Outstanding value in today's Bordeaux market. Decant and enjoy now with a juicy hamburger or steak. Good red-black fruit flavors and plenty of earthy nuances. Hint of cocoa. Like most 2005 Bordeaux, this wine needs some air to soften it's attack. Normally over $15 a bottle. 

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Reasonably priced for a Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 2005 Vieux Lazaret displays lovely kirsch aromas balanced by subtle spice, remarkably pure fruit flavors and a rich, creamy texture. This full-bodied effort is drinking well now, and should continue to do so for at least 10 years." (12/31/08) 90 points Stephen Tanzer: "Medium red. Gently spicy, red berry-dominated bouquet suggests dried lavender, anise and rose. This is awfully seductive already but at the same time attractively understated. Juicy raspberry and cherry flavors a... Read More » 

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According to Robert Parker: "Soft, cedar, black cherry and currant fruit intermixed with hints of tobacco leaf and spice emerge from this round, generously endowed, soft Haut-Medoc. A blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, it can be drunk now or kept for 5-6 years." (08/08) And, from the Wine Spectator: "Shows ripe raspberry and plum aromas, with hints of tea and light toasty oak. Medium-bodied, with very clean fruit and a soft, silky finish. Not a big wine, but pretty and fruity, with good complexity. Best after 2009." (Web only, 2008) David ... Read More » 

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It's not easy to find steals in the much touted 2005 vintage of Bordeaux. But you need look no further than Graves for a screamingly good example of ready-to-drink value-packed Merlot-based red. Tobacco, oak notes and black currant aromas and flavors have fine Bordeaux written all of them. This tastes like a $30 bottle of wine, which comes in handy at dinner parties! 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "This has lots of juicy grip, with a strong, briary undertow supporting red and black licorice, hot stone, currant paste, tobacco and chestnut notes. The long, muscular finish is typical of the vintage. Best from 2010 through 2025." (04/08) 90 points Robert Parker: "The 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers a very aromatic display of white chocolate, black cherry, roasted herbs, pepper, and espresso. The wine has excellent concentration, lush tannins for the vintage, and a round, opulent mouthfeel. It is almost atypical for a 2005 in ... Read More » 

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Château Bois-Malot, located in Saint Loubes and situated on the shoreline of the Dordogne River, produces Entre-Deux-Mers from 2 hectares of vineyards from vines with an average age of 15 years. The soils are clay and light limestone with a subsoil of red pebbles and clay. Planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 30% Merlot. Full-bodied, spicy, with pepper notes and leather. 

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91-93 points Wine Enthusiast: "91-93 Barrel sample. If you're looking for great, ripe black currant fruits, this is where to come. The wine is full and hugely fruity, but it still manages a good Bordeaux sense of proportion." (6/1/2006) 

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Ch. L’Avocat is from the small commune of Cerons, which is located just north of Barsac and Sauternes in the southern Graves appellation. I met Nicola Allison at a small conference of Women from Bordeaux and Napa Valley in Napa earlier. She followed my advice by sending her wines to our hotel in April to be tasted and Clyde and I liked them. I followed up by visiting the estate almost 8 weeks later and was shown the gravely, plateau vineyards by her husband Sean who manages the vines. The vineyards were purchased by the Allison’s in 2002; the fruit was p... Read More » 

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This is new-world Bordeaux with enough forward fruit and body to please a California-cab palate. Owned by Mr Uijttewaal since 1982, this property has seen tremendous improvements over the past ten years. Only 8000 cases a year from this small estate located 80 km north of the city of Bordeaux in a village called Jau Dignac et Loirac in the north medoc.Deep gravely soil along with a clayey-chalky subsoil provides this value-priced Bordeaux red with plenty of stuffing, especially in the ripe, precocious vintage of 2005. The blend is 50% cabernet sauvignon,... Read More » 

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Clarendelle is a new project owned and produced by the proprietors of Château Haut-Brion, one of the five classified first-growths of Bordeaux. The 2005 Clarendelle Rouge is an exceptional value; this wine embodies everything that is great about Bordeaux and the famed 2005 Bordeaux vintage - intensity, power and complexity. A blend of 82% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, it's deep purple hue looks like royal velvet in the glass, and it bursts with stunning aromas of red fruits, crushed geraniums, volcanic rock and graphite. The vibra... Read More » 

