"Classic 96" points: "Featuring the captivating elegance of a Montrachet combined with big rich tropical fruit, this wine truly elevates Chardonnay to the upper echelon of collector white wines. Deliciously smooth notes of honeysuckle, poached pear, brioche, and white currants are present in this wine, which also exhibits some citrus oil and a subtle influence of new oak. Launching forth with notes of honeysuckle and toasty brioche, the palate features poached pear, white peach with some oily citrus and tropical fruit (primarily pineapple) that jumps from the glass of this powerful, broad, but beautifully layered wine that is harmonious and pure and silky smooth. Decant for 15 minutes (seriously!) if you pop the cork before 2012. This thriller effort may be enjoyed now or anytime over the next 3 – 5 years. 95 points now and destined for 96+ by 2012." - The Wine Insiders WORLD FAMOUS WINEMAKING TEAM: The Dumas "Unleashed" winemaking team consists of Jean Hoefliger and Michel Rolland, a wine world superstar who is renowned for his experience with 'Cult' wines including Pahlmeyer, Staglin, and Colgin. With one of the world's most famous palates, Rolland brings his extraordinary expertise to both the vineyard and the cellar. Besides consulting for highly regarded wineries around the world, Rolland continues to produce his own wines at his estates in Bordeaux where he also directs one of the wine industry's most respected laboratories. A major force in the winemaking world, his expressed mission is to help others make elegant, approachable wines.