Ripe and round, with floral, peach and citrus flavors picking up a hint of citrus peel on the finish. Straightforward and accessible. Drink now. 2,200 cases made.
Perfumes of blackberry and currant follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a long finish. A little tight now, but stylish. Needs time. Best after 2008. 2,540 cases made.
Shows a beautiful, rich ruby red color, with complex aromas of blackberry, sultana and violet. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and lots of ripe fruit. Has a lovely texture. Closed, but there's lots in reserve. Best after 2011. 770 cases made.
A delicate wine, with intense aromas and some strawberry, citrus fruit and cherry character. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, beautiful finish. Very pretty. All in balance and refinement. Best after 2010. 1,200 cases made.
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Emilion
WS 89-91
WA 91
Wonderful length for the vintage. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a berry, toasty oak and chocolate aftertaste. Serious. Better than La Gomerie. Score range: 89-91
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Pauillac
WS 89
WA 90
ST 89
Very Cabernet on the nose, with lots of currants and hints of oak. Full-bodied, chewy and rich, with a long finish. Shows potential. Score range: 89-91
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Estèphe
WS 92
WA 92
ST 91
Solid, with lots of chewy tannins, but they are relatively round and refined. Full-bodied and long. Jean-Guillaume Prats, the manager, says that the wine was very high in alcohol (13.6 percent) yet also high in acidity. Almost 95-100. Score range: 92-94
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Pessac-Léognan
WS 92-94
WA 91
ST 92
Lemon rind and mineral character. Full-bodied, with a strong acidity and a thick, rich palate. So structured it's almost tannic. Outstanding. Score range: 92-94
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon | Location: United States - California - Napa
WA 94
ST 93
Marked by herb, sage and loamy, earthy dried currant and berry fruit that's intense and concentrated, but also quite dry and tannic, even bitter. Needs time. Best from 2009 through 2013. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 8,200 cases made.