Bordeaux

In der Nase intensiv und dicht, fleischig, feine Gerbstoffe, schwarzer Tee, etwas rote Früchte. Im Mund kraftvoll mit präsenter aber feiner Taninstruktur, Kräuter, Kirsche, noch etwas verschlossen, langes, feines Finale.

Der Brun ist ein guter Begleiter zu kräftigen Fleischgerichten mit feinen Soßen. Unbedingt ausreichend dekantieren. (Verkostungsnotiz 07.05.2011).

Rebsorten: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc und 10% Petit Verdot

Jahresproduktion: 80.000-120.000 Flaschen.

The 2008 has completely shut down, no doubt because of its striking minerality. Coming in at 14.5% natural alcohol and cropped at 21 hectoliters per hectare, it is extremely concentrated, tannic and broodingly backward. On each of the three occasions I tasted it the wine was difficult to penetrate because of its tannic structure. Nevertheless, there is plenty of weight, purity, texture and length. This 2008 is only for patient connoisseurs who are willing to give it 7-8 years of bottle age. It should last for 25+ years and may possibly eclipse the 2010. (Quelle: The Wine Advocate 90+ Punkte).

His potential sleeper of the vintage has come around nicely now that it is in bottle. Elegant yet substantial, it exhibits a dense purple color as well as a sweet bouquet of black currants, cassis, cedarwood, herbs, toast and loamy soil undertones. Medium to full-bodied with sweet tannin (a component that was not evident from barrel), it should drink nicely for 15 or more years. (Quelle: The Wine Advocate 90 Punkte).

"Consistently one of the top, under-the-radar wines of Pessac-Leognan, Haut-Bergey’s beautiful 2006 boasts a deep ruby/purple hue as well as a classic bouquet of hot rocks intermixed with graphite, cassis, incense, and charcoal. Medium to full-bodied with noticeable but sweet tannin, impressive purity, and an alluring texture, it is relatively evolved for a 2006, so consumption over the next 15 years is recommended." (Zitat Robert Parker 91 PP).

Rebsorten: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc und 10% Petit Verdot

Jahresproduktion: 80.000-120.000 Flaschen

"A beautiful wine that should drink superbly for 15 years, this sensational 2007 was made from a tiny 26 hectoliters per hectare, and is a blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc that achieved nearly 13.8% natural alcohol. The wonder duo of Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt hit paydirt with this beauty, which may turn out to be a better balanced wine than their 2009. This opulent, sexy wine exhibits a dense ruby/plum/purple color, a full-bodied mouthfeel, sweet tannins, and lots of forest floor, black currant, ripe cherry, and mountain flora characteristics. Filled with power, substance, and elegance, it should be consumed over the next 15 years." (Quelle: The Wine Advocate 92 Punkte).

"This chalky, earthy wine appears to be more narrowly constructed than I remember from barrel. Medium-bodied with crisp black cherry fruit, a whiff of bay leaf, and unsmoked cigar tobacco, it is a crisp, moderately tannic wine that will benefit from time in the cellar. Consume it during its first 10-15 years of life." (Quelle: The Wine Advocate).

"Stets leicht und karg, dabei allerdings elegant und auf delikate Weise fruchtig und strukturiert, ist ein klassischer St-Emilion im alten Stil. Daher verdient er auch die Klassifizierung eines Premier Grand Cru Blassé B." (Zitat Parker)


"Lange hatte ich Mühe diesen Wein zu begreifen. Er ähnelte in der prägnanten Säure oft dem Ausone. Wen wunderts, war doch das Weingut lange im gleichen Besitz und von derselben önologischen Hand bearbeitet worden. Die heutigen Jahrgänge sind sehr fein, delikat und manchmal deshalb ein bisschen unterschätzt. Kalt dekantieren, hilft oft und verbessert den Wein nach mehreren Stunden." (Zitat Rene Gabriel)


Rebsorten: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, produzierte Menge: 50.000 Flaschen im Jahr.

"Ein Wein mit einem überdurchschnittlichen Potential, was die Lagerfähigkeit betrifft. Ein kleiner Latour! In meinem ganz perönlichen Klassement ist er wesentlich höher einzustufen, bestimmt nicht nur ein Cinquième. In ganz großen Jahren ist er einem Super-Second ebenbürtig, bei weit tieferem Preis versteht sich. Kenner benennen ihn in seiner Kurzform Tschi-Pi-Ell (GPL)." (Zitat Rene Gabriel)

Rebsorten: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc

Jahresproduktion: 195.000 Flaschen

A sensational effort for the vintage, this textured, opulent, superb Lynch Bages is already strutting its stuff and should easily last for 20 years. Medium to full-bodied with an opaque dense purple color, notes of flowers and cassis, a layered texture that builds incrementally in the mouth and tremendous purity and depth, it can be drunk now or cellared for two decades or more. Bravo! (Quelle: The Wine Advocate 93 Punkte).

