Premier Cru - Fine and Rare Wine What's New RSS/RDF Feed http://www.premiercru.net/premier/jsp/xml/premiercruwhatsnew.php http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=RO381 94+ points Tanzer: "Pale color. Very ripe aromas of peach, nut oil and vanillin oak. Intensely mineral in the mouth, conveying a strong impression of crushed stone to go with its captivating peach and nectarine fruit flavors. A very concentrated, pure, dense wine of considerable finesse. Finishes very aromatic and long. Offers terrific aging potential. Girardin noted that there was no hydric stress here in 2004. Wonderfully fresh and stylish grand cru." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=33007 93(+?) Tanzer: "Explosive aromas of roasted nuts and menthol; very Batard. Huge, sweet and opulent; very ripe and expressive but with firm mineral and citric underpinning. Big, rich and built to last, but definitely tastable today. Sound acids extend the youthfully mentholated finish." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=22437 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=14714 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38397 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38395 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38398 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39651 93 points Parker's WA: "The 2003 Barolo Le Vigne may have a slight edge over the Cannubi Boschis in this vintage, as the ability to blend fruit from various microclimates was a big advantage. It is a full-bodied, soft-textured Barolo with lively color and plenty of ripe red fruit, menthol and spices. This is an especially fresh, vibrant wine for the vintage, with tannins that are particularly refined." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38152 95-100 Wine Spectator: "Loads of pear and honey character follow through to a full-bodied palate, with lots of spicy character and a sweet, long finish. Very, very spicy on the finish. Better than 2003, but will it ultimately be better than 2001? -J.S." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=34463 90 points Parker: "A blend of 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Cinsault from 50-year-old vines, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Olivets is a beautiful sleeper of the vintage. This sexy, full-bodied wine possesses a dark plum/purple color, abundant aromas of pepper, lavender, forest floor, and roast beef, a lush, layered style, and 10-12 years of drinkability." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40089 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=17266 94 points Burghound: "A ripe, spicy and expressive multi-layered nose of red and black pinot fruit, earth, game, smoke and hints of anise, clove and exotic Oriental tea gives way to rich, cool, suave and very pure flavors that are lovely, refined and classy. This is understated in the mouth and possesses an ultra sophisticated mouth feel on the superbly long, focused and driving finish. This is not a huge wine by the standards of a classic Bèze but everything is in perfect harmony and it should be capable of 30+ years of positive evolution. 94/2020+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=34401 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40862 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40860 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40861 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40863 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40864 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40857 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40858 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40859 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=AR360 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40852 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=14762 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40825 Upgraded to 93-95 points Parker: "A magnificent effort, the 2005 is the greatest Brane-Cantenac I have tasted. Even more compelling than it was last year, it admirably demonstrates why this was such a highly regarded property in the middle of the 19th century. Boasting a dense purple color, stunning sweetness, and a glorious perfume of spring flowers, lead pencil shavings, black cherry jam, and blackberries, it is an elegantly styled wine with gorgeous concentration, superb harmony, beautifully integrated tannin and acidity, and an expansive, long finish. Yet, the overall impression is one of finesse, elegance, and serious flavor concentration. While it will undoubtedly last 30 years or more, it is hard to know whether it will close down or become more drinkable. I recommend giving it 3-4 years of bottle age and drinking it over the following two and a half decades." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=34806 94-96 points Parker: "The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee, tasted from multiple foudres, stylistically, looks to be a hypothetical blend of the 2003 and 1990. The 2007 is full-bodied and powerful, with high tannins, high extract, and tremendous color, stuffing, and richness. It is like drinking a liquified, rare grilled steak mixed with ground pepper, roasted herbs, and spice. Juicy and pure, it explodes with the aromas of Provence. Dense, rich, more structured than the 2003, sumptuous, and deep (in the style of the 1990), it should evolve for 20-25 years." