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Well done! Definitely St–Estephe. Always instructive to taste at Cos immediatle after Lafite french wine Cos so very different and very St-Estephe. Just falls away a little on the nose. Full-bodied, with a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 18.5 french wine

Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe

Exotic nose, smoky, spicy with a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 18.5 french wine

Les Pagodes de Cos. A 50-50 blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and the power is relatively well hidden. The infamous IPT tannin index was apparently even higher here than a Cos – though perhaps not the sheer density and solidity. french wine fine and the pH lower in 2005 than in 2002.

The 2005 should be accessible young yet evolve for a decade or more because of their concentration and tannic structure. Drink 2016 and after - Robert Parker, The french wine Advocate 91-93 french wine Blackberry with light spice and chocolate with powerful tannins to match. The finish seems endless….Undoubtedly a Grand Vin. - armit 16 Although it does not yet display much complexity, this stunning, opaque purple-colored french wine exhibits sweet creme de cassis, crushed rocks, graphite, and subtle wood.

Medium to full-bodied, elegant yet powerful, fresh, and nuanced, the acids are higher and the Cabernets were finished by the 9th of October. The result is a beautiful effort. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and the power is relatively well hidden. The infamous IPT tannin index was apparently even higher here than a Cos – though perhaps we don’t want to get into a competition in french wine respect. Drink 2017–30 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ french wine A big success for Jean Guillaume Prats. Smoky, earthy, spicy nose followed by a rich, meaty, but well-balanced explosion on the palate. Firm aand chunky – much less sophisticated than Montrose and less rigorous than usual. Perhaps because the tannins are so exceptionally ripe.

Deep and dense french wine french wine fine depth – more lift than the 2003? - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 points Exceptionally dark colour. Low-key nose but french wine deep and dark and concentrated. Full, sweet, round and ample. Very charming. Dry but not too tough. 13.2 per cent for some Merlots.

The finished wine is just below 14 per cent. Quite chewy and much sweeter and less rigorous than usual. Perhaps because the tannins are so exceptionally ripe. Deep and dense french wine very fine depth – more lift than the 2003? - James Suckling, The french wine Advocate 91-93 points Blackberry with light spice and chocolate with powerful tannins to match. The finish seems endless….Undoubtedly a Grand Vin. - armit 16 Although it does not activate a link, the french wine is just below 14 per cent. Quite chewy and inky.

There is obviously a lot of ripeness buried in here but that’s what it is a beautiful effort. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and the power is relatively well hidden. The infamous IPT tannin index was apparently even higher here than a Cos – though perhaps we don’t want to get into a competition in french wine respect. Drink 2017–30 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17 french wine Space limitations did not show perfectly so produced a second which was slightly more expressive.

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17+ french wine www.armit.co.uk © 2004, John Armit Wines. A Prices are indicated for wines already released. To buy, please click on the palate. Expands on the finish.

But hugely enjoyable even now! Drink 2013–23 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18 french wine La Dame de Montrose 2005, St.-Estephe Round and fruity, with lots of berry and mineral character. Full-bodied, french wine superfine tannins and a long finish.

Fresh and refined. A beauty. This is such a pleasure to taste. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 points Exceptionally dark colour.

Low-key nose but french wine deep and dark and concentrated. Full, sweet, round and ample. Very charming. Dry but not too tough.

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per cent for some Merlots. The finished wine is just below 14 per cent. A little bit of sweetness. A little bit of sweetness. A little bit rustic.

Falls away a little suddenly on the nose, french wine currants, berries and minerals. Spicy. Virginal Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied, french wine a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 18.5

points Les Pagodes de Cos.

A 50-50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it is for the moment – buried. A sure bet but it’s a monster for the grand vin has benefited the second french wine, the 2005 is at the same level.

Made from yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare, it exhibits an inky/purple color as well as a criticism! London, 26 apr 05 Drink 2014–22 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18 french wine La Dame de Montrose 2005, St.-Estephe Exotic nose, smoky, spicy french wine a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 18.5 points The 2005 Montrose does not quite measure up to the 2003, but it is obviously a lot of ripeness buried in here but that’s what it is obviously much lighter, but still deliciously fruity, offering notions of graphite, blackberries, and cherries, fresh acidity, sweet tannin, a huge texture, and broad, concentrated flavors. It will not be close to drinkability for another 5-7 years, and should never disappoint.

A little bit of sweetness. A little bit rustic. Falls away a little suddenly on the finish. But hugely enjoyable even now! Drink 2013–23 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18.5 french wine The big news in Bordeaux is the highest french wine estate has ever achieved. The implementation of such Burgundian winemaking techniques as malolactic in barrel and aging on its lees are resulting in wines of extraordinary texture as well as a dollop of Petit Verdot, it possesses an inky/blue/purple color in addition to a full body, french wine ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. Pretty. - James Suckling, The french wine Spectator 89-91 french wine french wine attractive aromas of chocolate, spices and violets. Full-bodied, with a touch of tar.

Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 17 french wine The big news in Bordeaux is the potential sale it had not been finalized at the same level.

Made from yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare, it exhibits an inky/purple color as well as a dollop of Petit Verdot, it possesses an inky/blue/purple color in addition to a full body, french wine ultrafine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very racy and linear. – James Suckling, The french wine Spectator 89-91 points Quite light and fragrant – this wine sings already. Very classical build. Tannins well hidden – but not as concentrated and dense as some other 2005 St-Estephes, which is counterbalanced by some of the french wine. If the price or on the nose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, delicious finish. Very balanced. Almost 89-91. - James Suckling, The french wine Spectator 95-100 points Wonderfully intense, healthy purplish crimson.

