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Ladera |
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Napa Valley |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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2005 |
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2003 |
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Lone
Canyon Vineyard |
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2004 |
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Howell
Mountain Vineyard |
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2004 |
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Two
Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Premiere 2002 Lot 64 |
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2000 |
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Napa
Valley Malbec |
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2006 |
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| Chateau
Lafite Rothschild |
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Bordeaux |
Pauillac |
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1er cru classé |
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1995 |
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July 3, 1999 |
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1994 |
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1990 |
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1986 |
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Jan 19, 2002 |
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1985 |
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1984 |
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May 22, 1992 |
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1982 |
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1981 |
Parker : 91/100Parker
n° Bordeaux Book 1998 (01/01/1998) : 91 -
This wine is close to
full maturity, but it is capable of holding for another two
decades. It reveals the classic Lafite bouquet of red and
black fruits, cedar, fruitcake, and tobacco-like aromas. In
the mouth, this medium ruby/garnet-colored wine displays a
delicacy of fruit and sweet attack, but subtle, well-defined
flavors ranging from tobacco, cigar box, cedar, and
fruitcake. This is a savory, soft Lafite-Rothschild that is
pleasing to both the intellect and the palate.
Drink by : 1997-2018 |
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1978 |
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1974 |
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Aug 17, 2004 |
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| Chateau
Lafaurie-Peyraguey |
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Sauterne |
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Bordeaux |
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2003 |
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1997 -
December 30, 2006 - "Medium-bodied and sweet, with
pretty apple skin, vanilla and grappa aromas and a vanilla
and honey aftertaste. Perhaps not as exciting as usual, but
very good indeed. Drink now through 2005." Reviewed
By: Wine Spectator 89pts |
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1990 |
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1981 |
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| Chateau
Lafon-Rochet |
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Bordeaux |
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St. Estephe |
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2003 - 50%
Cabernet Sauvignon / 40% Merlot / 10% Cabernet Franc
Characteristics: Dry, Medium- to Full-Bodied, Long Finish
Years Drinkable: 2010 - 2025 Parker Score: 90 Parker Review:
A sleeper of the vintage, the dense blue/purple-colored 2003
Lafon-Rochet exhibits plenty of blackberry, cassis and
graphite along with a touch of toasty new oak. The wine is
more backward than expected, but it possesses full-bodied,
concentrated flavors as well as good elegance, purity, and
overall equilibrium. This is a long-distance runner.
Steve Tanzer Score: 91 Steve Tanzer Review: Good deep
red-ruby. Extravagantly ripe, exotic aromas of roasted dark
fruits and roasted meat. Large-scaled, fat and full, with
atypical sweetness nicely leavened by harmonious acidity.
Creamy, dense and full for Lafon-Rochet. Finishes with
smooth tannins and excellent palate-saturating length. A
great vintage for this chateau.
Wine Spectator Score: 90 Wine Spectator Review: Very
exciting aromas of crushed blackberry and lightly smoky
barrels. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a medium
finish. A bit tight but balanced. |
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| Chateau
LaGrange |
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Bordeaux |
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St Julian |
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2003 |
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1990 |
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1989 |
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1982 |
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1981 |
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| Chateau La
Lagune |
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Bordeaux |
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Haut Medoc |
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1982 |
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1981 |
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Lail Vineyards |
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J. Daniel
Cuvee |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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Napa Valley |
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1999 |
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La Jota Vineyards |
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Howell
Mountain |
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Cabernet
Franc |
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Napa Valley |
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1999 |
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Lamborn Family Vineyards |
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Napa Valley |
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Howell
Mountain |
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Zinfandel |
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1990 |
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Lamborn Family Vineyards |
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Napa Valley |
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Howell
Mountain |
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Why 2k Zin |
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Zinfandel |
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2000 |
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| Chateau
La Nerthe |
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Chateauneuf
du Pape |
Chateau visit |
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1999 |
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1998 |
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1996 |
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1995 |
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| Chateau
Lascombes Grand Cru
Classe Margaux |
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Margaux |
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2004 -
December 26, 2008 |
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2003 -
92 points Robert
Parker: "In less than five years this property has emerged
as one of the appellation’s up and coming stars thanks to
the infusion of money from the American conglomerate, Colony
Capital, as well as the braintrust that now oversees the
winemaking, Yves Vatelot (of Reignac fame) and the
internationally renowned oenologist, Michel Rolland. The
dark plum/ruby-hued, open-knit 2003 offers a big, sweet nose
of barbecue smoke, plum liqueur, creme de cassis, flowers,
new saddle leather, and damp earth. Loads of black fruits, a
full-bodied palate impression, low acidity, and a savory,
expansive mouthfeel suggest it can be drunk in 2-3 years, or
cellared for 15+." (04/06) 91 points Wine Spectator "Aromas
of blackberry and chocolate follow through to a full-bodied
palate, with big velvety tannins and a long, caressing
finish. Best after 2010." (03/06)
Wine Spectator 91
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Chateau
Grand Vin Latour |
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1er
cru classé |
http://www.chateau-latour.com/ |
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Bordeaux |
Pauillac |
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1995 |
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1994 |
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1990 - WS 100 - "Full-bodied, with layers of silky fruit
and masses of currant, mineral, and berry character.
