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"The Chateau Lynch Bages 2019 is in line with the previous wines of the proper... "The Chateau Lynch Bages 2019 is in line with the previous wines of the property with a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon. This great Bordeaux wine offers a characteristic fruity nose with fresh and spicy notes, as well as fine woody notes. The... more

"Chateau Maison Noble Saint Martin Bordeaux Superieur is a light red color wit... "Chateau Maison Noble Saint Martin Bordeaux Superieur is a light red color with purple hues. There is a complex nose, with notes of crushed strawberries, vanilla and slightly spicy notes. The palate is concentrated and smooth, with powerful and ripe... more

"The 2021 achieves a balance of fruit and floral notes which is simply astound... "The 2021 achieves a balance of fruit and floral notes which is simply astounding. The nose announces itself with an enticing flourish of wild strawberry, its exuberance reined in by a hint of fresh rose petal. The floral notes unfurl at their... more

"Château d’Issan is a Third Growth of the 1855 Imperial Classification. The wi... "Château d’Issan is a Third Growth of the 1855 Imperial Classification. The wine is made from the old vines in the Château d’Issan enclosure in the middle of the Margaux appellation. The soil here is mainly made up of surface gravel on top of a clay... more

"A relatively early growing season with above average temperatures and normal ... "A relatively early growing season with above average temperatures and normal rainfall. Precipitation at the end of May and early June made the vines subject to mildew, but our technicians were diligent in protecting the grapevines. The end of... more

"Blend, 50% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc White-berry aro... "Blend, 50% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc White-berry aromas with a whiteflower floral character. The wine is intense with white-orchard fruits and lemon acidity and a core of wood aging. Scented flowers and red berries on the... 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

"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

"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 wine displays a beautiful dark purple hue with an intense and captivating... "The wine displays a beautiful dark purple hue with an intense and captivating nose of red fruits, combining ripe and fresh notes, while swirling reveals a powerful, fruity character enhanced by subtle woody and spicy hints. On the palate, it is... 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

"Blend: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 2%Cabernet Franc... "Blend: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 2%Cabernet Franc The al dente fruit is so attractive with blackcurrants, dark plums and orange peel. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with tannins that start slowly, building at the... 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

"Blend, 50% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc White-berry aro... "Blend, 50% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc White-berry aromas with a whiteflower floral character. The wine is intense with white-orchard fruits and lemon acidity and a core of wood aging. Scented flowers and red berries on the... more

"Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot ... "Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot The 2023 Château Margaux is fabulous. Sensual, silky and exceptionally polished, the 2023 Château Margaux is shaping up to be a classic. Seamless, silky tannins wrap... more

"Very expressive nose of morello cherry and brown tobacco, with sweet notes of... "Very expressive nose of morello cherry and brown tobacco, with sweet notes of licorice candy and peony. A complex palate, expressing violet and fresh blackcurrant, finishing with hints of thyme and a touch of bitter orange zest that gives the... 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

"#39 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2024Deep red ruby with dark tones. Aromas of sw... "#39 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2024Deep red ruby with dark tones. Aromas of sweet spices, roasted red pepper, clove and black chocolate. On the palate it is balanced and juicy with sweet tannins and long finish. Blend: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22%... more

"The deep, purple color bears witness to the weather conditions in Bordeaux th... "The deep, purple color bears witness to the weather conditions in Bordeaux this vintage. The nose, initially bright and opulent, opens up to reveal the great ripeness of the Merlot grapes, before the delicacy and complexity of the Cabernet Franc... more

"Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot What I love about the 2016 Lafite is... "Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot What I love about the 2016 Lafite is that the sweetness of the fruit comes through even at this early stage. Sweet, ripe blackberry and cassis pulse through the palate behind the tight construction of... more