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"Blend: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot... "Blend: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot A high percentage (75%) of new wood has given this wine a very fine polished character. Along with the structure, it has brought out impressive aromas of black fruits,... more

"Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot The wine's power... "Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot The wine's powerful density comes from the black-currant flavors and tannic core. Wood, leather and concentration all show in the aromas. It is a serious, powerful wine with 80% Cabernet... more

"The technical team at Clos Saint-Vincent makes every effort to respect the te... "The technical team at Clos Saint-Vincent makes every effort to respect the terroir and produce the eponymous wine in the purest Bordeaux tradition. Slow maceration enables the preservation of the fruit flavours necessary for the harmony of... more

"The nose is remarkably intense, immediately presenting saline notes, flower b... "The nose is remarkably intense, immediately presenting saline notes, flower bulbs, fresh wood logs, oregano and other aromatic herbs. The floral aspect dominates over the fruit, with a mature, almost wilted flower character. The wine is dense,... more

"Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Pitray features bright, expressive wild... "Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Pitray features bright, expressive wild blueberries, black raspberries and warm plums scents with hints of spice cake and potpourri. Full-bodied, the palate is laden with juicy blue and black fruits, framed by... more

"Very deep, youthful colour, and intense almost purple hue. Quintessential Rub... "Very deep, youthful colour, and intense almost purple hue. Quintessential Rubicon nose with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood, fennel, and intense spiciness. A typical liquorice note also evident on the nose. Still young and intense, the palate is... more

"A powerful red, structured on a dense and important tannin texture balanced b... "A powerful red, structured on a dense and important tannin texture balanced by a decisive alcoholic content. On the palate – a ripe, very dense and rich fruit. The flavors are bilberry and preserved sour cherries mixed with leather which gradually... more

"Low yield farming welcomes opulence and fine silken tannins. Ripe summer plum... "Low yield farming welcomes opulence and fine silken tannins. Ripe summer plum, baked cherry and mulberry depth is integrated with generous and lingering notes of cocoa, vanillin and licorice. A polished, medium- to full-bodied red, with supple... more

"Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot Exceptional qual... "Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot Exceptional quality of cabernet comes through here, with a lot of graphite, lead pencil, crushed stone, walnut and currant fruit. It grows and expands on the palate, remaining in focus at... more

"Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc Brought up all in tank, the 2022 Châtea... "Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc Brought up all in tank, the 2022 Château Lajarre has a medium to full-bodied, juicy, downright vibrant profile as well as ample blue fruits, some tobacco and violet nuances, fine-grained tannins, and a touch of... more

"The deep black Merlot with the Cabernet Franc that traditionally does so well... "The deep black Merlot with the Cabernet Franc that traditionally does so well at Angélus, produced outstandingly dense wines with thick, richly supple, round body. The aromas are reminiscent of black berries and plum as well as delicate mineral and... more

"The estate’s Grand Vin comes from vineyards west of the village of Ordonnac, ... "The estate’s Grand Vin comes from vineyards west of the village of Ordonnac, where vines rooted in gravelly-clay soils produce a wine of finesse, tight texture, richness, and remarkable freshness. On the palate, it is pure and powerful, with great... more

"With its pedigree style, Chateau Figeac epitomizes the elegance of the great ... "With its pedigree style, Chateau Figeac epitomizes the elegance of the great wines of Bordeaux. Its unique style gradually shows through and develops over time. This great wine displays a distinctive rich nose that has wonderful aromatic... more

"The 2018 Château Labégorce is a powerful, expressive, precise vintage combini... "The 2018 Château Labégorce is a powerful, expressive, precise vintage combining richness, lush fruitiness and unctuous tannins. Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot There are notions of some serious wood... more

"Carillon d’Angélus was first released in the 1987 vintage. Over the years it ... "Carillon d’Angélus was first released in the 1987 vintage. Over the years it has acquired its very own identity. Reflecting the high, rigorous standards of their teams, the wine is a variable blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon... more

"This appellation Cabernet is a blend of hillside and valley floor vineyards, ... "This appellation Cabernet is a blend of hillside and valley floor vineyards, showcasing a style that unites the harmony of traditional Bordelaise winemaking techniques with the structure and depth provided by California’s climate. Blend: 89%... more

"#3 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023 Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, ... "#3 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023 Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot beautifully layered red with blackcurrant, hazelnut and lead-pencil character and fine, velvety tannins. Full-bodied and reserved. It’s... more

"The grapes used to produce the Pavillon Rouge 2019 were carefully selected an... "The grapes used to produce the Pavillon Rouge 2019 were carefully selected and represent only 27% of the harvest. The wine has body with a soft tannin structure and is remarkably balanced on the palate. It would probably have formed an integral... more

"Very beautiful, deep, garnet-red color. The nose is ripe and concentrated. Af... "Very beautiful, deep, garnet-red color. The nose is ripe and concentrated. After swirling in the glass, it becomes more complex with hints of very ripe – but not excessively so – red and black fruit. There are also liquorice nuances and a soupçon... more

"#67 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc The 2... "#67 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc The 2019 La Gaffelière is a distinctive Saint-Émilion, which should be inferred positively. There is something atypically very tertiary about the nose, beautifully defined and... more