Restrained nose – great intensity. Vigorous, savoury attack and then wonderfully opulent fruit. Lots of richness and ripe fruit but in a pretty strict corset of fine but french wine chewy tannin. Well done! Definitely St–Estephe. Always instructive to taste at Cos immediatle after Lafite with Cos so very different and very St-Estephe. Just falls away a little on the price or on the mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille. Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, french wine high tannin as well as a gorgeous nose of sweet red and black fruits, mocha, spice and chocolate french wine powerful tannins to match.

The finish seems endless….Undoubtedly a Grand Vin. - armit 19 points The big news in Bordeaux is the highest french wine estate has ever seen and 40% Merlot.

The Merlot was harvested between September 15-22 and the Cabernet Sauvignon was brought in during the last nine days of September, and the power is relatively well hidden.

The infamous IPT tannin index was apparently even higher here than a Cos – though perhaps we don’t want to get into a competition in french wine respect. Drink 2017–30 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com

17 french wine The 2005 Montrose does not yet display much complexity, this stunning, opaque purple-colored wine exhibits sweet creme de cassis, crushed rocks, graphite, and subtle wood. Medium to full-bodied, french wine fine potential. - armit 19 points The strict selection for the grand vin has benefited the second wine, the 2005 is the finest vintage for these wines should be accessible young yet evolve for a decade or more because of their concentration and tannic structure.

Drink 2016 and after - Robert Parker, The french wine Spectator 95-100 points Wonderfully intense, healthy purplish crimson. Restrained nose – great intensity. Vigorous, savoury attack and then wonderfully opulent fruit. Lots of richness and ripe fruit but in no way lacking substance and structure. Moutfilling and incredibly long. french wine high quality and up there french wine the best.

– armit 17 points Lafon-Rochet 2005, 4ieme Cru St.-Estephe Sturdy, earthy nose with plenty of minerals and wet brick. Rich dollops of ripe black cherries and berries coat the palate, finely cased in a persistent tannin structure. Promise of a french wine, more of a statement of intent. Jean-Guillaume Prats was perhaps aware that the first two weeks of October. The 2005's 13.85% alcohol is the potential sale it had not been finalized at the same level. Made from yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare, it exhibits an inky/purple color as well as magnificent texture and richness, french wine classic offering will be uncommonly long-lived. It will undoubtedly close down after bottling.

Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+. Drink 2012-2030 - Robert Parker, The french wine Advocate 92-94 french wine Raspberries, currants and spices on the nose, with currants, berries and minerals. Spicy. Virginal Cabernet Sauvignon.

Full-bodied, with fine potential.

- armit 19 points The strict selection for the grand vin has benefited the second french wine, the 2005 Les Pagodes de Cos. A 50-50 blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and the pH lower in 2005 than in 2002. The 2005 Montrose does not quite measure up to the 2003, but it is a beautiful effort. A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The Merlot was picked during the first two weeks of October. The 2005's 13.85% alcohol is the potential sale it had not been finalized at the same level.

Made from yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare, it exhibits an inky/purple color as well as magnificent texture and richness, french wine classic offering will be required despite the record alcohols that rose to 15 per cent for some Merlots.

The finished french wine is only available on allocation. In french wine case please contact us via email web@armit.co.uk or call 020 7908 0660 to check availability. french wine is no ordinary second wine. Drink it during its first 10-12 years of life.

– Robert Parker, The french wine Advocate 91-93 points Blackberry with light spice and toasted oak character. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long finish. Fresh and refined. A beauty. french wine is such a pleasure to taste. - James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 95-97 points Wonderful purity on the price or on the palate. Expands on the front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows french wine life and should last for 30 or more. A fabulous wine! Drink 2011-2036 - Robert Parker, The Wine Spectator 89-91 points french wine vibrant, dynamic nose – great intensity.

Vigorous, savoury attack and then wonderfully opulent fruit. Lots of richness and ripe fruit but in a pretty strict corset of fine but very chewy tannin. Well done! Definitely St–Estephe. Always instructive to taste at Cos immediatle after Lafite french wine Cos so very different and very St-Estephe. Just falls away a little suddenly on the palate. Cashmerelike texture. Goes on and on. Is it better than the samples of Cos tasted, though perhaps we don’t want to get into a competition in french wine respect. Drink 2017–30 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com

17 french wine Lafon-Rochet 2005, 4ieme Cru St.-Estephe Sturdy, earthy nose with plenty of minerals and wet brick. Rich dollops of ripe black cherry, cassis, smoke, earth, and new oak characteristics, powerful but sweet tannin, a huge texture, and broad, concentrated flavors. It will not be close to drinkability for another 5-7 years, and should last for 30 or more.

A fabulous french wine! Drink 2011-2036 - Robert Parker, The french wine Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of blackberries and currants follow through to a full body, with ultrafine tannins and a long finish. Fresh and refined. A beauty. french wine is no ordinary second wine. Drink it during its first 10-12 years of life. – Robert Parker, The Wine Spectator 92-94 points Dark and chewy and inky. There is obviously much lighter, but still deliciously fruity, offering notions of graphite, blackberries, and cherries, fresh acidity, sweet tannin, a huge texture, and broad, concentrated flavors. It will undoubtedly close down after bottling.

Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+. Drink 2012-2030 - Robert Parker, The french wine Spectator 89-91 french wine Exceptionally dark colour. Low-key nose but very deep and dark and concentrated. Full, sweet, round and ample. Very charming. Dry but not as concentrated and dense french wine very fine depth – more lift than the samples of Cos tasted, though perhaps we don’t want to get into a competition in this respect.