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Petit Cheval 2005
Score: 89 RP Commune: St Emilion
"Cheval Blanc’s second wine, the 2005 Le Petit Cheval, possesses some of the character of its bigger sibling. Revealing a slight green streak among the cranberry and black cherry fruit along with medium body and a soft, plush texture, it is ideal for drinking over the next decad" Robert Parker
£750
Chateau Angelus
Score: 98 RP Commune: St Emilion
"This 7,000 case blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc will rival or perhaps eclipse vintages such as 2000, 1998, 1990, and 1989. Its dense purple color is followed by an extraordinary perfume of charcoal, espresso roast, blackberries, blueberries, and a hint of wood. In spite of its thick texture, terrific acidity, high tannins, and enormous intensity as well as richness, it is surprisingly approachable, but given how slowly the 1989 and 1990 have aged, I would recommend cellaring it for 8-10 years. It should keep for three decades. A brilliant wine!"
£2600
Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2005
Score: 98 RP Commune: St Estephe
"This full-bodied St.-Estephe is exceptionally powerful, pure, and dense with a layered mid-palate that builds like a skyscraper. While there are massive tannins, they are remarkably velvety and well-integrated in this big, backstrapping effort that should enjoy an unusually long life. Forget it for 8-10 years, and drink it between 2017-2040."
£1595
Chateau Ormes de Pez 2005 IMPERIAL (1x600cl)
Score: 86 RP Commune: St Estephe
"A somewhat monolithic, one-dimensional effort from one of my favorite St.-Estephe estates, the medium-bodied, fruity 2005 Les Ormes de Pez exhibits sweet black currant, damp earth, and fresh mushroom-like characteristics. It should be consumed over the next 7-8 years." Robert Parker
£145
Chateau Haut Marbuzet 2005
Score: 85 RP Commune: St Estephe
""Far inferior from bottle than the barrel samples revealed (a rare exception to the rule of the bottled 2005s being even better than they were from barrel), Haut-Marbuzet’s dark ruby/plum-tinged 2005 offers up somewhat washed out scents of cedar, incense, spice box, herbs, and jammy black currants and cherries. Medium to full-bodied with velvety tannin and moderate length and ripeness, it will provide pleasurable drinking over the next 3-5 years. It is a disappointing effort. Tasted three times." Robert Parker
£260
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2005
Score: 97 RP Commune: St Julien
£1450
Chateau Leoville Barton 2005
Score: 94 RP Commune: St Julien
"Another prodigious, but brutally tannic, offering from the affable Anthony Barton, the inky/blue/black-hued 2005 Leoville Barton exhibits a sensational perfume of charcoal, burning embers, underbrush, cedar, creme de cassis, and subtle toasty oak. Painfully concentrated (much like the 2000 was at the same stage), with full body, admirable purity, and several boatloads of muscular tannin, this St.-Julien is built for 50-60 years of cellaring. Its purity and precision are typical of today’s winemaking, but Barton is certainly not making a wine for near-term gratification. This is another 2005 that will require enormous patience. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2065." Robert Parker
£960
Chateau Branaire Ducru 2005
Score: 95 RP Commune: St Julien
"As usual, the 2005 Branaire-Ducru is one of the more distinctive wines of St.-Julien. Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux has turned out another classic. While not as opulent or fleshy as the 2003, and it remains to be seen if it will eclipse the 2000, the 2005 is a big, structured, intensely rich effort with raspberry, blueberry, and spring flower garden characteristics, stunning purity, full-bodied power, and good underlying acidity as well as harmony. The hard tannins suggest 8-9 years of cellaring will be beneficial; it should last for three decades. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030+." Robert Parker
£540
Chateau Langoa Barton 2005
Score: 90 RP Commune: St Julien
"This primordial-styled, incredibly tannic St.-Julien reveals a dense purple color along with aromas of roasted meats, tapenade, cassis, melted licorice, and chocolate. Following the promising aromatic display, the wine shuts down in the mouth, revealing only excruciating tannin and good acidity. It will not be ready to drink for at least 15 years. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040." Robert Parker
£450