Wine › 2005 › Full-Bodied (Robust)

"Created as a tribute to Louise Pommery, Cuvée Louise is an absolutely pure wi... "Created as a tribute to Louise Pommery, Cuvée Louise is an absolutely pure wine which quintessentially conveys the wine-making expertise of the Pommery champagne house. The wine has a yellow, slightly golden color with an exceptional brightness and... more

"\"Abundant tannin in addition to a deep ruby/purple hue, superb purity, and a... "\"Abundant tannin in addition to a deep ruby/purple hue, superb purity, and a lovely texture are found in this delicious Pauillac. One of the finest d'Armailhacs I have ever tasted, it is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest... more

"A dense, structured red with beautiful aromas of chocolate, hazelnut, dried s... "A dense, structured red with beautiful aromas of chocolate, hazelnut, dried spices and currants. Full body with superfine tannins and a tight finish. This is a wine that is just beginning to be drinkable but has a long, long life ahead of it. Taste... more

"Château Palmer has always transcended fashions and trends to instead tap into... "Château Palmer has always transcended fashions and trends to instead tap into a single voice: its terroir. The finesse and elegance of its Margaux roots, the softness and sophistication of its texture, the nobility of leather and the gentle caress... more

"2005 was the fourth consecutive year to have a deficit in rainfall, but the d... "2005 was the fourth consecutive year to have a deficit in rainfall, but the drought began very early, at the end of May, which allowed the vine to adapt itself by reducing its leaves. The very hot weather in June and July gave way to progressively... more

"Elegant, refined, complex and well-balanced wine. Intense color and velvety t... "Elegant, refined, complex and well-balanced wine. Intense color and velvety texture. They are excellent keeping wines. Very clear and translucent with currants, blueberries and fresh mushrooms. Full-bodied with velvety tannins that are layered and... more

"Ex-Chateau Release The 2005 vintage demonstrates the superiority of the Caber... "Ex-Chateau Release The 2005 vintage demonstrates the superiority of the Cabernet Sauvignon which alone brings body, power, fruit, and structure. A wine of great complexity, we note at this stage the dominance of very ripe fruit and can fully... more

"Deep color. An intense, delicate, subtle and complex nose. Very neat and regu... "Deep color. An intense, delicate, subtle and complex nose. Very neat and regular on the palate upon attack leading to volume and a nicely round structure. Highly powerful, great length, dense and purely elegant. Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11%... more

"It did not rain a single day during the vintage. Grape quality was superb, wi... "It did not rain a single day during the vintage. Grape quality was superb, with exceptional sugarlevels in both Merlot and Cabernet. Initial tastings when the wine was run off were extremelypromising, showing very intense color with plenty of fruit... more

"Bouquet is still quite closed, but beginning to develop a very wide aromatic ... "Bouquet is still quite closed, but beginning to develop a very wide aromatic range - ripe fruit, complex notes, mineral and floral hints combine with spicier aromas. This outstanding vintage has lavish substance and is dense, fleshy and bursting... more

"The 2005 vintage is characterized by great depth, the presence of very silky ... "The 2005 vintage is characterized by great depth, the presence of very silky tannins, and exceptionally aromatic intensity, good acidity, and outstanding freshness. Blend: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc The opaque ruby/purple... more