This has ripe nutmeg and black-currant freshness. Concentrated from old vines with great acidity, the wine gives intense fruits and freshness at the end. Drink...
In the second century, the Gallo-Roman Figeacus family built a villa on the Figeac property and gave it their name. Vines have been cultivated there...
A broad-shouldered wine that captures the vintage's heat well in a core of cassis and blackberry fruit flavors, which are dotted with lively savory, tobacco...
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Fombrauge needs some swirling to unlock notions of preserved plums, blackberry compote and Black Forest cake, with wafts of...
Deeply colored, with little effort you find roses. chocolate, licorice, smoke, espresso cherries and black plums. Lush, round, soft and polished, there is freshness and...
"Ripe, round, lush forward and fruity, the wine is packed with chocolately, plums, espresso and licorice from top to bottom. The rich, concentrated, layers of...
Frankly ripe and forward, with a broad swath of dark plum, blackberry and boysenberry compote flavors that course through, supported by light licorice root and...
Chateau Fonfroide Rouge Wood 750ML offers a refined expression of rich, well-balanced flavors, crafted to satisfy discerning palates. This wine showcases depth and complexity, making...
This has turned out much nicer than expected. The wine is soft, round, loaded with ripe, dark red fruits, flowers, licorice and earthy complexities. The...
"A fine texture with rich tannins and powerful structure give this wine its richness. The wine, under the ownership of Californians Denise and Stephen Adams,...
Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Fonplegade offers up notes of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries and blackberry preserves, followed by hints of smoked meats, cinnamon toast and...
Deep garnet-purple, the 2018 Fonreaud is a little cedary to start, opening out to expressive notions of wild blueberries, black plums and cassis with hints...
The 2019 vintage in Bordeaux was truly an exception in that it yielded quality wines in every corner of the vast region. Consequently, lesser-known AOCs...
Dark plum and blackberry compote notes form the core, while hints of licorice snap and fruitcake form the backdrop. Nice grippy, tarry streak on the...
There’s always something distinctive about this château, and the 2019 is no exception. Almost Tuscan in aroma, yet unmistakably Saint-Emilion in structure, this concentrated and...
Deep, dark, ruby red color. Open, dark fruit aromas with vivid blackcurrant &well integrated oak. The fruit on the palate is fresh, rounded red-fruit. with...
The 2016 Fontenil is medium to deep garnet-purple colored and gives up exuberant red cherries, black raspberries, wild blueberries and cinnamon stick scents with hints...
Dark in color, the nose pops with truffles, seaweed, roses, licorice, plums, black cherries and a hint of peppery spice. Elegant and sensuous in texture,...
Intense ruby red color with purple reflections. The very first nose is very mineral: ink, schist. Then with aeration, all the dark fruitiness develops: ripe...
Produced from 100% Merlot , the wine opens with floral, cocoa, licorice, smoke and plum aromatics. The medium-bodied wine is elegant, fresh and energetic, with...
Ripe and well-marked by vanilla, butterscotch and toasty oak flavors. An open wine, with peach, apple pie and lemon curd notes that slumber underneath. Long...
“Esprit Gassier” is the “Gassier Spirit” that combines the exceptional terroir of the Sainte-Victoire region with Côtes de Provence varietals to produce a wine that...
Still with its firm tannins, this dense wine is promising. Its ripe blackberry fruits and concentrated tannins will shortly begin to soften into a well-rounded,...
Intense red garnet color. The bouquet is intense and elegant, with floral notes such as rose and fruity notes of blackcurrants, pomegranate and raspberries. On...
Pronounced toast aromas follow through to the palate, yielding an assertive smoky toast character throughout. However, this impressive wine’s real potential is the undertow of...
Polished and rounded in feel, with a solid core of plum and blackberry compote flavors, lined with light hints of charcoal, tobacco and violet. Nice...
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Giscours gives up aromas of cassis, chocolate, earth, tar, pepper and hoisin with touches of flowers and a meaty nuance....
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Giscours opens with fragrant notions of kirsch, black cherry compote and blackcurrant pastilles with suggestions of dried lavender, cinnamon stick...
