Owned by the Wertheimer brothers of Chanel fame, this is another estate that has produced their finest wine in many years. Administrator John Kolasa is exceptionally happy with what he has achieved in 2005 from yields of 39 hectoliters per hectare. Only 48% of the production made it into the final blend of 54.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Exhibiting a wonderfully precise nose of sweet black currants, loamy soil, incense, and subtle herbs, oak, and spice, a fabulous attack, a medium to full-bodied, layered texture, superb purity, good underlying acidity, and a blockbuster yet elegant finish, it should be at its finest between 2012-2030+.
-Robert Parker July 23, 2006.
Beautiful aromas of blackberries, chocolate, coffee and currants. Full-bodied, with wonderful ultrafine tannins and structure. Long, long finish. Seriously structured and rich. 2000 in the remake. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.
-Wine Spectator June 30, 2006.
