Chateau La Providence 2008

Jeff Leve: 08 Château Providence was almost opaque. Smelling the wine reminded me of walking into a florist shop and finding chocolate dripped all over the floor, while simultaneously munching on dark, spicy berries to curb your hunger. A sexy, ripe, and lush wine with a seemingly endless, decadent finish. 96-98/100

Wine Enthusiast: 92-94 Barrel sample. A beautiful, ripe wine, closed, but with swathes of fruit, tannins and intense acidity. Finally comes freshness, a lively aftertaste. 92-94/100

Wine Spectator: Blackberry and currant flavors are coddled by toast and chocolate in this plush, rich red, which is generous on the palate, yet has plenty of well-integrated tannins for support. Spice, cocoa and ganache accents add interest to the long, clean finish. 91/100

James Suckling: This wine has some spice and berry aromas and flavors. Full and round with a slight bitterness at the end reminiscent of coffee beans and spices. Long and beautiful. So nice now but better in two or three years. This is 90 percent Merlot. 90/100