Amazing. It's a wine with perfect structure, perfect
strength." |
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1986
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Tasted from my cellar, the
1986 has consistently been outstanding, falling short of
being sublime. The spicy, peppery bouquet reveals aromas
of dried herbs and red currant fruit. Medium-bodied,
austere, but youthful, vigorous, and concentrated, this
wine still requires 4-5 years of cellaring. 90 pts.
Robert Parker -
Jan 19, 2002 |
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1985 |
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1984 |
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May 22, 1992 |
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1981 -
750's+Imperial - Erin's birth-year signature wine.
Aug 6, 2005 - WS
90 -RP 88 -
The 1981 tastes
remarkably velvety and supple for such a young
Latour--not that this is a malevolent
occurrence--because the excellence, complexity, and
richness of the wine are still present. The color is
dark ruby, the bouquet offers plenty of ripe cassis and
spicy oak, and the flavor is generous, silky, moderately
tannic, and long in the finish. This Latour may turn out
to be similar to the 1971. Anticipated maturity:
Now-2005. Last tasted, 9/90.
Drink by : 1990-2005 |
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1975 |
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June
1988 |
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La Tour Haut-Brion |
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Bordeaux |
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Pessac
Leognan |
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1999 |
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Lauren Bryce |
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Napa Valley |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2000 |
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Laurent Perrier |
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Champagne |
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Vintage 1990 |
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Layer Cake |
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Barossa Valley |
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Shiraz |
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Vintage 2005 |
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| Chateau
Leoville Barton |
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2004 |
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1996
1991
1990
1989
1986
1982 |
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St Julian |
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Bordeaux |
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750, 1500,
5000 |
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Chateau Leoville Las Cases |
St Julian |
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Grand Vin |
Bordeaux |
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1999 |
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1994 |
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1993 - RP 90 - "A
very great wine for a vintage reputed to be difficult. A
masterpiece." |
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1990 - Wine
Advocate 96 pts -
The 1990 reveals a dense,
dark purple color, followed by a sweet, pure nose of black
fruits, minerals, lead pencil, and vanillin. Broad,
expansive flavors come across as rich, pure, and
concentrated, but never heavy or coarse. Beautifully
integrated tannin and acidity are barely noticeable in this
classic, full-bodied, velvety-textured, youthful yet
exceptional St.-Julien." |
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1989 - WS 90 -
"Very fresh aromas of dried cherries, blackberries and wet
earth. Full-bodied, with extremely well-integrated, silky
tannins and a fresh blackberry and mint aftertaste. Slightly
dry and funky on the finish. Try it a bit later. A Las Cases
that's rather rustic. Best after 2003."
Parker # 109 (2/1/1997) :
91 Maturity:
2005-2025 - My notes on
the 1989 and 1990 wines have been consistent over the last
three years. The 1989 continues to lose ground, although it
is obviously an outstanding wine, while the 1990 continues
to escalate in quality. The 1989 tasted California-like in
its ripe, sweet, black-cherry fruit, nicely-integrated,
toasty new oak, and clean, pure winemaking style. A tighter,
more compact finish is the result of elevated tannin, but
this is an outstanding, rich, medium-weight Las Cases that
tastes less well-endowed than I originally predicted. It is
built more along the lines of the classy, elegant 1985 than
the blockbuster 1982 and 1986. The wine is still youthful,
with no amber at the edge of its healthy deep ruby/purple
color. It will improve for another 8-12 years, and then
plateau, offering very fine drinking over the subsequent two
decades.
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1988 - This aromatic wine presents a deep and intense color,
great tannins and a perfectly balanced bouquet. A fine
guess! A splendid wine at a very low price.
1855 Notation:
Parker Notation: 92 / 100 |
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1986 - With a dark, nearly black color, the Leoville las
Cases 1986 is a fine and delicious red wine. Its intense and
powerful bouquet blends blackcurrant, cherry and oaky
aromas, which contribute to this vintage's richness. A very
grand cru classé for a superb vintage.
