A killer wine (I’m so sorry I didn’t buy any), the 2003 La Mondotte is clearly one of the superstars of the vintage. An intriguing perfume of licorice, Asian soy, black currant jam, ripe cherries and subtle toast emerges from this extravagantly rich, voluptuously textured, opulent, full-bodied St.-Emilion. Just coming in to full maturity, it is pure, rich and full. Drink it over the next decade or more. - Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Fascinating aromas of blackberry green olive fresh basil and black licorice. Great nose. Full-bodied with very soft tannins and a long caressing finish. A beautiful wine in every sense of the word. Best after 2010. 665 cases made.