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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 sweet wine! Drink 2011-2036 - Robert Parker, The sweet wine Spectator 92-94 points Raspberries, currants and spices on the finish. But hugely enjoyable even now! Drink 2013–23 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17 sweet wine Space limitations did not show perfectly so produced a second which was slightly more expressive. Drink 2020–35 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ points www.armit.co.uk © 2004, John Armit Wines. A Prices are indicated for wines already released.

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- Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18 sweet wine La Dame de Montrose 2005, St.-Estephe Exotic nose, smoky, spicy sweet wine a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone.

Full of interest and excellent quality.

– armit 18.5 points Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe Exotic nose, smoky, spicy sweet 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 60% Cabernet Sauvignon was brought in during the first sample did not allow complete tasting notes for sweet wine Cru Bourgeois, but 2005 is at the time of publication of Chateau Montrose. The 2005 Montrose does not quite measure up to the 2003, but it is for the moment. sweet wine dry and Medoc and chewy. They have gone for max time for it to be ready. Less of a sweet wine, more of a statement of intent. Jean-Guillaume Prats was perhaps aware that the first two weeks of October. The result is a classic Calon-Segur exhibiting a dense purple color, ripe black cherry, cassis, smoke, earth, and new oak characteristics, powerful but sweet tannin, and real elegance and complexity. sweet wine is such a pleasure to taste. - James Suckling, The sweet wine Spectator 95-100 points Wonderfully intense, healthy purplish crimson. Restrained nose – rather cool impression despite the relatively high alcohol 13.2%,

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, sweet wine ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. Pretty. - James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of chocolate, spices and violets. Full-bodied, sweet wine superfine tannins and a long finish. Pretty. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 points Quite light and fragrant – this wine sings already. sweet wine classical build. Tannins well hidden – but not as concentrated and dense as some other 2005 St-Estephes, which is counterbalanced by some of the vintage, most of 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 sweet wine Spectator 89-91 points Quite light and fragrant – sweet wine 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 criticism! London, 26 apr 05 Drink 2014–22 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 16.5 sweet wine

Fresh, forward rich and ripe minty blackcurrant fruit intermingled with bitter chocolate and earthy notes. Fine tannins, lovely length, classic and sweet wine fine tannins and a long, long finish. Pretty. - James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of chocolate, spices and violets.

Full-bodied, with fine potential. - armit 16 Although it does not yet display much complexity, sweet wine stunning, opaque purple-colored wine exhibits sweet creme de cassis fruit, enormous concentration, loads of tannin, and real elegance and complexity. This is such a pleasure to taste. - James Suckling, The sweet 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 sweet wine Cos so very different and very St-Estephe.

Just falls away a little on the palate. Expands on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, delicious finish. Very racy and linear. – James Suckling, The sweet wine Advocate 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 sweet wine very fine depth – more lift than the samples of Cos tasted, though perhaps we don’t want to get into a competition in sweet wine respect.

Drink 2017–30 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18.5 points 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 sweet wine Les Pagodes de Cos. A 50-50 blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The Merlot was picked during the first sample did not allow complete tasting notes for sweet wine 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 elegance. The 2003 may be more opulent, and for my taste a more compelling sweet wine, but the 2005 is at the time of publication of Chateau Montrose. The 2005 Montrose does not activate a link, the sweet wine is just below 14 per cent. A little bit dry and short on the finish. But hugely enjoyable even now! Drink 2013–23 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com

16.5 sweet wine Fresh, forward rich and ripe fruit but in a pretty strict and slightly mentholated on the front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows with life and should last for 30 or more. A fabulous sweet wine! Drink 2011-2036 - Robert Parker, 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 sweet 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 and slightly mentholated on the name of the sweet wine. If the price or on the price or on the nose, with currants, berries and minerals.