The 2019 Giscours has turned out very well in bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet berries, cherries, burning embers, lilac and violets...
A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot, the 2020 Giscours reveals a deep garnet-purple color and compelling notes of crushed redcurrants, plum preserves...
A wonderful, harmonious bouquet of copious blackberry, briary, cedar and tobacco notes that just feels so effortless. The very harmonious palate offers pure black fruit...
A wonderful, harmonious bouquet of copious blackberry, briary, cedar and tobacco notes that just feels so effortless. The very harmonious palate offers pure black fruit...
Rich, generous and demonstrative, the 2020 Gloria bursts with aromas of cherries, sweet berries, plum liqueur and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and generous,...
Youthfully taut and well-structured, with singed apple wood and licorice root notes holding a core of red currant, dark plum and blackberry fruit in check...
From a 13-hectare vineyard located north and west of the village of Saint-Emilion, the 2016 Château Corbin (83% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc aged...
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here,...
The deep, dark, black-ruby color is virtually opaque, though the color seems a little developed. The palate combines fair freshness with a fine, grainy tannic...
Medium ruby color, darkly-pigmented, not opaque. The nose displays vivid ripe plum aromas. The palate is ripe, firm & plummy with notes of bitter-liquorice. Medium-bodied...
The 2015 Grand-Ormeau felt a little constricted on the nose: simple red berry fruit, a little earthiness coming through, but not fully letting go. The...
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here,...
A dusty and pretty wine with cigar-box, chocolate and plum character. Full body, round and polished tannins and a flavorful finish. Needs three or four...
Lots of pure cassis, spring flowers, spice, and cedar pencil notes emerge from the 2019 Château Grand-Pontet, a medium to full-bodied, elegant 2019 delivering silky...
The 2015 Grand-Puy-Ducasse has a classic pencil lead and cedar-scented bouquet that feels just a little foursquare at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with...
Coming from this vastly improved estate, this wine offers rich tannins, concentration, power and density. Blackberry flavors add a more immediately approachable side to this...
The 2019 Grand-Puy-Ducasse exhibits aromas of raspberries, currants and fruit liqueur mingled with subtle hints of loamy soil and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy...
Flows wonderfully from the start, with an already accessible feel to the mix of cassis and dark blackberry notes inlaid with singed alder, warm paving...
The 2014 Grand-Puy-Lacoste has a much more approachable nose than usual, vibrant with red cherries, wild strawberry and cedar aromas, backed up with mineral-soaked blackberry...
The 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste displays a deep garnet-purple color and slowly emerging notes of ripe blackberries, blackcurrant pastilles and redcurrant jelly plus hints of cedar, underbrush,...
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 Grand-Puy-Lacoste offers notes of freshly crushed black and red currants, fresh blackberries and mulberries, plus hints of pencil...
Absolutely delicious with layers of sweet, ripe, pineapple, apricot, peach, peach and honey flavors. Rich, sweet, fleshy and fresh, drink it now, drink it in...
Already beautifully balanced, this wine is intense, rich and full of layered acidity and concentrated honey flavors. It's ripe, opulent and dense, with spice notes...
Tropical and orchard fruits are lifted by spicy botrytis notes, crystallised ginger and lemon verbena. Balanced and refined, yet bigger than usual but remarkably fresh...
The first thing you'll notice upon tasting is the nice tension, great purity arising from the particularly rigorous selection of the fruit. The aromas of...
Almost pure Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has very fine, sophisticated black-currant aromas, followed by dark tannins on the palate. It's fine acidity is reflected in...
A gorgeous wine that is still flexing its muscles, showing controlled brilliance, barely putting a step out of line. The tannins are perfectly integrated but...
Emile Peynaud's definition: "an exceptional vintage is one obtained in unusual climatic conditions" applies perfectly to the 2005 vintage. The power, freshness, balance, and elegance...
The 2006 vintage has a very deep color, a fresh, intense, fruity character and, somewhat surprisingly, an impressive tannic structure. The Merlot wines are smooth,...
