"The First Vintage of the new millennium will be remembered for its fine quality
blueberry and candied violet flavors and becomes sweeter with air
Very ripe berry
youthful Yquem appears set to take its place among the most legendary vintages of the past
the 2003 Château Montrose is based on 62% Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Chateau Pavie Italian "The First Vintage of the"Similar in style to the blockbuster 2005, the 2009 Pavie is another magical, legendary wine from the Perse family that tops out on my scale. Made from 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon brought up in 80% new French oak, its saturated purple color is followed by a massive bouquet of blackcurrants, scorched earth, chocolate, graphite, and lead pencil, with an incredible sense of minerality. Deep, full bodied, and remarkably