91 pts Wine Advocate Issue #184 Aug 2009
O. Fournier’s 2005 B Crux Blend is composed of 60% Tempranillo, 35% Malbec, and 5% Syrah aged for 12 months in 50% New French and American oak. Purple-colored, it offers up aromas of eucalyptus, violets, black cherry, and black raspberry. Medium- to full-bodied, on the palate it reveals complexity, plenty of succulent black fruit, excellent depth of flavor, and a lengthy finish. Give it 1-2 years to more fully unwind and drink it from 2011 to 2017.
