2005 Verdignan, Haut-Médoc
90WS
$29.99
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Wine Spectator
Reviewed March 2008Dark in color, with lots of blackberry, mineral, licorice and a hint of toasty oak. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Balanced and generous, with lots of fruit underneath. (JS)
Professional Reviews
DC
Decanter
Lifted cassis and hedgerow fruits. Harmonious balance between ripe, dark fruit, integrated oak, and chewy tannins. Attractive.
RP
Wine Advocate
A consistently well-made cru bourgeois, this wine exhibits a deep ruby color and a nice, earthy nose with hints of burning embers intermixed with black fruits, herbs, and spice. The wine displays moderate tannin, medium body, good length and ripeness. (RP)
Staff Reviews
SL
Simon Li
Review Date: 10/2025Simon Li
At twenty years of age, the 2005 Verdignan reveals a beautifully mature bouquet of old leather, cedar, and dried blackcurrant. The palate is wonderfully resolved and elegant, with silky tannins that carry complex flavors of cigar box and forest floor. A core of stewed plum provides a touch of remaining fruit, which is perfectly integrated with savory notes of dried herbs and graphite. All the components are in perfect harmony, showcasing the grace and poise that can only come from extended cellaring.
JM
Jacques Moreira
Jacques Moreira
Great example of the fantastic 2005 vintage. The Verdignan it is showing those classic notes of black currants, cedar, touch of cigar box and even some floral notes. Old school yet approachable. It needs a bit of debating to bring its magic out. Very good value and very good wine.
RS
Ralph Sands
Ralph Sands
A strong and complex wine with very deep, blood red fruit. Spicy wit hints of earth and heavily toasted oak. This is a masculine style of wine that could use a few more years to soften up.
Details
| Origin | Bordeaux, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 1053652 |