"This is a consistently well-made Bordeaux Superieur from Salignac, just north of Libourne. Although not up to the level of the 2005, the 2004 Beaulieu Comtes de Tastes is an elegant, pretty wine offering notes of sweet and sour cherries intermixed with cedar and t (more...)

"The light-bodied, herbal 2004 exhibits notes of currants, red cherries, and minerals. It is best drunk over the next 3-4 years."

"Light spice and berry aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Best after 2007. 8,330 cases made."

"We just can't get enough wine from this fabulous house! The level of quality for this house keeps getting raised every vintage. This shows fantastic earthy undertones of chalk, mineral and a little bit of leather, along with vibrant plum, blueberry, black cherry, (more...)

The Cabernet really shines through in this well defined, medium bodied red from one of the biggest "sleepers" in Bordeaux. Plenty of dark cherry and chocolate notes are wrapped around a perfect balance of tannins and acidity. Drink now!

Located in the Sauternes commune of Bordeaux, France, Chateau Haut-Bergeron has been in the capable hands of the same family since the end of the 18th century. In the 1950's the estate was expanded into nearby vineyards as well as into Barsac. Haut-Bergeron is a ve (more...)

(Please note, this is the Valrose Cuvee Alienor, not the Valrose Bordeaux Superior which is a different wine and not available in the US!) "The color is dark and the superb nose. Supported by rather powerful tannins, but a little rounder. The bouquet is cha (more...)

"A brilliant effort from proprietors Chantal and Gerard Perse, Pavie's 2004 (7,050 cases) exhibits an inky/ruby/purple color, a surprisingly soft, forward style for this hallowed terroir, full-bodied, and concentrated creme de cassis flavors intermixed with cherrie (more...)

"A top-notch effort from proprietress Helene Garcin, Haut-Bergey's 2004 exhibits an evolved, cedary, smoky, tobacco, and sweet cherry-scented bouquet offered in a medium-bodied, supple-textured style. It is not as big or forceful as the 2005 nor as structured as th (more...)

"As recent vintages have tended to be, the 2004 Clinet is a strong effort. Its dark purple color is followed by classic aromas and flavors of truffles, mocha, espresso roast, plums, jammy black cherries, and darker fruits. Medium-bodied and ripe with light to mode (more...)

"Baron de Milon comes from a selection that takes place during the assemblage, it has the same base than the "Grand Vin", Chateau Duhart Milon. Baron de Milon has several characteristics similar to the fine wine, but its time of ageing in barrels is shorter which m (more...)

"Made in a very forward style, the 2004 Clos l'Eglise offers sweet mocha-infused black raspberry and chocolate cherry-like fruit in its intense aromatics. In the mouth, it is pure silk, medium-bodied, and beautifully concentrated with no hard edges. Filled with sen (more...)

"Aromas of blackberry, with hints of tobacco. Full-bodied, with fine tannins, good length and a delicate, fruity aftertaste. Much more refined than I remember from barrel. Caressing. Best after 2007."

"Three-hectare vineyard block situated on rolling hills between Carbonnieux and Smith-Haut-Lafitte in Martillac. Density is 7,000 vines/ha and the varietal mix includes equal parts of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc whose average age is 17 years. The soil is superfici (more...)

"A gorgeous nose of ripe raspberry, with hints of vanilla and blackberry. Intense yet subtle. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit, yet refined and layered with silky tannins. Long and caressing. Gets better and better. I like it more than the 2003 or the 2000. Best af (more...)

Wine Spectator Top 100: #6 Wine of the Year
"Intense aromas of currant, blackberry and light vanilla. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Layered, with everything in the right proportion for the vintage. Excellent. Reminds me (more...)

"Interesting aromas of delicate dark fruits and sandalwood follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a silky finish. Balanced and caressing. Lovely sweet fruit on the finish. Canon shows reserve and refinement this year. Best after 20 (more...)

"Similar to the winery's '04 Cabernet, released a year ago, but a bit more complex, this Bordeaux-style blend is rich in very ripe black currant, chocolate and cedar flavors. It's also thick in fuzzy tannins, suggesting ageability. Good now, with decanting, or thro (more...)

"Similar to the winery's '04 Cabernet, released a year ago, but a bit more complex, this Bordeaux-style blend is rich in very ripe black currant, chocolate and cedar flavors. It's also thick in fuzzy tannins, suggesting ageability. Good now, with decanting, or thro (more...)

"This Cab-based Bordeaux blend has sizable amounts of Merlot and Cab Franc. It's quite a distinguished wine, classic in the modern Napa sense of softness and ripeness to the point of decadent drinkability. There's a sweet olive-tapenade edge to the blackberry, cass (more...)