18 Rene Gabriel
Mittleres Purpur-Rubin, aufhellender Rand. Delikates, fein gewürztes Bouquet, Cabernet-Francparfüm, geröstete Nüsse, Spekulatiusgebäck und fermentierte Teeblätter. Im Gaumen charmant, samtene Textur, wunderschöne Balance zwischen rotpflaumiger Frucht und wiederum Würznoten. Ein besonders feiner Grand Cru der beweist, dass seit dem Besitzerwechsel ein ganz anderer Wind pfeift.
91 Robert Parker
A Bordeaux that seems to have a Burgundian personality, L’Arrosée’s 2005 displays elegance and finesse, with sweet black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, hints of minerality and earth, but soft tannin, a lush, medium-bodied style, and impressive concentration, purity and overall texture. By no means a blockbuster (in a vintage that produced almost endless numbers of them), this wine can be drunk now or cellared for another 15-20 years.
91 Wine Spectator
Displays rich, impressive aromas of toasty oak, coffee and meat, with fruity undertones. Full-bodied, with a spicy, fruity palate. There's lots of coffee, meat and berry character on the finish. Balanced and very pretty. Best after 2012. 2,915 cases made. — JS