The Vintage of the Century - Claret from 2005

"The 2005 is the vintage of the century, and may prove to be the vintage of the last as well. The prices of the very best wines will continue to soar, as demand outstrips supply. The big stars of the Left Bank & Right Bank were Ch. Margaux & Ch. Pétrus." Martin Isark, Taster, 2007 & 2009.

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Châteaux of Margaux:

2005, Château Margaux, Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £6,700+ ib.

The star of the left bank. Better than the 1990 at this stage of its life. Even at this phase of its evolution it is complex, harmonious and silkily smooth. A sign of a truly great wine!
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 100/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) & Merlot (15%)
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2005, Château Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, 2ème Cru Classé, Per Case £500+ ib.

This wine delivered pronounced floral and blackfruit notes on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and chewy tannins. All the qualities required to be very good.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Cantenac Brown, Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé, Per Case £230+ ib.

This wine presented pronounced liquorice and blackfruit notes on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and dry tannins. Well worth a punt at this price.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château d'Angludet, Margaux, Per Case £250+ ib.

Expect blackfruits threaded with fine acidity and backed by ripe tannins. This is an early maturing easy drinker. Safe bet for mass appeal!
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 92/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château du Tertre, Margaux, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £280+ ib.

This wine delivered cigarbox and blackfruits aromas on the nose, the rounded middle palate presented sweet ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm tannins. Fights well above its classification.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Giscours, Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé, Per Case £315+ ib.

This wine delivered cigarbox and ripe blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and tongue curling tannins. A wine for the long haul.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château d'Issan, Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé, Per Case £470+ ib.

This wine presented pencil shavings, farmyards, spice, red and blackfruits, the rounded middle palate added fine acidity and firm tannins. A must buy for the claret drinker.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 98/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Kirwan, Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé, Per Case £380+ ib.

This wine delivered floral and blackfruits notes on the nose, the palate added spiky acidity and tongue curling tannins. Does not have the balance and harmony of the best Margaux's from this vintage.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 89/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Labégorce, Margaux, Per Case £180+ ib.

This wine delivered blackfruits, sharp acidity and very dry tannins. There are better buys from this region.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 86/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Lascombes, Margaux, 2ème Cru Classé, Per Case £500+ ib.

This wine presented notes of coffee, cigarbox, ripe black & red fruits on the nose, the rounded middle palate delivered sweet ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. Bettered only by Ch. Margaux. This wine is a steal at this price.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 99/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Marquis D'Alesme-Becker, Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé, Per Case £300+ ib.

This wine delivered notes of liquorice and blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate added sharp acidity and dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 93/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Marquis-de-Terme, Margaux, 4ème Cru Classé, Per Case £249+ ib.

This wine delivered subtle aromas of blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate added sharp acidity and dry tannins. There are better buys around at this price.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 88/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Monbrison, Margaux, Per Case £220+ ib.

This wine delivered notes of blackfruits on the nose, the rounded middle palate added fine acidity and dry chewy tannins.Certainly worth a punt.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Palmer, Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé, Per Case £1840+ ib.

This wine presented notes of coffee, cigarbox, and blackfruits on the nose, the silkily middle palate added fine acidity and dry tannins. Must buy for the collector and claret lover.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 98/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Prieuré-Lichine, Margaux, 4ème Cru Classé, Per Case £270+ ib.

This wine delivered notes pencil shavings, cigarbox and blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate added sharp acidity and dry tannins. Worth a punt if you are prepared to wait.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Rauzan-Gassies, Margaux, 2ème Cru Classé, Per Case £290+ ib.

This wine delivered floral, coffee and blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate added sharp acidity and dry tannins. Only if you are prepared to wait.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 91/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Rauzan-Ségla, Margaux, 2ème Cru Classé, Per Case £720+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, liquorice, ripe blackfruits on the nose, the rounded middle palate delivered sweet ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. One of the top wines of the Margaux appellation. .
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Siran, Margaux, Per Case £262+ ib.

This wine presented notes of cigarbox and blackfruits on the nose, the silkily middle palate is threaded with ripe acidity and backed by fine tannins. Put it in the cellar as it will be ready drink before most from this vintage.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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Châteaux of Saint-Julien:

2005, Château Beychevelle, Saint-Julien, 4ème Cru Classé, Per Case £450+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigarbox and blackfruits on the nose, the harmonious middle palate is threaded with firm acidity and backed by fine tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, 4ème Cru Classé, Per Case £490+ ib.