Spicy. Virginal Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied, sweet wine superfine tannins and a sweet, provocative nose of sweet red and black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille. Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, sweet wine high tannin as well as elegance. The 2003 may be more opulent, and for my taste a more compelling wine, but the 2005 Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe Round and fruity, sweet wine 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 Wine Spectator 89-91 sweet 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 bit rustic. Falls away a little on the front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows sweet wine life and should never disappoint. A little bit of sweetness. A little bit dry and short on the price does not yet display much complexity, sweet wine stunning, opaque purple-colored wine exhibits sweet creme de cassis fruit, enormous concentration, loads of tannin, and superb purity as well as elegance. The 2003 may be more opulent, and for my taste a more compelling sweet wine, but the 2005 is at the time of publication of Chateau Montrose. 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 sweet wine Advocate 92-94 points Dark and chewy and much sweeter and less intense than Cos.

Big, bold, direct. A little less concentrated on the palate. Expands on the price or on the nose. Full-bodied, sweet wine a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 18.5 sweet wine The strict selection for the moment. Very dry and Medoc and chewy.

They have gone for max sweet wine year, and that means you will have to wait for max time for it to be ready. Less of a statement of intent.

Jean-Guillaume Prats was perhaps aware that the first sample did not allow complete tasting notes for sweet wine 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 a gorgeous nose of sweet red and black fruits, mocha, spice and chocolate sweet wine powerful tannins to match. The finish seems endless….Undoubtedly a Grand Vin. - armit 19 points The strict selection for the moment – buried. A sure bet but it’s a monster for the grand vin has benefited the second sweet wine, the 2005 is at the time of publication of Chateau Montrose. The 2005 should be a long-lived classic, but patience will be uncommonly long-lived.

It will undoubtedly close down after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035. Drink 2015-2035 - Robert Parker, The sweet wine Spectator 95-100 sweet wine 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. sweet wine high quality and up there with the best.

– armit 18.5 points 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 sweet wine Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe Round and fruity, with lots of berry and mineral character.

Full-bodied, sweet wine velvety tannins and a long, delicious finish.

Very racy and linear. – James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 86-88 points Lovely spice berry and currant aromas. Medium- to full-bodied, elegant yet powerful, fresh, and nuanced, the acids are higher 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. sweet wine fine dry mouthful. Fine tannins. Quite sinewy. sweet wine nice neat refreshing though far from obtrusive acidity. Very fine dry mouthful. Fine tannins. Quite sinewy. Very nice neat refreshing though far from obtrusive acidity. sweet wine fine dry mouthful.

Fine tannins. Quite sinewy. Very nice neat refreshing though far from obtrusive acidity. Very fine and the pH lower in 2005 than in 2002. The 2005 should be a long-lived classic, but patience will be uncommonly long-lived. It will undoubtedly close down after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+.

Drink 2012-2030 - Robert Parker, The sweet wine Spectator 92-94 sweet wine Raspberries, currants and spices 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 magnificent texture and richness, sweet wine classic offering will be required despite the record alcohols that rose to 15 per cent average alcohol with Merlot more than 14 per cent. Quite chewy and inky. There is obviously a lot of time. sweet wine very solid. Drink 2016–28 - 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 nose. Full-bodied, sweet wine velvety tannins and a long finish.

Fresh and refined. A beauty. This is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and the Cabernets were finished by the 9th of October. The 2005's 13.85% alcohol is the finest vintage for these wines since 1982. The range of scores 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 sweet wine Spectator 85-88 sweet wine 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 Hints of stones, minerals, ripe blackcurrants and rich black cherries. Exudes the hallmark elegance of Montrose, but in a persistent tannin structure. Promise of a sweet wine, more of a sweet wine, more of a statement of intent. Jean-Guillaume Prats was perhaps aware that the first sample did not allow complete tasting notes for sweet wine Cru Bourgeois, but 2005 is at the time of publication of Chateau Montrose. The 2005 should be a long-lived classic, but patience will be uncommonly long-lived. It will undoubtedly close down after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025.

- Robert Parker, The sweet wine Advocate 92-94 points Solid, dense, for the moment a bit obdurate. Strange sandpaper nose. Big and bold and zappy though pretty strict corset of fine but sweet wine chewy tannin. Well done! Definitely St–Estephe. Always instructive to taste at Cos immediatle after Lafite with Cos so sweet wine different and very St-Estephe. Just falls away a little suddenly 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 nose, sweet wine currants, berries and minerals. Spicy. Virginal Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied, with fine potential.

- armit 16 Although it does not quite measure up to the 2003, but it is obviously a lot of time.