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88 PTS WILFRED WONG. An amazing transformation, the '97 Beychevelle has risen up from a tricky vintage to become of the year's finest Bordeaux deals; ripe, rich, rustic, and beautifully elegant.

A wonderfully satisfying blend of sauvignon blanc and semillon; barrel aged, the '95 Fieuzal Blanc is ripe, rich and lasting; this is a great wine with a more than flavorful first course.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '89 La Tour Haut-Brion is a slightly rustic but powerful wine; impressive, deep; complex and rich aromas of grilled meat, chocolate and berries; full-bodied.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG The '86 Grand Puy Lacoste is a mature and complex Pauillac that is drinking exceptionally well now. After years of holding onto its firm tannins, it has finally opened up.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG This wine has been developing nicely and further supports the notion that this property is a first-rate player; the '86 Chasse Spleen is now at peak.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER! Another outstanding wine from Clinet! Black, purple color. The wine possesses a jammy blackberry, blueberry, licorice and smoke scented aromas and flavors! An incredible '97!

88 PTS ROBERT PARKER The most impressive d'Issan I I have tasted, the '83 is quite concentrated with an almost exotic, rich, spicy plummy bouquet and rich, viscous, cherry, fat, fruity flavors.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Dense, yet well-balanced, the '98 Fieuzal show great promise and superior depth; this wine is almost ready for the dinner table; try with steak frites. 2002-2010.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR., The '98 Clinet reveals a dense, thick-looking purple color, as well as a closed bouquet; with coaxing, notes of damp earth, spicy new oak, truffles, blackberry; (2008-2020).

87 PTS WILFRED WONG Beaumont, one of the great Haut-Medoc chateaux, has produced an excellent '96; this wine offers expressive ripe fruit flavors and lots of it; long and delectable in the finish.

86-87 points Robert Parker! Opaque, ruby-purple color, with plenty of intensity. Huge, upfront fruitwith plenty of backbone. Wonderful aging potential, this will cellar nicely through 2015.

91+ PTS ROBERT PARKER! Muscular & highly extracted wine with a boatload of tannin. Aggressive nose of roasted coffee, & blackberries. Rich & intense fruit flavors, and powerful finish. 2007-2020.

89 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '96 La Couspaude is a blend of 70% merlot & 30% cabernet sauvignon. Powerful & intense; ripe full bodied juicy black fruits flavors; and very elegant finish.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. Always a substantial wine, the '96 L'Evangile is close to massive; very rich and full flavored, this classic Pomerol delivers class in the bottle; great for the cellar.

87+ PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Medium-dark ruby color,with aromas of minerals mixed with black cherries & raspberries. High quality of toasty new oak along with cherry flavors. 2004-2016

88 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Exhibits aromas of white flowers, sweet blackberries, cherries, & minerals. Full-bodied, excellent depth and a elegant personality. Anticipated maturity. 2003-2014

86 PTS WILFRED WONG! Soft & engaging, the tasty '96 Beausite offers a good way to get into St. Estephe without the hardness that often typlifies this Bordeaux appellation.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG! Ripe, sweet & young! Somewhat heavy on the palate, showing tea-spice & caramel aromas. On the palate the wine is rich & intense with sweet apple, & nectar flavors. 2010-2025.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Exceptionally delicious, the '95 Belair is a world-class St. Emilion with excellent power without pain; almost seductive, this wine truly delivers superb black fruit flavors.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '95 La Couspaude exhibits a ripe, jammy kirsch, black currant, and licorice-scented nose; full-bodied and a flamboyant personality; a fun wine to taste.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG The '83 Beychevelle is a rustic, wondefully honest St. Julien; now drinking well, this is a very good match with roasted pork loin with rosemary, garlic and fennel seeds.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. A top-notch effort, cassis, mineral, licorice, & floral scented nose; outstanding extract & purity, moderate tannin, a persuasively rich, sweet, spicy finish; classic.

89+ PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR "Sweet, spicy, oaky, black fruit-scented nose, this well-structred, medium bodied wine exhibits an excellent underpinning of fruit, extract, & glycerin."

94 PTS ROBERT PARKER! This wine is quite rich, concentrated, extremely young, and backward. It is clearly the greatest wine made since 1961.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '47 La Mission Haut-Brion is extremely tarry and smoky, with anise-scented raisin and other ripe flavors pumping through the chunky texture; a powerful wine.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The plum and coffee aromas and flavors of the '86 Certan de May merge nicely with the toast and vanilla overtones from good oak barrels; Harmonious and elegant!

