his is the second wine of Léoville-las-Cases, big and black, stunningly perfumed with eucalyptus and violets. Herbs and ripe black fruit flavors are given shape by the tannins that go straight through the wine. The aftertaste... Read More
The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Deux-Ex Machina (always a blend of 60% tank-aged Grenache and 40% barrel-aged Mourvedre) is easily one of the top 2-3 wines in the vintage. Gorgeously perfumed, with aromas of smoked duck, lavender,... Read More
Deeper and richer, and one of the wines of the vintage, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous (60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault and 10% Vaccarese aged 60% in concrete tank and 40% in barrique) is loaded with meaty,... Read More