The vintage promises to be powerful with very long ageing potential; it has a condensed complex structure sustained by a dazzling freshness, ideal concentration combined...
The vintage promises to be powerful with very long ageing potential; it has a condensed complex structure sustained by a dazzling freshness, ideal concentration combined...
The outstanding weather in 2015 resulted in rich, fruity wines with great balance and excellent structure. Made from very ripe fruit, they have a perfect...
Chateau Haut-Bailly 2020 is a wine that offers freshness but also complexity, with depth, texture and elegant tannins. It is a powerful and rich wine....
95-97. Barrel Sample. This is a very aromatic, precise wine. Ripe fruits and density are balanced by the wine's freshness and acidity. It has structure...
Packed with steeped plum, blackberry and cassis flavors, this also sports licorice root, applewood and tar notes. Dense and shows a chewy edge, but it's...
The balance between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in this wine gives it swathes of rich fruit and a classic structure. Blackberry flavors layered with firm,...
Medium to deep ruby-red, not quite opaque, but very deeply pigmented. On the nose dark red-fruit is overlaid by notes of over-maturity & plentiful new...
Chateau Haut-Brion is the oldest and by far the smallest of the "Premiers Grands Crus" vineyards of the Gironde 1855 classification. Chateau Haut-Brion is one...
"Deep ruby-red, not opaque. Wonderfully rich, intense ripe, red-fruit aromas on the nose. Fabulous, rich, soft, voluptuous red-fruit on the palate has truffle notes. This...
Dark, ruby-red in color & deeply pigmented, but not quite opague. Aromas are very ripe, with over-mature, black-fruit & rasin notes. The palate is rich,...
Medium ruby-red color. Fruit aromas are a restrained combination of red & black fruits & there are plentiful oak notes. The palate is relatively light...
Opaque, inky purple/black, holding its colour well to the rim. Restrained, subtle aromas contain concentrated notes of cassis, blackberry, dried-fruit, mocha and cedar. Very tightly...
100 Points, Wine Advocate: "A blend of 50% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Haut-Brion is...
Without doubt one of the world's greatest and most individual wine estates. The family traditions continue here with Jean-Philippe Delmas running the wine-making as his...
The wine's deep, dark ruby-red color is not quite opaque. The aromas are of high-ripeness red-plum & red-cherry with raisin notes. There is a lovely...
Lots of sliced cooked apple, pear, flint, and matchstick aromas. Full-bodied and dense, yet agile and bright. Rich HB white with lemon curd. Oily and...
This wine is rich with structure and serious intent. The black fruits are spicy, backed by solid tannins and powerful berry flavors and structure. Here...
Medium-bodied, fresh, chalky, cherries, and flowers combine to create a forward, crisp, sweet, fresh wine with a vibrant, red plu finish. Drink from 2023-2037
Strong gooseberry, wet slate, cut grass, and some waxiness from the Semillon (around 20%).Lemon sherbert, classic Sauv. Blanc, a little smokey, melon rinds, good acidity,...
The 2016 Haut Bages Liberal has a very focused and much more sumptuous bouquet than in previous years, thankfully without dispensing any of its character....
Pretty blackberries, blueberries and violets with some crushed-raspberry aromas follow through to a full body with wonderfully crafted and pure tannins that intertwine wonderfully with...
The 2019 Haut-Bages-Liberal has turned out superbly, offering up aromas of wild berries, cassis, licorice, rose petals and sweet soil tones, followed by a medium...
The 2020 Haut-Bages-Liberal is supple and seamless, bursting with aromas of sweet dark berries, petals and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and...
The 2016 Haut Batailley has a deep garnet-purple color and aromas of baked redcurrants, red plums and cassis with asphalt, fried herbs and earth. The...
A fine effort from this cru class located between Lynch-Bags, Forts de Latour and Pichon Laland, the 2019 Haut-Batailley offers up aromas of minty berries,...
The 2018 Haut-Marbuzet is a real success in a vintage that has tended to produce very chunky, fruit-driven wines. Exhibiting aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants...
