2005 Rauzan-Gassies, Margaux the 2007 Pinot Noir Three

the 2007 Pinot Noir Three Sisters Vineyard reveals an intense fruit presence

The bouquet is redolent of wild berry

earthy cherry-raspberry fruit is shaded by tea

plus a suave floral overtone

2005 Rauzan-Gassies, Margaux the 2007 Pinot Noir ThreeSignificantly better from bottle than it was from barrel, the 2005 Rauzan Gassies appears to be the finest wine this estate has ever produced. Dense purple hued with a beautiful perfume of camphor, creme de cassis, licorice, bay leaf, and incense, it is a full bodied, stunningly concentrated, broad, rich Margaux with lovely integrated tannins. This backward 2005 will handsomely repay cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2014 2030+. (RP)