Parker # 101 (10/1/1995) : 97 -
This tasting consisted of each of the
varietal components of Las Cases, followed by the final
blend for Leoville-Las Cases. The 1986 vintage was a great
success for Leoville-Las Cases, and each component wine
revealed the intensity, power, ripeness, and concentration
of this vintage. Nevertheless, as marvelous as the single
wines were, the assemblage once again proved that the whole
was better than any individual part. The 1986 Merlot, one of
the richest cuvees of this educational tasting, offered a
superb, roasted coffee, jammy black-cherry sweetness,
opulent, dense, concentrated, full-bodied flavors, and a
soft, heady, lush finish. The Cabernet Franc exhibited a
jammy black-cherry sweetness, as well as plenty of black
fruits, herbs, and spicy scents, medium body, and a supple
finish. The opaque purple-colored Cabernet Sauvignon
possessed gobs of sweet tannin, awesome concentration and
intensity, and a full-bodied, powerful, youthful palate. The
1986 Petit Verdot is amazing, from its saturated
black/purple color to its gigantic framework.. This wine was
crammed with scents of cedar, black fruits, and Asian
spices, as well as jammy, tannic fruit flavors. The 1986
Leoville-Las Cases, which Delon believes is his finest
vintage (even eclipsing the 1982), exhibited a black/purple
color with no signs of age. This full-bodied, brilliantly
delineated, super-concentrated wine is close to perfection.
Still unevolved and youthful, it needs another 7-10 years of
cellaring.
Wine Spectator
(2/15/1992) : 95 - Firm and
focused, with beautifully articulated currant, raspberry and
nutmeg aromas and flavors; very supple for such a
lean-textured Bordeaux. Approaching drinkability, but it can
use until 2000 to soften.
1855 Notation: Parker
Notation: 98 / 100
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1985 - With a dark, nearly black
color, the Leoville las Cases 1986 is a fine and delicious
red wine. Its intense and powerful bouquet blends
blackcurrant, cherry and oaky aromas, which contribute to
this vintage's richness. A Las Cases produced from a fine
harvest. A remarkable Cru Classé. 1855 Notation: Parker
Notation: 93 / 100 |
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1981 -
Jan 15, 2006,
Dec 17, 2006 - A very good Las
Cases which can still age with more time.
1855 Notation: Parker
Notation: 89 / 100 |
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1980 - 1855 Notation:Parker
Notation: 75 / 100 |
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1970
1964 |
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| Chateau
Leoville Poyferre |
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Bordeaux |
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St Julian |
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1982 |
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2004 Magnum |
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| Domaine
Romanee Conti - Leroy |
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Burgundy |
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Montrachet |
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1976 |
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| Chateau
Les Forts Latour |
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Grand Vin |
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2000, 1990,
1989, 1988 1975 |
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Pauillac |
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Bordeaux |
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Lewis Cellars |
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Napa Valley |
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Alec's Blend, Shiraz |
Tasting journal - |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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2001 |
Aug 6, 2005 |
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1999 |
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1997 |
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Merlot |
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1997 |
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Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Linden |
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Virginia |
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Claret |
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2004 |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon 48%, Petit Verdot 35%, Merlot 13%, Cabernet Franc
4% |
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Livingston |
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Napa Valley |
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Moffett
Vineyard |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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1995
-
December 3, 2008 |
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Lucia |
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Central
Coast |
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Santa Lucia
Highlands |
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Syrah |
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Gary's
Vineyard |
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2005 |
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Pinot Noir |
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2004 |
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Chateau Lucie |
| |
Bordeaux |
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St Emilion |
| |
Grand Cru |
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1995 |
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Chateau Lynch Bages |
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Grand Cru Classe |
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Bordeaux |
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Pauillac |
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2002 |
92-94
points from the Wine Spectator: "Fantastic aromas of
ripe currants, spices, cedar and incense. Full-bodied,
with soft and velvety tannins and a long, currant and
mineral finish. Serious for the vintage. Better than
2001." (04/03)
90-92 points Robert Parker: "A classic offering
possesses the weight of the 1999, but without that
vintage's charm, this structured, tannic 2002 offers a
dense ruby/purple color, medium to full body, and the
tell-tale black currant and earthy nose. There is good
power on the attack, mid-palate and finish. It will need
2-3 years of cellaring, and should age nicely for 12-15
years. If more texture and length develop with bottle
age (and they should), this wine will merit an
outstanding score. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2020."
(10/03) |
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1999 |
June 16, 2002 |
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1990 |
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Parker n° 129
(26/06/2000) : 94 |
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This wine has
provided terrific drinking since it was bottled. It
may turn out to be a vintage such as 1982, which
never shut down. The dark plum/purple color reveals
some lightening at the edge. A big, sweet, plum,
licorice, beef blood, and jammy cassis-scented
bouquet with smoked herbs and new wood in the
background soars from the glass. More enjoyable and
accessible than the massive yet tannic 1989, this
low acid, concentrated, velvety-textured wine
continues to offer sumptuous drinking. It is one of
my favorite Lynch Bages vintages to drink now,
although it will be even more stunning in 10-15
years.
Drink by :
-2020 |
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1989 |
Earlier Reviews |
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1988 |
July 17, 2003 |
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1986 |
Earlier Reviews,
June 18, 2004 |
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1985 |
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1984 |
May 1992 |
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1981 |
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