91 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '85 Ducru Beaucaillou has a wonderful, rich, ripe, gnerous, curranty fruitiness, a creamy texture backed by ripe tannins, and a long, balanced, impressive finish.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '09 Ladouys is on the toasty, more modern side of the spectrum, with ambitious roasted fig, applewood & blueberry confiture notes; racy graphite & blackberry pate de fruit.

91 PT WINE SPECTATOR. The assertive '09 De Mons delivers bold flavors, with crisp texture, offering bright black cherry & pomegranate notes over firm tannins; orange zest acidity; juicy finish.

A wonderful Bordeaux that expresses bright aromas of dark plum, red currant with a hint of licorice; long on the palate with smooth and elegant tannins; perfect to serve with roasted meats.

Beautiful deep purple to ruby color; very plush aromas of wild berries; crushed currants and blackberry; warm, and quite intense flavors on the palate; truly a highlight wine of the vintage.

Beautiful aromas of black plum, warm spices and sweet oak; full bodied with rich concentrated flavors of blackberry and cherry flavors; packed with ripe tannins, yet still elegant on the finish.

Deep garnet color; power and quite expansive aromas of black and red fruits; medium bodied, notes of minerals, and ripe currants with just a hint of sweet oak on the finish.

Bright and lively; red and black fruit aromas with spicy notes in the background; full flavors attack the palate, yet very sleek and subtle on the finish.

One of the finest roses on the market; bright strawberry, minerals; and spiced floral characters; medium bodied; delicate flavors with a bright acidity to compliment chilled poached salmon salad.

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Loads of red berries and mature fruit aromas with under-lying hints of minerals and spice; full bodied; with fine tannins and a long well defined finish. Very limited.

This wine is ready to enjoy now! St Emilion was the star appellation in 1998. Ch Figeac is full of plum and dark cherry aromas with hints of mocha. The wine is full bodied yet elegant on the palate.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A fine "little" Bordeaux, the BEST BUY is a pure and simply honest red wine; excellent for daily meals of lamb, beef, or pork; the '98 Ch Haut-La Pereyre drinks well now!

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Tobacco, herbal and berry character; the '99 du Tertre is medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a leafy, tobacco aftertaste; best after 2004.

96-98 PTS WILFRED WONG. Incredibly deep, the unctuous, mouthfilling Haut-Brion Blanc is one of the best whites ever made! A superb combination of guava, oak and ripe citrus flavors! Stunning!

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Tobacco and coffee aromas, with hints of fruit; the '99 Cos d'Estournel is full- to medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish; delicate and refined; best after 2004.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A bright wine, the stylish '99 Ch Cantemerle offers pleasing red fruit flavors with an emphasis on style and elegance; this tasty effort provides a good backdrop with lamb dishes.

88-90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '99 Chateau Ferriere is well done; dark ruby, with lots of dark cherry, coffee and tobacco character. Medium-to-full bodied with well-integrated tannins.

89-91 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. This dense ruby/purple-colored effort offers aromas of black fruits, smoke, licorice, minerals, and acacia flowers. Rich and full of wonderful chewiness; approachable.

87-89 PTS WILFRED WONG. An alluring wine, the well-made '99 Chateau Dassault offers juicy red fruit flavors and excellent balance. The wine's open-knit nature make it great to serve now. (2001-2008)

87-88 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Aromas of ripe currants, tar, smoke, strawberry jam, and tobacco emerge from this medium-bodied, supple-textured, lush '99 Olivier; should drink well for 8-10 years.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. First rate and delicious, the '00 Chateau La Grange Clinet is a solid performer from the Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux; ripe and firm with a hint of herbs; great with grilled lamb!

92-94 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. This is the profound sleeper of the vintage; the '00 Ch Haut Bergey is one of the most complex wines of the vintage; bouquet of smoke, coffee, black fruits and tobacco.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. One the year's top wines, the '98 Larrivet Haut-Brion explodes with fully ripened flavors and an almost thick texture on the palate; superb black fruit flavors! 2003-2015.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Elegant and fine, the '98 Chateau d'Issan is a bright Margaux that shows a pleasing sleekness and wonderful balance; great for current enjoyment, this is perfect with pork chops.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. Another solid performance from the ever reliable Gloria, the '98 offers ripe fruit, a sturdy palate and excellent suppleness; great to serve now with a juicy rib-eye steak.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '98 La Dominique is a soft, fat, voluptuously-textured, opulent effort with a dense color, and gorgeous aromas of olives, black cherry; full bodied; Now-2015.

