2005 Lucia, St-Emilion

A brilliant offering, this 10-acre vineyard (2.5 acres were planted in 1901) is planted on both gravel and limestone soils just north of the village of St.-Emilion, not the finest sector in this vintage. 92-94 points Robert Parker: "One of St.-Emilion’s top garage wines (1,000 cases produced), the 2005 Lucia is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc fashioned from tiny yields of 20 hectoliters per hectare. Stephane Derenoncourt is the consultant, which explains the wine’s impeccable high quality. Boasting a saturated purple color as well as beautiful opulence and richness, it offers copious quantities of creme de cassis-like fruit infused with smoke, barrique, and spice aromas. Dense, rich, beautifully pure, and nicely nuanced with refreshing acidity providing uplift and balance, this terrific wine should drink well young yet age well for 15+ years."

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