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Wine Advocate
Robert Parker recently released his latest Wine Advocate including his report on the 2008 vintage in Bordeaux. He sees many wines from 2008 rivaling their 2005s.
"... the quality of the 2008 vintage turned out to be excellent, with a number of superb wines that are close to, if not equal to the prodigious 2005 or 2000 vintages (two years with many of the best wines I have ever tasted from top to bottom)" Reviews
Robert Parker 92 points
This stunning, evolved, dark plum/ruby-hued 2008 reveals aromas of forest floor, sweet black and red currants, licorice and roasted herbs. Classic, elegant and medium to full-bodied, it provides a sexy, complex, intellectual as well as hedonistic turn-on. Drink this delicious Margaux over the next 12-15+ years.
Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar 90+ Points
Full red. Aromatic nose of raspberry, plum, currant, licorice and menthol lifted by a floral element. Vibrant and light on its feet, with strong but harmonious acidity giving energy and lift to the flavors of currant, fresh herbs and flowers. Dry, classic claret with a note of fresh herbs on the subtly long aftertaste. I'd cellar this for three or four years.
Neal Martin Wine Journal 90 Points
Tasted at the UGC 2008 tasting in London. This never showed well in barrel, but fortunately it is far superior in bottle. Here it has a refined bouquet with good definition: blackberry, cedar, a touch of smoke and violet. The palate has fleshy entry that segues into a more structured mid-palate. Touches of game inflect the broody dark fruit, good depth here and great length, the aftertaste lingering with sage and a touch of bergamot. Fine. Drink 2012-2028. Tasted October 2010.
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