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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

"#18 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2020 is an example once a... "#18 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2020 is an example once again of a vintage marked by a significant proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend - 76%, which demonstrates the tremendous potential of its terroir and completed by... more

"2020 is a winemaker's vintage. The ripeness is astounding, dark in color, the... "2020 is a winemaker's vintage. The ripeness is astounding, dark in color, the aromas are refined, complex and spicy, the tannins are elegant and sexy, with the sensation of a balanced power. It stands up to the challenge of the 2018 and 2019... more

"Our Grand Vin Château Pichon Baron 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855 comes from th... "Our Grand Vin Château Pichon Baron 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855 comes from the very oldest vines grown on the historic plots of the estate. This authentic Pauillac offers an amazing sensory experience with its black fruit flavors and spicy hints.... 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

"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

"Deep black color. The nose offers a broad palette of intense and well-defined... "Deep black color. The nose offers a broad palette of intense and well-defined aromas, with spicy black fruits like blackberries and black cherries on a background of subtle notes of cocoa and tobacco that accentuates the aromatic richness of this... 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

"Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot A very balanced, refined Duhart wit... "Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot A very balanced, refined Duhart with ever so fine tannins and currant, tobacco and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium to fine tannins. It’s extremely long and polished. Direct. You already want to drink this.... 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: 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