Chateau Brown (Rouge) 2003 Bordeaux 375ml
Pessac Leognan
Chateau Carbonnieux Red 2000 - Bordeaux
Pessac Leognan Probably the finest Carbonnieux I have tasted in over three decades, this deep ruby/purple-colored offering reveals complex aromas of black cherries, currants, tobacco, soy, and earth. Medium-bodied, with gorgeous purity, more glycerin and depth than usual, and subtle toasty oak in the background, this is a beautiful example of refinement and breeding. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2018. - Rated 89, Robert Parker A fresh and fruity wine, with berry and vanilla character. Medium body, light finish. For early enjoyment. Best after 2004. 20,000 cases made. -JS - Rated 85, Wine Spectator
Chateau De Fieuzal 2000 - Bordeaux
Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux Aromas of lead pencil, tobacco leaf, licorice, and creme de cassis are offered in an outstanding, medium to full-bodied, concentrated style. There is tremendous purity as well as flavor dimension. This opaque ruby/purple-colored offering is one of the finest de Fieuzals produced over the last decade. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2022. - Rated 90, Robert Parker Clean and tight. Intense aromas of raspberries and minerals, with a hint of new wood. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a medium finish. Needs bottle time to mellow. Slightly disappointing. Best after 2007. 7,915 cases made. –JS - Rated 88, Wine Spectator
Chateau Domaine De Chevalier Red 2000 - Bordeaux
Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux The finest Domaine de Chevalier in over a decade, this opaque purple-colored effort exhibits abundant character with its striking aromatic profile of burning coals, plums, currants, tobacco, and spice box. Some oak is present, but it is well-integrated in this rich, medium to full-bodied, elegant, pure 2000. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2025. - Rated 90, Robert Parker Subtle and already delicious. This is lovely. Loads of chocolate and berry character in this young red. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a medium-long finish. Best after 2007. 7,500 cases made. –JS - Rated 92, Wine Spectator
Chateau Haut Brion 2003 Bordeaux
Graves Red The blockbuster 2003 Haut-Brion (13% alcohol) possesses extremely high tannin, but that component is well-concealed by a cascade of mulberry, blackberry, cherry, and plum-like fruit. There is even a hint of figs under the blue and red fruit spectrum. While broad and ripe with a sweet, glyceral mouthfeel as...
Chateau La Garde 2000 - Bordeaux
Graves Red This is a lovely, sweet, expansively flavored offering with medium body, good purity, and plenty of cherries and currants. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. -Rated 87, Robert Parker Lots of raspberry and licorice on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a silky finish. Delicate style. Well-crafted. Best after 2005. 12,916 cases made. (JS) - Rated 86, Wine Spectator
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2003 Bordeaux
Pessac Leognan The 2003 La Mission Haut-Brion is a large-scaled wine offering a distinctive bouquet of scorched earth, black cherry liqueur, and hints of blackberries, blueberries, graphite, and smoke. Ripe, heady, full-bodied, soft, and revealing considerable complexity, low acidity, and a broad, expansive mouthfeel, it should drink well in 2-3 years...
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 2003 Bordeaux 3.0Liter
The 2003 La Mission Haut-Brion is a large-scaled wine offering a distinctive bouquet of scorched earth, black cherry liqueur, and hints of blackberries, blueberries, graphite, and smoke. Ripe, heady, full-bodied, soft, and revealing considerable complexity, low acidity, and a broad, expansive mouthfeel, it should drink well in 2-3 years and last...
Chateau Malartic La Graviere Red 2000 - Bordeaux
Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, A model of elegance, symmetry, and balanced power, the dense ruby/purple-colored 2000 displays sweet aromas of plums, currants, tobacco, and smoke. The wine possesses abundant power, concentration, extract, glycerin, and length. This elegant, expansive, juicy, layered, medium-bodied effort should prove reasonably long-lived. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2020. -Rated 90, Robert Parker Really well-done. Best I have had from here. Extremely refined and well-crafted, with delicate spice, fresh meat and berry character. Full-bodied, with super-well-integrated tannins. Best after 2010. 5,040 cases made. –JS - Rated 92, Wine Spectator
Chateau Pape Clement 2003 Bordeaux
Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux Named after the first French pope, this brilliant 75-acre estate located just south of the beltway surrounding the city of Bordeaux is planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Produced from yields of 25 hectoliters per hectare, the 2003 is evolved (part of its extraordinary appeal). Complex...
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2003
Pessac Leognan The opulent, accessible 2003 offers a dense plum/ruby-tinged color and a big, sweet bouquet of creme de cassis, smoked herbs, lead pencil, and subtle wood. It is a deep, fleshy, medium to full-bodied offering with low acidity, a plump, opulent texture, and a heady finish. Enjoy this beauty over...
