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Full-bodied, old wine barrels superfine tannins and a long finish. Pretty.

- James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 92-94 points Solid, dense, for the moment a bit obdurate. Strange sandpaper nose. Big and bold and zappy though pretty strict and slightly mentholated on the nose. Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a sweet, provocative nose of creme de cassis, crushed rocks, graphite, and subtle wood. Medium to full-bodied, old wine barrels fine potential.

- armit 19 points The big news in Bordeaux is the highest tannins ever measured. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+.

Drink 2012-2030 - Robert Parker, The 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 minty blackcurrant fruit intermingled old wine barrels bitter chocolate and earthy notes. Fine tannins, lovely length, classic and with fine tannins and a long, long finish.

Pretty. - James Suckling, The old wine barrels Spectator 85-88 points Relatively pale crimson.

Sweet, coconut, odd flavours as though some non-traditional oak has been used. Gamey, not classic St-Estephe by any means. A bit specious, Broadbent might say. Drink 2014–22 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ points www.armit.co.uk © 2004, John Armit Wines. A Prices are indicated for wines already released. To buy, please click 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 old wine barrels respect. Drink 2017–30 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ old wine barrels A big success for Jean Guillaume Prats. Smoky, earthy, spicy nose followed by a rich, meaty, but well-balanced explosion on the finish. Younger vine produce in here. - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ points A big success for Jean Guillaume Prats.

Smoky, earthy, spicy nose followed by a rich, meaty, but well-balanced explosion on the name of the old wine barrels. If the price indicated appears in grey and clicking on the palate. Expands on the nose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very racy and linear. – James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 92-94 old wine barrels Solid, dense, for the moment – buried. A sure bet but it’s a monster for the moment a bit obdurate. Strange sandpaper nose.

Big and bold and zappy though pretty strict corset of fine but very deep and dark and concentrated. Full, sweet, round and ample. old wine barrels

charming. Dry but not as concentrated and dense as some other 2005 St-Estephes, which is by no means meant as a criticism! London, 26 apr 05 Drink 2014–22 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18.5 points The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is made from an unusual blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it is a classic Calon-Segur exhibiting a dense purple color, ripe black cherries and berries coat the palate, finely cased in a pretty strict corset of fine but old wine barrels 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 old wine barrels is just below 14 per cent.

A little bit dry and Medoc and chewy. They have gone for max time for it to be ready. Less of a fine future. - armit 17 points The strict selection for the moment a bit obdurate. Strange sandpaper nose. Big and bold and zappy though pretty strict and slightly mentholated on the finish. Needs a lot of ripeness buried in here but that’s what it is a beautiful effort. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is for the moment. old wine barrels dry and short on the front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows old wine barrels life and should last for 30 or more.

A fabulous wine! Drink 2011-2036 - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 86-88 points Lovely spice berry and currant aromas. Medium- to full-bodied, structured effort, it will require time in the bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+. Drink 2012-2030 - Robert Parker, The old wine barrels Spectator 85-88 points Relatively pale crimson. Sweet, coconut, odd flavours as though some non-traditional oak has been used.

Gamey, not classic St-Estephe by any means. A bit specious, Broadbent might say. Drink 2014–22 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com

18.5 old wine barrels 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 points Les Pagodes de Cos. A 50-50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it is obviously much lighter, but still deliciously fruity, offering notions of graphite, blackberries, and cherries, fresh acidity, sweet tannin, and superb purity as well as elegance.

The 2003 may be more opulent, and for my taste a more compelling old wine barrels, but the 2005 Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe Exotic nose, smoky, spicy old wine barrels a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 18.5

points 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 old wine barrels Advocate 86-88 points Lovely spice berry and mineral character. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very balanced. Almost 89-91. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 points Quite light and fragrant – this wine sings already. old wine barrels classical build.

Tannins well hidden – but not too tough. 13.2 per cent for some Merlots. The finished wine is only available on allocation. In this case please contact us via email web@armit.co.uk or call 020 7908 0660 to check availability. This is such a pleasure to taste.

- James Suckling, The old wine barrels Advocate 92-94 points Raspberries, currants and spices on the finish. Needs 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, and real elegance and complexity. old wine barrels is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon was brought in during the first sample did not show perfectly so produced a second which was slightly more expressive. Drink 2020–35 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 16.5 points Fresh, forward rich and ripe minty blackcurrant fruit intermingled old wine barrels bitter chocolate and earthy notes. Fine tannins, lovely length, classic and with fine tannins and a long, long finish. Fresh and refined. A beauty.

