Château de la Gardine - Générations Gaston-Philippe 2005
Gilbert & Gaillard 95/100, R. Parker 93+/100 (rated ***** Exceptional), Bettane & Desseauve 16.5/20, Gault Millau 16.5/20, RVF 15.5/20
"Dense color, intense, full-bodied, solid, and rich, with a powerful character." (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2009 Bettane & Desseauve). "A work of art!" (Gilbert & Gaillard Guide). A selection of the estate’s most distinctive old-vine plots.
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Eye
dark color with purple highlights
Nose
Elegant, complex, and deep, with aromas of dark fruit and spices, and hints of leather
Mouth
Full-bodied and robust, with deep, spicy fruit and racy, well-integrated tannins, followed by a very long finish
Serve
Serve at 17°C
Open
3 to 4 hours before serving
Drink from
2008
Apogee
2015
Drink before
2025
Guard
A superb vintage whose aging and balance of wood and wine truly come into their own after a few years in the bottle
Food and wine pairings
Un vin puissant à déguster sur un steack au poivre, des gibiers en civet, un coq au vin ou des fromages type Salers, Epoisse...<br/>
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. LAURENT D. Published on 04/30/2013
Superb, a top-tier wine, a truly beautiful bottle
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