Exceptional Rhone

1995 Chateau Tour du Haut Moulin Cru Bourgeois;
Ruby with brick rim, bell peppers, blackurrants, leather, some leaves. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit dry in the finish, not to complex or long. 75


1998 Carruades de Lafite; (2nd Chateau Lafite Rothshild)
Ruby with brick rim. Cedar, cigars, leather, bell peppers, red berries, and a touch of vanilla. Very elegant and acidity seems low, or they are just so integrated that it seems so, they do the job, but you just do not notice. Tannins are ripe, some cherries, very elegant, like velvet, and outstanding finish with waves of flavours. 88


2001 Chateau de Beaucastel, Homage a Jacques Perrin;
Clear deep ruby, some forest floor, a bit spicey, dark fruit, leather, liquorice, very complex and still elegant. Good acidity, ripe tannins, very young still, great balance, long finish. Keep. 94