93-95. Barrel sample. A finely balanced wine, with a ripe mix of mango, apricot and pink grapefruit flavors. It has a fresh edge along with a rich, full character.
— R.V.
(5/11/2012)
92–94. Barrel sample. This is a full-bodied wine that’s packed with dark, dry tannins. The palate expresses the juiciness of the vintage with plenty of black currant fruitiness. It promises a fine spiciness in the future.
— R.V.
(4/10/2013)
92–94. Barrel sample. This very textured, steely wine is serious and complex. With significant richness, a mineral character and a fine depth of fruit, this is a wine meant for aging.
— R.V.
(4/10/2013)
Château de France has improved dramatically in recent years, especially its white wines. With the 2003, packed with wood toast flavors and full of ripe fruit from the warm vintage, there is richness and dense citrus and tropical fruit flavors. With its spice it should develop well over the next few years.
— R.V.
(6/1/2005)
91-93 Barrel sample. Firm tannins, solid chunky, but with good ripe fruits and sweet tannins. The wine has structure, some bitter coffee, and fresh acidity.
— R.V.
(8/9/2010)