87 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. A dark ruby color is accompanied by a sweet bouquet; medium-bodied, low acid, fleshy, richly fruity, smooth '98 Ch Dassault; delicious drinking over the next decade.

92 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Possibly the finest La Couspaude to date, the '98 displays flamboyant notes of toasty new oak as well as an exotic personality; unctuous, full-bodied, seamless. Now-2015.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A class producer, Chateau Chasse-Spleen has produced a soft, pleasing, and persistent '98 effort from the Moulis appellation in the Médoc; great for current enjoyment.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. The '96 La Fleur de Gay has aged into a pleasing Pomerol and one that is evolving a bit earlier than I had originally thought; nicely made and finishes well.

Check out this red from the Rhone Valley! A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre; bright garnet color; aromas of blueberries with hints of vanilla & spice; enjoyable now. A great value!

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. Soft, supple, and easy to drink the aristocratic '97 L'Enclos is as tasty a Pomerol one ever wish for in this price range; serve with a rosemary accented roast loin of pork.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. A claret beyond just fruit, the '97 La Lagune, drawing from the region's terroir, is a wine of ripe fruit, earth, and herbs; this fine effort works well with herb lamb chops.

89 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '97 Chateau Clerc Milon is forward and concentrated with cassis/blackberry notes intertwined with coffee, smoke, spice, and chocolate; drink over the next decade.

87 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '97 La Dominique offers abundant quntities of sweet, toasty oak as well as jammy black cherries and raspberries in its moderately intense aromatics; delightful.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. A wine with great fortitude, the '97 Gloria is deeply fruit extracted and quite stately; this is prefect choice for Dad's day.

87 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '97 Cos d'Estournel is a flattering, delicious wine with abundant charm; herb-tinged, blackberry, and cherry fruit; a blend of 55% cabernet sauvigon and 45% merlot.

85 PTS WILFRED WONG. Soft and easy, the '97 Chasse Spleen is showing very well now and surpasses many wines from this uneven vintage; pair this wine with a quickly seared flank steak and veggies.

An excellent vintage for Chateau d'Yquem, the '95 offers a superb buoyancy and depth of fruit; after a few softer vintages, this full-bodied effort is a wine of superb ageabilty.

88 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '96 Chateau Fieuzal exhibits a saturated purple color, in addition to an intense charcoal, smoky, mineral, and black fruit scented nose; plenty of muscle. (2006-2020)

A stunning '99 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the Chateau Cabrieres is rich, round and dense with excellent life and zestiness on the palate; try with a savory stew with lots of meat and potatoes.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Superfine, with tobacco, chocolate, vanilla and fruit aromas and flavors, the '81 La Lagune is full-bodied yet reserved, followd by a long silky finish.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. After a long life of sharp edges, the '79 Gruaud-Larose has settled nicely into a wine of supple textures and complex fruit; this very enjoyable wine has now reached its peak.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '81 Gruaud-Larose is polished, big, dark-colored, with rich and opulent aromas and flavors and loads of tobacco, cedary and berry character; drinkable now.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. Fully mature in 2000, the '83 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is showing good ripe plummy flavors and a smooth ready-to-drink palate; there are no edges here, just pure Medoc pleasure.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '83 Figeac is sexy and absolutely delicious; fabulous mature flavors of juicy, toasted plum and tobacco; full-bodied and very soft and flavorful.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. Rapidly softening, the '81 de Sales has matured into a Pomerol of pleasure; sof and almost silky, this wine is a great example of how elgantly Pomerol develops.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '82 du Terte is a burly Margaux; dark ruby, inky color, with a slight garnet edge; with lots of berry, coffee, and tobacco aromas; full-bodied; better after 2000.

83 PTS WILFRED WONG. Always an easy drink, the '79 Brane Cantenac has soften beautifully and now at its very peak; this tender, supple wine would be a great choice with lighter meat entrees.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. One of the great Bordeaux of the '79 vintage, the Cos d'Estournel is just now coming into its own and becoming a very tasty, full-flavored St Estephe; round, firm, and long.

