93 Robert Parker
This exuberant, flamboyant, modern-styled St.-Emilion from Gerard and Chantal Perse is plump, succulent and irresistible in 2009. Yields were a low 28 hectoliters per hectare, and the blend was a classic combination of 70% Merlot and the rest primarily Cabernet Franc and a tiny dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon. The alcohol of 14.2% is typical for a Monbousquet. Copious notes of toasty oak, vanillin, jammy black and red fruits intermixed with notions of wood fire barbecue, roasted espresso and chocolate jump from the glass of this fleshy, exotic, impressively endowed, full-bodied, silky smooth, opulent 2009. It should drink well for 15+ years. Drink 2012-2027
92 Wine Spectator
Milk chocolate with bright berry character on the nose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and gorgeous ripe fruit. Long and caressing. A little overripe. Score range: 89-92 –JS
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17 Rene Gabriel
Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Wuchtiges, ausladendes Bouquet, reife rote Pflaumen, Edelhölzer und Früchteteenoten, ein Hauch Mokka darin zeigend. Fülliger Gaumen mit viel Fleisch über dem konzentrierten Extrakt, wirkt leider im Nachklang sehr kernig und zeigt eine gewisse Bitternote. Kann er noch zulegen? warten (2015 - 2027)