE POYFERRE SECOND GROWTH 2006 $200.00 $140.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "A deep black/purple colour. The nose has certainly closed down since last year but has maintained its sense of minerality and delineation with blackberry, wild hedgerow, baked cherry and a certain citrus quality that turns more to blood orange. The palate is full-bodied with great freshness and vivacity, a sense of tempered exoticism. Good grip on the finish – this is still one of the best wines of the vintage."
42674 CHATEAU LEOVILLE POYFERRE SECOND GROWTH 2007 $220.00 $154.00 Wine Spectator, 90/100: "Offers subtle aromas of smoky wood, fresh herbs and dark fruits. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and soft, silky tannins. Very well-crafted and polished for the vintage. Much better than from barrel. Best after 2012."
43056 CHATEAU LEOVILLE POYFERRE SECOND GROWTH 2009 $649.00 $455.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: "One of the more flamboyant and sumptuous wines of the vintage, this inky/purple-colored St.-Julien reveals thrilling levels of opulence, richness and aromatic pleasures. A soaring bouquet of creme de cassis, charcoal, graphite and spring flowers is followed by a super- concentrated wine with silky tannins, stunning amounts of glycerin, a voluptuous, multilayered mouthfeel and nearly 14% natural alcohol. Displaying fabulous definition for such a big, plump, massive, concentrated effort, I suspect the tannin levels are high even though they are largely concealed by lavish amounts of fruit, glycerin and extract. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040."
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41665 CHATEAU SAINT PIERRE FOURTH GROWTH 2002 $97.00 $68.00 Robert Parker: A very good effort for the vintage, this inky ruby/purple-colored 2002 boasts sweet, dusty black cherry fruit intermixed with hints of forest floor and barnyard. Medium to full-bodied, chewy, with high tannins and classic structure, this wine, like most St.-Pierres, will require discipline. Anticipated maturity:2010-2023. 89/100.
44253 CHATEAU SAINT PIERRE FOURTH GROWTH 2010 $289.00 $203.00 Robert Parker 97/100 The final blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot has resulted in a wine of great power, stature, gravitas and density. The wine has a black purple color and a brilliant nose of scorched earth, creme de cassis, espresso roast, blackberries, truffles and licorice. Full-bodied, extremely powerful, yet with abundant sweet tannin, this stunning effort should prove sensational if given 7-10 years of cellaring. It should also last for 30-40 years.This is another brilliant wine from Jean-Louis Triaud, who is also responsible for the brilliant resurrection of the cru bourgeois, Gloria. This is one of the smallest estates in St.-Julien, with only about 6,000 cases produced, and even less were produced in 2010 than in 2009.
44251 CHATEAU SAINT PIERRE FOURTH GROWTH (375ML) 2010 $117.00 $79.00 Robert Parker 97/100 The final blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot has resulted in a wine of great power, stature, gravitas and density. The wine has a black purple color and a brilliant nose of scorched earth, creme de cassis, espresso roast, blackberries, truffles and licorice. Full-bodied, extremely powerful, yet with abundant sweet tannin, this stunning effort should prove sensational if given 7-10 years of cellaring. It should also last for 30-40 years.This is another brilliant wine from Jean-Louis Triaud, who is also responsible for the brilliant resurrection of the cru bourgeois, Gloria. This is one of the smallest estates in St.-Julien, with only about 6,000 cases produced, and even less were produced in 2010 than in 2009.
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41174 CHATEAU TALBOT FOURTH GROWTH 2010 $180.00 $126.00 Robert Parker 94/100 One of the best Talbots over recent years, and possibly the best since the 1986 and 1982, this sexy juggernaut of a wine struts forth with an opaque plum/ruby/purple color and terrific notes of creme de cassis, licorice, roasted herbs and smoky barbecue. It is a brilliant effort, with full body, wonderful fruit, a savory, expansive mouthfeel, sensational texture and a long finish, but no hardness or astringency. This is a fabulous Talbot to drink over the next 20-25 years.
44294 CHATEAU TALBOT FOURTH GROWTH (375ML) 2010 $91.00 $81.90 Robert Parker 94/100 One of the best Talbots over recent years, and possibly the best since the 1986 and 1982, this sexy juggernaut of a wine struts forth with an opaque plum/ruby/purple color and terrific notes of creme de cassis, licorice, roasted herbs and smoky barbecue. It is a brilliant effort, with full body, wonderful fruit, a savory, expansive mouthfeel, sensational texture and a long finish, but no hardness or astringency. This is a fabulous Talbot to drink over the next 20-25 years.
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40521 CHATEAU D'ARCHE SECOND CRU CLASSE 2004 $96.00 $49.00 Wine Spectator, 88/100: Pretty apple and honey aromas, with hints of melons. Medium-bodied and medium sweet, with fresh fruit and a lively, clean finish. Not the most concentrated wine, but balanced and enjoyable now. Not imported into the U.S. Best after 2010. Good spicy character and dried fruit. Not a huge amount of botrytis now, but shows nice potential. Medium sweet. Tanzer, 85-87/100 : Good pale yellow-gold color. Nectar-like aromas of peach, marzipan and sweet oak. In a juicy style, with lively citrus and pineapple fruit flavors dominating; offers moderate flesh and concentration. Finishes with a suggestion of nutty, resiny oak.
40528 CHATEAU D'ARCHE SECOND CRU CLASSE 2008 $49.00 $35.00 Robert Parker, 91/100: "It has a very lifted bouquet with fine complexity: honeysuckle, almond and Clementine vying for attention. So far, so good. The palate is very well-balanced with a delicate, spice-tinged entry, but then it rather fades in the mouth towards an angular citric finish. I will endeavor to re- taste this at a later date. Tasted January 2012." - NM
46235 CHATEAU D'ARCHE SECOND CRU CLASSE 2009 $99.00 $70.00 Robert Parker 95/100 The 2009 Chateau d’Arche has a perfumed, delicate bouquet that might not offer the intensity some hedonists might seek, but it is very nuanced and complex with scents of yellow flowers, dried honey and candle wax. The palate is medium-bodied with superb acidity combining with the botrytis rich fruit. This is a class act: surfeit with tension and breeding, while the finish offers delicious notes of Manuka honey and spices. This is wonderful. Drink now-2040+
40506 CHATEAU D'ARCHE SECOND CRU CLASSE 2010 $87.00 $61.00 Robert Parker 91-93/100 The Chateau d’Arche has an attractive nose with subtle notes of lemon curd, almond and pear, struck through with impressive delineation and lift. The palate is medium-bodied with good weight and tension, fine focus and minerality, leading to a fresh vibrant, quite floral finish with purity and a decent (although not great) level of botrytis. This is an accomplished Sauternes from an estate that has raised its game in recent vintages.