87-90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '99 Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild possesses sweet berry fruit, supple tannin, open-knit, fleshy style, and excellent equilibrium/harmony; drinkable upon release.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG The '86 Haut Bailly is a darkish wine with lots of depth and power; having shed its long, tannic cloak, the wine is ready to surrender itself to the waiting diner; tasting fine.

93-95 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. A great effort for the vintage, the '99 Lafite-Rothschild possesses an open-knit, friendly, with sweet tannin and plump, corpulent, earthy, black fruit; opulent and pure.

93-95 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '99 Haut-Brion is dark, with a sweet mineral-infused, black fruit-scented nose revealing some of the roasted, scorched earth typical of wines from this region.

90-92 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '99 Grand Mayne is putting on weight at an accelerated pace; exhibing low acidity as well as a smoky, blackberry, coffee, and chocolate-scented bouquet; opulent.

90-92 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '99 is a complete, open-knit Ducru Beaucaillou that depends more on its finesse, multiple aromatic dimensions, and sheer delicacy than power; excellent density.

90-92 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '99 d'Issan is the finest d'Issan in 25-30 years; an intense bouquet of smoke, flowers, black currants, and licorice; elegant yet powerful; a sleeper of the vintage.

94-95 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The immensely sexy, totally disarming '99 boasts a deep purple color in addition to gorgeous aromas of jammy black fruits, coffee, cedar, and minerals; compelling.

90-94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Lovely plum, berry and chocolate character, the '99 d'Armailhac is full-boodied, with full velvety tannins and a long, fruity finish; best buy of the vintage.

88-90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Fragrant and rich, the '99 Chasse-Spleen is a solid example of a great value Bordeaux from the Medoc; shows excellent layers on the palate.

91-93 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. A terrific effort, the '99 Canon La Gaffeliere offers notes of melted asphalt, espresso, chocolate, blackberries, prunes, Asian spices, and new oak; sexy, fat, hedonistic.

88-89 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '99 Calon Segur exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, smoky, earthy aromas of dried herbs, roasted meats, and black fruits; well-made; a good mid-palate.

90-91 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Amazingly, the '99 Ch Angelus has turned out brilliantly; dense purple; aromas of roasted meats, black fruits, pain grille, and spice; lush and opulent; (2002-2015).

86 WINE SPECTATOR The '90 La Pointe (exhibits) pretty aromas of tea, flowers and ripe fruit; well-integrated tannins and a light, fresh finish; feels like a Burgundy in the mouth.

93 PTS, WILFRED WONG. "A fascinating wine! The '88 La Mission is great to drink now; ripe and full of beautifully balanced sweet earthiness, this wine nicely defines the Pessac-Leognon terroir."

93 PTS WILFRED WONG A tremendous example of Pessac-Leognan before its time; the '82 La Mission offers aromas or sweet earth, black fruit, and minerals; on the palate a wine of superb persistence."

93 PTS WILFRED WONG A dense, rich, full bodied affair the '89 Haut-Brion is as good as it gets from Pessac-Leognan; this is a wine of historic significance. VERY LIMITED

98 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '88 Haut-Brion is the wine of the vintage and one of the greatest Haut-Brions ever made; super powerful and ripe, with masses of spice, mint and berry character; full-bodied.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG A dense, rich and nearly supple wine in its youth; the '85 Haut Brion has become very soft and quite delicous." 91 PTS, ROBERT PARKER, JR. The epitome of elegance and finesse.

94 PTS WILFRED WONG Mature and majestic, the '82 G Gruaud Larose exhibits all of its charms from rustic earth to rich sweet cassis flavors; this is a complex and deep wine of incredible terroir.

A rich and dense wine, the '90 La Gaffeliere shows excellent ripeness and maturity; drinking very well now.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. What could one expect? The '86 Cos d'Estournel has come around very well and has reached a level of complexity that St. Estephes can only dream of reaching.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '90 Certan de May is a big, ripe wine that maintains focus and complexity. It's chewy and firm, with notes of tobacco, black plums, meat and spice.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '90 Canon La Gaffeliere is one of the greatest wines ever produced by this estate; a wild and terrific red; wonderful aromas of fruit, spices, and chocolate; hard to resist.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG A Stubborn wine in its youth, the '88 Calon Segur is to die for now; well not quite, but it is a very tasty treat for current service; enjoy this legend while it is at its peak.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG A firm, tasty and thorougholy enjoyable Pomerol, the '88 Certain de May exhibits a tremendous range of flavors; a great example of aristocratic merlot.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG Now ready, the '89, which was always a good wine, has become exceptionally ta sty and fine; rustic all the way and true to its terroir, this is a treat for the new millennium.

