Wine › 2003 › Very Fruity/Sweet

"\"The deep ruby/purple-hued 2003 d'Armailhac exhibits notes of Asian plum sau... "\"The deep ruby/purple-hued 2003 d'Armailhac exhibits notes of Asian plum sauce interwoven with creme de cassis, licorice, and roasted herbs. With moderately high yet sweet tannin, an earthy character, and chewy, muscular, deep fruit as well as... more

"Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot... "Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot 2003 was one of the hottest, earliest Bordeaux vintages ever. Some vines suffered from lack of moisture, but old vines and clay subsoil at Enclos saw this vineyard... more

"Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006!If, after analysis, this is one of the most po... "Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006!If, after analysis, this is one of the most powerful wines every produced at Ducru Beaucaillou, from the organoleptic point of view, its attraction lies in its harmony and elegance, its finesse and length so... more

"#17 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006! The spectacular 2003 Leoville Poyferre ex... "#17 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006! The spectacular 2003 Leoville Poyferre exhibits a dense purple color with a touch of lightening at the edge as well as notes of creosote, barbecue smoke, jammy black currants, licorice and spice box. This... more

"An extraordinary wine and undeniably one of the great wines of the Medoc, and... "An extraordinary wine and undeniably one of the great wines of the Medoc, and qualitatively a wine that towers over what other estates produced in the appellation of Margaux, the 2003 Chateau Margaux is made in a style that almost mirrors Lafite... more

"The wine shows aromas and flavors of red berries, herbs, and purple flowers. ... "The wine shows aromas and flavors of red berries, herbs, and purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity and fine tannins. Aging in 40-70% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of vanilla, toast, and baking... more