89 -91 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2000

This wine is a creation of Murielle Thunevin, the wife of St.-Emilion's revolutionary and highly influential winemaker, Jean-Luc Thunevin. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, from Margaux's Arsac commune, this is the first of what will likely be an increasing move toward limited production "garage" wines in the Medoc (something the powers in the appellation are totally against). An impressive first effort, it has the potential to merit an outstanding rating after bottling. There are nearly 600 cases of this saturated purple-colored offering, which exhibits low acid, sweet blackberry aromas backed by chocolate and toast. In the mouth, the wine is voluptuous, opulent, pure, and harmonious. It should be drinkable early, and age nicely for 12-15 years. My rating is conservative since this is the debut release, but this 1999 has enormous potential, and since it is likely to be bottled without fining or filtration, it should merit an outstanding score.

90 -92 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2001

This wine is fashioned by Murielle Thunevin, the wife of winemaker Jean-Luc Thunevin. The debut release (a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot) has fleshed out beautifully since last year and is unquestionably of second or third-growth quality. It easily merits an outstanding rating. There are 600 cases of this Margaux vin de garage. Rich, with pure black currant fruit mixed with vanillin, licorice, and mineral notes, this medium to full-bodied 1999 possesses low acidity, stunning concentration, and a seamless, multilayered personality. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2025.

91 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2002

This exceptional wine exhibits notes of violets, charcoal, vanilla, and pure creme de cassis. A dense ruby purple color is followed by a medium to full-bodied, textured beauty with extraordinary elegance and savory sweetness. The finish lasts over 30 seconds. This brilliant debut wine from a heretofore unknown vineyard merits serious attention. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2018.

91 -94 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, June 2000

Perfumed, essence-of-cabernet aromas of cassis, griotte cherry, violet and spicy oak. Lush, thick and very dense, with sappy, very intense flavors of cassis, bitter chocolate and licorice. Wonderfully concentrated and vibrant-a comment on the strong potential in the Margaux region in this vintage. Powerful backbone hiding under the flesh. Finishes with sappy sweetness and terrific grip. Thoroughly ripe tannins explode to the far corners of the palate.

90 points,

Wine Spectator, March 2002

Big and juicy for the vintage. Very pretty berry, black licorice and smoke. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and ultrafine tannins. Very long and silky. Serious garage wine from Margaux. Best after 2004. 250 cases made. –JS

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