This wine presented notes of cigarbox and blackfruits on the nose, the rounded middle palate is threaded with spiky sharp acidity and backed by dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 92/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, 2ème Cru Classé, Per Case £720+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings & ripe blackfruits on the nose, the rounded middle palate delivered sweet ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. One of the top wines of the Saint-Julien appellation.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 98/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Lagrange, Saint-Julien, 3ème Cru Classé, Per Case £320+ ib.

This wine presented leafy blackcurrant notes on the nose, the middle palate is peppered with spiky acidity and dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 89/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Langoa-Barton, Saint-Julien, 3ème Cru Classé, Per Case £370+ ib.

This wine presented notes of blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate added firm acidity and dry chewy tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 92/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Léoville-Barton, Saint-Julien, 2ème Cru Classé, Per Case £700+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, liquorice, blackfruits on the nose, the rounded middle palate delivered sweet ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. One of the top wines of the Saint-Julien appellation.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Léoville-Poyferré, Saint-Julien, 2ème Cru Classé, Per Case £525+ ib.

This well crafted wine presented notes of pencil shavings, spice and blackfruits on the nose, the rounded middle palate delivered sweet ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. One of the top wines of the Saint-Julien appellation.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Léoville-Las Cases, Saint-Julien, 2ème Cru Classé, Per Case £1775+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, liquorice, blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. One of the top wines of the Saint-Julien appellation.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château St-Pierre, Saint-Julien, 4ème Cru Classé, Per Case £360+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings & blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate added firm acidity and very dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 89/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Clos du Marquis, Second Wine of Léoville-Las Cases, Saint-Julien, Per Case £299+ ib.

This wine presented earthy notes on the nose, the middle palate added firm acidity and very dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 80/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Talbot, Saint-Julien, 4ème Cru Classé, Per Case £360+ ib.

This wine presented notes of blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with fine acidity and backed by firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 93/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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Châteaux of Pauillac:

2005, Château Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £4,350+ ib.

Mega disappointment! If this wine was tasted against the others wine in Pauillac appellation... it would struggle to make the top ten.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 92/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (85%), Merlot (14%) & Cabernet Franc (1%)
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2005, Château Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £7,600+ ib.

This ran Ch.Margaux close to be the star of the left bank. The Chinese have acquired a thirst for Ch. Lafite and its second wine Carruades Lafite which is sells £1700+Ib per case. For a second wine that's seriously overpriced.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 99/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (88.8%), Merlot (10.7%) & Petit Verdot (0.5%)
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2005, Château Batailley, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £265+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, spice, blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. One of the top wines of the Pauillac appellation.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 97/10
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Clerc-Milon, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £380+ ib.

This wine delivered notes of pencil shavings, liquorice, ripe blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate presented ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm tannins. A must for the claret lover.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Croizet-Bages, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £217+ ib.

This wine presented spicy floral notes of on the nose, on palate firm acidity and hard tannins. Sits near the bottom of this appellation.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 86/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château d'Armailhac, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £300+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, liquorice, blackfruits on the nose, the rounded middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. Well worth cellaring.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £335+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, liquorice, blackfruits on the nose, the silkily middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with firm acidity and backed by chewy tannins. Will only get better with cellaring.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £560+ ib.

This wine delivered vinous blackfruit notes on the nose, the middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Haut-Batailley, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £255+ ib.

This wine delivered notes of pencil shavings, blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm. Won't disappoint.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £720+ ib.

This wine presented pencil shavings, blackfruits and floral notes on the nose, the rounded middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. One of the top wines of the Pauillac appellation. .
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Lynch-Moussas, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £220+ ib.

This wine presented notes of coffee, pencil shavings, blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. A steal - this wine is worth treble.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, Pauillac, 2ème Cru Classé, Per Case £750+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with fine acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. Consistent performer.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, 2ème Cru Classé, Per Case £635+ ib.

This wine delivers blackfruits, spice and floral notes on the nose, the palate adds firm acidity and dry tannins. Big step down from Pichon.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Duhart-Milon Rothschild, Pauillac, 4ème Cru Classé, Per Case £450+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, ripe blackfruits on the nose, the middle palate delivered sweet ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by firm chewy tannins. If want affordable Rothschild - put this in your cellar.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £710+ ib.

