Magnum Château Beauséjour - Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2005 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

La Revue du Vin de France

17,5 / 20

the10/20/2014

Fruits noirs sucrés à l'ouverture. Son nez migre vers des effluves pâtissiers puis metholés. Texture puissante en alcool, velouté noble, à la trame de haute densité, superbe allonge. Ce vin est complet, charnu, vif. A déguster entre 2018 et 2030.

Wine Advocate

86 / 100

byNeal Martinthe6/29/2009

Tasted single blind at Southwold. Rather bretty and musty on the nose. Some volatility. The palate is over-extracted, ripe and rather cloying towards the plumy finish. Odd. Tasted January 2009.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

91 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe6/30/2008

Medium red-ruby. Very ripe aromas of black cherry and licorice; slightly liqueur-like. Intensely flavored and gripping, with impressive power and a serious spine to the sweet black cherry flavors. Finishes with sneaky length and excellent backbone for aging. Aeration brought more minerality and more sweetness. 91(+?)

Wine Advocate

91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/5/2008

While no one will confuse the 2005 with this estate’s prodigious 1990, it is an outstanding effort from one of St.-Emilion’s finest terroirs. In terms of potential, the vineyard is exceeded only by Ausone, Pavie and Belair for micro-climate and exposition. A beautiful dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by an ethereal nose of blueberry liqueur, spring flowers, melted licorice, raspberries, and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied with good acidity, sweet but high tannin, a broad mouthfeel, and admirable elegance as well as freshness, this beauty should age easily for 25+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035.

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/3/2007

Although I may have overrated this offering last year, I still believe it is the finest wine this estate has made since their utterly perfect 1990. This is a small (17.5 acres), but extraordinary terroir composed of pure clay and limestone. The powerful 2005 was monolithic and closed on the three occasions I tasted it, but it unquestionably possesses enormous potential. Beautiful blueberry, black raspberry, licorice, and floral notes are followed by a medium to full-bodied, super-rich St.-Emilion boasting gorgeous freshness as well as high levels of tannin. The latter component is more noticeable than it was last year, but my instincts suggest this a temporary stage and while this cuvee will need to be monitored, it appears to be a spectacular Bordeaux. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030+.

Wine Advocate

94-96 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/27/2006

Unquestionably the most compelling wine made at this estate since their perfect 1990, this renowned terroir has turned out a prodigious 2005 made from a blend of 70% Merlot, and equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Yields were only 34 hectoliters per hectare, and the alcohol content exceeds 13.5%. The bouquet is reminiscent of the 1990's with scents of blueberries, crushed rocks, acacia flowers, blackberries, and subtle wood. Stunningly rich and full-bodied, with a more tannic structure than the 1990 as well as abundant purity, freshness, and multiple layers, it is a noble, racy effort with fabulous potential. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2030

Wine Spectator

92-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/30/2006

Fabulous aromas of blackberry, licorice and flowers. Wonderful nose. Full-bodied, with racy tannins and a long finish. This is powerful and rich. This is very long and velvety. Gorgeous. The winemaker here thinks it could match the great 1990 and 189-91. Almost classic quality. —J.S.