Chateau Vieux Lapeyre, St.-Emilion, 2005 ($17.99) - From a relatively cool part of Bordeaux, this 25-acre property on clay and limestone soil yielded 3200 cases of wine from 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Cabernet Franc. A combination of barrique and large vats were used for the 12-month aging process before bottling. Age 1-2 years.
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The great 2005 Saint Emilion has arrived. This very well extracted wine is showing great concentration of red berries and fresh figs. This merlot based red should be shared with your favorite companion.
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2005 Chateau Coutet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
This dark ruby red wine opens with a ripe raspberry like bouquet. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is smooth, nicely balanced, and gentle with black cherry flavors as well as boysenberry and raspberry influences. The finish is dry, polished, and persists for some time.
Chateau Chauvin 2005 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe
WA 90-92Pts - Tasting Notes - Chauvin?s successful 2005 ranks alongside their 2000 and 1998. Its' dense, ruby, purple color is followed by lovely aromas of black currants, cherries, smoke, meats, and minerals. Superb purity, full...
Chateau Faugeres 2001 SaintEmilion Grand Cru Bordeaux Red Blends Wine
Another top wine from this impeccably run estate owned by Corrine Guisez the dark purple-colored 2001 displays a sweet perfume of crushed raspberries, currants, and smoke. Medium-bodied, pure, with excellent concentration and density, this wine admirably balances power and elegance. A fine effort for the vintage. - Wine Advocate Yummy ...
Chateau Pavie 2002 Saint-Emilion Bordeaux Red Blends Wine
The Wine Advocate rating: 94. ...the 2002 is one of the top wines of the vintage. Its deep plum/ruby/purple color is followed by aromas of fruitcake, cranberries, cherry liqueur, crushed rocks, and subtle oak. Savory, full-bodied, remarkably concentrated, layered, and forward for a Pavie, it should be accessible in 3-4 ...
Chateau Simard 1995 Saint-Emilion Bordeaux Red Blends Wine
Released commercially with at least ten years of bottle age, Chateau Simard is a fine and supple wine due to the combination of sandy, gravelly soils with rigorous grape selection. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats. Traditional racking and fining. Bottled at the chateau. Chateau Simard's classically elegant, ...
Chateau Larmande 1999 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
This medium to dark ruby-colored 1999 exhibits elegant, sweet berry fruit intermixed with saddle leather, dried herbs, and smoke, medium body, soft tannin, and moderate depth. Drink it over the...
Chateau Grand-Pontet 1994 Saint-Emilion
This medium to full-bodied wine reveals the tell-tale oaky veneer that is so much a part of the wines made by the Becot family. There is also plenty of rich, low acid fruit, as well as a chewy...
Chateau Larmande 2000 Saint-Emilion
Well made and savory wine. Good medium ruby. Exciting aromas of black raspberry and roast coffee. Supple, with somewhat roasted fruit flavors and a hint of minerals. Has thrust and backbone.
Chateau Cheval Blanc 2003 Saint-Emilion Bordeaux Red Blends Wine
Wine Spectator rating: 96. Good full, deep red. Sexy aromas of mocha, tobacco and milk chocolate, with a suggestion of roasted nuts. Suave, fine-grained and sappy, with lovely vinosity in the context of this heatwave vintage... -International Wine Cellar Blackberry, mineral and lightly toasted oak. Subtle and complex. Full-bodied, with ...
Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot 2004 Saint-Emilion Bordeaux Red Blends Wine
Very grapey and fresh on the nose, with hints of flowers. Full-bodied, with very well-integrated tannins and a complex, subtle aftertaste of vanilla, blueberry and cream. Long and refined. Best after 2012. Wine Spectator 92 points A strong effort from the Becot family, this blend of 70% Merlot, 24% Cabernet ...
