Robert Parker 90 points.
"La Croix du Casse remains an unheralded, but high-class source of rich, concentrated Pomerols. An outstanding effort, as well as one of the sleepers of the vintage, this dense ruby/purple-colored 1998 exhibits...
Robert Parker 92 points.
""Undeniably the most complete Beausejour Duffau since the mythical 1990, the black/purple-colored 2000 exhibits a port-like bouquet of licorice, blackberry liqueur, minerals, blueberries, camphor,...
"Robert Parker 87 points.
"One can find little fault with this medium-bodied, mainstream, charming, open-knit, soft Pauillac. It is dark ruby in color, with notes of cassis, currants, tobacco leaf, cedar, and licorice. Round,...
"This is a lavishly fruity, toasty, seductive wine with no hard edges. It possesses terrific fat and a sweet, opulent, multi-layered style. Possessing a dense ruby/purple color along with copious quantities...
"Robert Parker 88 points.
"Some leathery, astringent tannin kept me from scoring this wine higher. It is certainly extracted, with an impressively saturated ruby/purple color, noticeable smoky new oak, thick, juicy blackberry...
Wine Spectator 87 points.
"A good wine with plum and berry character and an underlying citrus flavor. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a berry, lemon rind and light oak aftertaste. Slightly aggressive."
Wine Spectator 78 points.
"Some attractive oak and plum character, but it turns slightly herbal."
Wine Spectator 90 points.
"Lots of chocolate and blackberry character on the nose and palate, with just a hint of smoke. Full-bodied, with layers of lovely tannins and a long, caressing finish. Nicely done. Best after 2008."
Jancis...
"Wine Spectator 88 points.
"Aromas of raspberries and black licorice follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a simple finish. Lovely wine for early drinking. This estate is not on the radar screen of most...
Robert Parker 89 points.
"An excellent sweet nose of lavish toasty oak intertwined with plums, black cherries, and currants dominates the olfactory senses. In the mouth, this wine is elegant, lush, flavorful, and savory, with...