Chateau Hosanna 2006 in 6er Holzkiste

Neal Martin: Tasted at JP Moueix. This is the one wine in Moueix impressive portfolio that nearly always fails to light my fire. The 2006 is no different. The nose is lacking some definition with ripe blackberry, a touch of leather and chocolate. Full-bodied palate, a lot of new oak, a rather turbo-charged palate with huge grip that for me lacks finesse and poise. I can see why others would enjoy its hedonistic personality for I prefer others. 88-90/100

Parker: Made from a vineyard that was harvested one day before the mid-September rains arrived, this blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc exhibits a dense plum/purple color, a fabulous texture, and extraordinary opulence, concentration, and expansiveness. Tasting like it was made from an extremely ripe Right Bank vintage, this may be the finest Hosanna Christian Moueix has yet made, even eclipsing the 2005 and 2000. Given its low acidity and luxurious fruit, it should be ready to drink at a relatively early age. 95-97/100

Wine Spectator: Very attractive blackberry, olive and spicy oak on the nose and palate. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky, refined tannins and a medium-to-long finish. There's lots going on. This was picked before the rain. 92-94/100