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"This fresh and vibrant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with aromas... "This fresh and vibrant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with aromas of blackberry, mulberry, cassis, and violet. On the palate, bright flavors of cranberry, red plum, cherry, and lavender are intertwined with supple tannins, balanced... more

"#16 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, ... "#16 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc The core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with... more

"Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot I continue to love... "Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot I continue to love the 2016 Rauzan-Ségla, a thrillingly complete, flawlessly balanced, and borderline perfect Margaux that should be snatched up by readers. Notes of cassis, graphite,... more

"Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc The 2019 Pichon-... "Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc The 2019 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande was picked 16 September to 8 October. It has a showstopping nose: intense black fruit laced with graphite and mint. (Whisper it...it... more

"The 2022 Sonoma County Merlot is velvety soft with notes of sweet black cherr... "The 2022 Sonoma County Merlot is velvety soft with notes of sweet black cherry, boysenberry compote and cassis. Medium bodied with lush tannins, this wine boasts toasty oak and spice on the mid-palate punctuated by a full and lively finish. These... more

"Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot One of the greatest... "Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot One of the greatest wines produced in Bordeaux this year is the 2019 Lafite Rothschild, an impeccably balanced classic of immense charm and grace. Wafting from the glass with arresting... more

"The 2020 Guado al Tasso is an intense ruby red in color. The nose offers note... "The 2020 Guado al Tasso is an intense ruby red in color. The nose offers notes of small dark fruit with sweet spice and toasted oak. On the palate, pure flavors and refined tannins lead to a persistent finish. This wine can be enjoyed immediately,... more

"Consistently reliable and reaching maturity sooner, the wine was created in 1... "Consistently reliable and reaching maturity sooner, the wine was created in 1983 in tribute to Yvonne Charmolüe, who ran Château Montrose single-handedly from 1944 to 1960. Production varies from one year to another but accounts on average for 40... more

"Blend: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc... "Blend: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc Very Chateau Margaux, with perfumed violets, currants and other berries, as well as oranges. Medium body with fine, caressing tannins that are tight and vivid. Racy and... more

"Beychevelle 2018 can be characterized by two words: Harmony and Concentration... "Beychevelle 2018 can be characterized by two words: Harmony and Concentration. This vintage presents a balanced rarely achieved at this stage. A bouquet of well-ripened red and black fruit invites us to sample the intense, harmonious palate. Very... more

"Bright red garnet with violet edges. Very intense nose with black fruit, herb... "Bright red garnet with violet edges. Very intense nose with black fruit, herbs and black currant aromas. Red fruit aromas such as cherries and strawberry with spices and cedar notes. Round and elegant palate, followed with round and persistent... more

"The 2019 vintage is alluring because of its discreet elegance. It is as if th... "The 2019 vintage is alluring because of its discreet elegance. It is as if the winemaker sensed the appeal of revealing its photo in black and white while leaving a tantalizing graininess. It emits an aura of mystery, a veil of modesty that creates... more

"This great wine displays a distinctive rich nose that has wonderful aromatic ... "This great wine displays a distinctive rich nose that has wonderful aromatic complexity. On the palate, the Cabernet Sauvignon reveals lovely floral aromas in the first year then, as the wine ages, great structure on the palate. The Cabernet Franc... more

"To achieve balance at Lafite, there’s no need to arrive with big hooves. This... "To achieve balance at Lafite, there’s no need to arrive with big hooves. This year, more than ever, Lafite entered discreetly, without being noticed. In the vineyard, he asked questions. In the wake of successive heatwaves, we expected a shock, a... more

"Vieux Château Certan combines savoir-faire with exceptional soils. Coming mai... "Vieux Château Certan combines savoir-faire with exceptional soils. Coming mainly from the vineyard’s oldest vines, Vieux Château Certan is every year a blend of the most excellent lots produced at the estate. The brilliance of the wine’s hue, the... more

"In its depth and intensity, the robe of Château Palmer 2019 recalls the purpl... "In its depth and intensity, the robe of Château Palmer 2019 recalls the purple of Tyre. From the first aromas escaping the glass we are captivated: notes of black fruits and the most precious spices mingle in a bouquet of extraordinary complexity... more

"Château Smith Haut Lafitte's great terroir of deep Gunzian gravel, with old v... "Château Smith Haut Lafitte's great terroir of deep Gunzian gravel, with old vines sinking several metres into the soil, produced stupendous results: the wines have a concentration, texture, and class never before seen. Blend: 64% Cabernet... more

"The wine presents attractive black cherry and griddled hedgerow notes with a ... "The wine presents attractive black cherry and griddled hedgerow notes with a soft, diffuse warmth, layered with coffee grounds and hints of black pepper, while the palate mirrors the nose with scented black fruits accented by tobacco, graphite,... more

"Blend: 62.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2.5% Cabernet F... "Blend: 62.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc The greatest wine I’ve ever tasted from this address is the 2009 Léoville Poyferré, which is a step up over both the 2000 and the 2010. A blend of 60% Cabernet... more

"Concentrated aromas of blackberries and black cherries with an inviting hint ... "Concentrated aromas of blackberries and black cherries with an inviting hint of cedar. The wine’s silky palate is long and expansive, boasting a beautiful balance of black fruit and fine tannin structure. Its finish is lively, lingering and laced... more