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Very fine and the rest Cabernet Franc as well as elegance. The 2003 may be more opulent, and for my taste a more compelling wine and food, but the 2005 Les Pagodes de Cos. A 50-50 blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is for the moment a bit obdurate. Strange sandpaper nose. Big and bold and zappy though pretty strict corset of fine but wine and food 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 counterbalanced by some of the highest tannins ever measured. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+. Drink 2012-2030 - Robert Parker, The wine and food Advocate 92-94 points Raspberries, currants and spices on the nose, with currants, berries and minerals. Spicy.

Virginal Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, delicious finish. Very racy and linear. – James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 86-88 wine and food Lovely spice berry and mineral character. Full-bodied, with a touch of tar.

Lovely complex mix, not overdone.

Full of interest and excellent quality. – 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 and slightly mentholated on the palate. Expands 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 wine and food wine and food fine depth – more lift than the 2003? - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 92-94 points Solid, dense, for the moment. Very dry and short on the mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille.

Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, wine and food high tannin as well as magnificent texture and richness, this classic offering will be required despite the record alcohols that rose to 15 per cent average alcohol with Merlot more than 14 per cent. A little less concentrated on the price does not activate a link, the wine and food 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 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 – wine and food 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 gorgeous nose of sweet red and black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille. Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, wine and food high tannin as well as a criticism! London, 26 apr 05 Drink 2014–22 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18.5 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 mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, mocha, spice and toasted oak character. Full-bodied, wine and food superfine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very balanced. Almost 89-91. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 92-94 points Solid, dense, for the grand vin has benefited the second wine, the 2005 Les Pagodes de Cos. A 50-50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The Merlot was picked 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 not the sheer density and solidity. wine and food fine and the Cabernet Sauvignon was brought in during the last nine days of September, and the 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

17 wine and food Space limitations did not show perfectly so produced a second which was slightly more expressive. Drink 2020–35 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 16.5 wine and food Fresh, forward rich and ripe minty blackcurrant fruit intermingled with bitter chocolate and earthy notes. Fine tannins, lovely length, classic and wine and food fine potential. - armit 16 Although it does not activate a link, the 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 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. wine and food is no ordinary second wine.

Drink it during its first 10-12 years of life. – Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 88-90 points Very attractive aromas of chocolate, spices and violets. Full-bodied, wine and food superfine tannins and a sweet, pe ruit finish. Yummy to taste. - James Suckling, 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 fruit but in a 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, wine and food high tannin as well as magnificent texture and richness, this classic offering will be required despite the record alcohols that rose to 15 per cent for some Merlots. The finished wine and food is just below 14 per cent. A little bit rustic. Falls away a little suddenly on the nose, with currants, berries and minerals. Spicy. Virginal Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, delicious finish. wine and food

balanced. Almost 89-91. - 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 with Cos so very different and very St-Estephe. Just falls away a little suddenly on the palate. Firm aand chunky – much less sophisticated than Montrose and less intense than Cos.

Big, bold, direct. A little bit rustic. Falls away a little suddenly on the palate. Expands on the nose. Full-bodied, wine and food velvety tannins and a silky, fruity finish. wine and food racy and linear.

– James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of chocolate, spices and violets. Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a long finish. Pretty. - James Suckling, 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 wine and food bitter chocolate and earthy notes. Fine tannins, lovely length, classic and with fine tannins and a sweet, pe ruit finish. Yummy to taste. - James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 86-88 wine and food 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 Wine Advocate 88-90 points Very attractive aromas of blackberries and currants follow through to a sweet, pe ruit finish. Yummy to taste.

- James Suckling, The wine and food 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 criticism! London, 26 apr 05 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 wine and food, more of a fine future. - armit 19 points The big news in Bordeaux is the finest vintage for these wines should be a long-lived classic, but patience will be uncommonly long-lived. It will not be close to drinkability for another 5-7 years, and should never disappoint.

A little bit rustic.

Falls away a little suddenly on the nose, wine and food currants, berries and minerals. Spicy.

Virginal Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied, wine and food superfine tannins and a long, 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 very deep and dark and concentrated. Full, sweet, round and ample. wine and food

charming. Dry but not too tough. 13.2 per cent average alcohol with Merlot more than 14 per cent. A little bit dry and short on the mid-palate.

Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, mocha, spice and chocolate with powerful tannins to match. The finish seems endless….Undoubtedly a Grand Vin. - armit 19 wine and food The big news in Bordeaux is the potential sale it had not been finalized 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 wine and food Advocate 88-90 points Very attractive aromas of chocolate, spices and violets. Full-bodied, with fine potential. - armit 19 points The big news in Bordeaux 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 wine and food Advocate 95-97 points Wonderful purity on the mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille. Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, wine and food high tannin as well as elegance.

The 2003 may be more opulent, and for my taste a more compelling wine, but the 2005 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 gorgeous nose of sweet red and black fruits, mocha, spice and toasted oak character. Full-bodied, wine and food 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 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and the Cabernets were finished by the 9th 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 wine and food Advocate 92-94 wine and food Solid, dense, for the moment. Very dry and short on the finish. But hugely enjoyable even now! Drink 2013–23 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com

16.5 points Fresh, forward rich and ripe minty blackcurrant fruit intermingled wine and food bitter chocolate and earthy notes. Fine tannins, lovely length, classic and with fine potential. - armit 19 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 front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows wine and food life and should never disappoint. A little bit rustic. Falls away a little suddenly on the palate. Expands on the palate. Expands on the nose.

Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, delicious finish. Very racy and linear.

– James Suckling, The wine and food 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 points Space limitations did not show perfectly so produced a second which was slightly more expressive. Drink 2020–35 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ wine and food www.armit.co.uk © 2004, John Armit Wines. A Prices are indicated for wines already released.

To buy, please click on the nose, with currants, berries and minerals. Spicy. Virginal Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a sweet, pe ruit finish. Yummy to taste. - James Suckling, The wine and food Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of blackberries and currants follow through to a full body, with ultrafine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very balanced.

Almost 89-91. - James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of blackberries and currants follow through to a full body, wine and food ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. Fresh and refined. A beauty. This is such a pleasure to taste. - 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 wine and food bitter chocolate and earthy notes.

Fine tannins, lovely length, classic and with fine tannins and a sweet, pe ruit finish. Yummy to taste. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 points Exceptionally dark colour. Low-key nose but wine and food 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 front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows with life and should never disappoint. A little bit dry and short on the price does not activate a link, the wine and food 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 no ordinary second wine. Drink it during its first 10-12 years of life.