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At K&L we love Sansonnet, as it remains one of the finest value chateaux of Bordeaux, especially in superb vintages like 2005. Located at the east end of St-Emilion, on the highest point of the plateau, Sansonnet is neighbor to a few of the great classified growth Bordeaux properties. The d'Aulan acquired the chateau in 1999, and in renovating it, they have pouring many Euros into the winery and vineyards. The exceptional terroir is composed of an argilo-limestone soil, on a rocky subsoil, ideal for quality merlot and cabernet. Forgotten in the past, Sa... Read More » 

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Since the late 90s one of the best "Value" areas in Bordeaux is the Cotes de Castillon, just east of St Emilion. The have been many property owners from the prestigious regions of St Emilion, pomerol, etc moving into this area. One of our biggest 2005 Bordeaux sellers is d'Aiguilhe from Stephan von Neipperg of Canon La Gaffeliere fame. We first tasted this Chateau de l'Estang in April 2008 and fell in love with it immediately. We were able to convince the owner Jean Michel Ferrandez and his negociant to give us some cases of a special batch he had and... Read More » 

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96 points Robert Parker (04/08) 96 points and a Highly Recommended from the Wine Spectator: "Shows enticing aromas of toffee, cream, dried apricot and caramel. Full-bodied, very sweet and thick, with honey and caramel flavors. Long and rich, oozing with sweet, ripe fruit, this is like liquid candy. Best after 2016." (06/08) 93 points Stephen Tanzer: "Full yellow-gold. Expressive aromas of pineapple, coconut, sweet vanillin oak and spices. Then wonderfully thick, fat and sweet, with the exotic coconut character carrying through in the mouth. Finishes sa... Read More » 

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The estate has 25 hectares of vines. Eighteen hectares are red varietals, cabernet sauvignon and merlot, and seven hectares are white. The 2005 Château Laubarit Bordeaux is even better than the very successful 2003 vintage that we featured in the club last year. It is rich and ripe like the 2003, but it has more depth of flavor, better balance and a longer finish. Fabulous vintage, great tasting and very affordable red. You can cellar this for a few years or enjoy it tonight one hour after decanting it. Try with rack of lamb! Certified organic too! 

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98 points Wine Spectator: "Very lush and racy at the same time, this starts with creamy layers of mango and papaya before giving way to persimmon, fig paste and crème brûlée notes, all carried by well-embedded acidity. The superlong finish lets date, spice cake and green tea notes linger endlessly. Yet another classic for this amazing wine. Drink now through 2032." (11/07) Philippe Delesvaux, a Parisian, was not born into viticulture but came to the vine while working on his agricultural studies on a cereal farm in the Loire Valley in the early 1980s. B... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "his chateau gets better and better. The wine has power, but it is harnessed by the intense fruits, the blackberry flavors, the density and the wood. With the power, though, comes elegance, resulting in a wine that is ready to develop over many years." (06/08) 93 points Wine Spectator and listed in the Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2008! From the Spectator: "Displays blackberry, cherry and hints of sweet tobacco. Full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Very pretty and solid. This is structured and c... Read More » 

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Who says there are no values from the spectacular and spendy 2005 vintage in Bordeaux? Good strength here with some rounded tannins and fine acidity. This should drink well with one hour decanting. Red fruit aromas and flavor. Second wine of Château Castera. 

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I voted this wine as one of the top 100 Bordeaux values at a tasting in new York in 2008. Plenty of vibrance and richness and structure for the cellar. Blackberries abound here. 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Intense aromas of mineral, wild berry and black currant mark this firm, tensile red. Its tannins are present and balanced by a sweetness midpalate. Fine, lingering aftertaste." (Bruce Sanderson, Web Only, 03/08) K&L's notes: This charming Pinot Noir comes from the village of Marsannay. It has bright cherry fruit, brambly notes of red and black fruits,and drinks very nicely today, although a few years in the cellar will tame it even more. Charming and bright, with a lovely nose and more structure and complexity than you might ... Read More » 

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2nd wine of Camensac under the care of Celine Villars. Extremely sweet and full-bodied. This wine is delicious. Clyde beffa scores it 90 points! 

