1996 Ch. Caronnes Ste Gemme

[wondersofwine]

I see that Calvert-Woodley in DC is offering the 2005 vintage of this for $149 by the case and $14 per bottle and calls it an excellent (in bold type) value. (That's a futures order--of course it's not ready for release yet.)

CHATEAU CARONNE STE. GEMME -
HAUT-MEDOC
We were glad to visit our friend Francois Nony at his home and our tasting at his chateau re-confirmed what we already knew-that his 2005 is very good wine. Our first tranche allocation sold through and we were able to buy more, and at only $149 for a case ($14 per bottle) this represents an excellent value!

James Suckling of "Wine Spectator" in his recently released 2005 vintage barrel tasting report, said the following:
"Lots of berry and chocolate character with hints of vanilla. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and silky tannins. Impressive. Almost hard to believe, it's so good. Almost 92-94."
89-91 points


[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 04-15-2006).]