This wine presented subtle notes of blackfruits and spice on the nose, the middle palate added ripe acidity and firm chewy tannins. One for the long haul.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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Châteaux of Saint-Estephe:

2005, Château Calon-Ségur, Saint-Estephe, 3ème Cru Classé, Per Case £500+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, liquorice & flowering blackcurrant on the nose, the middle palate delivered firm acidity and dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 91/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, 2ème Cru Classé, Per Case £1300+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, coffee, spice and blackfruits on the nose, the silkily middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by fine dry tannins. Well crafted claret!
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 98/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Cos Labory, Saint-Estephe, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £270+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigar box and on the nose, the palate added firm acidity and dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Lafon-Rochet, Saint-Estephe, 4ème Cru Classé, Per Case £265+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, spice, black fruits on the nose, the middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with ripe acidity and backed by dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Le Boscq, Saint-Estephe, Per Case £218+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, and ripe black fruits on the nose, the palate added fine acidity and firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 93/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Meyney, Saint-Estephe, Per Case £316+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigar box, black fruits on the nose, the palate delivered spiky acidity and very dry tannins.
May improve with cellaring.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 89/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Les-Ormes-de-Pez, Saint-Estephe, Per Case £170+ ib.

Don't! This wine did not show well! Tasted both bottles.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 80/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château de Pez, Saint-Estephe, Per Case £170+ ib.

This wine presented notes of black fruits on the nose, the palate adds firm acidity and seriously dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 89/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Phélan-Ségur, Saint-Estephe, Per Case £280+ ib.

This wine presented notes of coffee, pencil shavings, black fruits on the nose, the middle palate delivered ripe fruit flavours threaded with firm acidity and backed by firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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Châteaux of Haut-Médoc:

2005, Château Beaumont, Haut-Médoc, Per Case £143+ ib.

This wine presented notes black fruits on the nose, the palate added spiky acidity and very dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 86/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Belgrave, Haut-Médoc, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £162+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, black fruits on the nose, the palate added steely acidity and firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Bel-Orme, Haut-Médoc, Per Case £?+ ib.

This wine presented floral black fruits notes on the nose, the palate added steely acidity and very chewy tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 89/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château de Camensac, Haut-Médoc, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £170+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, black fruits on the nose, the palate added firm acidity and very dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc, 5ème Cru Classé, Per Case £205+ ib.

This wine presented notes of black treacle, black fruits on the nose, the palate added steely acidity and very dry tannins on the swallow.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 88/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Citran, Haut-Médoc, Per Case £140+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, black fruits on the nose, the rounded palate is threaded with ripe fruit, fine acidity and firm tannins. A wine that tastes well above its ranking and price.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Coufran, Haut-Médoc, Per Case £146+ ib.

This wine presented notes of plain chocolate and black fruits on the nose, the palate added steely acidity and firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 92/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château La Lagune, Haut-Médoc, 3ème Cru Classé, Per Case £480+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, black fruits on the nose, the rounded palate added ripe fruit flavours threaded with steely acidity and firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château La Tour Carnet, Haut-Médoc, 4ème Cru Classé, Per Case £295+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, black fruits on the nose, the palate added steely acidity and firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Soudars, Haut-Médoc, Per Case £179+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings & black fruits on the nose, the palate added steely acidity and tongue curling tannins. One for the long haul.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Verdignan, Haut-Médoc, Per Case £?+ ib.

This wine presented notes of vinous black fruits on the nose, the palate added steely acidity and very dry tannins. At this stage of the wines evolution the tannins and the acidity overpower the fruit. Cellaring will help, but with so many great clarets to choose from I'd give this one miss from this vintage.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 88/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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Châteaux of Médoc:

2005, Château Les Grandes Chênes, Médoc, Per Case £210+ ib.

This wine presented notes of black fruits on the nose, the palate added sharp acidity and very dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 86/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Potensac, Médoc, Per Case £160+ ib.

This wine presented confectionery notes on the nose, the palate added steely acidity and dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 84/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Preuillac, Médoc, Per Case £190+ ib.

This wine presented notes of black fruits on the nose, the palate added sharp acidity and very dry tannins. My gut feeling is that middle palate will disappear before the acidity and tannins have toned down.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 82/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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Châteaux of Moulis:

2005, Château Branas-Grand Poujeaux, Moulis, Per Case £199+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigar box and black fruits on the nose, the palate added sharp acidity and very dry tannins. High acidity and tannins, but there is sufficient fruit and depth on the middle palate to cope with it. Worth a punt if you are prepared to cellar for at least five years.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 92/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Chasse-Spleen, Moulis, Per Case £210+ ib.

This wine presented notes of creamy black fruits on the nose, the palate added sharp acidity and very dry tannins. High acidity and tannins, but there is sufficient fruit and depth on the middle palate to cope with it.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 91/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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2005, Château Poujeaux, Moulis, Per Case £210+ ib.

This wine presented notes of coffee, pencil shavings, cigar box and black fruits on the nose, the palate added firm acidity and dry tannins. The best wine by far of the Moulis appellation.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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Châteaux of Listrac:

2005, Château Clarke, Listrac, Per Case £300+ ib.

