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"The nose is highly expressive with beautiful notes of red and black fruits, a... "The nose is highly expressive with beautiful notes of red and black fruits, a lovely blend of Morello cherry, blueberry, and blackcurrant. Upon agitation, a spicy dimension becomes predominant with hints of cloves, licorice, and eucalyptus,... more

"Blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc The 2021 Dalem offers ample black fruit... "Blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc The 2021 Dalem offers ample black fruit on the nose with hints of lavender and rose petals, showing a pastille-like purity that is quite seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very silky in... more

"Aromas of cassis, spicy oak, and mocha introduce this medium-bodied Cabernet ... "Aromas of cassis, spicy oak, and mocha introduce this medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. Flavors are framed by black cherry and plum, toasty soft tannins with a hint of dried cooking herbs. Great structure combined with a rounded and toasted oak... more

"Bright purple in color and particularly intense. The aromas and typical chara... "Bright purple in color and particularly intense. The aromas and typical character of this vintage have been conserved from picking through to running off. The nose is bursting with flowers and black fruit to start, becoming more complex and broader... more

"With their smoky and spicy bouquet, the red wines are of an admirable quality... "With their smoky and spicy bouquet, the red wines are of an admirable quality and a very characteristic softness. The wine is both concentrated, fine and harmonious, with an aromatic palette as wide as it is precise. The depth and length in the... more

"The soul of a great terroir, a radiant, full-bodied, velvety wine for keeping... "The soul of a great terroir, a radiant, full-bodied, velvety wine for keeping. It stands out by its fresh fruit flavors, its density and its very fine tannins. Its best vintages express freshness, an elegant bouquet of red and black fruits, with... more

"The dry and warm 2021 growing season led to a small Merlot crop of tremendous... "The dry and warm 2021 growing season led to a small Merlot crop of tremendous quality with intense flavor concentration. The wine has a dark blue-purple hue and a corresponding aroma profile of baked blueberries, fresh cut thyme, subtle baking... more

"Lapostolle Apalta Red is an estate blend that elevates the characteristics of... "Lapostolle Apalta Red is an estate blend that elevates the characteristics of each variety: complex and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, exuberant Syrah, and spicy Carmenère. It has a well-balanced nose with black fruits, coffee, and chocolate. The... more

"Château Les Ormes de Pez is a harmonious, spicy and distinctive wine that rev... "Château Les Ormes de Pez is a harmonious, spicy and distinctive wine that reveals the authenticity of its terroir in the Saint-Estèphe appellation. It will charm you with its opulence, elegance and well-rounded structure. The palate offers robust... more

"Expressive note of fresh red fruits, good concentration, fine tannins, delica... "Expressive note of fresh red fruits, good concentration, fine tannins, delicacy, freshness and good acidity. Blend: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc The Barrel Sample for this wine is 14% Abv. Plenty of blackberry, currant and... more

"Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdo... "Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenere Always more muscular and powerful than Armailhac, there's no surprise that this has closed down more than its sibling. The complexity of the layers are... more

"Blend: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc Decorated with a... "Blend: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc Decorated with a label celebrating 200 years of the Barton family in Bordeaux, the wine has touches of toast aromas with smokiness. On the palate, tannins give a dry core to the wine. It... more

"As mysterious and intriguing as a lone adventurer returning from a solitary s... "As mysterious and intriguing as a lone adventurer returning from a solitary sail, Cos d'Estournel is slow to reveal itself. Little by little, it evokes stories of distant places, market stalls brimming with unfamiliar fruits, spices and wares,... more

"The aromas are typical of a warm vintage. Black fruit mingles with notes of g... "The aromas are typical of a warm vintage. Black fruit mingles with notes of garrigue and pepper. The minty freshness holds the aromatic ensemble well. The attack is opulent. The power and density of the wine are remarkable, and the mouth lingers... more

"This classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon ... "This classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon offers rich aromas of figs, plum, and a touch of coffee with slight firm tannins and a fresh and spicy finish. Blend: 74% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon" more

"Dense and deep, Cos d’Estournel 2017 reveals itself withtastefulness and grac... "Dense and deep, Cos d’Estournel 2017 reveals itself withtastefulness and grace. On the palate its tannins are exquisite—silky and seductive—and it offers the sophistication of a trulygreat wine with the body of an exceptional Cos d’Estournel. Its... more

"Blend: 82% Merlot, 17.5% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2022 L'É... "Blend: 82% Merlot, 17.5% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2022 L'Évangile is seriously impressive right out of the gate, dark, rich and enveloping. Dark-fleshed fruit, mocha, spice, leather and a kiss of new oak race across the palate.... more

"A complex and spicy nose of great finesse. The blend’s expression is both pur... "A complex and spicy nose of great finesse. The blend’s expression is both pure and vibrant, showcasing a maturity that blossoms in freshness. Notes of humus and forest envelop the fruitiness. On the palate, immediate and silky fullness.... more

"Blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc This has a creamy texture with round ta... "Blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc This has a creamy texture with round tannins, very attractive ripe fruit and a juicy finish of blackberry and chocolate. Medium to full body. More balanced than 2022?Barrel Sample: 94-95 Spicy red and black... more

"Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot... "Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot The 2023 Léoville-Poyferré is positively stellar. Medium in body, vibrant and beautifully persistent, the 2023 is all class. It also signals a shift away from the richer... more