Well-formed, with a solid core of cassis, plum reduction and blackberry compote notes that stretch out slowly, supported by wood spice, dried anise and apple...
Solidly built, this has an abundant but fine-grained structure, which supports a core of steeped plum, sweet bay, red and black tea and singed sandalwood...
Medium deep, ruby-red with dark pigmentation. The nose of ripe red-fruit with coffee notes & meaty touches. An open, smooth, jammy red-fruit palate with some...
Situated on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, you’ll find the Medoc region, home to Chateau Kirwan and the vines the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit...
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Kirwan is scented of red plums, cassis, redcurrants, earth and cigar box. The palate is medium-bodied, lean, chewy...
The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Kirwan comes barreling out of the glass with notes of cedar chest, cloves and stewed plums, followed by notions of...
This is luscious and delicious with blackberry, blueberry and light walnut. Some tar undertones. Medium-bodied with medium, round tannins and a fresh finish. Second wine...
Exhibiting aromas of sweet black fruits and licorice mingled with hints of creamy new oak, the 2020 Kirwan is medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy,...
At 73% the Cabernet Sauvignon dominates this fine, smoky wine. Its juicy character reflects the freshness of the vintage while also giving structure. A precise,...
A powerful expression of Merlot, this wine has a dense structure, with serious tannins and concentration. Spicy flavors and dark chocolate are set against the...
This shows notes of ripe and mellow blackberries with hints of vanilla, toffee and chocolate. Medium-bodied and dense with powdery, chewy tannins and a solid...
Flowers intermingled with wet earth and cherries and a touch of cocoa hit all the notes here. Medium-bodied, elegant, refined, soft and silky, with freshness...
A plush and polished Pomerol with sweet black berry, hazelnut and chocolate character. It's full-bodied and layered with velvety tannins and a cedar undertone to...
Cabernet FrancCabernet SauvignonMerlotThis wine offers rich tannins and dense black fruits in equal proportions. The structure, with the dry core, shows great promise and the...
Plums and cocoa form the core of this medium-bodied, soft, silky, sweet, fresh, early drinking charmer. You can enjoy this on release for its refined...
Earthy cherries, and cocoa create the nose. Forward, medium-bodied, fresh and supple with a core of sweet, vibrant, red, pit fruits in the finish, this...
Excellent nose with dark fruit like plums, blackberries and dark cherries. Full and juicy on the plate with good intensity and velvety tannins. Long and...
Another rich, powerful Saint-Emilion, the 2018 Château La Couspaude sports a dense purple/plum color as well as a rocking nose of black cherries, wild herbs,...
A rich, multilayered nose of dark fruit, mushrooms, earth and violets. Some black olives, too. Full-bodied with layers of ripe tannins that are polished and...
Black raspberries, plums, cherries, wet earth and forest leaf, the wine is silky, seductive and fresh, with mineralistic overtones in the red pit fruit and...
Ripe, fleshy and forward, this manages some succulence to the mix of raspberry and blackberry compote flavors. The slightly rustic finish reveals generous singed tobacco...
The nose is still a bit shy, but there’s lovely, delicate, floral character. Sleek, bright and quite structured with plenty of earthy character. The moderately...
High-toned and hedonistic displaying multitudes of arresting blackcurrant, prune and fig aroma with a beguiling minty floral lift. Sensuous and velvety, framed by verdant tannins...
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here,...
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here,...
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here,...
Fleshy in feel, with plum sauce and steeped cherry notes gliding along, inlaid with singed cedar and sandalwood details. Light tea and mineral accents show...
Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 La Fleur de Bouard leaps from the glass with gregarious scents of black and red cherries, mulberries and stewed black...
Here's a winner in this heat-influenced vintage, showing remarkable purity and focus, with a gorgeous beam of cassis, cherry paste and violet cruising through, inlaid...
Extremely attractive deep, dark ruby in colour. The Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend, sourced on the Chateau’s stunning plateau, reveals a complex bouquet of red and...
Like their red counterparts, the white wines of Bordeaux and burgundy reflect two ends of stylistic spectrum. In this case the comparison is between the...
