2005 Bordeaux

"This well-known estate is now owned by Clos Fourtet’s Philippe Cuvelier, but the estate was owned by Jean Theil when the 2005 was conceived. This... Read More

Batailley has made an excellent Pauillac in 2005 - lots of silky blackcurrant fruit, along with incense, liquorice and spice. Showing real maturity... Read More

"Owned by the famous négociant firm of Dourthe, the 2005 Belgrave is a solid effort from a property that has tremendous upside. This dark... Read More

One of the most popular Cru Bourgeois around. Mostly Cabernet, and its usual classic, elegant style supplemented by the plumpness of the 2005 vintage.... Read More

"One of the finest wines I have tasted from this estate, the 2005 Cos Labory exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue, aromas of road tar, blackberries, creme... Read More

"The 2005 Coufran is much more concentrated than normal, with a big, rich, black cherry, earthy, spicy mouthfeel. Medium-bodied, with a long, heady... Read More

"Creamy, ripe and rich, there is lovely generous fruit here that is plush and plummy. Big tannins are rather swamping the palate, but cherry and ripe... Read More

"Another "best ever" performance, the Grand-Puy-Ducasse is made in a charming style for a 2005 Pauillac. This deep ruby-hued, very concentrated,... Read More

A third growth that would be a second if the 1855 classification were to be updated. A glorious mature claret from a very great vintage. A special... Read More

"Dark garnet hue. Bright and lifted with leafy, blackcurrant notes and a hint of liquorice. Smooth attack with a greater density of fruit. Tannins... Read More

"A beautiful effort from Monbousquet, this 2005 comes across to me as one of their strongest efforts, with notes of toasty oak, black cherry and... Read More

"Sweet, rich, slightly oaky on the nose. Very well put together with brisk fruit and lovely ripe tannins with some velvet but LOTS of refreshment... Read More