40524 CHATEAU D'ARCHE SECOND CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2010 $44.00 $31.00 Robert Parker 91-93/100 The Chateau d’Arche has an attractive nose with subtle notes of lemon curd, almond and pear, struck through with impressive delineation and lift. The palate is medium-bodied with good weight and tension, fine focus and minerality, leading to a fresh vibrant, quite floral finish with purity and a decent (although not great) level of botrytis. This is an accomplished Sauternes from an estate that has raised its game in recent vintages.
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46256 CHATEAU DE FARGUES 2009 $443.00 $311.00 Robert Parker 96/100 Coming in at 140-grams-per-liter residual sugar, the 2009 de Fargues was picked from September 28 over three tries until October 19, a day before heavy showers curtailed the vintages. It seems to have gone into its shell since I last tasted it. It opens gradually with subtle notes of dried honey, lanolin, just a touch of chlorophyll and stem ginger. The palate is gorgeous: super fine tannins here, wonderful minerality and tension with a sense of everything being in its right place. It is not a powerful de Fargues – in fact, this is understated for the vintage. However, it will have great complexity and is worth cellaring for a couple of decades. Tasted April 2013.
44151 CHATEAU DE FARGUES 1995 $302.00 $212.00 44148 CHATEAU DE FARGUES 2004 $242.00 $170.00 Tiny crop of copper coloured elixir. Opulent and more restrained than most years. Spicy, fresh hay nose, fruit is all gelled and candied but trammelled with firm acidity. Cocoa at the end? Fabulous.
46250 CHATEAU DE FARGUES 2007 $440.00 $308.00 Robert Parker: The 2007 de Fargues is just a little smudged at first on the nose, so putting it aside for 10-15 minutes, it soon gains more clarity and develops engaging aromas of clear honey, barley sugar, a touch of quince and pear, in many ways more Barsac in style than Sauternes. The palate is beautifully balanced on the entry with touches of lemon curd, barley sugar, pear, apple-blossom and ginger, the finish more persistent than it showed at primeur, lingering like a temptress with illicit intentions. 95/100.
46255 CHATEAU DE FARGUES 2008 $376.00 $264.00 42032 CHATEAU DE FARGUES (375ml) 2001 $167.00 $117.00 A very light and slightly oily nose with touches of Seville orange marmalade which comes through on the unctuous palate, displaying good levels of botrytis. Notes of quince, spice and ginger towards the finish that has tremendous length and concentration. Not as profound as other 2001 Sauternes I have tasted but still a superb de Fargues. 92/100.
41768 CHATEAU DE FARGUES (375ml) 2003 $84.00 $59.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: The nose is quite muted coming after Climens, but the palate has great potential even though it is more backward than other Sauternes. Touches of wild honey, quince and citrus fruit. Lacks a little definition though the finish is very focused and stylish, with apricot, quince and orange peel. Very fine.
46253 CHATEAU DE FARGUES (375ml) 2008 $188.00 $132.00 Robert Parker 95/100 Tasted single blind against its peers. Whereas last year the de Fargues 2008 was immediately forthcoming, a few months later this example demands much more coaxing from the glass. Eventually, it reveals scents of dried pineapple, limestone and a touch of cooking apple with some VA notes lending it a bit of a “kick.” The palate is medium-bodied with a mellifluous texture. It is very well-balanced with a tangible sense of tension from start to finish, attractive notes of dried honey and quince interlacing the long structured finish. This constitutes a serious Sauternes for the serious Sauternes-lover. Tasted January 2012.
46254 CHATEAU DE FARGUES (375ml) 2009 $224.00 $157.00 Robert Parker 96/100 Coming in at 140-grams-per-liter residual sugar, the 2009 de Fargues was picked from September 28 over three tries until October 19, a day before heavy showers curtailed the vintages. It seems to have gone into its shell since I last tasted it. It opens gradually with subtle notes of dried honey, lanolin, just a touch of chlorophyll and stem ginger. The palate is gorgeous: super fine tannins here, wonderful minerality and tension with a sense of everything being in its right place. It is not a powerful de Fargues – in fact, this is understated for the vintage. However, it will have great complexity and is worth cellaring for a couple of decades. Tasted April 2013.
44144 CHATEAU DE FARGUES (375ML) 2004 $126.00 $89.00 Tiny crop of copper coloured elixir. Opulent and more restrained than most years. Spicy, fresh hay nose, fruit is all gelled and candied but trammelled with firm acidity. Cocoa at the end? Fabulous.
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46252 CHATEAU DE FARGUES (375ML) 2007 $220.00 $154.00 Robert Parker, 97/100: The de Fargues 2007 delivers 13.9% alcohol and 134 grams of residual sugar. Picking commenced on September 11, with slow botrytis formation and recommenced October 2-24, the picking ale to be conducted at a relatively leisurely pace. It has a very typical de Fargues nose that has lost its tongue at first, but it opens up to reveal a slightly spirituous bouquet with clear honey, pressed flowers, almond and a distant scent of the sea. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins and outstanding delineation. It is utterly harmonious with a thrilling, edgy finish that expresses the terroir with great clarity. There is an effervescent quality that really takes the 2007 to another level, while the marmalade and white pepper finish is powerful and leaves a lasting impression. This is a fabulous 2007, one of the wines of the vintage. Tasted April 2013. NM
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44433 CHATEAU DE FAUGERES 2010 $114.00 $80.00 Robert Parker - 92/100 The estate’s most abundant cuvee of about 5,000+ cases is the 2010 Faugeres, a blend of 85% Merlot with the rest mostly Cabernet Franc and just a small quantity of Cabernet Sauvignon, all bottled unfined and unfiltered. It is another St.-Emilion hitting 15% natural alcohol. Tiny yields of 22 hectoliters per hectare and a late harvest that went into the third week of October have resulted in a stunningly concentrated wine with notes of crushed rock, blue and dark red/black fruits, some camphor, incense and, for lack of a better description, a smell of acacia flowers. A sexy, opulent and full-bodied wine that seems to have more in common with the 2009s than most 2010s, this wine can be drunk out of the gate, but will certainly hit its stride in 3-4 years and last for up to 15.
