59% Cabernet Sauvignon; 22% Merlot; 12% Cabernet Franc; 4% Syrah; 2% Petit Verdot; 1% Malbec. There is a touch of dry cocoa to the sparse and unexpressive aromas of this vague and unfocused offering, and its flavors are surprisingly dry despite its very obvious mass. Time in the bottle may not fix its problems, but it should help a bit.

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 132, May/June 2007 ($38) Deep ruby. Suave redcurrant and cherry aromas are open-knit and ripe. Supple and sweet, with pliant tannins supporting ripe cherry and dark berry flavors. Not at all heavy, this shows good freshness on the finish.

"The 2004 Claret shows soft, seductive notes of black fruits intermixed with bay leaf, white chocolate, and sweet, subtle wood. It is soft, round, generous, and best drunk over the next 5-8 years, although I suspect it will keep longer."

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.1 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 35 notes)

Rating: (87-88) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 162 on Dec-05

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator