The soft, plummy 2003 exhibits herbaceously-infused jammy black cherry characteristics along with elegant, soft tannin, medium body, and a fleshy, low acid finish. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. 88-90 Pts Robert Parker

Readers looking for a tasty, delicious St.-Emilion that can be enjoyed at a young age should check out this value pick. This dense purple-hued, intense fruit bomb exhibits flamboyant notes of smoke, black raspberries, cherries, and graphite. A big, deep, full-bodied wine with tremendous opulence as well as tannin and structure in the background, it should be drinkable in 2-3 years, and last for 15 or more. It is a sleeper of the vintage. (90-92) Points -