2005 Fougas Maldoror

Readers loving chocolate covered black cherries and lots of intensity will get a blast out of this blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Chunk, fleshy and succulent, this 2005 is a home run for proprietor Jean-Yves Bechet and a sleeper of the vintage. A full-bodied, lusty wines, it should drink well for up to a decade. Jun 2015, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker    Score: 88/100