86 PTS ROBERT PARKER! Dark ruby to purple color sweet blackberry and currant fruit aromas. On the palate this wine is soft and lush with pure fruit.

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! A delicate wine with very pretty plum and milk chocolate character. Medium bodied with soft tannins and a fresh fruity finish. Enjoy now!

90 PTS STEPHEN TANZER. The '97 La Mission (exhibits) vinous aromas of plum, redcurrant, kirsch and tobacco; sweet, lush, round and harmonious with nicely delineated flavors of red fruits and tobacco.

85 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '97 La Louviere is a delicious red with plum, berry and mineral character; medium to light-bodied, with light tannins and a fresh finish. drink now.

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! This is a little star for the vintage. Ruby color with good concentration of fruit. Medium bodied, fine tannins and a soft plum

86 PTS ROBERT PARKER! Produced in a lighter style. This wine is fluid, charming, & ripe. Medium bodied, with aromas of smoke, & black currant fruit. Enjoy this wine over the next 5 to 6 years.

87 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The tell-tale blackberry-cassis character is well--displayed in this well-displayed in this dark ruby/purple-colored '97 Grand-Puy-Lacoste; ripe, soft, attractive.

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR Good core of fruit in the '97 Grand-Puy-Ducasse; medium-bodied, with some tobaacco and cherry character; well-done for the vintaage. Best after 2001.

86 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! This is a wine with pleasant berry, and mineral character. Medium with silky tannins and a fresh fruit finish. Enjoy this wine now.

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! Here is a GREAT BUY! Incredible aromas of berries, cherries and spice. Medium bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. A very elegant wine to enjoy now through 2004.

89 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '97 L'Evangile is really delicious; Complex aromas of plums, tobacco and coffee. Medium tannins. Drink now through 2003.

GREAT BUY! Bright cherry flavors accented by cedar and nutmeg. An uncomplicated wine that delivers a pleasing glass at a bargain price! Recommended with BBQ chicken, burgers, pizza, and spaghetti.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. From a superior vintage, the '97 Chateau Coustet is absolutely one of the year's best bargains; excellent color and a fine depth of fruit make this wine perfect with fresh fruits.

One of the darkest wines from the 1997 vintage. Loaded with forward fruit and polished aromas. Bright and lush berry, cassis, and cedar flavors. Medium bodied with a very soft finish.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '93 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a vibrant, beautifully balanced wine, lingering on the finish, with good acidity to keep you comiing back for more; ripe apple, pear, spice.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '93 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a vibrant, beautifully balanced wine, lingering on the finish, with good acidity to keep you comiing back for more; ripe apple, pear, spice.

85 PTS WILFRED WONG. The '82 Belcier is soft, lush and easy on the palate; this smooth Cotes de Castillon is one of few surviving bottles from one ofthe highest acclaimed vintages of the 1900's.

92 PTS ROBERT PARKER! This massive wine has a dark ruby color, with opulent, intense, exotic, rich fruitiness, full body, significant tannins, and hard, tough textured finish.

OUTSTANDING! This muscat is a superb desert wine that Robert Parker has just raved about in the past. This NEW RELEASE shows sweet, floral, peach and nectar flavors that will enhance any dessert.

90 PTS STEPHEN TANZER. The '98 Cos d'Estournel is bright, pure and focused, with aromatic inner-mouth flavors of cedar and lead pencil; more fruity and less tannic than the '96; similar weight.

89-90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Essence of cassis liqueur is the predominant aroma in the '98 Grand-Puy-Lacoste; medium to full-bodied; dense, rich, wine will require 5-6 years of cellaring. 2006-2017

87-88 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '98 Calon Segur exhibits an evolved complexity, attractive black cherry, cassis fruit, fine depth and richness as well as integrated sweet tannins. 2005-2016

94 PTS WILFRED WONG. One of great chateaux in Pomerol, L'Evangile has produced a wine of powerhouse porportions; nearly full-blown, this wine offers incredible concentration! 2005-2025.

94-96 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. An explosively rich, full-bodied, concentrated '98, this dynamite L'Eglise Clinet boasts a saturated purple color; unctuous persoality; hugely concentrated. 2007-2030

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Amazingly ripe and lively, the sophisticated l'Arrosee shows bright, black fruits and a well-formed palate; tasting superbly now, this is a great choice with a smoked meat dish.

