2003 Chateau Pipeau, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1×1.5L

Robert Parker 88

A good value from St.-Emilion, this well-run estate has turned out a dense, muscular, masculine-styled 2003 with a dark ruby/purple color, and up-front, ripe black cherry fruit intermixed with hints of black currants, earth, and incense. Plush, fleshy, long, and low in acidity, it should be consumed over the next 7-10 years. As always, this is a very sexy wine. [Robert Parker, 04/01/2006]

Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016