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Chateau Doisy Daene was classified in 1855 as a second growth, located in Barsac on the limestone plateau that sits between Barsac and Sauternes. Four generations of the Dubourdieu family have ensured impeccable quality at this Chateau with the talented Denis Dubourdieu (professor of oenology at Bordeaux University and international fix it ma n - consultant, to many) now at the helm. Grown on clay - limestone soils, there’s 87% Semillon and 13% Sauvignon. 17.2 hectares under vine and 40,000 bottles produced.
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41226 CHATEAU DOISY DAENE SECOND CRU CLASSE 'EXTRAVAGANT' 2003 $604.00 $315.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: “Tasted at The White Club’s dinner in Basel. The L’Extravagance de Doisy-Daene is a refulgent golden colour. You should not describe a nose as “viscous” since that refers to texture, but that is how the aromatics would feel to touch: clear honey, candied orange peel, marmalade and a dab of alcohol. The palate is unctuous on the entry with layers of gloopy honeyed fruits. It is fat, buxom, generous and lavish with a finish that clings to the mouth and refuses to let go. Outrageous in many ways, but a guilty pleasure. Drink now-2030+ Tasted September 2012.” - NM
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41769 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH 1997 $1016.00 $712.00 Sweeties, sweeties, candied jubes and fruit jellies. The palate is a creamy success, deliciously concentrated and richly satisfying. There is a honey note coming through, and garlands of white flowers
41764 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH 2001 $2517.00 $1762.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: Just a perfect Yquem – absolutely flawless. The nose just explodes from the glass with honey, citrus fruits, orange peel, almond, coconut and lots of creamy new oak that is completely subsumed into the bouquet. The palate has perfect balance, vibrant acidity and a sense of tautness and poise that I would love to infuse into the preceding Cuvee da Capo! Incredibly length, this is just an exceptional Yquem born a legend.
41771 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH 2003 $800.00 $560.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: “Ex-chateau bottle tasted at the property. The 2003 Yquem was picked from 17th September after an explosion of botrytis until 26th September in one trie. It has a textbook, limpid silvery/golden hue. The nose is very seductive with lifted scents of dried honey, almond, hazelnut and just a faint hint of creme caramel all with fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a refined opening. That trait of creme caramel is there loitering like a truant schoolboy in the background, but then it moves into the mid-palate and really shows its class: wonderful delineation and poise, perfect acidity and an almost pixilated finish. There is just a touch of alcohol on the aftertaste although you have to have a very sensitive palate to feel it. This is a lovely Yquem, though I would not place it within the first tier. Drink now-2030+ Tasted April 2013.” - NM
41754 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH 2006 $2210.00 $1547.00 Robert Parker, 96-98+/100: This light gold wine offers up a sensational smorgasbord of aromas including huge honeyed pineapple and other caramelized tropical fruit flavors, massive richness, and a viscous, unctuous texture with the oak beautifully integrated.
41756 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH 2007 $2265.00 $1586.00 Robert Parker, 98/100: “Tasted single blind against its peers. Under blind conditions, the Yquem 2007 shines like a diamond. Nevertheless, it is initially rather taciturn on the nose, eventually opening up beautifully with touches of lemon curd, Mirabelle, and clear honey. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine definition and there seems to be a great deal of energy and vigor dispensed for your pleasure. There is such race and nervosity, and then that finish just purrs with harmony and focus. This Yquem feels just so alive and vivacious, yet there is an effortless quality here that is unmatched by its peers. Tasted January 2011.” - NM
41772 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH 2008 $888.00 $622.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: Tasted single blind against its peers. The Yquem 2008 is easy to spot in a blind line-up: it is (to quote Tina Turner) simply the best. It has a subtle, delicate but very pretty bouquet with fine definition and astounding minerality. The palate is beautifully poised, tense and tightly coiled on the entry and then it just explodes in the mouth with pure, unbridled, joyous botrytized fruit struck through with a silver thread of acidity. It displays exemplary tension and freshness, along with great persistency in the mouth. This is an outstanding Sauternes 2008 and another impressive Yquem. Tasted January 2012. - NM
41726 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH 2009 $2775.00 $1943.00 Robert Parker, 99/100: “Tasting a legend under blind conditions is always the ultimate test of pedigree with everything to lose. And yet for the second year running, the brilliance of Château d’Yquem stood out. The 2009 has a glorious bouquet with luscious honey, lemon curd, white peach and quince that is crystalline and utterly refined. It demonstrates wonderful delineation and pinpoint focus. The palate is brilliantly balanced with life-affirming acidity. There are notes of quince and white peach once again, marrying with hints of light honey and crushed stone, finishing with convincing confidence on the composed, refined finish. This is not quite as ethereal as the 2001 – but it comes damn close. Drink 2014-2050.” - NM
41887 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH 2010 $2450.00 $1715.00 Robert Parker 96-98 Picked predominantly over 10 days from October 14, the 2010 d’Yquem has 141gms/L residual sugar and pH 3.80. It is a slow- burner, the nose understated at first but unfurling with each passing moment with subtle scents of freshly sliced apricots, Clementine, clear honey and white flowers. There is an underlying minerality that really defines this bouquet. The palate is similar to the nose, revealing hidden facets with almost each swirl of the glass – orange blossom, limestone, white peach and honeysuckle. This is such a precise d’Yquem; it is after you have swallowed the wine that one comprehends just how brilliant it is.
