Dinner wines, 2004 Branaire Ducru, 2006 Phèlan-Ségur and 2001 Guiraud

2004 Château Branaire Ducru

Ruby, thin brick rim. Dates, figs, anise, nuanced, tobacco, blackberries nose, but quite firm and tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dried fruits, cassis, nuanced, firm and tight, some herbs, long. 91

 

2006 Château Phélan Ségur

Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, lifted, dates, figs, some tobacco, quite seductive maturing Left bank nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, figs, dates, nuanced, layered, detailed, just lovely at this stage. 93

 

2006 Château Phélan Ségur

Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, lifted, even somewhat more seductive than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, dates, figs, nuanced, layered, bright, seductive, a beauty now. 93

2001 Château Guiraud

Golden. Rich, apricots, peach, creme brulée, grilled pineapples, layered and nuanced, complex, stunning.Fresh acidity, intense, layered, detailed, rich, creamy, powerful, juicy, superb length. 97