"Intense aromas of currant, blackberry and light vanilla. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Everything is in the right proportion for the vintage. Layered and excellent. Reminds me of the 1996. Best after 2012. 20,000 cases made." 95 Points - Wine Spectator, January 31, 2007
"Performing better from bottle than it did from cask, this blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 11% Cabernet Franc has put on weight over the last year. It exhibits the classic style of both Las Cases and St.-Julien in its deep black currant notes interwoven with sweet cherries, wet stones, and toasty vanillin. Made in a structured, medium to full-bodied style with superb concentration, beautiful purity, and admirable symmetry, this beauty is one of the strongest efforts of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2028." 93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #171 (JUN 2007)
"Full ruby-red. Plum, currant and cedary cigar box scents on the nose. Rich and dense but less sweet than the 2005, and showing signs of shutting down; like the Clos du Marquis, this seems downright unforthcoming compared to most 2004s from the Medoc. A tight, serious 2004 with excellent density and breadth for the vintage. This is fresh fruits, while the 2005 is more crystallized fruits." 91-93 points, Stephen Tanzer's Int'l Cellar (May 2006)
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