19 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur mit Lilaschimmer. Tolles, dichtes Würzbouquet, das von ausgereiftem Cabernet-Franc parfümiert wird, viel Pflaumen, Edelhölzer und Schwarzteenoten. Im Gaumen veloursartige Textur, samtig, füllig mit blaubeerigem, sanft malzigem Fruchttouch, erhabenes, aromatisches Finale. Zweifelsohne einer der allerbesten Weine dieses immer zuverlässigen Weingutes. Kann in seiner besten Genussreife (um 2013) 19/20 erreichen! Primeurwertung: 18/20. 07: Warmes, würziges Bouquet, deutliche, grosse Cabernet-Franc-Note. Im Gaumen komplex, zeigt eine geniale Grösse und gehört zu den allerbesten Jahrgängen dieses Weingutes. beginnen (2013 - 2030)
19 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur mit Lilaschimmer. Tolles, dichtes Würzbouquet, das von ausgereiftem Cabernet-Franc parfümiert wird, viel Pflaumen, Edelhölzer und Schwarzteenoten. Im Gaumen veloursartige Textur, samtig, füllig mit blaubeerigem, sanft malzigem Fruchttouch, erhabenes, aromatisches Finale. Zweifelsohne einer der allerbesten Weine dieses immer zuverlässigen Weingutes. Kann in seiner besten Genussreife (um 2013) 19/20 erreichen! Primeurwertung: 18/20. 07: Warmes, würziges Bouquet, deutliche, grosse Cabernet-Franc-Note. Im Gaumen komplex, zeigt eine geniale Grösse und gehört zu den allerbesten Jahrgängen dieses Weingutes. beginnen (2013 - 2030)
94 Robert Parker
This fragrant, lush, seductive wine offers up plum, Christmas spices and crème de cassis. This dense garnet/purple wine also has loads of blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, terrific aromatics, a full-bodied mouthfeel, beautiful purity, texture, and a long, long finish. Once again, the Comte von Neipperg and his winemaking consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt have hit a home run in this vintage. This beauty is approachable, if not drinkable already, and should continue to evolve for 10-15 years.
94 Wine Spectator
For opulence, decadence, and sexiness, this 2005 is hard to resist. One of the vintage?s most flamboyant efforts, it is a gorgeous blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. With a stunningly exotic nose of espresso roast, a juicy meat and herb concoction, spice box, chocolate, incense, and copious quantities of sweet, ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit, this full-throttle St.-Emilion exhibits good structure (because of the vintage?s sound acid levels) and high, but velvety tannin. It is a brilliant effort from proprietor Stephan von Neipperg. I would not discount its aging potential as the 1990, which I thought would have a short aging curve, is still going strong at age 18. The 2005 should easily last 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030.
94 Robert Parker
This fragrant, lush, seductive wine offers up plum, Christmas spices and crème de cassis. This dense garnet/purple wine also has loads of blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, terrific aromatics, a full-bodied mouthfeel, beautiful purity, texture, and a long, long finish. Once again, the Comte von Neipperg and his winemaking consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt have hit a home run in this vintage. This beauty is approachable, if not drinkable already, and should continue to evolve for 10-15 years.
94 Wine Spectator
For opulence, decadence, and sexiness, this 2005 is hard to resist. One of the vintage?s most flamboyant efforts, it is a gorgeous blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. With a stunningly exotic nose of espresso roast, a juicy meat and herb concoction, spice box, chocolate, incense, and copious quantities of sweet, ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit, this full-throttle St.-Emilion exhibits good structure (because of the vintage?s sound acid levels) and high, but velvety tannin. It is a brilliant effort from proprietor Stephan von Neipperg. I would not discount its aging potential as the 1990, which I thought would have a short aging curve, is still going strong at age 18. The 2005 should easily last 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030.