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Deep in the Midi, approximately 30 km west of Nimes and 45 km north of Montpellier you'll find Domaine Costeplane, a small family run estate that produces a range of wines that are all certified organic. At Costeplane, Francoise and Vincent Coste manage approximately 30 hectares of vines, with an eclectic selection of varietals that include Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vermentino and Chardonnay. The 2005 "Plan de Savoulous" is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. After a lengthy maceraction and a temperature controlled fer... Read More » 

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The Chateau Des Valentons Canteloup is in the commune of St. Loubes just across the Dordogne west of Libourne and south of Fronsac and about 9 miles east of the city of Bordeaux. The estate has been in the Meynard family since 1916 and is planted to 65 % Merlot with 20% Cabernet sauvignon and 15 % Cabernet Franc. Yields are limited to an average of 58hl per hectare by green harvest. The soil is clay and silt on iron rich alluvial gravel subsoil. The grapes are hand harvested, hand sorted and destemmed before a maceration of 25 to 45 days with some bleedi... Read More » 

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Fabulous value. Rich, round, great texture on the palate. Watch this property. Clyde scores this 90 points. 

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This delightful Côte de Nuits-Villages displays the advantage of buying Burgundy from the less fashionable areas. It is rich, full bodied and has a long finish, with pronounced blackberry fruit notes. This is an extraordinary buy at this price. Although the wine comes from the village of Corgolin, it works with the supple and charming character of the vintage to produce a charming, rich wine for current drinking. It shows ripe fruit and lots of charm, along with a floral note. The finish has a note of black fruit and an interesting spice. This is a favo... Read More » 

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97 points from the Wine Spectator and the #2 wine of the year! "Estate manager John Kolasa claims that nature did the lion's share of the work in 2005, leaving him and his team with a relatively simple job. Yet vast investment at the estate since the mid-1990s by the owners, who also control Chanel, enabled Rauzan to reap the benefits of a great growing season. The estate's grand vin, which reached a quality pinnacle in 2005, is 54.5 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 39 percent Merlot, 5 percent Petit Verdot and 1.5 percent Cabernet Franc, selected from 74 of ... Read More » 

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According to Robert Parker: "This lower pedigree wine represents undeniable quality/value rapport in 2005. This vintage is so deep in quality among the better run, less heralded estates, that these wines should appeal to readers looking for terrific values from Bordeaux. Most of these wines are Merlot-based and will be drinkable young. Sleeper of the vintage." (04/06) According to the Wine Spectator: "Medium-bodied, with pleasant fruit and a fine, silky finish. From the manager of Cheval-Blanc and Yquem." (04/06) 

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From Bernard Magrez, owner extraordinaire of such esteemed Bordeaux properties as Pape Clement (among 20 others!). This little known estate is located 20 kilometers north of St-Emilion on the pilgrim trail to Santiago de Compostela. The vineyard is in the heart of the famous La Double forest, known for its stave oak used to make quality barrels. This stupendous buy is a blend of 75% merlot, 15% cabernet sauvignon and 10% cabernet franc from vines averaging 20 years. Soils here have a high gravel and sand component, which adds to the eventual complexity ... Read More » 

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This second wine comes mainly from the château's young vines, and is made like its elder brother. Les Allées de Cantemerle has the same personality as the grand vin, but a shorter ageing potential. As it ages more quickly, Les Allées de Cantemerle is generally ready to be consumed within several years of the vintage. 

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This Fifth Growth estate is on its way up! Long considered an under-achiever, the estate has really started to turn around since Brigitte and Denis Jugla took command in 1996--focusing their energy on quality. The 2005 vintage is a beacon of the estate's potential. It may be THE great value of the vintage. It was rated 18/20 points by Decanter Magazine and given five stars, the highest rating of all the vintage's Pauillacs (and scored on par with Mouton-Rothschild): "Very pure cassis. Hidden depths - unevolved but self-assured. Terrific intensity of fla... Read More » 

