Wines and Beyond

Red Wine by Ch?teau Duhart-Milon from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. Dark in color, almost black, with beautiful aromas of spices, blackberry and milk chocolate. Full-bodied and very silky, yet tannic, with a wonderful texture. This is long and caressing. Gorgeous. Best after 2015. -Wine Spectator The 2005 Duhart-Milon is not far behind the 2003 (which I rated 94 points). A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Merlot, it reflects the fact that the Rothschilds and their administrator, Charles Chevalier, have been making a major effort to increase quality at this property. Firm and structured, with a deep ruby/purple color and hints of graphite, black currants, licorice, smoke, and earth, it possesses a textured, rich, pure center, strong tannins, and real elegance as well as length. Four to six years of bottle age will be required, and it should last for 20-25 years. -Wine Advocate 90-92

Red Wine by Ch?teau Duhart-Milon from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. The Rothschild family acquired Chateau Duhart-Milon, a 4e Cru in the 1855 classification, from the Castejas of Pauillac, in 1962. The property was named after the Sieur of Duhart, gun-runner to Louis XIV, who originally owned the property, and from the name of the little hamlet of Milon which separates the Duhart-Milon vineyard from that of Chateau Lafite. The vineyard covers 50 hectares and is planted with the classical cepages of Medoc: Cabernet Sauvignon (57%), Cabernet Franc (20%), Merlot (21%) and a small amount of Petit Verdot. This cepage has always been traditionally planted at Duhart-Milon and a certain excess of it in the pre-war vintages might explain their slightly flinty hardiness. Full bodied, with firm tannins. The early tastings show signs of a wine with fine spicy and very ripe black fruit aromas. The mouth is structured with elegant tannins and great length. Good core of fruit, with silky tannins and a medium to long finish of licorice, smoke and berry. Very good red. Best after 2007.- Wine Spectator Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Red Wine by Ch?teau de Reignac from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. Reignac's gentle slopes and gravely soils facilitate natural drainage. The gravel reflects and stores the sun's heat which promotes early ripening of the estate's grapes. Great terroir is the key to the wines of Reignac. It is this splendid terroir, recommended by Michel Rolland that gives Reignac its edge. Possibly the finest Reignac I have ever tasted from proprietor Yves Vatelot, this superlative blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon is treated like a spoiled child, ages on its lees, and bottled unfiltered. There are over 16,000 cases of this cuvee, which should be uncommonly long-lived for a wine of this pedigree. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by a sweet nose of blackberries, cherries, smoke and pain grille. Deep, full-bodied, moderately tannic, fresh, and well-delineated, with 14% natural alcohol, it should drink well for 10-12 years -Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 91-93

Red Wine by Ch. Reignac from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. The 2002 Reignac exhibits a saturated purple color as well as copious quantities of sweet black currant fruit intertwined with espresso, cocoa, and toasty oak characteristics. Medium-bodied and deep, with loads of concentration along with background spice and structure, it should drink well for 10-12 years. One cannot praise proprietor Yves Vatelot enough for the extraordinary quality he achieves from this Bordeaux Superieur vineyard. -Wine Advocate 88-91 Barrel Sample

Red Wine by Ch?teau de Launay from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. A dense purple-colored effort offering notes of chocolate, espresso, scorched earth, and berry flavors. Supple textured, medium-bodied, chunky, and fleshy. Blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Wine by Domaines Baron Rothschild from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. Grape varieties: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon Wonderful crimson color. A powerful, aromatic and complex nose, dominated by aromas of fresh fruit (redcurrants, blackberries and black cherries). A fresh wine with bite, with powerful aromas on the palate (red fruit), well integrated tannins and a long aromatic and spicy finish. A wine to be tasted with pleasure.

Red Wine by Ch?teau Les Graves de Barrau from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. This estate has been well-known for several centuries and is located 18 miles north of the city of Bordeaux. A luscious and fruity Bordeaux wine made by Dominique Hebrard of the Cheval Blanc family. 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc Nice, dark ruby color. Reveals beautiful aromas of cherry and blackberry with a hint of vanilla. Medium-bodied, it has dark berry flavours, well-balanced tannins and a long, smooth finish.

Red Wine by L'Abbaye de St. Ferme from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. A delicious example of a classic Bordeaux - 100% Estate bottled and aged in French oak barrels for six months - ripe flavors of sweet black cherries and chocolate.

Red Wine by Mouton-Cadet from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. Color: Intense and brilliant dark cherry. Nose: Tightly packed and elegant, with complex aromas that pleasantly combine ripe stone fruit (cherry) with fresh berries, especially blackcurrant. Palate: A very smooth and full-bodied attack. Ripe fruit (cherry, blackcurrant) is immediately apparent, with powerful tannins. Remarkable overall balance. A generous and pleasant finish, sustained by attractively lingering flavors.