Chateau Laville Haut Brion 2005

WINE SPECTATOR: "Shows mineral, flint, green apple skin and citrus fruit on the nose. Very intense and focused. Racy. Has a powerful, full-bodied palate, with a thick, layered structure, fabulous acidity and subtle ripe fruit. Very long and present, yet tight and reserved. Needs time. Best after 2014. 665 cases made."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A sensational example of Laville, the light green/gold-hued 2005 offers up a superb bouquet of spring flower blossoms, melted wax, honeysuckle, caramel, ripe citrus, and a subtle hint of smoke. This superb, full-bodied, fabulously concentrated white should have 40 years of longevity."

WEINWISSER: "Hell mit lindengrünen Reflexen. Traumhaftes, sehr fruchtig wirkendes Bouquet, Williamsbirnentouch, grüne Ananas, Lindenblüten, reiche Aromatik, viel Druck in der Nase. Im Gaumen zum reichen Körper eine superb erfrischende Säure zeigend, Limetten im Extrakt, zarte Vanillenoten, sanft trocken, tolle Konzentration, im Finale sanft pfeffrige Säure, momentan in einem leichten Überhang, langes Leben."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Fresh, sweet, waxy, lemon, honeysuckle and grapefruit fill your nose. On the palate, there is a sweetness to the fruit coupled with freshness that keep this lively, refreshing and focused."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "Citrus and tropical fruits dominate this rich wine, while the wood gives caramel. Full and mouthfilling, this is rounded, the acidity veering towards softness. The toast and white plum skins give structure to an open, generous wine."