(...) 2017 Palmer gives a very serious nose of pronounced blackcurrant cordial, warm plums and blackberry preserves with hints of cedar chest, pencil shavings, violets, dark chocolate and star...
A nose with the beauty of a Persian carpet, complex, open, evocative and sensual.
Simply magnificent. The wine is rich, with incredible intensity and tannic structure. The finish is long and makes you want to go back for more!
Generous body on the palate, underpinned by firm tannins.
The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin in the mouth, a keen line of acidity, fine precision here with a mineral-rich finish that exudes terroir expression.
An aromatic, intense and subtle nose that develops into a fruity, juicy palate.
Warm and fragrant vintage, notes of lime, hyacinth, grape. Robust wine, deep flavors, silky and noble tannins.
A homogeneous, well-balanced wine.
A harmonious and elegant wine showing no heaviness. A vintage that simply magnifies the noble character of the terroir.
Dense and fresh on the palate, very elegant, long, fairly strict.
Medium garnet-mauve colour, fragrant with crushed black raspberries, black cherries and blackcurrants, with hints of herbs, garrigue and aniseed.
Dense color, fine nose, complex, pure fruit, cedar notes. Mouth round, powerful. Middle fleshy, dense, rich in tannins. Exquisite finish, balanced, sublime tannic frame
The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and a crisp line of acidity, subtle notes of cedar with a composed, structured finish with plenty of freshness and vigor.
Full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, it's rich but lively, with a deep core of fruit and an ample endowment of ripe, powdery tannins
An elegant, hypnotic nose. Incredibly fresh and precise on the palate. Sumptuous texture. Presence and power for decades, and futuristic precision.
A powerful wine with aromas of cherries and blackberries, sweet spices, and chewy tannins. Long, youthfully grippy finish.
An elegant wine with a charming style. Rich and powerful on the palate. Silky, fine tannins. The finish is seductive and irresistible.
A complex, full-bodied wine with notes of dark fruit and spice, supported by velvety tannins. Long, mineral finish.
Garnet-purple color, aromas of smoked meat, scorched earth, garrigue, new leather, blackcurrant, cherry, plum. Delicate, mid-bodied mouth, energetic finish.
From the very first whiff, the fruitiness fills the glass. The palate is full-bodied, with well-structured tannins and a delicious, vibrant, well-balanced finish.
A powerful, full-bodied wine with aromas of black and blue fruits, spices, and chocolate. Fantastic freshness and velvety tannins support an epic finish.
Elegant, subtle nose with plenty of freshness On the palate, fine power with a round, velvety entry, followed by a tangy lift. Sinuous length, lively and feline.
Dense purple in colour, with a sweet bouquet of mocha, dark chocolate and crème de cassis. Full-bodied on the palate, with magnificent fruit and impressively full tannins.
A succulent, charming wine, the 2020 Lacoste-Borie bursts with aromas of sweet berries, cherries, crushed mint and creamy oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate.
A full-bodied wine featuring layers of opulent black fruits, exotic spices, and plush tannins. Remarkable tension and an epic finish.
This vintage is outstanding for its display of well ripened fruit, fine, plump tannins, and a good freshness to ensure classic balance.
130 years of Jacoulot - 130 mouth-blown decanters with the finest Marc de Bourgogne
notes of blackcurrant cordial, Black Forest cake and black raspberries, medium-bodied, the elegance and finesse on the palate is simply bedazzling, (...) Beautiful! robertparker.com