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41762 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH (1500ml) 2003 $1603.00 $1123.00 Robert Parker 94/100 Ex-chateau bottle tasted at the property. The 2003 Yquem was picked from 17th September after an explosion of botrytis until 26th September in one trie. It has a textbook, limpid silvery/golden hue. The nose is very seductive with lifted scents of dried honey, almond, hazelnut and just a faint hint of creme caramel all with fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a refined opening. That trait of creme caramel is there loitering like a truant schoolboy in the background, but then it moves into the mid-palate and really shows its class: wonderful delineation and poise, perfect acidity and an almost pixilated finish. There is just a touch of alcohol on the aftertaste although you have to have a very sensitive palate to feel it. This is a lovely Yquem, though I would not place it within the first tier. Drink now-2030+ Tasted April 2013.
41759 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH (375ml) 2004 $521.00 $365.00 Robert Parker, 95/100: A blend of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc with 128 gms/L residual, this is a very good Sauternes for the vintage and for me, superior to the slightly blowsy 2003. A creamy, honeyed nose with hints of almond, apple-blossom and hazelnut. Very good lift. He palate is well- balanced with good acidity, touches of frangipane, honey, quince and Satsuma. Very elegant on the finish with superb length, though you could argue that it does not have the persistency and penetration of the '01. Still, very attractive indeed.
41767 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH (375ml) 2006 $690.00 $483.00 Robert Parker, 96-98+/100: This light gold wine offers up a sensational smorgasbord of aromas including huge honeyed pineapple and other caramelized tropical fruit flavors, massive richness, and a viscous, unctuous texture with the oak beautifully integrated.
41725 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH (375ml) 2009 $1350.00 $945.00 Robert Parker, 99/100: “Tasting a legend under blind conditions is always the ultimate test of pedigree with everything to lose. And yet for the second year running, the brilliance of Château d’Yquem stood out. The 2009 has a glorious bouquet with luscious honey, lemon curd, white peach and quince that is crystalline and utterly refined. It demonstrates wonderful delineation and pinpoint focus. The palate is brilliantly balanced with life-affirming acidity. There are notes of quince and white peach once again, marrying with hints of light honey and crushed stone, finishing with convincing confidence on the composed, refined finish. This is not quite as ethereal as the 2001 – but it comes damn close. Drink 2014-2050.” - NM
41755 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH (375ml) 2010 $1250.00 $875.00 41886 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH (375ML) 2001 $1064.00 $745.00 Robert Parker, 100/100: Just a perfect Yquem – absolutely flawless. The nose just explodes from the glass with honey, citrus fruits, orange peel, almond, coconut and lots of creamy new oak that is completely subsumed into the bouquet. The palate has perfect balance, vibrant acidity and a sense of tautness and poise that I would love to infuse into the preceding Cuvee da Capo! Incredibly length, this is just an exceptional Yquem born a legend.
41753 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH (375ML) 2007 $1230.00 $861.00 Robert Parker, 98/100: “Tasted single blind against its peers. Under blind conditions, the Yquem 2007 shines like a diamond. Nevertheless, it is initially rather taciturn on the nose, eventually opening up beautifully with touches of lemon curd, Mirabelle, and clear honey. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine definition and there seems to be a great deal of energy and vigor dispensed for your pleasure. There is such race and nervosity, and then that finish just purrs with harmony and focus. This Yquem feels just so alive and vivacious, yet there is an effortless quality here that is unmatched by its peers. Tasted January 2011.” - NM
41797 CHATEAU D'YQUEM SUPERIOR FIRST GROWTH (375ML) 2008 $460.00 $322.00 Robert Parker, 96/100: Tasted single blind against its peers. The Yquem 2008 is easy to spot in a blind line-up: it is (to quote Tina Turner) simply the best. It has a subtle, delicate but very pretty bouquet with fine definition and astounding minerality. The palate is beautifully poised, tense and tightly coiled on the entry and then it just explodes in the mouth with pure, unbridled, joyous botrytized fruit struck through with a silver thread of acidity. It displays exemplary tension and freshness, along with great persistency in the mouth. This is an outstanding Sauternes 2008 and another impressive Yquem. Tasted January 2012. - NM
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40533 CHATEAU FILHOT SECOND CRU CLASSE 2009 $89.00 $63.00 Wine Spectator, 90/100: “Quite juicy, with toasty peach and tarte tartine notes laced with brighter verbena, honeysuckle and creamed yellow apple flavours. Good acidity lets the finish linger. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Best from 2013 through 2025. 4,165 cases made.” - JM
40535 CHATEAU FILHOT SECOND CRU CLASSE 2010 $77.00 $54.00 40530 CHATEAU FILHOT SECOND CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2010 $37.00 $26.00 40537 CHATEAU FILHOT SECOND CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2009 $45.00 $32.00 Wine Spectator, 90/100: Quite juicy, with toasty peach and tarte tartine notes laced with brighter verbena, honeysuckle and creamed yellow apple flavours. Good acidity lets the fi nish linger. Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Best from 2013 through 2025. 4,165 cases made. JM
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46184 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2000 $188.00 $132.00 Robert Parker 86/100 Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. The millennial Guiraud has a respectable bouquet considering the challenges of the growing season with light resinous/waxy scents. The palate is actually quite enjoyable with quince, bitter orange and citric acidity. This is a decent wine that should be consumed in the near future. Drink now. Tasted April 2013.
41794 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2002 $142.00 $82.00 Wine Spectator, 89/100: Nice and spicy on the nose, with plenty of apple tart and vanilla character. Medium- to full-bodied, with lots of sweet-and-sour character. Medium finish, medium sweet.
46199 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2006 $169.00 $119.00 Full-bodied, with loads of cream and vanilla and an intense tropical fruit and honey aftertaste.