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here,...
This is dense and layered with a velvety texture and very rich palate. Powerful yet fresh. Creamy and minerally. Unique Gurgue. From biodynamically grown grapes...
This is one of three properties in Margaux owned by Claire and Gonzague Lurton. The wine's structure and powerful tannins contrast with the black currant...
Wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries and cassis mingled with hints of dark chocolate, pencil shavings and violets, the 2019 La...
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 La Lagune strides confidently out of the glass with bold, fantastically pure black fruit notes of crushed black plums, ripe...
Crushed rocks, lemons, grapefruit, green apples, spice and white flowers create an intense perfume. Rich, fresh, fruit-filled and juicy with a yellow and orange citrus,...
Aromas of oyster shell, currants and berries follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and an intense finish. Shows depth and layers. Very attractive....
The 2020 La Louviere has turned out well in bottle, exhibiting aromas of cherries, blackcurrants, petals and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, supple and vibrant,...
Opaque, inky & dark-purple. A restrained & elegant nose shows excellent purity of fruit: cassis cedar, hints of green pepper, wet earth, pencil sharpenings &...
Deep, dark, not quite opaque ruby-red in color. The aromas are of rich, ripe, chocolatey dark-cherry fruit overlaid by graphite, with hints of prune. The...
The 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion is a blend of 53.5% Merlot, 42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it emerges from the...
The deep, dark, ruby-red color is not quite opaque. The aromas are of rich, cooked-plum & raisin. The palate displays excellent freshness. Jammy red-fruit is...
Deep, dark, black-ruby coloris not quite opaque. The aromas are of high-ripeness fruit, prune, raisin & concentrated black fruit. Fine cedary tanninic structure has a...
Subtle hints of oak with blackcurrant, licorice, and chocolate, joined by a palate of tannins. The mouthfeel is balanced with a long, luxurious finish.
Subtle hints of oak with blackcurrant, licorice, and chocolate, joined by a palate of tannins. The mouthfeel is balanced with a long, luxurious finish.
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here,...
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here,...
Friendly notes of cherry and raspberry flesh out nicely as they air in the glass, picking up rooibos tea, sandalwood, iris and savory accents through...
The 2020 la Tour Carnet sports a deep purple-black color and notes of crushed red and black currants, Morello cherries and fresh blackberries, plus hints...
Tasted in April 2020, the Chateau La Tour de Bessan 2019 reveals an expressive bouquet, marked by beautiful notes of ripe fruit, accompanied by toasted notes evoking...
The 2020 La Tour de Mons has come together beautifully. Dark and enveloping, Tour de Mons possesses terrific depth and textural resonance right out of...
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here,...
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here,...
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here,...
The 2019 Labegorce has turned out nicely, offering up aromas of smoky berry fruit, cassis, incense and subtle hints of loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied,...
This wine is the essence of Bordeaux Cabernet. Dominated by this variety at 96%, it exudes tannins and black-currant fruits. Structure is all there, backed...
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Lafon-Rochet delivers impactful scents of baked blackberries, warm cassis and black cherry compote, with suggestions of chargrill, tar and plus...
The 2019 Lafon-Rochet has turned out nicely in bottle, mingling aromas of blackberries and red fruits with hints of violets and pencil shavings. Medium to...
Subtle dried spices and berries with chocolate undertones. It's medium-bodied with fine tannins and a savory finish. Fresh and bright. From organically grown grapes.
Sweet, toasty, oaky notes interwoven with hints of black olives, blackberries, cassis, and spice box are found in this densely saturated ruby/purple-hued 2005. While rich,...
Brilliant nice color with purple hues, black and red fruits notes. Fresh on the palate with menthol and spices. Well balanced between the acidity and...
A beautiful St.-Julien that’s got everything you expect from this appellation, from the elegant, moderately dry tannins to the ripe red fruit and the lively...
The 2018 Les Fiefs de Lagrange is deep garnet-purple colored with earthy, mushroomy notions and savory meats over a cassis and plums core plus herbs...