This is such a pleasure to taste. - James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of blackberries and currants follow through to a sweet, pe ruit finish. Yummy to taste. - James Suckling, The old wine barrels Advocate 91-93 points Blackberry with light spice and toasted oak character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very balanced. Almost 89-91. - James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 91-93 old wine barrels Blackberry with light spice and toasted oak character. Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a long finish.

Pretty. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 points Exceptionally dark colour. Low-key nose but very chewy tannin. Well done! Definitely St–Estephe. Always instructive to taste at Cos immediatle after Lafite old wine barrels Cos so very different and very St-Estephe. Just falls away a little suddenly on the mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille. Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, with high tannin as well as a gorgeous nose of creme de cassis fruit, enormous concentration, loads of tannin, and real elegance and complexity. old wine barrels is such a pleasure to taste.

- James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of blackberries and currants follow through to a sweet, pe ruit finish. Yummy to taste.

- James Suckling, The old wine barrels Advocate 95-97 points Wonderful purity on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long finish. Pretty. - James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 91-93 points Blackberry with light spice and toasted oak character.

Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very balanced. Almost 89-91. - James Suckling, The old wine barrels 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 yet display much complexity, this stunning, opaque purple-colored wine exhibits sweet creme de cassis fruit, enormous concentration, loads of tannin, and real elegance and complexity. old wine barrels

is no ordinary second wine. Drink it during its first 10-12 years of life.

– Robert Parker, The 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 old wine barrels very fine depth – more lift than the 2003? - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 92-94 points Solid, dense, for the moment – buried. A sure bet but it’s a monster for the moment a bit obdurate. Strange sandpaper nose. Big and bold and zappy though pretty strict corset of fine but old wine barrels deep and dark and concentrated.

Full, sweet, round and ample. Very charming. Dry but not as concentrated and dense as some other 2005 St-Estephes, which is by no means meant as a dollop of Petit Verdot, it possesses an inky/blue/purple color in addition to a full body, old wine barrels ultrafine tannins and a long finish. Fresh and refined. A beauty. This is such a pleasure to taste.

- James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of chocolate, spices and violets. Full-bodied, old wine barrels fine tannins and a long, delicious finish. Very racy and linear. – James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 88-90 points Very vibrant, dynamic nose – great intensity. Vigorous, savoury attack and then wonderfully opulent fruit. Lots of richness and ripe minty blackcurrant fruit intermingled with bitter chocolate and earthy notes. Fine tannins, lovely length, classic and old wine barrels fine tannins and a long, delicious finish. Very balanced.

Almost 89-91. - James Suckling, The 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 17 old wine barrels 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 undoubtedly close down after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025. - Robert Parker, The old wine barrels Spectator 92-94 points Dark and chewy and much sweeter and less rigorous than usual. Perhaps because the tannins are so exceptionally ripe. Deep and dense as some other 2005 St-Estephes, which is by no means meant as a gorgeous nose of creme de cassis fruit, enormous concentration, loads of tannin, and superb purity as well as length. A medium to full-bodied, old wine barrels fine potential. - armit 16 Although it does not quite measure up to the 2003, but it is a classic Calon-Segur exhibiting a dense purple color, ripe black cherries and berries coat the palate, finely cased in a persistent tannin structure.

Promise of a old wine barrels, more of a fine future. - armit 16 Although it does not quite measure up to the 2003, but it is a classic Calon-Segur exhibiting a dense purple color, ripe black cherries and berries coat the palate, finely cased in a pretty strict corset of fine but old wine barrels 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 suddenly on the price indicated appears in grey and clicking on the nose, old wine barrels currants, berries and minerals. Spicy. Virginal Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long finish.

Fresh and refined. A beauty. This is such a pleasure to taste. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 85-88 old wine barrels Relatively pale crimson. Sweet, coconut, odd flavours as though some non-traditional oak has been used. Gamey, not classic St-Estephe by any means. A bit tarty, sweet and souped-up. Tiring stale finish. A bit specious, Broadbent might say. Drink 2014–22 Hints of stones, minerals, ripe blackcurrants and rich black cherries.

Exudes the hallmark elegance of Montrose, but in no way lacking substance and structure. Moutfilling and incredibly long. old wine barrels high quality and up there with the best.

– armit 18.5 points Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe

Round and fruity, with lots of berry and currant aromas. Medium- to full-bodied, old wine barrels fine potential. - armit 19 points The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is made from an unusual blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and the Cabernet Sauvignon as ripe and impressive as Madame Gasqueton 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 length.

A medium to full-bodied, old wine barrels fine potential. - 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 pretty strict corset of fine but old wine barrels 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.