46197 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2007 $165.00 $116.00 Robert Parker: The Guiraud 2007 has a typically unabashed, exuberant bouquet with tangerine, pear, white peach and honeysuckle. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely viscous entry, very good weight of fruit, and a lot of botrytis; smooth and very harmonious towards the finish that would benefit from a little more clarity and dare I say, “personality”. Still, a very fine Sauternes. Drink 2012-2035. 93/100.
46169 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2010 $138.00 $97.00 Robert Parker 93/100 Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. The 2010 is more Zen-like on the nose compared to the 2009 – more minerality coming through, tense and citric. The palate offers surprising viscosity on the entry with a fine bead of acidity. There is plenty of apricot and dried honey. It has a lovely caressing texture, although there is still some new oak to absorb on the vanilla-scented finish. This has great potential. Drink 2019-2035. Tasted April 2013.
46179 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 1996 $76.00 $54.00 Robert Parker 88/100 Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. I have to admit that I was expecting much more from this vintage that was drinking gloriously ten years ago. For sure, the 1996 has a more composed bouquet than the 1995 with marmalade, Clementine and touches of brown sugar and chlorine emerging from the almost Barsac-like aromatic profile. The palate has a waxy texture, touches of spice and marmalade that segue into a tense, bitter lemon and bitter orange finish. Comparing the 1996 with recent vintages, it just fall short in terms of the complexity and nuance, but it remains a pleasurable Sauternes, albeit one outshone by the succeeding vintage. Drink now-2020. Tasted April 2013.
46178 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 1998 $79.00 $56.00 Robert Parker - 90/100 Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. The 1998 Guiraud does not possess the vigor of the 1997, but it has an attractive nose of melted candle wax, brown sugar and marmalade that blossoms in the glass. The palate is clean and pure on the entry with crisp acidity. It is a more feminine, lithe Sauternes compared to the 1997 with a pretty peach and dried apricot finish interlaced with spice. Fine. Drink now- 2020. Tasted April 2013.
46182 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2002 $82.00 $58.00 Robert Parker 91/100 Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. The 2002 Guiraud is more reticent on the nose than the 2001 with aromas of peach skin, lime pith and wax resin, though the definition is very fine. The palate is fresh and vital on the entry with crisp acidity, plenty of fresh mango and quince flavours. It does not possess the harmony of the 2001, but the finish exudes clarity and precision that dares outshine the previous vintage. Excellent. Drink 2015-2030+ Tasted April 2013.
46181 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2005 $93.00 $66.00 Robert Parker 95/100 Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. The 2005 Guiraud has a slightly more reduced bouquet compared to the 2004, with dried honey, marmalade and just a hint of petrol emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry, crisp acidity, touches of beeswax and almond defining the harmonious waxy textured finish. This needs another two or three years in the cellar, but it should evolve into a delectable Sauternes. Drink 2016 -2030. Tasted April 2013.
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46198 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2006 $85.00 $60.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: Tasted blind at Southwold ’06 Bordeaux tasting. This has a lovely, well-defined bouquet with honey, lemon curd, quince and a touch of white flowers. Very good lift and expression. The palate is medium-bodied, spicy entry, good level of botrytis will real depth. Marmalade, quince and spice, viscous, botrytis-rich finish. This should age beautifully. Tasted January 2010.
46193 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2007 $84.00 $59.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: The Guiraud 2007 has a typically unabashed, exuberant bouquet with tangerine, pear, white peach and honeysuckle. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely viscous entry, very good weight of fruit, and a lot of botrytis; smooth and very harmonious towards the finish that would benefit from a little more clarity and dare I say, “personality”. Still, a very fine Sauternes. Drink 2012-2035.
46174 CHATEAU GUIRAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2008 $80.00 $56.00 Robert Parker 93/100 Tasted as part of a vertical held at the chateau. It is clear that the aromatics on the 2008 are a little simpler and more straightforward than the 2007 with honeysuckle, jasmine and mango scents emerging with time. The palate is ripe and precise on the entry with well- integrated oak that is in sync with the lemon curd and apricot fruit. There is a lovely sweetness on the finish with a hint of spice lingering in the mouth. As I wrote last year – sublime. Drink 2017-2030+ Tasted April 2013.
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41234 CHATEAU LA TOUR BLANCHE PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2006 $190.00 $93.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: Tasted blind at Southwold ’06 Bordeaux tasting. A very lifted, rich honeyed bouquet, primal with touches of kerosene. Gaining in intensity all the time – very showy. The palate is medium-bodied, fine balance, backward but broody and powerful with intense honeyed fruit, dried mango, a touch of quince and an impressive, weighty finish. This will need considerable ageing. Impressive. Tasted January 2010.
41230 CHATEAU LA TOUR BLANCHE PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2007 $195.00 $137.00 Robert Parker: Scents of white peach, lemon curd, apricot and honey suckle. The palate is balanced with thick layers of botrytized fruit: honey, mandarin, barley sugar and spice. 90/100.
41238 CHATEAU LA TOUR BLANCHE PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2009 $220.00 $154.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "The 2009 La Tour Blanche has a gorgeous, botrytis-rich bouquet with lemon thyme, honey and spice, with just a touch of alcoholic warmth denying it the clarity it deserves. The palate is crisp and taut on the entry with notes of apricot and white peach emerging with a few swirls of the glass. It offers a pleasing viscosity and volume in the mouth, although compared to its barrel showing, it appears to have tightened up more than I expected, possibly a sign that it is a wine in for the long haul. Drink 2017-2035." - NM.
41233 CHATEAU LA TOUR BLANCHE PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2006 $95.00 $67.00 Robert Parker, 92/100: Tasted blind at Southwold ’06 Bordeaux tasting. A very lifted, rich honeyed bouquet, primal with touches of kerosene. Gaining in intensity all the time – very showy. The palate is medium-bodied, fine balance, backward but broody and powerful with intense honeyed fruit, dried mango, a touch of quince and an impressive, weighty finish. This will need considerable ageing. Impressive. Tasted January 2010.
41232 CHATEAU LA TOUR BLANCHE PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2007 $96.00 $68.00 Robert Parker, 90/100: After bottling the aromatics have become more delineated with scents of white peach, lemon curd, apricot and honey suckle. The palate is balanced with thick layers of botrytized fruit: honey, mandarin, barley sugar and spice. So unctuous towards the finish that it misses some tension, although overall this is improving with age. Drink 2012-2030.
