2005 Hortevie
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If St.-Julien produced a fruit bomb, this would be it. Herbal, olive, black cherry, cedar, and cassis notes emerge from this succulent, full-bodied, seductive, plush 2005. Impressively endowed with medium to full body, beautiful purity, and notes of cassis fruit intermixed with licorice, tar, pepper, and crushed rocks, this is fresh, tannic, vibrant, and more delineated than the 2004, but still amazing. It should drink well for 10-15 years or longer.
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If St.-Julien produced a fruit bomb, this would be it. Herbal, olive, black cherry, cedar, and cassis notes emerge from this succulent, full-bodied, seductive, plush 2005. Impressively endowed with medium to full body, beautiful purity, and notes of cassis fruit intermixed with licorice, tar, pepper, and crushed rocks, this is fresh, tannic, vibrant, and more delineated than the 2004, but still amazing. It should drink well for 10-15 years or longer. Aug 2008, www.robertparker.com