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"The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year. It is a powerful, structured Cristal layered with considerable fruit. Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004, at least today. Cristal is often accessible young, but that is far from the case here. This is a serious, painfully young Cristal that will require considerable patience. Readers who are willing to spend some time with the wine today will find a super-impressive, complete Cristal."

"Bright red. Raspberry, cherry and allspice on the sexy, highly perfumed nose. Offers an array of red fruit and floral pastille flavors that become deeper with air, The floral quality comes back strong on the finish, which features fine-grained tannins and a lick of peppery spices."

"The wine is full-bodied, youthful, tannic, and a promising candidate for long-term cellaring. ...The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is a more closed and restrained style of wine, with firm tannins, Bordeaux-like austerity, but dense ruby/purple with notes of menthol, black currant liqueur, coffee, and a hint of olive." Reviewed by Robert Parker, 92+ pts.

"Very fragrant scents of nectarine, mango and rose. Broad, slightly loose-knit pit fruit flavors are gently lifted by a note of candied lemon. Finishes smooth and warm, with lingering pit fruit flavors. This wine would be a good call to serve with spicy or salty foods and offers exceptional value."

"This Cabernet shows good substance without succumbing to excessive tannins or becoming overbearing. The finish is classic Cabernet, with solid mulberry and dark berry fruit laced with cedar, demonstrating both length and focus."