46288 CHATEAU LA TOUR BLANCHE PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2010 $87.00 $61.00 Robert Parker 92-94/100 The Chateau La Tour Blanche has a complex bouquet with scents of grapefruit, honey, apricot and white flowers. The palate is very well-balanced, with a great sense of tension and poise, and notes of citrus lemon, lime, dried honey and a touch of marmalade that lead to a tightly wound, focused, almost Germanic finish. This is intriguing Sauternes that should repay considerable cellaring.
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41847 CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2002 $123.00 $87.00 Stephen Tanzer, 90/100: Pale-medium yellow. Rich aromas of apricot, mirabelle, licorice and grilled nuts. Sweet, supple and harmonious, with lovely stone fruitflavors complemented by vanillin oak. Offers an enticing combination of density and vivacity; full but not at all heavy. Finishes with noteworthy persistence.
41846 CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2004 $127.00 $66.00 Stephen Tanzer, 88/100: Palish yellow. Discreet, pure aromas of nectarine, pineapple and honeycomb. In a juicy, fruity style, with the pineapple flavor and brisk acidity giving the wine good verve but a slightly spiky quality in the early going. The finish is a bit youthfully aggressive.
42575 CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2010 $144.00 $101.00 Robert Parker 91-93/100 The Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey has an ebullient nose of Tropicana, dried honey and quince that intensifies in the glass whilst maintaining impressive definition. The palate is very well-balanced with superb tension and focus, a Sauternes built of minerality and poise, leading to a citrus, almost spicy finish that leaves the mouth tingling with pleasure.
41845 CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2004 $66.00 $47.00 Stephen Tanzer, 88/100: Palish yellow. Discreet, pure aromas of nectarine, pineapple and honeycomb. In a juicy, fruity style, with the pineapple flavor and brisk acidity giving the wine good verve but a slightly spiky quality in the early going. The finish is a bit youthfully aggressive.
42577 CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2006 $58.00 $41.00 Robert Parker, 88/100: The nose is a little smudged at first – touches of chalk dust, orange zest. The palate has good weight, a little spicy with a touch of ginger, marmalade and apricot towards the taut finish that cuts away a little abruptly, although it has lost the bitterness it showed out of barrel. Nice focus.
42574 CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2008 $160.00 $112.00 Robert Parker 93/100 Tasted single blind against its peers. The Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a very commendable Sauternes 2008. It has a comparatively ostentatious bouquet with scents of dried honey, tinned apricot, egg whites and a touch of dried orange peel, all with fine delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied and powerful with intense tangy marmalade that leads to a tense, poised, mineral-rich finish driven by its crisp acidity. Fresh and lively, this is an exuberant Sauternes! Tasted January 2012.
42578 CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2007 $80.00 $56.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: The 2007 Lafaurie-Peyraguey has fulfilled all my expectations since its impressive primeur showing. It is has a light, succinct nose with white peach, pear, apple-blossom and a touch of chalk dust. Good definition, although it needs a little more vitality. The palate is superb: very vibrant on the entry, marmalade, quince, mandarin and a touch of ginger, just a little disjointed towards the finish, good length. Time in bottle will allow this to coalesce. Drink 2014-2030.
42584 CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2009 $85.00 $60.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "I recall that in barrel, this wine was difficult to assess due to the SO2 present and even tasting it blind in bottle, I pick up on that sulphur. I sincerely hope that this will clear away with time because what is on the palate seems so promising. It is laden with luscious honeyed fruit, orange zest and mandarin, minerals and barley sugar. There is a wonderful viscous texture that remains precise, well-balanced and composed until the very end. I have to insert a question mark due to the sulphur issue, but I recommend either laying the bottle down for several years or affording it 12-24 hours decanting." - NM
42522 CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2010 $72.00 $51.00 Robert Parker 91-93/100 The Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey has an ebullient nose of Tropicana, dried honey and quince that intensifies in the glass whilst maintaining impressive definition. The palate is very well-balanced with superb tension and focus, a Sauternes built of minerality and poise, leading to a citrus, almost spicy finish that leaves the mouth tingling with pleasure.
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42031 CHATEAU LAMOTHE GUIGNARD 2001 $107.00 $59.99 Try saying that after half a litre of fine claret of an afternoon while perusing your lavender garden, picket fence and snaking gravel driveway. Yes, something of the country estate about this one, a breeding that precludes any presumption. Uh-huh. Cab structure, fab fruit, great price. Ipso facto.
42028 CHATEAU LAMOTHE GUIGNARD (375ML) 2004 $83.00 $59.00 Wine Spectator, 88/100: Sweet and lemony, with good honey character. Full-bodied, thick and fruity.
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43290 CHATEAU MYRAT GRAND CRU CLASSE 2010 $90.00 $63.00 Robert Parker 91-93/100 The sample tasted blind during my main Sauternes tasting was a little out of sorts; however, a second and third encounter were much more promising. The nose is very pure, with honey, passion fruit and quince, whilst the palate demonstrates great freshness and vitality, zippy acidity, with real race towards the linear finish. This holds great promise for the future.
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44211 CHATEAU RABAUD PROMIS PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2009 $140.00 $98.00 Robert Parker, 94/100: "Tasted blind, I (incorrectly) discerned a Barsac-inspired bouquet adorned with rich honeyed scents combining with aromas of marmalade and white flowers with continued aeration. It is certainly an intense bouquet that shows impressive clarity. The palate is gorgeous: thickly layered honeyed notes with hints of orange zest, white peach and mandarin. It is a Sauternes full of volume and breeding, maintaining great precision on the finish. It just needs a little more persistency on the aftertaste. Drink now-2035." - NM
44210 CHATEAU RABAUD PROMIS PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2005 $65.00 $46.00 Robert Parker, 86/100: "Tasted at the property in Sauternes. The Rabaud Promis 2005 has a rather simple bouquet that is missing some tension and complexity. There are light aromas of white peach and quince, but it appears to be missing some vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with ample botrytis, but it is needs acidic bite and there is a nagging flatness on the finish. This ought to be much better given the vintage and on this occasion, I fell that it is surpassed by its peers. Tasted April 2012." - NM
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44230 CHATEAU RAYMOND LAFON (375ML) 2005 $76.00 $54.00 Robert Parker, 86/100: This is slightly reductive on the nose, but with vigorous swirling it begins to blow off. There is a touch of mushroom inflecting the honeyed fruit. The palate is well balanced with good acidity, a nice tension here, dried apricot, citrus lemon, quite linear towards the finish whereas the ’06 has more weight.