90-94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! Deep purple color, with copious amounts toasty oak & black fruit aromas. Ripe, full-bodied and chewy, with a solid core of red & black fruit flavors. Cellar through 2015.

96 PTS WILFRED WONG. An awesome wine, the '98 Ausone exemplifies the finest flavors of Saint-Emilion; for a tremendous vintage, this wine is ripe, rich and well-textured! 2008-2025.

94 PTS WILFRED WONG. A powerful wine, the highly extracted '98 Angelus offers very ripe fruit and creamy oak nuances; big-boned on the palate, this wine has the depth to age well. 2008-2025

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Packed with New World ripeness, the '98 L'Enclos Gallen is a Margaux of great appeal; ripened with black fruit flavors and kiss of sweet oak, truly exciting! 2003-2012.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. One of the Medoc's hidden treasures, the '98 Ch Fonreaud shows a nice ripeness and an easy natured palate; this is a superb wine with simply roasted meat entrees. (2002-2009)

88-89+ PTS ROBERT PARKER, Candidate for finest effort ever. Rich, opaque color, abundant black cherry liqueur-like flavors, thick glycerin-imbued texture. Impressively rich, extracted! 2002-2017.

93 PTS WILFRED WONG. The star of the vintage, the '98 La Mission Haut-Brion is a magnificent wine that surpasses all the dreams of a Pessac-Leognan producer; sturdy, and fine; delicious! 2007-2020

90-91 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '98 Gruaud-Larose (exhibits) intense aromas of cherry liqueur, cassis, smoke, dried herbs, and leather; heady, ripe medium to full-bodied and auhoritatively flavored.

90-92+ PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '98 Ducru-Beaucaillou displays a complex, mineral, cassis, and vanillin scented nose; a combination of power and finesse; stylish and impeccably made. 2006-2025

94-97 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '98 appears to be the finest wine produced since Haut-Brion's prodigious '89 and '90; this profound, firmly-structured Haut-Brion should drink well for three decades.

98 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Spectacular since birth, the opaque '98 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is close to perfection; spectacular nose of lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and black currant. (2007-2035)

GOLD MEDAL INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE '09. Dark plum-ruby color is followed by a wine with plenty of spice; distinctive mineral characteristic intermingled with sweet plum and cherry fruit.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. An excellent effort, the '95 Fonreaud is showing fine ripeness and a Medoc sturdiness; this one of the vintage's best values; serve with steak frites.

89 PTS ROBERT PARKER! Up and coming St. Emilion, Famboyant, dark, ruby color with a soaring aroma of plum liqueur & toasty oak. Impressive and rich inn the mouth and finish. Cellar through 2014.

87 PTS ROBERT PARKER! Uncommonly plump with black currants. Medium bodied and lush all the way through. Delicious at this young state, but will cellar through 2005. Sleeper of the vintage!

Not yet rated! Haut Brion always does this wine right. Very limited, this enticing white show lemon, papaya, and coconut aromas. Long intense finish on the palate. Maturity through 2015.

100 PTS ROBERT PARKER! Massive wine requiring years to come around; thick ruby color with a knockout nose of minerals, and black currant; the '96 is Powerful full bodied oozing w/richness. 2012-2015.

96 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Full-bodied & unbelievably rich with no sence of heaviness of flabbiness. Extremely ripe black fruit, iron & mineral flavors. Outstanding! Best served: 2015 thru 2028.

93+ PTS ROBERT PARKER,JR., Possess a black-purple color, aromas of cassis, grilled herbs, coffee & toasted new oak. Massive fruit, thick, saturated mouthfeel, with balanced tannins! Cellar thru 2025.

88 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Elegant & fruit driven! This wine has a seductive nose of black raspberries, intermixed with minerials, & spice. Soft, round & charming fruit on the palate. Cellar thru 2015.

89 PTS ROBERT PARKER JR. The lavishly-oaked, hedonistically-styled! The nose offers sweet jammy fruit, intermixed with toasty new oak. Layers of black fruits on the palate. Best served 2005 to 2015.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Deep-garnet-ruby color. Elegant with a complex nose of black fruits, coconut, & spice. Sweet fruit attacks the palate, with a lush velvety texture on the palate. 2000-2015

93+ PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The 1996 is unquestionably a profound Grand-Puy-Lacoste but it is excruciatingly backward. It reveals an essence of creme de cassis character that sets it apart.