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Château Sansonnet may very well be the best Bordeaux producer you've never heard of! Located at the east of Saint-Emilion, on the highest point of the plateau, it neighbors a bunch of great classified growth Bordeaux properties. The d'Aulan family took it over in 1999, and they have renovated this property, pouring many Euros into the winery and vineyards. And what does this have to do with Clos Kalinda? We are very excited about this first Bordeaux wine under the Kalinda label; we waited 30 years after all! We tasted and blended a wine we thought would... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "There's pure crushed fruit on the nose, with raspberry, dark chocolate and berry. Full-bodied, with supervelvety tannins and a long, long finish. Has wonderful balance and richness. The best young red ever from this producer. Best after 2012. 2,500 cases made." (03/08) According to Robert Parker: "Stylish and elegant, this 2005 has as much in common with a Cote de Beaune premier cru as it does with a Pomerol. Kirsch, raspberry, seaweed, and loamy soil aromas lead to a medium-bodied, finesse-styled claret possessing sweet tanni... Read More » 

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42% Merlot, 36% Cabernet, 22% Cab Franc. Owned by the folks of Chateau Siran so you know the wine is good. Very spicy with a rich, round texture on the palate. Great value. 

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93 points Wine Spectator: "Dense and chewy, with a tannic spine that holds sway over the black currant, fig and loganberry notes for now. Additional hints of charcoal, graphite and espresso frame the finish, but this will need time to fully integrate. Best from 2011 through 2030."-(4/30/08). 91+ points Robert Parker: "Surprisingly for this tannic, structured vintage, the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes comes across as charming, with moderate but sweet tannin, good acidity, and plenty of sexy black currant and cherry fruit intermixed with hints o... Read More » 

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The vineyards of Cahors date back to the Roman occupation, making them among some of the oldest in France. Nicknamed the "black wine" because of its beautiful opaque color, wines from Cahors were historically used to darken the color of Bordeaux claret. Historically, popes and Russian tsars have imbibed this palate staining wine, which was also the preferred red wine of author Ernest Hemingway. Château la Coustarelle is owned by Michel and Nadine Cassot and located in the village of Prayssac, next to the renowned Clos de Gamot. Their Cuvée Tradition is ... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Licorice, tar and ripe berry aromas. Pretty and full-bodied, with velvety tannins, a solid core of fruit and a long finish. Beautiful. The second wine of Léoville-Barton. Best after 2011." (03/08) Here is one of the best second wines of this fabulous vintage. On par with Pagodes and Reserve de Comtesse at a fraction of the price. With 2005 Léoville-Barton selling for $120++, this wine is a super bargain. Unfortunately we only get 10 cases of this rarity. It will sell out almost instantaneously; don't delay. 

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A friend of the late Denis Mortet, he is styling his wines similarly to those from that famous estate. The Guyot family is one of the oldest in Marsannay-la-Côte, the village just north of Gevrey-Chambertin, and quality here has skyrocketed since Olivier Guyot began running the domaine in 1990. The estate today encompasses 15 hectares of vines in Marsannay and Gevrey-Chambertin, as well as small holdings in grands crus Clos-St-Denis and Clos de la Roche in Morey-St-Denis. Friendly and enthusiastic, Olivier is thoroughly committed to organic and biodynami... Read More » 

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According to Robert Parker: "A superb sleeper of the vintage, this Bordeaux blend from Jean-Luc Thunevin delivers everything it should. Loads of plum, cassis, and cherry fruit are found in this silky-textured, medium-bodied, pure, delicious effort. Thunevin has unquestionably hit a home run with this bargain-priced 2005. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years. Bordeaux needs to make more wines such as this." (08/08) 95% Merlot, 5% Cab Franc. GARAGISTE I am BLACK SHEEP wouldn't deign BAD BOY I remain. 

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The lovely, garnet-colored 2005 Château de Chantegrive is an even blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon from Podensac. Delightfully complex without being overripe, the wine shows black fruit and light toast, supported by subtle tannins. 17+ points Jancis Robinson: "Blackish crimson. Very sweet, ripe black fruit with some warm-brick (Haut-Brion-like) overlay. Lots of minerals and interest with intense ripeness yet freshness too. A very very amiable wine. Lovely balance with neat, sandy tannins on the finish." (04/06) 

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95 points Robert Parker: "Along with the 2000, the 2005 is one of the two greatest d’Issans I have ever tasted. Kudos to proprietor Emmanuel Cruse for creating this beauty. Its dense purple hue is accompanied by aromas of camphor, forest floor, blackberries, cassis, and a hint of spring flowers. Full-bodied with superb richness, purity, texture, and abundant, sweet tannin, it should hit its stride in 3-4 years, and last for 25+. Bravo!" (04/08) 93 points Wine Spectator: "Displays blackberry and black licorice aromas, with some tar. Full-bodied, with ch... Read More » 

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Over the past several years, this wine has been at the top of our list not just as a wine from Gigondas but as one of our top Rhône picks overall. No doubt that many of you will recognize the label. On the nose this wine displays a very succulent nose of boysenberries, chocolate and violets. In the mouth, dark plums, currants, light tobacco and a fine finish with minerality. Enjoy this Rhone beauty now and over the next 10 years with fennel roasted pork loin or rosemary rack of lamb! 14% abv. 

