Mark Squires, one of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocates, has awarded the 2009 Ramos Pinto LBV 93 Points, as well as scoring five other vintages from the last 20 years an impressive 90+ points.
Jancis Robinson points for two Murrieta wines
In her recent article “Spanish Aristocracy” Jancis Robinson reviews two Murrieta Wines: The 2005 Gran Reserva and the 2005 Ygay.
See below for her scores and tasting notes.
94 Parker Points for 2010 Bosco Brunello
Monica Larner awards 94 points to the superb 2010 Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino in Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.
Click the link below for the full review.
92+ Points for Murrieta
Marqués de Murrieta are continuing their roll of amazing scores with the latest reviews from The Wine Advocate. Not one, but four of the new vintage wines received over 92 points, with Castillo Ygay 2007 receiving 95+!
For information on vintage arrival please contact Christine Allen
Click the link below for the full review.
Pio Cesare ‘Il Bricco’ in Decanter Top 20
In a recent Decanter panel tasting, Ian D’Agata rated Pio Cesare ‘Il Bricco’ Barbaresco 2010 as one of his 20 top Barbarescos to try, scoring the wine an impressive 95 points.
He describes the wine, “High acidity, steely and almost lean, but amazingly perfumed.”
Pez in “Top 10 St-Estèphe”
The 2014 Château de Pez has been awarded 90 points by Steven Spurrier, finding it’s way into Decanter’s Top 10 Bordeaux Catagory.
“Very well-expressed St-Estèphe fruit with natural vigour and elegant structure; very good in 2014.”
MMD Bordeaux Chateaux en primeur ratings
Despite potentially trying conditions, the MMD interests in Bordeaux have received strong ratings from critics, with Petrus obtaining 18.5/20 from Steven Spurrier and Ch de Pez featuring in his top St-Estephes choices.
Harvest report: Spring was uneven with some warm days and rain. In the Medoc a hot period in June led to good weather for flowering but then July and early August were dull and below average temperatures. Finally in mid-August the weather improved, the sun came out and a remarkably long spell of hot dry weather set in throughout September and until the end of October.
The Indian Summer saved the vintage, allowing the grapes to ripen completely. This was this specially beneficial in the Médoc for the Cabernets. Chateaux were able to spread out their programme of picking to harvest each parcel at its optimal ripeness.
At Pichon Lalande the harvest ran for an unprecedented five weeks from 16th September to 20th October as they waited for each plot to ripen perfectly.
While we wait for prices and allocations, please see the attached PDF for more information on the harvest and ratings from Steven Spurrier and Jancis Robinson OBE MW.
Pio Cesare Barolos are a hit with James Suckling
In his April report, James Suckling has awarded the Pio Cesare 2011 vintage Barolo 95 points and an exceptional 97 points for the Barolo Ornato.
Click the link below for his tasting notes.
2011 Vintage in Barolo
Following a tasting of 80 Barolo at Fine and Rare in March, Jancis has published her reviews which include pleasing point scores and comments for the Pio Cesare Barolo ‘Ornato’ and Barolo 2011.
92 Points for Domaine Faiveley
Both Beaune Clos de l’Écu 2012 and Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d’Orveau 2012 scored 92 points in April’s Wine Spectator Insider.
See the link below for full reviews
