Château Brillette - Moulis -Médoc - Bordeaux
Pretty blackberry, dark chocolate and toasted oak character. Full-bodied, with chewy yet refined tannins and a fruity finish. Long. Best after 2011. (JS) W.S.
Wine Spectator: 90id 36
2003
Château les Grande Plantes - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Bordeaux
Deep garnet in color and possessing an expressive nose of concentrated spices, vanillin, chocolate and blackberries, this wine’s palate is suave and fruit-friendly with oak harmonizing its elegant tannic structure.
2003
Château Moulin de la Roquille - Bordeaux Côtes de Francs - Bordeaux
Some good berry and cherry character with just a hint of cut wood. Light- to medium-bodied, with light tannins and a slightly bitter finish.
2004
Domaine d’Ardhuy - Bourgogne Haute Côtes de Beaune White “Les Perrières” - Burgundy
A supremely fresh and vigorous wine that is juicy, and light to medium-bodied. Its pure, satin-textured character offers lemon-drenched mineral flavor with notes of white flowers.
2004
Domaine d’Ardhuy - Côte de Beaune Villages “Les Combottes” - Burgundy
The classically-styled nose on this wine, with its medium ripeness and understated red Pinot fruit leads to medium weight, with precise and slightly austere flavors that are moderately tannic. A pleasant Pinot Noir for casual, everyday drinking.
2003
Domaine La Croix Belle - Cascaïllou Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre - Languedoc
A deep, brilliant violet with a complex nose of red fruit and blackberry, black olive and “garrigue” notes. Smooth start in the mouth, followed by very full finish, rounded with marked tannins.
2003
Domaine La Croix Belle - Côtes de Thongue Les Calades Syrah, Mourvèdre, Merlot,- Languedoc
Deep red in color, with robust nose dominated by aromas of black fruit, licorice and cherry. Well-structured and balanced with soft tannins, this is a red wine possessing focused character and good aging potential.
2005
Domaine La Croix Belle - Le Champ des Grillons Syrah and Cinsault - Languedoc
A brilliant blush with aromas of crushed strawberry and red fruit. Harmonious in the mouth, with refreshing acidity and good body. An elegant, gourmet rosé.
2005
Domaine La Croix Belle - Le Champ des Lys Grenache blanc, Viognier, - Languedoc
A spicy, medium-bodied white, brightly flavored with peach and lightly herbaceous. Finishes with melon and vanilla notes. Blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now. (KM) W.S.
2004
Domaine La Croix Belle - Le Champ du Coq Syrah, Grenache noir, - Languedoc
A wine classically expressive of its terroir, simultaneously friendly and complex. Brilliant ruby color with an intricate nose of blackberry fruit and spices. Ample and full-bodied in the mouth with stewed berry fruits and “garrigue” notes of thyme and rosemary.
2002
Domaine La Croix Belle - N ° 7 Red Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Carignan, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon - Languedoc
A brilliant purple-hued wine with an elegant and concentrated nose boasting aromas of black fruit and herbs, as well as chocolate, coffee, toasted wood and spices. A velvety start in the mouth, is followed by a very full and lasting finish.
2004
Domaine La Croix Belle - N° 7 white Viognier, Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon, Carignan, Muscat, Chasan - Languedoc
Luscious, elegant white, with loads of pear, licorice and spice flavors. Heady aroma, with plenty of fine tannins and a plush texture. Long finish of allspice, with notes of mild curry. Drink now through 2012. (KM) W.S.
Wine Spectator: 90 pts
2005
Domaine La Croix St-Laurent - Sancerre - Loire
A Sauvignon Blanc-based dry wine, with a bouquet of white flowers and exotic fruit. May be enjoyed young but will also provide a pleasant surprise after a few years of bottle aging.
2003
Château Mont-Thabor - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rhone
“A serious vin de garde, this dark ruby/purple-colored 2003 displays attractive, but reserved characteristics of incense, raspberries, cherries, currants, spice box, pepper, and earth. Voluminous in the mouth, with wonderful sweetness, broad, concentrated, muscular flavors, and full body. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2018.” R.P.
Wine Advocate: 90-93 pts