Please read: This wine is a Bordeaux Future. It is not expected to arrive in stock until Spring/Summer 2006. We are offering it by the case only. Magnums or demis may be available at a slight upcharge. Please inquire (618-394-9800). All cancelled orders will be assessed a 10% restock fee. Our Futures Procedure: Once an order is placed, we will manually confirm availability and secure the wine. A written confirmation will be mailed and you will be charged for the wine only. Shipping and any applicable sales tax will be charged at shipment. We are happy to consolidate orders for reduced shipping as well as holding orders in case of inclemet weather. Robert Parker Rating 93-95 A 5-acre jewel purchased by Gerard and Chantal Perse recently, this vineyard is planted on pure limestone soils above Pavie-Decesse and Pavie-Macquin. The average age of the vines is 45 years. Made from microscopic yields of 15 hectoliters per hectare, the 2003 (4,000 bottles produced) is a blend of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a dense ruby/purple-colored, full-bodied effort of formidable intensity. With provocative notes of melted licorice, incense, Asian spices, and blackberry as well as cherry liqueur, it possesses moderately high tannin but low acidity. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Wine Spectator Rating 89-91
Essence of crushed raspberries and wild strawberries with just a hint of dark chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, with a lovely silky tannin structure but slightly hollow on the midpalate. Like it. Wait and see. Very close to 92-94 Decanter Rating
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