Selection
Petrus 2005 Pomerol
This vintage greets the palate with a rich and opulent texture, characterized by velvety tannins and vibrant acidity. Ripe fruit flavors dominate, with intense notes of blackberry compote, cassis, and dark plum tantalizing the taste buds. The wine exhibits remarkable depth and concentration, with layers of complexity revealing themselves with each sip. Subtle hints of vanilla, baking spices, and dark chocolate add further dimension, while a touch of minerality provides structure and finesse. The wine culminates in a long, lingering finish, marked by notes of espresso, leather, and a lingering sense of fruit purity.
Petrus 2000 Pomerol
Château Pétrus is an icon of opulence and complexity, showcasing the heights Merlot can achieve. The style of Pétrus is utterly unique – in great years it offers one of Bordeaux’s most aromatically complex bouquets, “filled with spice, mocha, cinnamon, dark chocolate, ripe plums, black cherries, truffle and fresh flowers,” all at once.
On the palate, Pétrus is legendary for its texture: a nearly otherworldly richness and viscosity that still manages to feel silky and weightless. The flavor concentration is immense – layer upon layer of black plum, blackberry compote, and fig coated by notes of espresso, sweet baking spices, and earthy truffle. Despite its power and density, the wine maintains impeccable balance; its tannins are abundant yet among the softest and most velvety in Bordeaux. The finish can last for minutes, with waves of chocolate-covered black fruits, exotic spice, and mineral nuances.
Pétrus demands lengthy cellaring to fully blossom (decades, not years), but even in youth its luxurious mouthfeel and depth of flavor are breathtaking. In sum, Pétrus is sumptuously rich, profoundly aromatic, and texturally perfect – a wine of pure Merlot fruit intensity and unparalleled elegance, truly unlike any other.
Petrus 1999 Pomerol
Château Pétrus is an icon of opulence and complexity, showcasing the heights Merlot can achieve. The style of Pétrus is utterly unique – in great years it offers one of Bordeaux’s most aromatically complex bouquets, “filled with spice, mocha, cinnamon, dark chocolate, ripe plums, black cherries, truffle and fresh flowers,” all at once.
On the palate, Pétrus is legendary for its texture: a nearly otherworldly richness and viscosity that still manages to feel silky and weightless. The flavor concentration is immense – layer upon layer of black plum, blackberry compote, and fig coated by notes of espresso, sweet baking spices, and earthy truffle. Despite its power and density, the wine maintains impeccable balance; its tannins are abundant yet among the softest and most velvety in Bordeaux. The finish can last for minutes, with waves of chocolate-covered black fruits, exotic spice, and mineral nuances.
Pétrus demands lengthy cellaring to fully blossom (decades, not years), but even in youth its luxurious mouthfeel and depth of flavor are breathtaking. In sum, Pétrus is sumptuously rich, profoundly aromatic, and texturally perfect – a wine of pure Merlot fruit intensity and unparalleled elegance, truly unlike any other.
Midleton Very Rare 2009
Screaming Eagle 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Arguably the original and most sought after cult wine of Napa Valley.
"The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is stunning. A wine that is only now beginning to shed its tannin, the 2006 stands out for its vibrancy and energy. All of the classic Screaming Eagle notes are in the glass, but with a little more edge and cut than in most vintages. Sweet red berries, crushed rocks, flowers and spice box are alive in the glass. Over time, hints of sage, mint rosemary and pencil shavings add complexity. The 2006 is a decidedly cool-weather wine with less opulence than either the 2007 or 2009, but it is absolutely singing today. Another few years will only help the wine come together even more fully, but it is impossible to miss the 2006 is utterly breathtaking beauty. -98 points" Robert Parker
