"Undoubtedly the most impressive wine I have ever tasted from Brown, the dense ruby/purple-colored 2000 offers up excellent aromas of cassis, red currants, cedar, and tobacco. Medium-bodied, with super concentration as well as purity, power combined with elegance, (more...)

"A tight and muscular young wine. Very floral on the nose, with gorgeous berry and cherry. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, fresh and fruity finish. Very fine and harmonious. Best after 2008. 6,500 cases made. - JS"

"A superstar of this great vintage, the 2000 La Mission Haut-Brion is as profound as the 1989, 1982, and 1975. It is more structured and tannic than the 1989, more civilized and refined, but not as thick as the 1982, and sweeter as well as purer than the 1975. The (more...)

"15-hectare vineyard situated on rolling hills between Carbonnieux and Smith-Haut-Lafitte in Martillac. Density is 7,000 to 10,000 vines/ha and the varietal mix includes 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon whose average age is 17 years. High percentage of Merlot (more...)

"This no-holds-barred project is the brain child of Helene Garcin (Clos L'Eglise, Pomerol) and Dr Alain Raynaud (Quinault L'enclos, St. Emilion). The final blend was selected by Gary Vaynerchuk to play more in to the terroir of the property. Still stout, well struc (more...)

"Has some berry and earth character, with milk chocolate and spices. Full-bodied, round textured and fruity. Rich, almost decadent. A friendly young wine. Best after 2010. 4,165 cases made."

"Beautiful aromas of pineapple, pear and honey follow through to a full-bodied palate, with lots of fruit and a long, rich finish. Shows excellent structure. Best after 2007. 415 cases made. -JS"

"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...)

"This crisp, Sauvignon Blanc-dominated 2005 offers up subtle notes of green beans, lemon oil, crushed rocks, and white flowers. Medium-bodied with good acidity as well as a touch of well-integrated smoky oak, it can be drunk now and over the next 10-15 years."

"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...)

"The possible perfection of this effort is not surprising given the way proprietor Bernard Magrez has been upgrading all of his estates, especially his flagship property, Pape-Clement. Over the last decade there has been a succession of brilliant wines from this te (more...)

"The dense purple-colored 2006 boasts an extraordinary perfume of lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, burning embers, and a sensation that can only be described as like walking through a damp forest on a hot, humid day. Full-bodied, extraordinarily textured, and (more...)

"An outstanding combination of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Semillon, this full-bodied, dry white boasts copious quantities of lemon grass, honeysuckle, and apple notes backed up by hints of wood, quince, and nectarines. Concentrated, with admirable acidity, richnes (more...)

"A top-notch success, the dense ruby/purple-colored 2006 Smith-Haut-Lafitte offers aromas of smoky, juicy black currants, graphite, earth, truffles, and forest floor. Full-bodied with superb purity, noticeable but sweet tannins, this round, generous, long wine shou (more...)

"A classic deep golden-orange colour, and the nose carries handsome aromas of oranges, marmalade, quince, and a little pleasing botrytis character. The palate is fresh, loaded with typical flavours. The texture is very good and the finish is long and delicate. This (more...)