96/100 vinous.com
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"One of the great Barolo Monfortino's is the 1995, which I hope will be bottled and released before 2005. This was the finest wine I tasted...
92/100 PP
"An old style Pauillac, yet made with far more purity and richness than the estate\'s ancient vintages, this broad-shouldered, muscular, classic wine exhibits a saturated purple col...
94-96/100 PP
"In the mid-seventies, I paid a visit to the rustic appellation of Madiran, several hours south of Bordeaux. I met proprietor Alain Brumont, but had no way of knowing at the time...
91/100 PP
"The 1995 Gran Reserva possesses a deep ruby/garnet/plum color as well as a sweet nose of earth, licorice, black fruits, underbrush, and spicy new oak. In the mouth, it is medium to...
Made from a parcel of old Grenache vines planted in 1901 and 1902 on the plateau of Chateauneuf du Pape.
95/100 PP
"Production in 1995 was 10 hectoliters per hectare (about two-t...
93/100 vinous.com
"Deep red. Vibrant, focused aromas of plum, minerals and loam. Thick, sappy and very concentrated; a bit more lively in the mouth than the Ginestra. Here the tannins ar...
95/100 PP
"Tasted blind as a vintage comparison at the Valandraud vertical, the 1995 Beau-Sejour Becot was an unexpected showstopper. It has a very succinct bouquet, a little backward at firs...
Alain Brumont ist ein Mann des Terroirs und der Tradition. Ihm hat das Anbaugebiet Madrian den qualitativen Aufstieg der einheimischen Rebsorte Tannat zu verdanken. Mit Blick auf die klimatischen B...
92/100 vinous.com
"Slightly less deep color. Fruitier but less complex aromas of cherry and menthol. Firmer on entry, but still soft and sweet, with lovely vibrant fruit. Perhaps the mos...