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39687 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40649 92-95 points Burghound: "Here the nose is decidedly fresher with ripe, expressive and dense red berry fruit nuanced with ample Gevrey earth that continues onto the rich, full and very vibrant flavors that are delicious and built to age, culminating in a hugely long finish that does a slow build from the mid-palate on back. This is as good a young Jadot Clos St. Jacques as I can remember in some time. In short, there is formidable potential here. (92-95)/2017+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=35608 91-93 points Tanzer: "Pale color. Very pure aromas of lemon, mint and crushed stone. Intensely flavored, minerally and elegant; offers terrific cut and yet the overall impression is silky and seamless. This really spreads out on the very subtle aftertaste, with the wine's acidity extending the impression of minerality and citric perfume. The acidity here is a firm 4.8 grams per liter." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39123 94 points Tanzer: "Deep red. Captivating, highly nuanced nose combines raspberry, cherry, iron, minerals and smoke, along with hints of coffee and white truffle. Penetrating, minerally and brisk, with terrific balance and verve and a strong impression of soil tones. Throws off subtle notes of red fruits, coffee, leather, minerals and earth. Finishes minerally and extremely long. A classic Pommard, and not at all overly sweet. When I told Confuron how much I liked his '99s, he expressed the opinion that his 2002s are better balanced than that earlier vintage, which he described as more rigorous. "The 2002s have more aromas and more tannins than the '99s," he added." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=31655 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39995 94-96 points Burghound: "(from a 2 ha parcel at the bottom section of the vineyard; even so, the vineyard is so steep here that it must be worked entirely by hand as tractors would be dangerous to use). Even though the straight Bougros is finer than usual, it is no where near as elegant and pure as its counterpart as the high-toned and strikingly layered nose of oyster shell, mineral reduction and perfumed cool green fruit is extremely seductive and serves as a fascinating introduction to the concentrated, serious and powerful yet refined flavors that ooze a fine minerality on the mouth coating and hugely long finish. This is blessed with buckets of sap that completely buffer the firm acid spine. This is a flat out great effort that makes one go ?wow?. (94-96)/2015+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40511 91 points Parker: "Since 2002, this great terroir has been fully exploited by the dynamic duo of Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt. Following the monumental 2005,a legend in the making, it is hard to get excited about the 2006, even though it is an outstanding effort. While more austere and not as concentrated as its predecessor, it is an impressive blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc displaying a deep, dark ruby color as well as a striking bouquet of powdered rocks/minerals, sweet cherry and plum-like fruit, and hints of Christmas fruitcake and spice box. It is an elegant, medium-bodied, moderately tannic, pure effort possessing outstanding density. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age and drink it over the following 15-20 years." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=37091 91-94 points Parker: "A terrific, fruit-forward Margaux offering wonderful smoky, melted licorice, chocolate, espresso, creme de cassis, and wild mountain berry notes, the 2005 Du Tertre possesses a dense purple color, medium to full body, superb purity, a sweet, expansive texture, and surprisingly silky, but lofty tannins. This brilliant wine should be at its best between 2008-2020." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=34751 98-100 points Parker: "The 2008 Lafite Rothschild is one of the most profound young wines I have ever tasted. From a taster?s perspective, it is reminiscent of a blend of the 1996 and 2003, but when you compare those vintages analytically, that makes no sense whatsoever. Representing only 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc boasts an opaque ruby/purple color (one of the darkest Lafites I have seen in 30 years) as well as an extraordinary, blockbuster aromatic profile of lead pencil shavings, forest floor, black fruits, licorice, and a hint of unsmoked, high-class cigar tobacco. In the mouth, a massive richness is accompanied by a freshness, delineation, nuance, delicacy, and mind-boggling density. Even after three decades of tasting, I am still astonished when tasting such a prodigious wine as this. Full, inky, and rich with creme de cassis and spice box characteristics as well as a length that I stopped measuring after a minute, the wine reveals a sweetness to the tannin and an opulence to the fruit that suggests a hot, sunny vintage, but again, that was not the case. There wasn?t a great deal of heat, but there was more sunshine than the negative press reported at the beginning of September. This is a great, great wine. The harvest at Lafite took place between October 1-7 for the Merlot grapes, the Cabernet Franc was picked in mid-October, and the Cabernet Sauvignon between October 7-14 - an unbelievably late harvest for this estate. This wine should evolve for 30-40 years and last 50 or more. As I have indicated before, Lafite?s second wine is now one of Bordeaux?s finest second wines, and is made very much in the Lafite style." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39926 95+ points Parker: "The 2006 Eloge?s dark plum/ruby color is followed by a sweet kiss of plum, black cherry, earth, licorice, and spice box, a medium to full-bodied wine, abundant tannin, and impressive concentration, purity, and overall complexity. Reasonably evolved, and extremely seductive aromatically, with a slightly structured finish, it can be enjoyed now and over the next 15 years. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 3% Merlot." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40838 96 points Parker: "There are 6,500 cases of the superb 2006 Dominus (91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot). Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by aromas and flavors of truffles, forest floor, black cherries, black currants, and Asian spices. One of the finest wines of the vintage, it is complete, full-bodied, and seamlessly built with beautiful ripe tannins, low acidity, and a luscious, layered mouthfeel. The aromatics are even more evolved and complex than the 2005's. The 2006 should drink well for 20-25 years." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40246 96 points Spectator: "Displays ripe berry and orange peel character, with hints of other citrus fruits. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a beautiful underlying acidity. Long, flavorful and dense in structure. Best wine ever from this producer." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39847 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40832 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40836 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40452 95-97 points Parker: "Composed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the inky/purple-hued 2007 Right Bank exhibits a celestial bouquet of blue and black fruits interwoven with notions of camphor, spice, subtle smoke, and incense. Full-bodied, powerful, youthful, and ageworthy, it needs 4-5 years of bottle age, and should drink well for three decades. These brilliant 2007s are some of the strongest efforts that have emerged from Anderson?s Conn Valley Vineyards over the last decade." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40826 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=19136 92 points Burghound: "Strong hoisin, soy and Asian spice notes but this is finally beginning to thin just a bit after a long run of drinking perfectly. The flavors remain the concentrated, sweet, very rich essence of mature burg with superb length and quality depth though it no longer possesses the detail and finesse it once did. This is still a wonderful wine but most bottles in my experience have seen their best days as the alcohol is now showing strongly and it should be drunk over the next 5 to at most 10 years." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=10622 91-93 points Parker: "Possibly the finest Reignac I have ever tasted from proprietor Yves Vatelot, this superlative blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon is treated like a spoiled child, aged on its lees, and bottled unfiltered. There are over 16,000 cases of this cuvee, which should be uncommonly long-lived for a wine of this pedigree. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by a sweet nose of blackberries, cherries, smoke, and pain grille. Deep, full-bodied, moderately tannic, fresh, and well-delineated, with 14% natural alcohol, it should drink well for 10-12 years." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=34389 90-92 points Tanzer: "Very pale, green-tinged color. Highly aromatic nose combines lime, white pepper, minerals and spices. Dense, full and rich but with its impression of fullness leavened by lovely harmonious acidity. Finishes saline, classically dry and long, with firm acidity but no hard edges. Very concentrated wine, from a crop level of just 30 hectoliters per hectare, according to Seguier." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40384 92 points Tanzer: "Pale, green-tinged yellow. Lime peel and metallic minerality on the nose. Juicy, citric and firmly built, with strong crushed stone and oyster minerality contributing to the impression of sharp definition. Richer than the Vaulorent but not quite as complex as that wine. Finishes with lovely grip and length though." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39127 90-93 points Burghound: "A wonderfully airy, floral and lightly spiced nose layers in notes of sea breeze, algae and oyster shell, all of which can be found on the rich, full and quite serious medium plus bodied flavors that are round yet like the Mont de Milieu, retain a fine sense of detail and delineation on the tension-filled finish. Again, terrific quality and absolutely worth a look. (90-93)/2012+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39124 89-91 points Tanzer: "Medium yellow. Tight, high-pitched aromas of lime blossom, chalk, crushed rock and minerals. Dense, broad, rich and ripe, with a flavor of grapefruit, a tactile mouth feel and lovely energy. This really dusts the palate on the long aftertaste." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39121 89-92 points Burghound: "This is almost as ripe as the Mont de Milieu with a fruit compote nose that displays a hint of exoticism that merges into extremely rich, full, frank and overtly powerful flavors that possess excellent volume, punch and vivacity on the exceptionally pure and driving finish. The acid backbone is firm and despite the ripeness of the fruit, this finishes quite dry and with a seductive texture. (89-92)/2012+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39126 95(+?) points Tanzer: "Bright, pale yellow-green. Compellingly aromatic nose offers lime oil, ginger and crushed rock. Sharply delineated if quite backward today, projecting great purity, intensity and energy. Compared to the Preuses this is showing less volume but more energy, with an even higher pitch to its aromas and flavors. My style of Clos! The rising finish really dances on the palate. Give this one at least five years in the cellar." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39132 94 points Tanzer: "Bright, pale yellow-green. Knockout nose combines lime, metallic minerality and powdered stone. Wonderfully concentrated Preuses, offering a compelling combination of bracing citrus and mineral flavors and outstanding richness (the former coming from the southeast-facing vines and the latter from those facing west, notes director Stephane Follin-Arbelet). Wonderfully pure wine, finishing with outstanding cut, lift and length." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39131 93-95 points Burghound: "(from two separate parcels of vines, the larger of which is in the heart of the ?amphitheater? from which the finest examples of Vaudésir originate). This is even more elegant than it usually is, which is saying something as there is a good argument to be made that the Fèvre Vaudésir is the current reference standard for the vineyard though I hasten to add that it?s by no means an open and shut case. A pure and almost delicate nose that is decidedly more austere than virtually any of the preceding wines opens with a classic green fruit aromatic profile brimming with Chablis character that is followed by rich, full, naturally sweet and equally powerful flavors of simply incredible purity and focus as they finish with outstanding intensity, indeed this too is borderline painful as this early stage. This is a dramatic wine yet perfectly composed with a pronounced stony quality and the backend is bone dry. Succinctly put, this is a real stunner. (93-95)/2013+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39130 92 points Tanzer: "Reticent nose shows more menthol and crushed stone than fruit. Then tactile and high-pitched in the mouth, with terrific acid grip and floral lift to frame its intense flavors of crushed stone, minerals and lemon. Finishes very long and brisk, with a resounding stony quality." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40814 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40812 90 points Tanzer: "Pale green-yellow. Musky aromas of lemon, lime and minerals, lifted by a violet topnote; more precise than the Foret. Juicy and precise, offering an enticing balance of fruit sweetness, mineral energy and integrated acidity. Finishes with excellent grip." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40811 91 points Tanzer: "Pale, green-tinged color. Precise but tight nose hints at citrus peel and minerals. Dense, chewy and tactile, with a captivating sweetness for the year. The ripe citrus, floral and powdered stone flavors are given definition by lemony acidity. Finishes persistent and pure. This site is protected from wind and is always picked early, notes Bernard Raveneau." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40813 95 points Tanzer: "Good pale yellow. Knockout orange and mineral nose projects an impression of force that continues onto the palate. A wonderfully silky wine of outstanding intensity and lift. This has the fine-grained texture of a grand cru, not to mention the combination of suavity and power that characterizes the best examples of Perrieres. The palate-staining finish features a whiplash of flavor. The candid Coche was quick to say that the crop level here was a healthy 52 hectoliters per hectare, but it tastes like half that. I should note that the finished wine is much more classic and vibrant than a more glyceral barrel sample I tried last year, and Coche has also upped his opinion of this beauty." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40823 Save $84 on the four bottle set! Contains a bottle each of the following 2008s: La Mission Haut Brion (94-96+ RP), Leoville las Cases (95-97+ RP), Palmer (95-97 RP) and Cos d'Estournel (94-96+ RP) http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40280 94-96 points Parker: "Mouton?s vineyard was harvested between October 2-15, and the wine possesses an unexpectedly high pH of 3.85 (high for this vintage, but normal for a riper year). Made from low yields of 34 hectoliters per hectare, it achieved a natural alcohol content of 13.2%, one of the highest ever for this estate. Made from 54% of the production, the 2008 Mouton Rothchild?s final blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot has resulted in an atypically sweeter, more direct and opulent, fleshy Mouton. Keep in mind that this cuvee, because of the high Cabernet Sauvignon content as well as the terroir, is often backward, structured, and nearly foreboding in its youth. However, I do not think the 2008 will behave in that manner. There is plenty of tannin and exceptional density and ripeness, but the tannins are velvety, and I was amazed by how charmingly forward and fleshy this wine already is. A deep purple color, sweet aromas of creme de cassis, smoke, cedar, and an unmistakable floral component (another characteristic of the Cabernet Sauvignon in 2008) are found in this precocious, succulent Mouton that should firm up and put on more weight with aging. My score is somewhat conservative because it is hard to forget their prodigious 2006, but the 2008 will provide far more enjoyment and pleasure over the near-term than the 2006. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39925 Save $55 on the three bottle set! Contains a bottle each of the following 2008s: Trotanoy (96-100 RP), l'Eglise Clinet (94-96+ RP) and l'Evangile (93-95 RP) http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40285 Save $73 on the five bottle set! Contains a bottle each of the following 2008s: Cos d'Estournel (94-96+ RP), Ducru Beaucaillou (96-98 RP), Montrose (95-97 RP), Pichon Lalande (94-96 RP) and Pontet Canet (96-98+ RP) http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40277 Save $50 on the four bottle set! Contains a bottle each of the following 2008s: Le Gay (95-98 RP), Bon Pasteur (93-96 RP), Clinet (94-97 RP) and La Providence (95-97 RP) http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40283 99+ points Parker: "Paul Avril was a bigger-than-life vigneron, a visionary, and a great teacher, but Vincent has been in charge for a number of years, and he has rewarded his father with what I believe is the greatest Chateauneuf du Pape made since 1978 and 1990, the 2007. I have not only tasted this wine at the estate, but I purchased it for my cellar, and have now drunk it on three separate occasions out of bottle. It is unquestionably one of the great Chateauneufs of my lifetime, and I suspect it will merit a three digit score after another 3-4 years of cellaring. The blend is generally 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, and the rest small amounts of Muscardin, Vaccarese, Counoise, and Syrah. It exhibits what is probably the deepest color I have ever seen here, and the finished alcohol is a high (for Clos des Papes) 15.5%. Still slightly restrained because of its recent bottling, but wow, what potential complexity, mind-boggling richness, and compelling flavor profile are apparent. It is a sublime expression of the art of winemaking as evidenced by its dense purple color and big, sweet kiss of kirsch, framboise, blackberries, licorice, roasted herbs, and smoked meat. It hits the palate with a fascinating combination of substance, power, full-bodied authority yet extraordinary freshness, elegance, and precision. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring, and watch it unleash its glory over the next three decades. This is a prodigious wine of great quality from one of the most important reference point estates in Chateauneuf du Pape." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39265 92-94 points Parker: "This terroir is superbly situated between Beausejour Duffau and Beau-Sejour-Becot, with Angelus within shouting distance. Bellevue has been managed by Stephane Derenoncourt and Nicolas Thienpont since 2000, and when St.-Emilion does its next new classification (in 2016), I would not be surprised to see this estate upgraded to a premier grand cru classe. A blend of 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, cropped at a remarkably low 30-36 hectoliters per hectare, the 2006 represents the essence of terroir with its crushed rock/steely notes intermixed with flower, black raspberry, cherry, and blackberry characteristics. It is a full-bodied, dense, rich, powerful, moderately tannic offering with a broad texture, sensational purity, and an exceptionally long finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025+." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=37156 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=36412 93 points Wine Spectator: "What a beauty! Brilliant winemaking here. It pushes the envelope with seductive toasted hazelnut, pear, pie crust, honey and earth flavors in perfectly balanced proportions. This is what white Burgundy is all about. Awesome now but should taste great for years." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=AR709 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=10616 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=31348 95 points Parker: "A stunning effort from Alexander Thienpont, the 2005 Vieux Chateau Certan (a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc) reveals an inky/blue/purple color along with a rich, sumptuous perfume of black olives, lavender, roasted herbs, licorice, pain grille, and oodles of truffles as well as creme de cassis. In the mouth, hints of chocolate and charcoal also make an appearance along with good acidity, fabulous purity, and a full-bodied, powerful mouthfeel. In keeping with the style of this terroir, the wine is reserved and restrained, but deep. It should develop magnificently, and age for 30-40 years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=34971 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40810 98 points Parker's WA (Tasting in Asia): "The nose here can only be described as frustratingly coy but very, very pretty. Core notes of warm blackberry and black cherry are joined by violets, black pepper, cloves, licorice and a touch of mocha. The palate promises at a wine of great purity, elegance and balance to come. Layer upon layer of dark fruit and spice flavours seamlessly wrap around crisp acidity and a wonderful texture of very fine, firm tannins. Very, very long finish. Drink 2025 ? 2060+. Tasted August 2009." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40482 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=35225 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38683 94-96 points Parker: "More weight and power along with notes of roasted hazelnuts, peach, and smoky, almost clarified butter smells emerge from the 2005 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch. More extroverted and exuberant than the McCrea cuvee, it is an unusually elegant effort (because the acids are crisp and refreshing) that should drink beautifully for 7-8 years." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=37443 94-96 points Parker: "Hints of ripe pears, lemon butter, tangerines, and crushed rocks emerge from the 2004 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard, an elegant yet authoritatively flavored effort with a striking minerality, zesty acidity, and a spectacular finish. The good news is that there are 2,700 cases of this cuvee." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=36062 93-95 points Parker: "The light gold-colored, full-bodied, intense 2004 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch (2,700 cases) displays evolved fruit notes in the nose (waxy peaches, honeysuckle, and wood). The showiest, most flamboyant of these 2004s, it requires consumption over the next 3-4 years." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=35223 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=36856 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39320