Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The flagship offering, the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Rattlesnake Hill (451 cases) boasts a terrific perfume of black currants, flowers, earth, and spice....

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The flagship offering, the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Rattlesnake Hill (451 cases) boasts a terrific perfume of black currants, flowers, earth, and spice....

Jeff Loo: Crimson red at the core with slight garnet and brick red towards the rim. The nose opens with brilliant red fruit, leather and truffle oil, complemented by mocha, coffee grou...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The flagship offering, the 2002 Shiraz Old Bastard was fashioned from a vineyard planted in 1896, and was cropped at one ton of fruit per acre. It spent 22 months in French oa...

About this Wine: Known mainly for its white wines, the village of Chassagne-Montrachet also produces reds of real quality. No less a person than Camille Rodier held that famous plots like&...

John Sweeney: A brilliant, pale ruby color pushes all the way to the edge of the rim. This wine boasts a pretty perfumed nose of violets, bing cherry, and vanilla bean. On the palate, the...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Saturated red-ruby. Cooler currant, floral, coffee and mint aromas, plus some enticing nutty oak. Dense, rich and sweet, with terrific inner-mouth flavor and lively, integrate...

Cory Gowan: Vibrant pale gold. Very bright on the nose, with aromas of French vanilla, stone fruit, lemon rind, woodspice and green apple. Tart on entry, this medium-bodied effort fills t...

Wine Spectator: Bright and jazzy, with a harmonious feel to the lime, pineapple and floral aromas and flavors, lingering on the citrusy finish. The best of three bottles tasted. Drink now. 2,...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Proprietor Jean-Paul Dauman produced nearly 20,000 bottles of his brilliant 2009 Cotes du Rhone Clavin. Composed of 80% Grenache and the rest Cinsault, Mourvedre and Syrah, it...

Wine Spectator: A plump, fleshy style, with loganberry, blueberry and plum fruit kissed by sweet spice and judicious toast notes on the medium-weight finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink ...

Wine Spectator: Dense with both cherry and currant flavors and dusty tannins, this red is awkward now. There seems to be the requisite fruit to match its firm tannins, but needs time. Best fr...

Wine Spectator: Much better than I anticipated. Brilliant ruby-garnet color. Very fresh, with blackberry, dark chocolate and cherry. Full-bodied and concentrated, with plenty of fruit and vel...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Medium ruby. Sexy aromas of black raspberry and mocha. Fat, sweet flavors of black fruits lead to substantial but ripe tannins. This is delicious already.

Wine Spectator: Aromas of flowers, dark fruits and anise. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity, citrus aftertaste. Subtle and firm. Dig down to find it all. Best after 2009. 1,905 case...

About this Wine: Land: A plateau of limestone; bordering slopes with chalk and clay soils....

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Dark ruby. Spicy cherry and dark berries on the nose, with hints of rose and violet adding complexity. Lively and focused on the palate, showing sweet raspberry and kirsch fla...

Wine Spectator: Aromas of tobacco, berry and cedar follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a silky finish. Best after 2003. 25,830 cases made. –JS

Wine Spectator: Slightly earthy, with mushroom and berry aromas. Medium-bodied, with slightly dry tannins and a short finish. A bit lean. Not as good as from barrel. Best from 2003 through 20...

Wine Spectator: "Smart Buy" Designation: Dark and spicy, with violet notes around the blackberry and mineral flavors, finishing with shades of pepper and smoke. Drink now through 2016. --Harv...