44231 CHATEAU RAYMOND LAFON (375ML) 2006 $181.00 $127.00 Robert Parker 92-94 The Chateau Raymond-Lafon has a reticent nose at first that finds its voice after a few swirls of the glass, offering dried mango, almond and a touch of quince, all with fine delineation and intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with good acidity and tension, the minerality really coming through towards the beautifully composed finish. This is a very accomplished Raymond-Lafon that will repay cellaring.
46244 CHATEAU RAYMOND LAFON PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2009 $125.00 $88.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "The 2009 Raymond-Lafon exhibits a little more oak on the nose compared to its peers, which tends to obscure the fruit aromatics at the moment. The palate is much better with a crisp, taut entry and a superb seam of acidity that runs from start to finish. There is a sense of conservatism here, almost a predictable 2009 Sauternes, although it is very well crafted and offers great clarity and freshness on the tropical fruit- tinged finish. This is lovely, but give it a couple of years for the aromatics to settle. Drink 2015-2030." - NM
46200 CHATEAU RAYMOND LAFON PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2010 $118.00 $83.00 Robert Parker 92-94 The Chateau Raymond-Lafon has a reticent nose at first that finds its voice after a few swirls of the glass, offering dried mango, almond and a touch of quince, all with fine delineation and intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with good acidity and tension, the minerality really coming through towards the beautifully composed finish. This is a very accomplished Raymond-Lafon that will repay cellaring.
46201 CHATEAU RAYMOND LAFON PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2010 $59.00 $42.00 Robert Parker 92-94/100 The Chateau Raymond-Lafon has a reticent nose at first that finds its voice after a few swirls of the glass, offering dried mango, almond and a touch of quince, all with fine delineation and intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with good acidity and tension, the minerality really coming through towards the beautifully composed finish. This is a very accomplished Raymond-Lafon that will repay cellaring.
46249 CHATEAU RAYMOND LAFON PREMIER CRU CLASSE 375ml) 2009 $59.00 $42.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "The 2009 Raymond-Lafon exhibits a little more oak on the nose compared to its peers, which tends to obscure the fruit aromatics at the moment. The palate is much better with a crisp, taut entry and a superb seam of acidity that runs from start to finish. There is a sense of conservatism here, almost a predictable 2009 Sauternes, although it is very well crafted and offers great clarity and freshness on the tropical fruit- tinged finish. This is lovely, but give it a couple of years for the aromatics to settle. Drink 2015-2030." - NM
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41784 CHATEAU RAYNE VIGNEAU PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2010 $129.00 $91.00 Robert Parker 89-91/100 The Chateau Rayne-Vigneau shows a slight chalkiness on the nose that remains very tight despite coaxing from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with mango, guava and passion fruit on the entry, broadening out nicely across the palate with a spicy edge, although the finish is, at present, just a little too linear, when I expected fireworks. Hopefully this will develop more volume and chutzpah in barrel.
41782 CHATEAU RAYNE VIGNEAU PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2010 $65.00 $46.00 Robert Parker 89-91/100 The Chateau Rayne-Vigneau shows a slight chalkiness on the nose that remains very tight despite coaxing from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with mango, guava and passion fruit on the entry, broadening out nicely across the palate with a spicy edge, although the finish is, at present, just a little too linear, when I expected fireworks. Hopefully this will develop more volume and chutzpah in barrel.
41785 CHATEAU RAYNE VIGNEAU PREMIER CRU CLASSE 375ML) 2006 $52.00 $37.00 Robert Parker, 86/100: A very simple nose of citrus fruits and apple: not dissimilar to a Mosel. The palate is citrus-driven with low- to moderate-levels of botrytis, quite linear and never really taking off. Rather lean at this stage. Tasted March 2007.
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42206 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2007 $295.00 $207.00 Wine Spectator, 93-96/100: Balanced and very spicy, with almond paste and apricot. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with a long, fruity, tangy finish. Layered and stylish. .
42204 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2009 $279.00 $196.00 Robert Parker, 97/100: “The team at Château Rieussec have conjured a stellar wine in 2009. There is a little reduction at first that fortunately blows away, revealing thickly layered scents of honey, Danish pastry and quince that appear to gain vigour with every passing sip. The palate is stunning: very viscous in the mouth with tangy grapefruit, honey and white peach. It is still primal, but the acidity is perfectly judged and there is a life-affirming sense of precision and tension towards the finish. Exceptional. Drink now-2045.” - NM
42162 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2004 $79.00 $56.00 Wine Spectator, 94/100: Fruity, with lemon, apricot and lilac on the nose. Full-bodied, with a lovely intensity and bright acidity. Long and elegant. The palate builds on the finish.
42202 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2007 $155.00 $109.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "Tasted single blind against its peers. The Rieussec 2007 has a subtle nose of dried honey, pear, a touch of quince and crushed stone on the nose, the oak better integrated than last year. The palate is well-balanced with stem ginger and honeycomb on the entry. It is linear compared to its peers, there is no flourish on the finish as yet, but it has fine definition and hints of tangy marmalade and lemongrass that should become more accentuated with time. Tasted January 2011."- NM
42164 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2010 $116.00 $82.00 42165 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC PREMIER CRU CLASSE (1500ML) 2007 $580.00 $399.00 Very bright, golden colour. Very candied nose with delicious notes of figs and apricots. Full-bodied and fatty in the mouth with intense notes of candied fruit and excellent length.
