The Wine Advocate rating: 98. fruit is harvested by hand. fermentation vessels include a fascinating mix of wooden, cement and stainless steel vats. When finished wine is pumped to barrel cellar. Here it is transferred into oak barrique, between 50% and 100% new for grand vin, Chateau Leoville-Las-Cases, depending on vintage.
Comprised of nearly 30 acres, Chateau Taillefer is one of the largest estates in Pomerol . In existence since the middle of the 18th century, the chateau was purchased in 1923 by the venerable Moueix family, one of Bordeaux’s great winemaking dynasties. Planted on a renowned terroir of clay and iron crasse de fer subsoil, the estate produces unusually distinctive wines. Each decision made in the vineyard and cellar is carefully considered, from the selection of rootstock and green harvest
Comprised of nearly 30 acres, Chateau Taillefer is one of the largest estates in Pomerol . In existence since the middle of the 18th century, the chateau was purchased in 1923 by the venerable Moueix family, one of Bordeaux’s great winemaking dynasties. Planted on a renowned terroir of clay and iron crasse de fer subsoil, the estate produces unusually distinctive wines. Each decision made in the vineyard and cellar is carefully considered, from the selection of rootstock and green harvest
This is eighth vintage of Pavie produced under ownership of Mme. and Mr. Perse, and it was a classic year which demonstrated that chateau has a truly exceptional terroir. color is a deep and dense purple, with violet highlights which underscore wine's youth. Its clean aromas highlight good intensity and well-defined fruitiness. Black currants, blueberries and assorted black fruit are present, together with flattering chocolate and spicy notes derived from careful aging in barrel. first impression on palate
Reviews of 2006 Pavie Bordeaux Blend In the glass a dark, almost black cores is edged with maroon hints and surrounded by a fuchsia rim. Sweet fresh red fruits lead the aromas and are underlined by a hint of fresh mint, cooler clay and minerals, and a toasty cedar/leather component. The wine makes a soft entry into the mouth and quickly builds on the mid-palate to an enourmous, chewy wine. The bold depth of fruit balances the tannic strength with flavors of raspberry, blueberry, cinnamon and vanilla
This Bordeaux red is from a 96 acre estate that is about 30 minutes southwest of St. Emilion. The wine is made from Merlot and a bit of Cabernet and Cabernet Franc. Famous international wine consultant Michel Rollands adds his expertise. This wine is medium bodied with berry and plum fruit flavors complemented by barrel spice. The wine has good acidity with moderate tannins. A nice wine from an exceptional vintage.
Established in 1869. Chateau Preuillac extends over 75 acres in Bordeaux’s famed Medoc region. The chateau figured prominently in the 1932 classification of cru bourgeois and quickly garnered acclaim in France. In the 1970’s the winery’s barrel room, unique underground cellar, and the magnificent chateau were constructed. In 1988, the chateau underwent a complete renovation and enrichment of the property’s resources. Today. the vineyards and wines benefit from
Selected Bottle: 2005-442-750 2005 Chateau Faugeres Bordeaux : Chateau Faugeres : 2005-442-750 Just when you thought things couldn’t get any better at this estate, the new proprietor, Silvio Denz, keeps building on the pre-existing quality. Consultant Michel Rolland appears to have instituted an even stricter selection. The beautiful 2005 Faugeres offers a deep ruby/purple hue along with notes of creosote, black cherries, blueberries, crushed rocks, and acacia flowers. It is full-bodied and concentrated,
Perhaps no wine has consistently over-achieved in the European Grand Jury tastings more than the backwater estate of Reignac. Located seemingly in the middle of nowhere, and all by itself, Chateau Reignac sits at the confluence of the Dordogne and Garonne Rivers atop a gravel rich plateau. This unique micro-climate reunites the best types of terroir from both the Right and Left Banks in a single estate. And under the guiding hand of wine consultant extraordinaire Michel Rolland, it's also one of the most
Featured Bordeaux Leoville-Poyferre 'Although I still prefer the 2003, the 2005 Leoville Poyferre is a gorgeously opulent, approachable wine that is far less massive and austere than its two siblings. The most seductive, approachable, and charming of the three Leovilles, it exhibits a dense purple color as well as a sweet bouquet of mocha, black chocolate, creme de cassis, licorice, and toasty oak. Full-bodied with gorgeous upfront fruit in addition to impressive levels of melted, well-integrated tannin, it
