19 Rene Gabriel
Dunkles Granat mit lila Reflexen. Intensives Bouquet das mit Brombeeren, Cassis, Kakaobohnen und Nussnoten unterlegt ist, wirkt recht füllig und komplex. Saftiger Gaumen, Damassinepflaumen, wieder schwarzbeerige Noten, langes erhabenes Finale. Wie die anderen grossen St. Estèphe ist dieser Wein zwar auch sehr kräftig, zeigt sich aber als feinste Variante unter allen Grand Crus. Immer bei den Besten dabei, ist er beim Jahrgang 2004 der Leader der Appellation! beginnen (2013 - 2028)
19 Rene Gabriel
Dunkles Granat mit lila Reflexen. Intensives Bouquet das mit Brombeeren, Cassis, Kakaobohnen und Nussnoten unterlegt ist, wirkt recht füllig und komplex. Saftiger Gaumen, Damassinepflaumen, wieder schwarzbeerige Noten, langes erhabenes Finale. Wie die anderen grossen St. Estèphe ist dieser Wein zwar auch sehr kräftig, zeigt sich aber als feinste Variante unter allen Grand Crus. Immer bei den Besten dabei, ist er beim Jahrgang 2004 der Leader der Appellation! beginnen (2013 - 2028)
91 James Suckling
Lovely soft tannins with coffee and cedar with ripe fruit. China tea. Subtle. Cloves too. Full and round with beautiful fruit and a crisp finish. Very ready. At its peak.
90 Wine Spectator
Intense aromas of currant bush and berries that turn to roses. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a floral, leafy and fruity aftertaste. Builds on the palate. Needs time. Best after 2011. 17,500 cases made. ?JS
90 Wine Spectator
Intense aromas of currant bush and berries that turn to roses. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a floral, leafy and fruity aftertaste. Builds on the palate. Needs time. Best after 2011. 17,500 cases made. ?JS
89 Robert Parker
This classically-styled claret did not merit an outstanding rating because it lacks sufficient concentration to compete with the estate?s top vintages. However, it offers a dark ruby/plum color, nicely evolved notes of roasted herbs, sweet cherries and currants, and loamy earth, medium-weight, light to moderate tannin, and an elegant style. If it puts on weight over the next few years, it may deserve a slightly higher score. Anticipated maturity: now-2018.
89 Robert Parker
This classically-styled claret did not merit an outstanding rating because it lacks sufficient concentration to compete with the estate?s top vintages. However, it offers a dark ruby/plum color, nicely evolved notes of roasted herbs, sweet cherries and currants, and loamy earth, medium-weight, light to moderate tannin, and an elegant style. If it puts on weight over the next few years, it may deserve a slightly higher score. Anticipated maturity: now-2018.