Harlan Estate 2005 1.5L Bordeaux "The 1996 Maya is a

"The 1996 Maya is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

it's more than respectable

it was a true star of the vintage

This is not a big Bèze by the usual Rousseau standards yet the explosive finish and outstanding depth suggest that this will age well and hold for much longer

This is from the Mark Aubert era at Bryant

Harlan Estate 2005 1.5L Bordeaux "The 1996 Maya is a"A big step up over the 2003, the 2005 Harlan Estate is still youthful and vibrant with incredible purity and elegance, as well as a huge, opulent, sweetly fruited, irresistible style. Blackberries, blueberries, violets, spring flowers, lead pencil and a remarkable minerality all emerge from this sensational wine that has sweet, present tannin, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. Its certainly a joy to drink today but will keep for another two