Wine By Nine

Red Wine by Ch?teau Pichon-Longueville-Lalande from Pauillac, France - Bordeaux. ...plenty of structure, wonderful sweetness, a closed style, but a rich, textured, persistent character... -Wine Advocate

Red Wine by Ch?teau Pichon-Longueville-Lalande from Pauillac, France - Bordeaux. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc, the 2004 Pichon Lalande is vaguely reminiscent of the 1986 and 1988. Deep ruby/purple-tinged, with moderately high, firm tannin, a degree of austerity, plummy black currant fruit intermixed with licorice, smoke, and dried herbs, good freshness, and medium body, give it 2-3 years of cellaring, and drink it over the following 15+ years. Robert Parker - Wine Advocate 90-92 Points Aromas of currant, flowers and berries follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Round and very caressing. Best after 2010. Wine Spectator 90 Points There is only one question about what is otherwise a magnificent wine - whether the current dominant wood flavors will soften and blend enough. If they do, then the powerful fruit, spice and freshness will all come together in a stellar wine. Wine Enthusiast 94 Points

Red Wine by Ch?teau Clerc Milon from Pauillac, France - Bordeaux. This outstanding effort displays loads of cassis fruit interwoven with notions of espresso roast, white chocolate, and menthol. It possesses a terrific front end, good mid-section, and moderately high tannin in the finish. Approximately 15,000 cases were produced. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 90 points This finely structured wine offers good aging possibilities. But, for the moment, it has great acidity, juicy red fruits, solid tannins and a powerful new wood element that has come well into balance. Wine Enthusiast 90 Points

Red Wine by Ch?teau Duhart-Milon from Pauillac, France - Bordeaux. Grape Varieties: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon Deep ruby color, with slight oakiness on the nose and notes of preserved fruit. Somewhat closed on the palate and pleasantly fruity.

Red Wine by Ch. Duhart-Milon from Pauillac, France - Bordeaux. Fruity and expressive nose. Good, frank and complex attack with good balance. Nice length without overpowering tannins. Blend: Merlot 75%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%

Red Wine by Domaines Baron Rothschild from Pauillac, France - Bordeaux. Deep, purple color. Discreet and complex on the nose, blending aromas of tobacco, dried fruit (figs) and licorice with toasted notes (hazelnuts,almonds). A big wine, structured and powerful on the palate, with tannins still in evidence and a very good finish with notes of licorice.