Wine Spectator Score: 91

Robert Parker Score: 93

Tanzer Score: 90

Region: Bordeaux

District: Saint Emilion

Type: Still Wine

Color: Red

Varietal: Blends & Meritage

Vintage: 2005

Size: 750ML

Brand: See more from Chateau L'Arrosee

Sku: 24278

Price: $89.99

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Wine Spectator Review:
Displays rich, impressive aromas of toasty oak, coffee and meat, with fruity undertones. Fullbodied, with a spicy, fruity palate. Theres lots of coffee, meat and berry character on the finish. Balanced and very pretty. Best after 2012.

Parker Review:
This estates new proprietor has hit a home run, producing lArrosees finest wine since the early eighties, when a bevy of top clarets (1982, 1985, 1986) were produced. Somewhat reminiscent of a Burgundy, the deep ruby/purpletinged 2005 offers up sweet raspberry and forest floor characteristics along with a hint of toasty oak. It hits the palate with beautiful finesse, elegance, and sweetness. Medium to fullbodied with loads of black currant and raspberry fruit, substantial but sweet tannin, zesty acidity, and a long finish, this beauty is filled with purity, symmetry, and balance. It should hit its plateau of maturity in 7 to 8 years, and last for three decades.

Tanzer Review:
Medium red. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, graphite and smoky, nutty oak. Supple, lush and soft but with harmonious acidity giving shape to the currant and smoke flavors. One senses some thoroughly ripe cabernet here. Finishes with sweet tannins, lingering red fruits and good cut. The best vintage in a long time for this chateau.