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90 points Robert Parker: "This powerful, tannic, structured effort from Mouton-Rothschild’s stable is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by an earthy nose dominated by black currants and toasty, smoky oak. Medium to full-bodied with relatively high tannin, decent acidity, and a fine finish, it should be at its best between 2014-2030." (04/08) 90 points Wine Spectator: "Exhibits blackberry, currant and licorice on the nose. Full and velvety, with plenty of g... Read More » 

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Pretty cherry notes, with a lush mid-palate, followed by an interesting mineral note. Very rich and round on the palate, but not at all heavy. Charming wine from a great vintage, at great price! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) 

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On the nose this incredible value offers black fruit and sweet spices aromas combined with the toasted notes coming from barrel maturation. The palate is round with silky tannins that express the maturity and quality of 2005. Impossibilty to beat at this price point. 

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94 points Wine Enthusiast and a Top Wine of the Year: "The tannins dominate this dark, brooding wine. At this stage, it seems to have closed up, leaving the fruit and acidity buried. But with this concentration, the future looks promising. There is long aging potential here." 93 points Wine Spectator: "Currant, mineral, plum and light toasty oak follow through to a full body, with ultrasilky tannins and a long, caressing finish. This is thoroughly beautiful. Superbalanced and very pretty. Best after 2011." (03/08) 91 points Stephen Tanzer's Internation... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "There's beautiful aromas of violet and other flowers, with fruity undertones. Full-bodied, with round, polished tannins that caress the palate. Long and very balanced. Harmonious." (03/08) 90 points Robert Parker: "The Burgundy firm of Jacques Prieur, who now owns this Pomerol estate, has fashioned an outstanding 2005 from one of the less prestigious terroirs of the appellation. It is a richly fruit, exuberant, flamboyant wine offering a sensual display of black cherries, sandy, loamy soil, subtle herbs, and spice. Lusciously ... Read More » 

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In his first review of this wine Robert Parker said: "A big-time sleeper of the vintage, this may be the finest Lanessan I have ever tasted." (04/07) More recently he rated it 90 points and continued his praise: "Shrewd Bordeaux buyers have long followed this excellent Medoc estate, whose wine can easily be confused with a St.-Julien or Pauillac. The 2005 is an undeniable sleeper of the vintage. Dark plum/purple-tinged with a beautiful nose of new saddle leather, spice box, black currants, and a hint of unsmoked cigar tobacco, it offers medium body, adm... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Black currant and violet notes on the nose, with a good dose of slightly charred oak, follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and a long, vanilla-colored finish. There's lots of oak, but also lots of fruit. Needs time. This is very chewy. Best after 2011." (03/08) 

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Montalon proudly holds the title as the 3rd highest vineyard in the entire Gironde department, at 86 meters above sea level. Though replanted in 1978, vines have been growing here since at least 1639 when the parcel was mentioned in a family archive. The vineyard is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. This vineyard yields Medoc-like juice that shows bright fruit and spicy flavors young but develops lovely, complex, deep, exotic flavors when aged. Manual harvest, Barrel-aged, indigenous yeast is used, bottled unfined and lightly filtered. T... Read More » 

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According to Wine Spectator: "Pleasant ripe blackberry, with hints of fresh herbs, licorice and mineral on the nose, following through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a chewy finish. Best after 2009." (Web Only 2008) According to Robert Parker: "An elegant, pure wine with plenty of berry fruit intermixed with some dusty, earthy notes, a hint of truffle, roasted herbs, and copious sweet cherry and black currant fruit, this medium-bodied, well-made, pure wine should drink nicely for another 5-6 years at the minimum." (08/08) A su... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Light and simple, with plum and tobacco character. Medium-bodied, with a fresh finish. Best after 2009." (Web only, 2009) 

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