This wine presented notes of liquorice and black fruits on the nose, the palate added firm acidity and very dry tannins. Worth a punt if your name is Clarke!
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon blend
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Châteaux of Pomerol:

2005, Château Pétrus, Pomerol, Per Case £22,000+ib - £50,000.

This complex silkily smooth wine presents aromas and flavours of ripe red & black fruits, subtle spice, elegantly threaded oak, fine acidity and integrated tannins. Could be drunk now with pleasure! The demand is such for this great wine it seems that sellers seem to be able to charge what they want. This and Ch. Margaux were the stars of Bordeaux' 2005 tasting.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 100/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot
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2005, Château Clinet, Pomerol, Per Case £645+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigarbox and blackfruits on the nose, the rounded silkily palate added fine acidity and firm ripe tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London.
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Domaine de L'Eglise, Pomerol, Per Case £536+ ib.

This wine delivered notes of pencil shavings, cigarbox and blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added steely acidity and firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Esprit de L'Eglise, Pomerol, Per Case £? ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigarbox and ripe blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate came threaded with fine acidity and firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Gazin, Pomerol, Per Case £445+ ib.

This wine delivered notes of pencil shavings, cigar box and ripe blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate was integrated with ripe acidity and firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château La Conseillante, Pomerol, Per Case £1450+ ib.

This wine presented notes of ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the rounded palate came threaded with fine acidity and firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Le Bon Pasteur, Pomerol, Per Case £479+ ib.

Being tasted on November 4th 2009 at Vintners Hall, London
This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigarbox and ripe blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Nenin, Pomerol, Per Case £?+ ib.

This wine presented earthy black fruit notes on the nose, that followed through to the palate. Both bottles tasted.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 80/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Petit Village, Pomerol, Per Case £900+ ib.

This wine presented notes of ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Providence, Pomerol, Per Case £1000+ ib.

This wine presented notes of blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Clos René, Pomerol, Per Case £322+ ib.

This wine presented notes of vinous blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 91/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Trotanoy, Pomerol, Per Case £1399+ ib.

This wine presented notes of ripe blackfruits, vanilla and subtle spice on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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Château of Lalande-de-Pomerol:

2005, Château La Fleur de Bouard, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Per Case £200+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the palate added steely acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 92/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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Châteaux of Saint-Emilion:

2005, Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £5,150+ ib.

This wine delivered red & blackfruits, spice on the nose, the palate's concentrated ripe fruit, French oak, fine acidity and ripe tannins all beat in tune from sip to swallow.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 99/100
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc (55%) & Merlot (45%)
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2005, Château Angélus, Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £2,100+ ib.

This wine delivered vinous notes on the nose, the rounded middle palate added fine acidity and assertive chewy tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot (60%) Cabernet Franc (40%)
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2005, Château Balestard-la-Tonnelle, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £? ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigarbox, ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the palate added firm acidity and assertive dry chewy tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 91/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Beau-Séjour Bécot, Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £435+ ib.

This wine presented notes of ripe blackfruits on the nose, the palate added steely acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 92/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Bellevue, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £420+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and assertive chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Beauséjour, Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £? ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, and blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and assertive chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Berliquet, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £180+ ib.

This wine presented floral and black fruit notes on the nose, the palate added steely acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 89/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Barde-Haute, Saint-Emilion, Per Case £300+ ib.

Pronounced earthy notes overpowered and spoilt the the nose, palate and finish. This wine did not show well at the tasting in 2007 either.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 80/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Canon, Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £560+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the rounded palate came thread with firm acidity and assertive tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Cap de Mourlin, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £247+ ib.

This wine presented vinous, ripe blackfruits and subtle spice notes on the nose, the palate added firm acidity and assertive chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 93/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Corbin, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £? ib.

This wine presented notes of ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the rounded palate added steely acidity and assertive chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Dassault, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £? ib.
This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigar box, ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the rounded full palate added firm acidity and assertive chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Figeac, Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £702+ ib.

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Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Fombrauge, Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £300+ ib.

This wine presented green stalk & blackfruit notes on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and assertive chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 89/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Grand-Mayne, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £350+ ib.

This wine presented notes of blackfruits on the nose, the palate added sharp acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 88/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Haut-Corbin, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £195+ ib.

This wine delivered floral blackfruit notes on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and assertive chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château La Couspaude, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £453+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigar box, ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château La Tour-Figeac, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £360+ ib.