42205 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2008 $99.00 $70.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: Tasted single blind against its peers. The Chateau Rieussec 2008 should become an excellent Sauternes for the vintage. It has a floral bouquet with peach, tinned apricot and a touch of marmalade, all with fine delineation, and touches of lemon curd developing with aeration. The palate is mellifluous on the entry, with great depth and a luscious, vanillary note with hints of orange peel, marmalade and quince towards the long finish. Excellent. Tasted January 2012. - NM
42108 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2006 $94.00 $66.00 Stephen Tanzer, 91/100: Full orange-gold. Complex, subtle nose offers orange peel and toffee, plus a sexy whiff of toasted almond. Dense and moderately viscous but with good energy and a high-pitched orange flavor dominating the middle palate. Not hugely sweet or fleshy but seemed to grow more viscous and honeyed on the back half. Finishes clean, firm and long, with a saline complexity. Good clean botrytis character here.
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42136 CHATEAU SIGALAS RABAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2004 $112.00 $59.00 Wine Spectator, 90/100: "A serious Sauternes, with lemon, spice, apple, piecrust and a hint of vanilla on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, medium sweet and concentrated. Excellent for the vintage."
44449 CHATEAU SIGALAS RABAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2007 $160.00 $99.00 Wine Spectator: This is so thick and dense, with an ultrarich palate of dried lemon, apple pie and toffee. Full and spicy, yet not overly sweet. Very powerful and long. Blockbuster comes to mind. Best after 2014. 93 points.
44458 CHATEAU SIGALAS RABAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2009 $155.00 $109.00 Robert Parker 95/100 The Sigalas Rabaud was sensational out of barrel and served blind, the wine does nothing to dispel my initial optimism that this is the apogee for the estate – so far. It is bestowed with an intense bouquet of quince, orange zest and almond with a lighter touch of honey compared to its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with great viscosity. This is an assertive Sauternes that wants to make an impression, although it does not display the complexity or breeding of Yquem and Suduiraut. Still, it is very composed and perhaps is saving something up for later, biding its time as it were. This is a wondrous wine. Drink now-2040.
44448 CHATEAU SIGALAS RABAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2007 $89.00 $59.00 Wine Spectator, 93/100: This is so thick and dense, with an ultrarich palate of dried lemon, apple pie and toffee. Full and spicy, yet not overly sweet. Very powerful and long. Blockbuster comes to mind. Best after 2014.
44459 CHATEAU SIGALAS RABAUD PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2009 $77.00 $54.00 Robert Parker 95/100 The Sigalas Rabaud was sensational out of barrel and served blind, the wine does nothing to dispel my initial optimism that this is the apogee for the estate – so far. It is bestowed with an intense bouquet of quince, orange zest and almond with a lighter touch of honey compared to its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with great viscosity. This is an assertive Sauternes that wants to make an impression, although it does not display the complexity or breeding of Yquem and Suduiraut. Still, it is very composed and perhaps is saving something up for later, biding its time as it were. This is a wondrous wine. Drink now-2040.
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44420 CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT CASTELNAU DE SUDUIRAUT (375ml) 2009 $41.00 $29.99 The second wine of First Growth Sauternes sultans, Château Suduiraut, the Castelnau is a gem. Mandarin, apricot and butterscoth aromas are washed with spicy, gingery notes, followed by a rich, creamy palate that’s balanced by just the right amount of acidity. Delightful as it is, but cellar some as well.
44282 CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2006 $182.00 $128.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: "The ’06 Suduiraut is developing quite a striking bouquet with dried honey, marmalade, crushed white flowers and crushed pebbles mixed with a touch of sand. The palate is medium-bodied, lighter than the 07, with a taut viscous entry, good acidity, quite spicy and lively with tangy marmalade and orange rind towards the finish. Nice weight and focus but perhaps closing down a little." - NM
44422 CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT PREMIER CRU CLASSE 2007 $250.00 $175.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: The nose takes time to coalesce in the glass, very pure with honey, white peach, Turkish Delight honeysuckle, and beeswax. The palate is beautifully balanced, still with some oak to be subsumed, but has great depth and precision. This is a confident, almost ambitious Suduiraut with great power and intensity towards the botrytis-rich, viscous finish that is endowed with great persistency. Lovely.
44280 CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2010 $218.00 $153.00 Robert Parker, 94-96/100: The Chateau Suduiraut has a comparatively rich, botrytized bouquet with dried honey, pineapple and a touch of Seville orange marmalade, with exquisite definition and focus. The palate is well-balanced, with a viscous texture and a good level of botrytis, demonstrating fine minerality and tautness. Dried mango, quince and spice all interlace the focused finish, which is long in the mouth. Tasted against its peers, this has a higher level of intensity and focus. A superb follow-up to the sensational 2009. NM
42177 CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ml) 2010 $109.00 $77.00 Robert Parker, 94-96/100: The Chateau Suduiraut has a comparatively rich, botrytized bouquet with dried honey, pineapple and a touch of Seville orange marmalade, with exquisite definition and focus. The palate is well-balanced, with a viscous texture and a good level of botrytis, demonstrating fine minerality and tautness. Dried mango, quince and spice all interlace the focused finish, which is long in the mouth. Tasted against its peers, this has a higher level of intensity and focus. A superb follow-up to the sensational 2009. NM
44283 CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2006 $92.00 $65.00 Wine Spectator, 92/100: Dried citrus fruit and apple crumble aromas follow through to a full, thick and intense palate, with loads of lemon curd and apple skin character. Medium sweet. Feels almost chalky. Viscous. Best after 2012.
44421 CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT PREMIER CRU CLASSE (375ML) 2007 $125.00 $88.00 Robert Parker, 93/100: The nose takes time to coalesce in the glass, very pure with honey, white peach, Turkish Delight honeysuckle, and beeswax. The palate is beautifully balanced, still with some oak to be subsumed, but has great depth and precision. This is a confident, almost ambitious Suduiraut with great power and intensity towards the botrytis-rich, viscous finish that is endowed with great persistency. Lovely.
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