In the glass, this 2005 Château Haut-Bages Averous reveals a rich medium ruby hue. The aroma is enchantingly soft and floral, with a harmonious blend of red fruits, subtle cedar, and a hint of cinnamon. On the palate, it's clear that the wine has matured beautifully, offering a vibrant burst of darker fruits initially, followed by evolved, complex notes of cigar and leather, culminating in a long and deeply satisfying finish. This wine is a true embodiment of elegance, boasting a well-crafted structure and undeniable sophistication.
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Crystal, clear, bright, dark, garnet color. Cinnamon and assorted spices on the nose with red fruit. Drinks like an aged Chateauneuf with the fruits and spices mix . Tannic, oak-accented finish that goes on a long time. More interesting on the nose than to drink.
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Monthly Tasting Group HWS: Bordeaux 2005 vs 2009 (by DJ): In the bouquet dark berries and vanilla, cedar, sweet spices and good oak. On the palate Juicy dark and red berries, some graphite, chocolate and tobacco, fresh acidity and tannin with still a good bite. Beautiful wine with still a few years of future.
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Nose is loaded with dark fruit. Its smells rich and deserving of the venison faggots. On the palate the black cherry comes through with cedar and cigar box, leather and hints of spice. There is some chocolate and liquorice in there too. Soft tannins and medium acidity. This is drinking now and I'm not sure I'd leave it much longer. Needed a hour to breathe. From 2008 onwards, this 2nd label wine is known as Echo.
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1/9/2024 - gparker777 Likes this wine: 92 Points
In the glass, this 2005 Château Haut-Bages Averous reveals a rich medium ruby hue. The aroma is enchantingly soft and floral, with a harmonious blend of red fruits, subtle cedar, and a hint of cinnamon. On the palate, it's clear that the wine has matured beautifully, offering a vibrant burst of darker fruits initially, followed by evolved, complex notes of cigar and leather, culminating in a long and deeply satisfying finish. This wine is a true embodiment of elegance, boasting a well-crafted structure and undeniable sophistication.
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10/3/2023 - TexasBob Likes this wine: 86 Points
Crystal, clear, bright, dark, garnet color. Cinnamon and assorted spices on the nose with red fruit. Drinks like an aged Chateauneuf with the fruits and spices mix . Tannic, oak-accented finish that goes on a long time. More interesting on the nose than to drink.
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4/13/2022 - Zweder wrote: 91 Points
Monthly Tasting Group HWS: Bordeaux 2005 vs 2009 (by DJ): In the bouquet dark berries and vanilla, cedar, sweet spices and good oak. On the palate Juicy dark and red berries, some graphite, chocolate and tobacco, fresh acidity and tannin with still a good bite. Beautiful wine with still a few years of future.
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6/25/2021 - Pubu Likes this wine: 85 Points
Simple but decent.
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12/31/2019 - James1977 Likes this wine: 83 Points
Nose is loaded with dark fruit. Its smells rich and deserving of the venison faggots. On the palate the black cherry comes through with cedar and cigar box, leather and hints of spice. There is some chocolate and liquorice in there too. Soft tannins and medium acidity. This is drinking now and I'm not sure I'd leave it much longer. Needed a hour to breathe. From 2008 onwards, this 2nd label wine is known as Echo.
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