91/100 vinous

"San Giusto a Rentennano's 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baroncole is in a beautiful place. Game, smoke, sage, underbrush, tobacco, soy and floral scents meld into a c...

91/100 PP

"The 2005 Unfiltered Merlot is a beauty, dark ruby/purple with notes of cassis, plum, a hint of mocha, some truffle, and a long, full-bodied mouthfeel. There is tannin to she...

91/100 vinous

"Medium yellow-green. The nose melds apple, spicy tobacco, inviting vegetal nuances and a discreet hint of banana. The crisp green apple flavor carries onto the palate, whe...

89+/100 PP

"A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, this is a relatively big 2005 and somewhat larger than usual for Chasse-Spleen. The wine offers fairly high ta...

91/100 PP

"Another “best ever” performance, the Grand-Puy-Ducasse is made in a charming style for a 2005 Pauillac. This deep ruby-hued, very concentrated, precocious, showy effort disp...