Winery - Rupert & Rothschild
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Full-bodied, and full of flavor. Displaying aromas of tropical fruits, butterscotch and menthol, this wine has a ripe feel about it, but is still balanced by lively acidity. Some notes of corn show through, as does some heat on the finish, but it’s still very good. Imported by Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A simple aroma and flavor package of endive, eucalyptus, fresh herbs, ripe red plum, sweet raspberries, coffee, and light toast. A simple, well balanced blend for anytime.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend offers aromas and flavors of tobacco and plum with a spin of cherry. Hearty but elegant, the wine will age nicely for several years. Pair with like-minded dishes with a smoky edge.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rather lean and tart, a crisp wine that feels tight in the mouth right now. May open up with a year or so of age to reveal underlying flavors of peaches and apples. Finishes with a bitter bite of lees.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This, the less-expensive red from Rupert & Rothschild, has been a consistent performer since its introduction. It’s smooth and elegant, with dark fruit, tasty oak, and tobacco-espresso accents. Classique is like an attractive potential partner in a singles bar—perhaps not terribly deep, but undeniably seductive, with plenty of up-front appeal.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Produced on an historic French Huguenot farm by the Rupert family and Baron Benjamin de Rothschild, son of the late Baron Edmond de Rothschild of France, this wine beckons with a blackberry and pepper nose but falls flat on the palate with one-dimensional angularity. The parts feel disparate, though the oak and some earthy tones add some complexity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Full, supple and tasty, this Chardonnay named for Benjamin’s mother strikes a nice balance between crisp and creamy elements. The nose and palate show apple, lemon, caramel, oak and spice. Medium-bodied and richly textured, this wine closes with good length, lees notes, butterscotch and toast. Drink now through 2004.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cassis, leather, spice and faint creamy notes open this nicely balanced claret-like red. The dry cherry, licorice and earth palate, very even tannins, and lingering finish offer plenty of appeal, and it’s built to be consumed within the next few years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Cabernet-based blend opens with deep cassis and herb aromas. A svelte, evenly textured palate follows, with dark berry and plum flavors sporting tobacco accents. Finely balanced, it finishes long, with full, even tannins.
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