The 1999 Clos L'Eglise is deep garnet in color with a touch of brick. It opens with notions of blueberry pie, prunes, and fresh figs with suggestions of bay leaves, pencil lead, tobacco, and tar. The medium-bodied palate...

The 1999 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is less voluptuous and expansive than the Haut-Brion, but it brings a touch more finesse as well as precision. Fully mature and drinking at point, it has classic Pessac ripe red and...

At age 12, this is tasting mature with its tobacco, mushroom and earthy, cassis and cranberry driven personality. Medium bodied, this lighter style of St, Julien will offer the most pleasure over the next 5-7...