Château Pontet Canet Pauillac 2005

The 2005 vintage will be remembered above all for the great drought. During the vines’ growth cycle total rainfall was barely over half of what we usually get! What’s more, this lack of rain came after a number of already dry years. Spring was not excessively hot until mid-May. Because ... more

Domaine Robert Arnoux Romanee St. Vivant 2005

Closed, firm, direct, with a long finish that sings; a great wine, one of the best of the Cote de Nuits; near-perfect balance with an elegance and finesse that is almost unrivaled; aromatic and silky with great flair. more

Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

As for the grand vin, there are 600 cases of the beautiful 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet Sauvignon), which is scheduled to be bottled in November, 2007, is about six months later than former winemaker, Helen Turley, used to bottle this cuvee. Philippe Melka, who now oversees the winemaking, believes ... more

Paolo Bea Sagrantino di Montefalco Secco 2004

Château Cos d'Estournel St. Estephe 2005

Dense purple colour. Wonderful notes of spices and chocolate with a great expression of the fruit. Rich and dense. Drink: 2012-2040. more

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2004

Winter rains were scarce this year, and total rainfall down twenty-five percent. Budbreak came early, but bloom was late, delayed by cold April weather. Having set a small crop for the third consecutive year, the vines required little thinning. Harvest began on schedule; most parcels were picked in the first ... more

Domaine Robert Arnoux Nuits Saint Georges Clos des Corvées Pagets 2005

Domaine Robert Arnoux wines are some of the finest expressions of the privileged terroirs. The domaine has the unique advantage of having uniformly old vines in all of its parcels, making for a consistency of style. Lachaux aims for wines of great finesse and concentration, which reflect their respective terroirs. ... more

Château Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion 1961

A Possible Legend Candidate. I have consistently mistaken this wine for a great Graves in tastings where it has appeared. Opaque dark ruby/garnet with a rust-colored edge, this wine has a big, full-blown bouquet of burnt tobacco, and earthy, gravelly scents. On the palate, it is sweet, ripe, full bodied, ... more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1962

This is an excellent, even outstanding Yquem, but I must admit to being less impressed with it than others who have ecstatically called it one of the greatest Yquems produced. It is rich and honeyed, with a spicy, oaky, tropical fruit aroma, rich butterscotch, toasted fruit, and caramel flavors, and ... more

Pauillac de Château Latour Pauillac 1986

Since the vintage 1990, this generic Pauillac is released each year, with the same selection objectives, and as a result often made out of the young vines from the three plots situated outside the Grand Enclos. more

Château Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion 1962

Heitz Cellars Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

The 2002 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a magnificent wine, classic in style, and showing immense power balanced with lush, sweet tannins. The elegant structure of this wine is a compliment to the purity of the varietal fruit from Martha's Vineyard and a lovely reflection of its Oakville appellation. You ... more