Chateau Haut-Marbuzet Saint-Estephe 2005Varietal: Bordeaux Blend 93 points James Suckling Aromas of milk chocolate, walnut shell and currants follow through to a full body, with soft, velvety tannins and a chewy finish. Serious depth of fruit here. Better in 2015 but so enticing now. (7 2013)

in the 2010 vintage

30% to 40% of which are new

very rich in intermediate elements such as Magnesium

because the secret of producing great red wines lies in taking extreme care of the vineyards

to its addition of Sauvignon Blanc in 1982

and cream sauce

Dave is not afraid to mix vineyards

Nero d’Avola

raspberry and succulent herbs

supported by excellent acidity ideal for long aging

The Schlossgut Diel vineyards

this Cabernet opens with a lovely bouquet of forward fruit