Wine › 2005 › Very Fruity/Sweet

"\"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

"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

"The color is very dark. The nose expresses delicate aromas of red and blackbe... "The color is very dark. The nose expresses delicate aromas of red and blackberries with mineral and minted hints. On the palate, the wine is powerful, structured and elegant ; with some freshness. The final is long and pure and reveals vintage with... more

"This offers blackberry, currant and hints of meat on the nose. Full-bodied, w... "This offers blackberry, currant and hints of meat on the nose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a meat, berry and light vanilla character. Has a velvety texture, with pretty fruit. Dark, dry and tannic this wine currently offers little in the... more

"Emile Peynaud's definition: \"an exceptional vintage is one obtained in unusu... "Emile Peynaud's definition: \"an exceptional vintage is one obtained in unusual climatic conditions\" applies perfectly to the 2005 vintage. The power, freshness, balance, and elegance displayed by this wine make us think it will become a legendary... more

"\"This sleeper of the vintage is as stunning as Grand-Puy-Ducasse's 2003. The... "\"This sleeper of the vintage is as stunning as Grand-Puy-Ducasse's 2003. The deep purple-tinged 2005 possesses wonderful notes of sweet cherries, creme de cassis, smoke, creamy oak, and spice box. The sizeable tannins are well-concealed by the... more