Château Calon Segur Saint Estèphe 2004

Intense aromas of currant bush and berries that turn to roses. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a floral, leafy and fruity aftertaste. Builds on the palate. Needs time. Best after 2011. more

Château Calon Segur Saint Estèphe 2005

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, the totally closed 2005 Calon Segur is one of those traditionally made, backstrapping, uncompromising Bordeaux that will last 30-40 or more years. Its dense ruby color with purple nuances is followed by a nose that reluctantly offers up scents of damp ... more

Château Cos d'Estournel St. Estephe 2004

Deep ruby color. This wine displays intense aromas of moka and licorice. Great density and length. Great classic Cos d’Estournel. Ageing potential: 2012-2035. more

Château Cos d'Estournel St. Estephe 2005

Dense purple colour. Wonderful notes of spices and chocolate with a great expression of the fruit. Rich and dense. Drink: 2012-2040. more

Château Lafon-Rochet Saint Estephe 2005

At present, this structured, backward 2005 is dominated by the vintage’s substantial tannins. It exhibits a saturated ruby/purple color, a reticent but promising bouquet of sweet black fruits intermixed with weedy tobacco, licorice, and leather characteristics. Medium-bodied and powerful, with excruciating tannin, but promising potential, patience is most definitely required. ... more

Château Montrose St. Estephe 2004

Like all the St.-Estephe great growths, Chateau Montrose wines are deep-colored and powerful, with good backbone. They have a complex bouquet and great elegance, with a fine, tannic background. They withstand the test of time extraordinarily well. more

Château Montrose St. Estephe 2005

The 2005 Montrose is an exceptionally tannic, broodingly backward offering displaying a dense ruby/purple color along with a provocative perfume of crushed rocks, flowers, cassis, black raspberries, and blueberries. It continues to add weight and richness, good traits considering the substantial, forbiddingly high tannin levels and zesty acidity. If you ... more

Château Montrose St. Estephe 2006

The first vintage under new owner Martin Bouygues,who convinced Jean-Bernard Delmas to come out of retirement to produce this wine, the 2006 Montrose is an undeniable success. A blend of approximately two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, one-third Merlot, and a tiny dollop of Petit Verdot, the most dramatic difference between the 2006, ... more

Château Phelan Segur St. Estephe 2005

A well-structured wine that also is elegant and supple. Manually harvested and selective hand sorting ensures only the finest fruit is used. Fermentation in stainless steel. Aged for about 18 months in barrels crafted by the highly regarded tonnellier (and next door neighbor) M. Berger. 30-40% of the barrels are ... more

Chateau de Mignot Saint Estephe 2002