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Beautiful aromatics, vibrant, full of clarity and bright fruit delivery. Plum,... Beautiful aromatics, vibrant, full of clarity and bright fruit delivery. Plum, blueberry, bursting with juicy life. Keeps delivering on the palate also, sprightly and vibrant, and soaked in limestone, wet stone personality. Has good depth of flavour,... more

One of the estates in the remarkable portfolio of Julie and Xavier Médeville,... One of the estates in the remarkable portfolio of Julie and Xavier Médeville, Château Respide-Médeville is a property in the heart of Graves. The rouge, from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is fresh, with well-integrated tannins. more

The 2020 Château Chauvin offers up a vivid purple hue as well as a meaty, pow... The 2020 Château Chauvin offers up a vivid purple hue as well as a meaty, powerful nose of ripe black cherries, roasted herbs, jus de viande, graphite, and a terrific sense of minerality. Showing more floral nuances with time in the glass, it's medium... more

This is a wine that has a broad brush of tannins that give energy and subtle t... This is a wine that has a broad brush of tannins that give energy and subtle texture to the palate. Beautiful blue fruit and terracotta. Really fine-grained tannins. Beautiful, sweet fruit at the finish. One of the best I have had from here. Really... more

This Classified Growth in 1855 is the first label of Château Giscours. It is ... This Classified Growth in 1855 is the first label of Château Giscours. It is of great finesse and elegance. Delicacy and power are combined in this flask to bring you the elegance expected of a great Margaux wine. The aging potential of this great... more

Nice fruit forward Pomerol with loads of Merlot fruit and a delightful perfume... Nice fruit forward Pomerol with loads of Merlot fruit and a delightful perfumed element to it. A rich & powerful wine with good balance with a bouquet of black current, mint and pretty earthy tones. It comes from a highly respected small seven-acre... more

Attractive aromas of blueberries and mulberries with graphite, dark licorice a... Attractive aromas of blueberries and mulberries with graphite, dark licorice and crushed stones. Dark chocolate, too. Full-bodied. Impressive quality to the tannin structure that starts gently and glossy and continues to build, gaining power throughout... more

Attractive aromas of plums and chocolate with some hazelnut. Dusty undertones.... Attractive aromas of plums and chocolate with some hazelnut. Dusty undertones. Medium-bodied with fine and polished tannins and a succulent finish. Hints of orange peel at the end. Drinkable, but better in 2024. The 2020 Château Peymouton is based on... more

Made from 100% Merlot, the 2020 Les Gravieres has a deep purple-black color, r... Made from 100% Merlot, the 2020 Les Gravieres has a deep purple-black color, rolling out of the glass with ready-for-business scents of plum preserves, baked black cherries and blueberry pie, plus hints of violets, clove oil and camphor, with a waft of... more

This is an exceptional vintage of Les Grands Maréchaux. Strict vineyard manag... This is an exceptional vintage of Les Grands Maréchaux. Strict vineyard management under the advice of consultant winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt helps bring out this Merlot based wine’s rich mulberry, plum, cedar and incense character. Rounded,... more

A very pleasant ruby color, Château de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge is elegant a... A very pleasant ruby color, Château de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge is elegant and round on the palate with a fine, lingering finish. Well structured and full bodied, this wine represents the character and the authentic personality of the great red... more

Clos du Roy represents the great wine of the property. Tannic wine and beautif... Clos du Roy represents the great wine of the property. Tannic wine and beautiful acidity, it is naturally able to aging. Our job is to raise this wine by mixing the best, density, complexity and balance. The 2018 Clos du Roy is made up of Merlot,... more

This classic Merlot based Bordeaux from the Castillon opens with an elegant no... This classic Merlot based Bordeaux from the Castillon opens with an elegant nose of red currant, blueberry and black pepper aromas. The wine is round in texture and filled with delicious ripe black and red fruits, chocolate, tobacco and spice.... more

An intense ruby color, the Château de Parenchère Bordeaux Supérieur is full... An intense ruby color, the Château de Parenchère Bordeaux Supérieur is full and fleshy with a strong underlying structure. It displays intense red fruit aromas of cassis and black cherry with elegantly soft tannins. There is a great balance between... more

The nose shows a red and black crisp fruit, aromatic and smooth bouquet. On th... The nose shows a red and black crisp fruit, aromatic and smooth bouquet. On the palate the wood is well balanced with the fruit. The finish is gourmandized and flavorful. Attractive ageing potential. Intense aromas of ripe plums and blackberries with... more

A pure product of Cahors, made of Malbec complemented by some bunches of Merlo... A pure product of Cahors, made of Malbec complemented by some bunches of Merlot. Its upright and welcoming character will tell you a lot about the appellation and its wines. An intense and fresh nose, with blackcurrant, wild pepper and mint. A smooth... more

To be drunk in its youth (in the first 3 years from release) to enjoy its supe... To be drunk in its youth (in the first 3 years from release) to enjoy its superb fruit aromas. Or to be open from the 5th year to 20th year to appreciate its amazing aging potential. Perfect with complex dishes, red meat, game (especially venison and... more

The 2019 Château Fontenil is, I suspect, mostly Merlot, and it's another fine... The 2019 Château Fontenil is, I suspect, mostly Merlot, and it's another fine Fronsac in this vintage. Ripe black cherries, forest floor, Asian spices, and chocolate notes all emerge on the nose, and it's full-bodied, ripe, and sexy on the palate,... more

To celebrate the 2020 vintage, Goulée by Cos d’Estournel is renamed G d’E... To celebrate the 2020 vintage, Goulée by Cos d’Estournel is renamed G d’Estournel. This wine displays a unique profile: the balance and aromatics of a fresh vintage are accompanied by an acidity and a quality of tannins usually observed in warmer... more

Château Tour Prignac is a deep ruby red in color. The nose is pleasantly spic... Château Tour Prignac is a deep ruby red in color. The nose is pleasantly spicy, with aromas of ripe red fruits. An initially creamy texture gives way to a solid structure provided by silky tannins. This is an elegant wine, with a delightful finish.... more