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Moulin Saint Georges 2005

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot/Cabernet Franc

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Tasting Notes

One of the strongest efforts I have ever tasted from Alain Vauthier, his small St.-Emilion estate, Moulin Saint-Georges, has turned in a gorgeous 2005 with an opaque purple color and a sweet nose of blueberry and black raspberry fruit along with spring flowers. Rich, full-bodied, and still moderately tannic, this is a wonderful sleeper of the vintage and a wine capable of further evolution for at least another 10-15+ years. Drink 2015-2030.

92
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (219), June 2015
92
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, February 2008

Very very dark, like its stablemate Fonbel (and Ausone of course). Very rich and opulent on the nose. Extremely intense. Like a scrubbing brush on the palate, it's so concentrated. Lots of acidity and long but needs time. Drink 2014-20

16.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2006

Good deep red-ruby. Very ripe aromas of currant, licorice and minerals. Broad, fresh and mouthcoating, with a juicy quality to the dark fruit, minerals and sweet oak flavors. Finishes broad, with lovely floral persistence. Not especially complex yet but offers a light touch and excellent energy for the vintage.

91
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar

Racy Saint-Emilion: precise and elegant nose, refined texture, noble flavour with all the mineral, spicy, and fruity elements which one day wil make a great bouquet. Super-classified growth quality. Drink from 2015.

17.5
Michel Bettane, Decanter.com, April 2006
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The second most well-known estate of perfectionist proprietor Alain Vauthier (the best-known is Ausone), the inky/purple-tinged 2005 Moulin-St.-Georges offers sumptuously sweet aromas of candied cassis, crushed rocks, flowers, and incense. Intense, full-bodied, and deep, with fabulous purity, texture, and freshness as well as a 40+ second finish, this may be the finest Moulin-St.-Georges Vauthier has yet produced. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2025.

91/93
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (164), April 2006

Violets, berries and lightly toasted oak. Full-bodied, with fine tannins. Bright and fresh

89/91
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, March 2006
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