96
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Even more captivating than the 2005 Melbury, with
extraordinary depth and palate presence is the dense ruby/purple-colored,
full-bodied 2005 St. Eden. It possesses the bluer, blacker fruits
that seem to come from this area of Pritchard Hill in addition to
extraordinary notes of charcoal, acacia flowers, blueberry and blackberry
liqueur. This seamlessly constructed 2005 is a sensational effort
that is displaying even greater potential than I saw last year.
It will drink beautifully for three decades.
Drink: '08 - '38. |
92
Wine Spectator
Intense and vibrant, with a tight core of spicy currant,
black cherry and wild berry fruit shaded by toasty, creamy oak and
ending with a nice focus on the core flavors.
Best from '10 through '17. |