95 points Robert Parker: "A spectacular effort (what’s new?), this brilliant offering from proprietor Hubert de Bouard is another classic. A blend of 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc, it boasts an inky/purple color as well as a sumptuous bouquet of creosote, blueberry pie, espresso roast, blackberries, and graphite. Extremely full-bodied and stunningly rich with a multi-layered texture, sweet tannin, and a 45-second finish, this exceptional 2006 is one of the great wines of St.-Emilion.
金钟庄坐落于St. Emilion的钟塔地标不远处、著名的pied de cote 斜坡旁。酒庄的历史可以追溯到上世纪初,当时酒庄属于St. Emilion地区的传统家族de Bouard de Laforest,这个家族也一直掌管金钟庄到现在,至今已经是第四代了。金钟庄的几代管理者,都以饱满的热情经营着这片土地,并且不断地提高葡萄酒的质量和声誉。除了采用传统方法酿酒之外,金钟庄也不间断地改良其酿酒技术,以求每次收成及酿造时都能达到完美极致的境界。因此,近年来,金钟庄的葡萄酒在酒评家以及酒客之中享有极高评价。在1996年的列级酒庄评级里,金钟庄也从Grand Cru升至Premier Grand Cru,可谓表现出色,并成为St. Emilion地区当之无愧的明星酒庄。