93/100 PP
"The deep crimson-colored 2006 Quinta Sardonia gives up an aromatic array of cedar, Asian spices, incense, and blackberry. Savory and supple on the palate, it has enough unde...
90/100 PP
"As I wrote last year, this sensational sleeper of the vintage is not far off the pace of Gloria’s brilliant 2005. Sweet cedary, cigar box, roasted herb, and black currant fr...
"One of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment"
(Revue du Vin de France)
An astonishing year - where to start?
The winter was cold in Lebanon and as has happened in the past, snow covered the Bekaa Valley for more than two weeks, leaving the soil untouched for 45 days...
91/100 PP
"Tasted at Bordeaux Index\'s annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château Langoa Barton has a lifted nose of small dark cherries, blackberry, incense and marmalade - quite...
92/100 PP
"Stephan von Neipperg´s flagship estate (and, in my opinion, one that should have been upgraded to a premier grand cru classe in the new St.-Emilion hierarchy) has turned in anoth...
94/100 PP
"Blended of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2006 Cos d'Estournel is deep garnet colored with a touch of brick, opening with enticing scents of rosemary...
95+/100 vinous.com
"The 2006 Solaia is a much more powerful, statuesque wine than the 2004. Here, the wine's structure and pure vertical intensity dazzle from start to finish. The 2006 is b...