Copyright (c) 2012 The Wine Connection. All rights reserved. http://www.wineconn.com/ The Wine Connection en-us Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:15:04 EST 5 http://www.wineconn.com/AMAZING-VALUES/CHATEAU-SAINTE-COLOMBE-2005.htmlhttp://www.wineconn.com/AMAZING-VALUES/CHATEAU-SAINTE-COLOMBE-2005.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 01:16:18 EST$10.79 - From our AMAZING VALUES Category. "One of the least expensive wines from Gerard Perse’s three Cotes de Castillon estates, this is unquestionably the softest and most immediately accessible. Its dark ruby color is followed by a concoction of ripe, sweet black currant and cherry fruit, incense, spring flowers, and spice. Drink this richly fruity 2005 over the next 4-5 years." 88 points Robert Parkerhttp://www.wineconn.com/BORDEAUX-2005-/CHATEAU-CARBONNIEUX-2005-MAGNUM.htmlhttp://www.wineconn.com/BORDEAUX-2005-/CHATEAU-CARBONNIEUX-2005-MAGNUM.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 01:16:32 EST$79.99 - From our BORDEAUX 2005 Category. "Surprisingly reminiscent of a Burgundy grand cru such as Corton, this 2005 Pessac-Leognan offers a dark ruby hue as well as beautifully sweet, leafy, black cherry, and smoky aromas intermixed with hints of oak and earth. Not a blockbuster, it is a wine of finesse, delicacy, and purity with lovely balance, good acidity, ripe tannin, and a sweetness that permeates the flavors as well as the tannic structure. It should be drinkable at a relatively young age. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025." 91 points Robert Parkerhttp://www.wineconn.com/BORDEAUX-2005-/CHATEAU-PAPE-CLEMENT-2005-IMPERIAL.htmlhttp://www.wineconn.com/BORDEAUX-2005-/CHATEAU-PAPE-CLEMENT-2005-IMPERIAL.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 01:16:47 EST$1,499.00 - From our BORDEAUX 2005 Category. "Probably the greatest Pape-Clement ever made, the dense purple-colored 2005 (a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon) exhibits sumptuous notes of smoky scorched earth, graphite, melted licorice, and blackberries. Once past the exquisite perfume, the wine reveals full body, extraordinary concentration, plenty of chocolate, smoke, cassis, and blackberry flavors, and that unmistakable volcanic ash-like earthiness that comes from this appellation. The tannins are slightly sweeter than those found in most northern Medocs, but this is still a backward, large-scaled effort that requires 7-8 years of cellaring. It should last for 30-35 years." 98 points Robert Parkerhttp://www.wineconn.com/BORDEAUX/CHATEAU-L-EVANGILE-2004.htmlhttp://www.wineconn.com/BORDEAUX/CHATEAU-L-EVANGILE-2004.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 01:16:50 EST$112.41 - From our BORDEAUX Category. We always try to stay ahead of the curve and we feel markets better than anyone else out there hence another fantastic value for which we're tuning back the clock. Enjoy!"A stunning example of the vintage, the 2004 l’Evangile is not far off the pace of their brilliant 2005. A blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc (3,000+ cases produced), it exhibits a deep ruby/plum color, superb ripeness, and sweet blackberry, truffle, acacia flower, licorice, and toasty oak aromas. This knock-out effort is surprisingly rich, opulent, and fruity with good glycerin, medium to full body, and a stunning finish. It should drink beautifully young yet age for 15 or more years." 93 points Robert Parkerhttp://www.wineconn.com/BORDEAUX/CHATEAU-LA-VIEILLE-CURE-2006.htmlhttp://www.wineconn.com/BORDEAUX/CHATEAU-LA-VIEILLE-CURE-2006.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 01:16:51 EST$21.49 - From our BORDEAUX Category. "This American-owned estate produces one of the most impressive wines made in Fronsac. Fashioned primarily from Merlot, the saturated ruby/purple-colored 2006 reveals superb sweet kirsch, black currant, licorice, forest floor, and earth characteristics, a textured, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, sweet tannin, and a long finish. Another super-star Fronsac, it, like virtually every wine from this appellation, sells at a realistic price. It is the perfect wine in these troubled economic times. Drink it over the next 10-12 years. Excellent value."90 points Robert Parker