17 Rene Gabriel
Tiefdunkles Violett-Purpur, satt in der Mitte. Röstiges, stark nach Cassis, schwarzen Oliven und Kaffee duftendes Bouquet, Spekulationsgebäcknote darunter. Im Gaumen aussen Souplesse, Stoff und Eleganz zeigend, zuerst schmeichelnde, fette Tannine, innen aber körnige Struktur vermittelnd, Vanille-Röstnoten und Parisettebrotton, nussiges, sogar sanft kompottiges Finale. Ein moderner Wein mit Erotik. trinken (2009 - 2018)
89 Robert Parker
A hedonistic, modern-styled St.-Emilion, the dark ruby/purple-tinged 2004 La Couspaude reveals plenty of pain grille/new oak aromas intermixed with notions of espresso roast, kirsch liqueur, and plums. Medium-bodied with loads of fruit and wood characteristics, this is an uncomplicated, but delicious, forward style of wine to drink over the next decade.
88 Wine Spectator
Aromas of tar, blackberry and lightly wet earth. Full-bodied, with chewy, slightly drying tannins and a medium finish. A bit overextracted, but should come around nicely with time. Best after 2009. 3,000 cases made. ?JS