This wine presented vinous and blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and assertive tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 93/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Larcis-Ducasse, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £1052+ ib.

This wine presented notes of ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Magdelaine, Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £526+ ib.

This wine vinous blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the palate lacks the depth of the best from this appellation.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Pavie-Macquin, Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £1100+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigar box, ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the rounded palate is threaded firm acidity and assertive tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Petit-Faurie-de- Soutard, Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £? ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, ripe red & blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and assertive chewy dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 94/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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2005, Château Trottevieille, Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £730+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigar box and floral blackfruits on the nose, the palate added firm acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 92/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
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Châteaux of Pessac-Léognan:

2005, Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Per Case £5,700+ ib.

This elegant claret presented notes of pencil shavings, ripe blackfruits and subtle spice on the nose, the harmonious palate came threaded with firm acidity, integrated oak and ripe tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 98/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot (56%), Cabernet Sauvignon (39%) & Cabernet Franc (5%)
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2005, Château Bouscaut, Pessac-Léognan, Per Case £267+ ib.

This wine presented notes of liquorice and blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and assertive dry tannins on the finish.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château Brown, Pessac-Léognan, Per Case £330+ ib.

This wine presented notes of coffee, blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 91/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château Carbonnieux, Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves, Per Case £268+ ib.

This wine delivered blackfruits mixed with leaf & stalk notes on the nose, the palate added sharp acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 84/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves, Per Case £380+ ib.

This wine presented notes of blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added steely acidity acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château Fieuzal, Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves, Per Case £190+ ib.

This wine presented pronounced notes of blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added sharp acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château de France, Pessac-Léognan, Per Case £?+ ib.

This wine delivered notes of blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added steely acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château Haut Bailly, Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves, Per Case £600+ ib.

This wine presented notes of coffee, pencil shavings and ripe red & blackfruits on the nose, the rounded palate added firm acidity and assertive tight dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château Haut-Bergey, Pessac-Léognan, Per Case £200+ ib.

This wine delivered blackfruit notes on the nose, the palate added spiky acidity and assertive tight dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 87/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château Garde, Pessac-Léognan, Per Case £140+ ib.

This wine delivered blackfruit notes on the nose, the palate added spiky acidity and assertive tight dry tannins. Lacks the concentration of the better wines from this appellation.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 85/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château La Louviere, Pessac-Léognan, Per Case £165+ ib.

This wine delivered pronounced ripe blackfruit notes on the nose, the concentrated middle palate added fine acidity and assertive tight tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 95/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château La Mission-Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves, Per Case £4.300+ ib.

This wine delivered pronounced floral, ripe blackfruits, liquorice, spice notes on the nose, the concentrated middle palate added firm acidity and assertive tight dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 98/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château La Tour-Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves, Per Case £400+ ib.

This wine presented pronounced coffee, cigar box and blackfruit notes on the nose, the palate added firm acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 93/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château Latour-Martillac, Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves, Per Case £125+ ib.

This wine delivered pronounced coffee, cigar box, pencil shavings and blackfruits notes on the nose, the concentrated rounded middle palate added firm acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château Malartic-Lagravière, Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves, Per Case £295+ ib.

This wine delivered ripe blackfruits, liquorice, spice notes on the nose, the rounded middle palate added firm acidity and assertive firm tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London
Score: 96/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château Oliver, Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves, Per Case £300+ ib.

This wine delivered blackfruit notes on the nose, the palate added firm acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 90/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château Pape-Clément, Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves, Per Case £1180+ ib.

This wine presented pencil shavings, ripe blackfruits, liquorice, spice notes on the nose, the concentrated middle palate added sweet fruits of the forest that came threaded with fine acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 98/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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2005, Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves, Per Case £480+ ib.

This wine presented notes of pencil shavings, cigar box, ripe blackfruits, & spice on the nose, the concentrated silky palate added sweet fruits of the forest that came threaded with fine acidity and assertive dry tannins.
Tasted November 2009, Vintners Hall, London & November 2007, Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux, London
Score: 97/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot & Cabernet blend
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Châteaux of Premières Côtes de Bordeaux:

Château Carignan, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux

2005, Château Carignan, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, £120+ Ib.

Want drinkable claret now? Buy a case or two of this palate friendly wine. Every sip of this easy drinker delivers flavours of soft blackfruits, spice and cigar boxes that come harmoniously threaded with ripe acidity and a gentle tannic grip.
Tasted: October 2009 from a Magnum (approx. £14.25 75cl or £29.50 for 150cl, Magnum).
Score: 93/100
Grape Varieties: Merlot (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) & Cabernet Franc (10%)
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