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Château d'Yquem 2005, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes
Slightly closed on the nose at this stage, with subtle notes of white flowers and candied tropical fruits. On the palate, this is supremely well balanced, with rich, unctuous honeyed fruit, balanced by a touch minerality and a deliciously fresh touch. Part of the New Fine Wine Parcel.
Château d'Yquem 2006, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes
Ideal conditions for botrytis were challenged by uneven ripening. This latter demanded obsessive attention to detail during the numerous picking passes through the vineyard. Yquem's resources permit such meticulous care and inevitably have resulted in a wine which is of magnificent richness, personality, harmony and persistence. Outstanding. Part of the New Fine Wine Parcel.
Château Gruaud-Larose 2005, Cru Classé, St-Julien
As is the norm in 2005, dense purple in colour indeed virtually opaque at the centre. Profoundly rich nose with aromas of cassis laced with spices. Sumptuously juicy black fruits palate is amply supported by grippy tannins. Super harmony and style here, a Gruaud with intensity of flavour, purity and all-important freshness. If the property maintains its reasonable pricing policy of recent years, Gruaud will be an excellent buy. Part of our latest Fine Wine Parcel.
Château L'Eglise-Clinet 2007, Pomerol
Denis Durantou believes 85% to 15% to be the most perfect blend for Merlot and Cabernet Franc and one that he employs in this wine. Deep glossy purple in colour with a black core. Perfumed cherry blossom notes precede a glorious array of dark skinned fruit on the nose with lovely toasted oak notes emerging. The palate is taut and mineral with a core of ripe, dark skinned fruit. With very fine tannins, this is long, juicy, fresh and laden with fruit. Part of the New Fine Wine Parcel.
Château l'Evangile 2005, Pomerol
How l'Evangile has blossomed under Rothschild ownership! This is a substantial, chewy pomerol that displays flesh and volume allied to a firm solidity. Concentrated yet sophisticated. A wine with energy and vigour that will keep for many years. Part of the New Fine Wine Parcel.
Château La Conseillante 2007, Pomerol
Winemaker and Estate Director Jean-Michel Laporte advised that the harvest took place between 17th and 27th September and that the assemblage was 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. As one has come to expect of the property in recent years, they have turned out one of the successes of the commune. Whilst not a heavyweight, La Conseillante displays luscious, attractive fruit, poise and refreshing fruit. Part of the New Fine Wine Parcel.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2007, Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan
Deep, near opaque in the glass with mineral, graphite and cool, ripe fruit on the nose. On the palate there is a fragrant note to the dark cherry and currant fruit, with earthy, leafy elements too. More compact than many in this vintage, this has pleasing harmony and gentle direction lent to the fruit by soft, round tannins. A forward and attractive La Mission. Part of the New Fine Wine Parcel.