87 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Exotic, flamboyant bouquet of oranges, caramel and coconut. This wine soars form the glass of this well bodied, outstanding effort. Uunctious texture! Cellar: 2010 to 2025.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. The '96 La Fleur de Gay has aged into an pleasing Pomerol and one that is evolving a bit earlier than I had originally thought; nicely made and finishes well.

87 PTS ROBERT PARKER! Truly a classic wine. Dark ruby color, and sweet black cherry fruit intermixed with smoke & dried herbs; this round, generous w ine is ready NOW! Cellar 2002 thru 2010!

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '96 is the best Cantemerle in years; beautiful and rich, with a wondeful core of fruit; pretty plum and berry aromas with hints of tobacco and chocolate; long aftertaste.

92+ PTS ROBERT PARKER! This is a medium-bodied Haut Brion, with outstanding purity. The flavors range from dried herbs, to black currants with an abundant amount of tannins. 2001-2015

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. A terrific '95. Complex aromas of currants, berries and mint. Full bodied and tannic, yet velvety and caressing. This wine keeps getting better and better. Great through 2002

87 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR., "One of the stars of Fronsac; deeply-colored, highly-extracted, rich, concentrated; 10 or more years of ageability; flamboyant." This may be the BEST BUY of the '95 vintage.

95 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '95 Cos d'Estournel is a wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility; sexier, more hedonistic offering than the muscular backward 1996; opulent.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. A breakthrough vintage for Cantenac Brown, the '95 combines finely ripened black fruit flavors with polished, toasted oak flavors; lots here to like.

94 PTS, WILFRED WONG. Ready-to-enjoy, the '86 Cos d'Estournel exhibits the fine rusticity of St. Estephe and the rich, ripe fruitness of Pauillac. A complex wine of classic Bordeaux pleasures.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG The '75 Cos d'Estournel has now reach its peak and doing quite well; rather complex, this wine exhibits the fine, rustic charm of St. Estephe.

The '75 is a classic Cos d'Estournel; rich, rustic, chalky and complex; now ready to serve.

87 PTS, WILFRED WONG. "The '94 Duhart is showing very well now and is a very good value; As one of the most consistent Pauillac producers, Duhart has continued to build a very stong reputation."

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! Extremely polished and complex. Showing dried herbs, grass, honey & pineapple flavors. Long intense finish.

Soft, supple and succulent, the Chateau Julien Merlot nicely defines this varietal; a great every day wine, this is the perfect choice with lighter meat dishes; this is an excellent value!

Made from 50% Semillon and 50% Sauvignon Blanc, this Entre-deux-Mers delivers excellent fruit and lasting pleasures; do the chef in the house a treat and pick up a bottle or two.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '93 is a gorgeous Cheval; Lovely, elegant plum, toasted oak, mineral and flavors give complexity to the medium body and silky tannins; The finish is fresh and lively.

87 PTS, WILFRED WONG. "INCREDIBLE BUY!" At $9.99, the '96 Bertineau St. Vincente offers exceeding complex and pleasing ripe fruit flavors that surpasses many wines in the $15-$20.00 range; LIMITED."

One of finest producers in the Rhone Valley, Chateau du Trignon makes a very solid Cotes-du-Rhone; ripe, and savory, this wine lasts long and pleasingly on the palate; a terrific effort!

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Excellent winemaking is evident in the '90 La Mission Haut-Brion; a big wine with wonderful wet stone, berry and leafy aromas and flavors and ultrafine tannins; drinkable now.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '86 Ducru Beaucaillou is almost black in color, with intense cassis, herb and mint aromas and superrich dense cassis and licorice flavors; may last forever.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '89 Gruaud-Larose has a brilliant and youthful raspberry color; subtle aromas of raspberries and spices; full-bodied, with firm tannins; very fine.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The tight and powerful '88 Gruaud Larose has lots of tannin and fruit concentration; Full-bodied, with lovely violet and berry aromas and flavors; built for aging.

Minervois produces top red wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region in the south of France; a blend of red varietals, medium bodied, soft on the palate; a good choice with pork tenderloin.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. A clever effort for '97; dark and fruit-driven, this fresh, compacted Chateauneuf delivers blackberry, toasted oak, plum and game; The tannins are well integrated.

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