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The Top Clarets of 2006 (May 2009)

Good deep ruby-red. Captivating nose combines blackberry, menthol, licorice, bitter chocolate, violet and a flinty, iron-like element. Densely packed and very fresh, with superb energy and definition to the complex flavors of cassis, blackberry, licorice, menthol and minerals. A floral element contributes to the impression of vibrancy. This is more impressive than it was at…

1998, 1997 and 1996 Bordeaux (May 1999)

Black ruby. Slightly high-toned aromas of raspberry, minerals and toffee. Extroverted, sweet and powerful in the mouth, with superb density for the vintage. Finishes with huge but well-distributed tannins. This is 100% merlot, while the ’97 and ’98 include 20%-25% cabernet franc; von Neipperg says he picked the cab franc too early in ’96 and…

A Century of Bordeaux: The Twos (Sep 2022)

The 2012 Langoa-Barton has an open-knit bouquet with red fruit and embers, almost ash-like scents, gradually offering a little more cohesion. One of the more opulent Saint-Juliens on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins. Fleshy, nicely balanced, approachable with a spicy kick towards quite a substantial finish, this Langoa wears its…

2012 Bordeaux: Messages in a Bottle (Jan 2016)

The 2012 Langoa-Barton is fleshy and supple, with lovely aromatic top notes that give the wine much of its inviting personality. Sweet red cherries, herbs, mint and white pepper are laced together in a delicate, nuanced wine that is ready to drink now.

Bordeaux 2012: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (May 2013)

Medium-deep ruby. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry and spicy oak are accented by black pepper and dried herbs. Juicy, leanish and only moderately intense, with a saline quality to the medicinal flavors of black fruits, licorice, spices, herbs and pepper. The tannins are smooth but the moderately persistent finish comes across as a bit green….

Focus on Spain (Sep 2014)

(90% tempranillo and 10% graciano): Bright red. Heady aromas of dried red berries, cherry, smoked meat, vanilla and potpourri, with a spicy element gaining strength with air. Fleshy and seamless in texture, offering sappy red fruit and floral pastille flavors and an undertone of sweet vanilla. The spiciness comes back on the finish, which features…