Château La Gaffelière

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

9.3

En magnum — 8 months ago

Château Grand Corbin-Despagne

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Pat Taylor

9.0

The nose is different. Much more woodsy and less fruit than I’d have imagined. The flavour profile was blackberry based and again, some wood. Some eucalyptus and green grass. Also some wet soil and cloves. The tannins weren’t a punch in the face by any means, but also haven’t haven’t completely softened as you might expect in a ten year-old. The palate was uninspiring as there was a watery-ness in the mid palate. I’m not sure whether this is over the hill or just not quite there yet and in a dumb phase? Will wait and see for the final two bottles. Solid, I guess. Not yet amazing. — 7 years ago

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Château Cheval Blanc

Le Petit Cheval St. Emilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Mr M

9.2

Early but super well balanced. — 11 years ago

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Château Beauséjour

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

1990 vintage. Last tasted slightly over 3 years ago (8.7). Solid fill and cork. Not decanted. Tasted after two hours. A curious, fecal nose that never dissipated but nose didn’t invade the flavors that were earthy and spicy. This was immeasurably improved over the last encounter. Based on this visit, could go another 2-3 years at this level. 11.21.25. — 9 months ago

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Château Pipeau

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Richard Rosensweig

9.1

Pipeau is an early foray into 2005 for me. Not a bad place to start. Very round structure. Full fruit with stewed plum, black cherry, slate, hint of mint. A little dry on the finish. Will mellow in the next few years. — 9 years ago

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