Shipping Chateau Cheval Blanc 2006 Bordeaux Futures 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,
Established in 1869. Chateau Preuillac extends over 75 acres in Bordeaux’s famed Medoc region. The chateau figured prominently in the 1932 classification of cru bourgeois and quickly garnered acclaim in France. In the 1970’s the winery’s barrel room, unique underground cellar, and the magnificent chateau were constructed. In 1988, the chateau underwent a complete renovation and enrichment of the property’s resources. Today. the vineyards and wines benefit from
The Wine Advocate rating: 98. This is eighth vintage of Pavie produced under ownership of Mme. and Mr. Perse, and it was a classic year which demonstrated that chateau has a truly exceptional terroir. color is a deep and dense purple, with violet highlights which underscore wine's youth. Its clean aromas highlight good intensity and well-defined fruitiness. Black currants, blueberries and assorted black fruit are present, together with flattering chocolate and spicy notes derived from careful aging in
It is increasingly apparent that the simplistic bashing by some wine writers of Gerard Perse and his wines as well as the “American taste,' is undermining their credibility ... as it should. As each new vintage gets released, consumers can taste Pavie and the other Perse wines and see for themselves how profound Pavie is. There is a reason why the highly respected Grand Jury European rated Pavie ahead of all other Bordeaux chateaux in 2000 and 1999. It is obviously a profound
The Wine Advocate rating: 94. This special project of Bordeaux negociant, Bordeaux Millesimes , and its proprietor, Dominique Renard, was originally labeled Winemakers' Collection, Episode 1, but name had to be changed. As I wrote last year, in each vintage, one of world's greatest winemakers is chosen to focus on a single parcel of a given terroir, in this case, Chateau d'Arsac. Five-thousand cases will be produced in 2005, and everything, including viticulture, fermentation, upbringing, and bottling, is
It is increasingly apparent that the simplistic bashing by some wine writers of Gerard Perse and his wines as well as the “American taste,' is undermining their credibility ... as it should. As each new vintage gets released, consumers can taste Pavie and the other Perse wines and see for themselves how profound Pavie is. There is a reason why the highly respected Grand Jury European rated Pavie ahead of all other Bordeaux chateaux in 2000 and 1999. It is obviously a profound
This wine made from Sauvignon Blanc and Gris demonstrates Saint-Emilion's potential for great white winemaking. key is in understanding terroir to achieve mineral expression fundamental to a complex white wine. wine's golden-yellow color is brilliant and limpid. Aromatic intensity is expressed through fresh citrus peel, lime, lemon, and passion fruit-a remarkable complexity that is in constant evolution as wine continues to breathe. wine's attack is fresh and full, with richness balanced by an acidity of
WS James Suckling on 2005 Bordeaux Barrel Tasting Bordeaux's 2005 vintage is going to be a record-breaker on every level. Extraordinary wines are everywhere. Demand is unprecedented. Prices are expected to be astronomical. I can't do anything about the last two things. But I can tell you about the quality of the reds, dry whites and sweet wines of 2005 after tasting more than 420 barrel samples in blind tastings and in cellars throughout the region. And I still have another couple of hundred wines to taste
Of a deep red color, first impression is marked by intensity of aromatic expression. wine is fleshy in mouth, attack is frank, finish is long with very present tannins but not rough at all. woody notes of barrel is discreet. Wine Spectator rating: 89.
2007 Bordeaux Futures 2007 Bordeaux Futures: Sherry-Lehmann’s Advance Offering “The finest 2007’s tend to be dark ruby-colored with purple highlights, sweet, ripe berry fruit similar to black cherries and black currants, medium body, silky tannins, low acidity, and pure, round, charming personalities with good equilibrium. By and large, the wines lack density, structure, and serious long-term aging potential. Most will be drinkable as soon as they are bottled (actually, many are so precocious, they could