Parker's rating for the 2005 vintage in St. Emilion is the highest he's ever given- 99 pts. and this lush ripe estate bottled beauty demonstrates why. The hillside vineyards of Chateau Lagarde in St. Emilion got ample sunshine and the grapes reached peak ripeness and development. The grapes were hand picked and carefully selected so only 1 000 cases were produced. Lots of 70% Merlot 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec wer...
Aroma of plum and lavende, Balanced, Long Finish, Smooth
Cons:
Closed nose now
Best Uses:
By itself
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Chateau Lagarde 2005 St. Emilion:
Actually, I usually have this by itself, while reading or listening to music, rather than pair it with food. I put half in the cellar for a few years to see if it opens up further to the nose.