A 2,700-case blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc cropped at a low 27 hectoliters per hectare (compare that with 39 hectoliters per hectare in 2009 and 31 in 2010), this superb claret was aged 18 months in 75% new French oak. Mulberry, spring flower, black cherry and raspberry characteristics as well as hints of spice and coffee emerge from this full-bodied, opulent, structured beauty. It should age effortlessly for 15-20 years.


" L´Evangile war zwar schon immer ein Star der Appellation, konnte sich aber in den letzten Jahren unter der Eigentümergemeinschaft der Rothschilds noch weiter steigern und kann es in puncto Qualität nun mit Pétrus und Lafleur aufnehmen. Dieser außergewöhnliche Wein bringt durch seine prächtige Fülle und Opulenz sein Terroir auf bewunderswerte Weise zum Ausdruck. Er ist stets unverwechselbar und gehört zu den langlebigeren Pomerols." (Quelle: Robert Parker 94 Punkte).

A major sleeper of the vintage, the 2008 La Fleur Petrus (90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) is a remarkably sexy, opulent wine that transcends the vintage character. Its dense plum/ruby/purple color is accompanied by notes of sweet black cherries, licorice, truffles and a hint of graphite. Full-bodied with silky tannin as well as undeniable appeal, richness, purity and a 40+ second finish, this is a sure-fire big buy in 2008. Drink it over the next 20+ years.
(Quelle: The Wine Advocate 95 Punkte).

A stunning success, this 7,000-case blend of 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Franc reveals a beautiful nose of black currants, black cherries, loamy soil and forest flora. Full-bodied, this deep, chewy, savory, broadly-flavored 2008 possesses sweet tannin, decent acidity and a long finish. Its 14% alcohol content is nearly as high as the 2009's and 2010's 14.5%. Already accessible, it should continue to age effortlessly for 20-25 years.(Quelle Weinadvokat 93 Punkte).

"A super effort from proprietor Hubert de Bouard, this blend of 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc exhibits sweet notes of chocolate, charcoal, blackberries, and jammy cherries in its round, opulent, fleshy personality. Yields were 35 hectoliters per hectare, and the wine achieved 13.5% natural alcohol. Low acidity and ripe tannin make for a voluptuous style of Angelus to drink now and over the next 10-15 years." (Quell: The Wine Advocate 92 Punkte).

"While I am not convinced the 2005 Cos d’Estournel will eclipse the compelling 2003 Cos, it is unquestionably another superb classic from proprietor Michel Reybier and his brilliant winemaker, Jean-Guillaume Prats. Made from an unusually high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (78%) and the balance mostly Merlot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc, this superb effort requires plenty of time in the bottle. It boasts an inky/purple color as well as a glorious perfume of licorice, Asian spices, creme de cassis, blackberries, and toasty oak. This full-bodied St.-Estephe is exceptionally powerful, pure, and dense with a layered mid-palate that builds like a skyscraper. While there are massive tannins, they are remarkably velvety and well-integrated in this big, backstrapping effort that should enjoy an unusually long life. Forget it for 8-10 years, and drink it between 2017-2040." (Zitat Robert Parker98 PP ).

A strong effort, this 2008 exhibits a dark ruby/purple color, more minerality than the 2010 and hints of cedarwood, black currants, underbrush and forest floor. This round, generous blend of 66.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33.5% Merlot should easily last for two decades or more. (Quelle: The Wine Advocate 91 Punkte).

"The 2007 La Mission Haut Brion, a candidate for wine of the vintage, exhibits a dense ruby/purple hue along with notes of melted licorice, blueberries, cassis, burning embers, and charcoal, sweet tannin, medium to full body, a fleshy mouthfeel, and an endearing succulence as well as lushness. Already appealing, it should continue to evolve and drink well for 15+ years. It is a great success for the vintage." (Zitat Robert Parker 92 PP) .

"Man kann durchaus mit Recht die Ansicht vertreten, dass der Yquem der großartigste Wein von Bordeaux ist." (Zitat Robert Parker)


"Man sollte Yquem primär als Edelmarke betrachten, so halt wie Gucci oder Yves Saint Laurant. Château Yquem, trotz Rückgang eines gewissen Hypes, ist nie einer gewissen Konkurrenz ausgesetzt. Zu groß ist die historische Geschichte, die weit in das 18. Jahrhundert zurückreicht. Zugegeben-auch für mich ist ein Yquem aus einem großen, reifen Jahrgang immer wieder etwas bewegendes." (Zitat Rene Gabriel).