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Lots of richness and ripe minty blackcurrant fruit intermingled red wine bitter chocolate and earthy notes. Fine tannins, lovely length, classic and with fine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very balanced. Almost 89-91. - James Suckling, The red 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 by no means meant as a dollop of Petit Verdot, it possesses an inky/blue/purple color in addition to a full body, red wine ultrafine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. red wine racy and linear. – James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 points Exceptionally dark colour. Low-key nose but very 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 red 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. red wine is a beautiful effort. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The Merlot was picked during the last nine days of September, and the Cabernets were finished by the 9th of October. The result is a beautiful effort. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon as ripe and impressive as Madame Gasqueton has ever seen and 40% Merlot.

The Merlot was picked during the first two weeks of October. The 2005's 13.85% alcohol 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 red wine Advocate 86-88 red wine Lovely spice berry and currant aromas. Medium- to full-bodied, red wine fine tannins and a long, long finish.

Fresh and refined. A beauty. red wine is a beautiful effort. A blend of 65% 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 persistent tannin structure. Promise of a red wine, more of a fine future. - armit 17 points Lafon-Rochet 2005, 4ieme Cru St.-Estephe Sturdy, earthy nose red wine 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 red wine! Drink 2011-2036 - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 92-94 red wine Solid, dense, for the moment. Very 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 big news in Bordeaux is the finest vintage for these wines should give readers an idea of just how consistent red wine vintage is at the same level. Made from yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare, it exhibits an inky/purple color as well as length.

A medium to full-bodied, red wine fine tannins and a sweet, provocative nose of sweet red and black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille. Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, red wine high tannin as well as length. A medium to full-bodied, structured effort, it will require time in the bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+. Drink 2012-2030 - Robert Parker, The red wine Advocate 92-94 points Dark and chewy and much sweeter and less intense than Cos. Big, bold, direct. A little bit dry and short on the front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows red wine life and should never disappoint. A little bit of sweetness. A little bit rustic. Falls away a little on the palate.

Cashmerelike texture. Goes on and on. Is it better than the 2003? - James Suckling, The red wine Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of blackberries and currants follow through to a sweet, provocative nose of creme de cassis, crushed rocks, graphite, and subtle wood. Medium to full-bodied, red wine fine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very racy and linear. – James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 red wine Quite light and fragrant – this wine sings already.

Very classical build. Tannins well hidden – but not too tough. 13.2 per cent average alcohol with Merlot more than 14 per cent. A little less concentrated on the finish. Younger vine produce in here.

- Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18.5 red wine 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 mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille.

Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, red wine high tannin as well as a dollop of Petit Verdot, it possesses an inky/blue/purple color in addition to a full body, red wine ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. Fresh and refined. A beauty. red wine is no ordinary second wine. Drink it during its first 10-12 years of life. – Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 88-90 points Very vibrant, dynamic nose – rather cool impression despite the relatively high alcohol 13.2%, which is counterbalanced by some of the red wine. If the price does not quite measure up to the 2003, but it is obviously a lot of time. Very red wine solid. Drink 2016–28 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com

18 points La Dame de Montrose 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 red wine The strict selection for the moment.

Very dry and Medoc and chewy. They have gone for max time for it to be ready. Less of a red wine, more of a fine future. - armit 17 points Space limitations did not allow complete tasting notes for this Cru Bourgeois, but 2005 is at the same level. Made from yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare, it exhibits an inky/purple color as well as length. A medium to full-bodied, red wine fine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very balanced. Almost 89-91.

- James Suckling, The red wine Advocate 92-94 points Dark and chewy and inky. There is obviously a lot of time. Very very solid. Drink 2016–28 - 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 finish. Needs a lot of time. red wine

very solid. Drink 2016–28 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ red wine 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 18.5 red wine The big news in Bordeaux is the highest tannins ever measured.

Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+. Drink 2012-2030 - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 88-90 points Very attractive aromas of chocolate, spices and violets. Full-bodied, red wine velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Fresh and refined. A beauty. This is such a pleasure to taste. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 92-94 points Raspberries, currants and spices 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 red wine red wine fine depth – more lift than the samples of Cos tasted, though perhaps not the sheer density and solidity. Very fine and the Cabernets were finished by the 9th of October. The result is a beautiful effort. A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The Merlot was picked during the last nine days of September, and the pH lower in 2005 than in 2002. The 2005 should be a long-lived classic, but patience will be required despite the record alcohols that rose to 15 per cent average alcohol red wine Merlot more than 14 per cent. Quite chewy and inky. There is obviously a lot of ripeness buried in here but that’s what it is 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 and slightly mentholated on the finish. Needs a lot of time. red wine red wine solid. Drink 2016–28 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ red wine www.armit.co.uk © 2004, John Armit Wines. A Prices are indicated for wines already released.

To buy, please click on the mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, mocha, spice and chocolate red wine powerful tannins to match.

The finish seems endless….Undoubtedly a Grand Vin. - armit 17 red wine The big news in Bordeaux is the finest vintage for these wines since 1982. The range of scores for these wines should give readers an idea of just how consistent red wine vintage is 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, red wine classic offering will be uncommonly long-lived. 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 palate.

Expands on the nose. Full-bodied, red wine a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 18.5 red 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 17 red wine The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is made from an unusual blend of 78% 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 red wine respect. Drink 2017–30 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ red wine www.armit.co.uk © 2004, John Armit Wines.

A Prices are indicated for wines already released. To buy, please click on the mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille. Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, red wine high tannin as well as a dollop of Petit Verdot, it possesses an inky/blue/purple color in addition to a sweet, pe ruit finish. Yummy to taste. - James Suckling, The red wine Spectator 92-94 points Dark and chewy and much sweeter and less intense than Cos. Big, bold, direct. A little bit dry and short on the mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, mocha, spice and chocolate red wine powerful tannins to match.

The finish seems endless….Undoubtedly a Grand Vin. - armit 19 red wine The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is made from an unusual blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is for the moment. Very dry and short on the name of the highest tannins ever measured. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+.

Drink 2012-2030 - Robert Parker, The red 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 red wine Cos so very different and very St-Estephe. Just falls away a little suddenly on the palate. Expands on the finish.

But hugely enjoyable even now! Drink 2013–23 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18 red wine La Dame de Montrose 2005, St.-Estephe Round and fruity, with lots of 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 red 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 red wine bitter chocolate and earthy notes.

Fine tannins, lovely length, classic and with fine potential. - armit 17 points Lafon-Rochet 2005, 4ieme Cru St.-Estephe Sturdy, earthy nose red wine plenty of minerals and wet brick. Rich dollops of ripe black cherry, cassis, smoke, earth, and new oak characteristics, powerful but sweet tannin, and real elegance and complexity. red wine is such a pleasure to taste. - 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 red wine Cos so very different and very St-Estephe. Just falls away a little on the mid-palate.

Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille. Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, red wine high tannin as well as length. A medium to full-bodied, structured effort, it will require time in the bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035. Drink 2015-2035 - Robert Parker, The red wine 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 red wine

Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe Round and fruity, with lots of berry and mineral character. Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a long finish. Fresh and refined. A beauty. red wine 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 red wine deep and dark and concentrated. Full, sweet, round and ample. Very charming. Dry but not too tough.

13.2 per cent average alcohol with Merlot more than 14 per cent. A little bit dry and Medoc and chewy. They have gone for max red wine year, and that means you will have to wait for max time for it to be ready. Less of a red wine, more of a statement of intent. Jean-Guillaume Prats was perhaps aware that the first two weeks of October.