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"Deep red color. An expressive nose with soft Merlot aromas of blackcurrant an... "Deep red color. An expressive nose with soft Merlot aromas of blackcurrant and black cherry, lightly toasted. The palate is velvety and fleshy with ripe powerful tannins. The finish is long well- rounded and hearty. Commentary: The 2020 Chateau... 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

"Chateau Duhart-Milon-Rothschild is a delicate wine. The initially supple tann... "Chateau Duhart-Milon-Rothschild is a delicate wine. The initially supple tannins gradually become more powerful. It is well-structured on the palate with good density and has a precise, fairly full-bodied finish. Blend: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27%... more

"Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot This wine is the es... "Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot 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 by acidity. It is a wine for... more

"The 2021 Alexander Valley Merlot offers notes of violets, marionberries and f... "The 2021 Alexander Valley Merlot offers notes of violets, marionberries and fresh plums with hints of black cardamon pods, cedar, green tobacco and white sage. Medium-to-full bodied with silky smooth texture and supple tannins. Blend: 97% Merlot,... 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

"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: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 29% Merlot Deep, complex a... "Blend: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 29% Merlot Deep, complex and precise, what a wine in 2021. Grippy and intense, this captures attention and holds it: the sharp zing of acidity, wet stone minerality, crystalline fruit. Bright and... 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

"The ruby red color with flashes of garnet heralds a bouquet with a powerful i... "The ruby red color with flashes of garnet heralds a bouquet with a powerful impact, characterized by intense notes of wild berries, black cherry, and Mediterranean scrub and intriguing hints of mint, rosemary, peppercorn and tobacco. Fresh and... 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

"Quite herbal on the nose, a medicinal touch, aniseed and bramble fruits. Smoo... "Quite herbal on the nose, a medicinal touch, aniseed and bramble fruits. Smooth and satisfying, this has a nice clarity to the fruit, clean and clear, generous with lots of energy and Medoc characters. Easy drinking with a cool, classic touch -... more

"With its pedigree style, Chateau Figeac epitomises the elegance of the great ... "With its pedigree style, Chateau Figeac epitomises 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

"Spontaneity. That sudden desire to indulge without delay, Château Palmer wish... "Spontaneity. That sudden desire to indulge without delay, Château Palmer wished to gratify. Thus, while remaining true to its philosophy, another expression of its terroir came to be. Since the 1998 vintage, a new approach to selection and blending... more

"The 2019 vintage of Lassègue is characterized by its freshness and purity. Th... "The 2019 vintage of Lassègue is characterized by its freshness and purity. The wine shows a beautiful ruby color in the glass, limpid and brilliant. The nose is aromatic and precise, with red fruit that wafts from the glass at first aeration,... 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

"A dense, rich red, yet the tannins are so fine and integrated with beautiful ... "A dense, rich red, yet the tannins are so fine and integrated with beautiful texture and finesse. It’s full-bodied, showing pretty balance and refinement with lots of exotic fruit and richness. Tight now. Try after 2024. Well-located on the... more