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Chateau Puy Blanquet 2017 Red Wine - France

The wine is fresh and generous and can be enjoyed after just a two or three years of cellaring. Sleek and pure, with cassis and cherry fruit racing along, showing light lilac, iron and savory nuances. Features a piercing, fresh feel through the... more

Clos Lunelles 2020 Red Wine - France

Wonderful aromas of crushed blackberries and raspberries with orange peel and some chalk. Medium-bodied with fantastic tannins that are polished and chewy. Savory and salty with a powdery texture. One of the best I have had. 80% merlot, 10% cabernet... more

Chateau Labegorce 2020 Red Wine - France

2020 is a vintage of elegance, harmony and balance. A medley of black fruits, blackberries, blueberries and red fruits, including strawberries and raspberries. An intense aromatic expression supported by a sharp tannic line. A tight, compact... more

Chateau Tournefeuille Lalande-de-Pomerol 2021 Red Wine - France

Located on a unique clay-gravel slope in the village of Néac, the Château Tournefeuille vineyard has stunning views of the famous Pomerol terroirs and the legendary Petrus plateau. The wines here are characterized by their roundness, density,... more

Chateau Chauvin 2020 Red Wine - France

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... more

Chateau Bellevue 2020 Red Wine - France

I loved the 2020 Château Bellevue, and this might be the finest vintage I’ve tasted from this address. Lots of cassis and blue fruits as well as toasted spice, chocolate, and chalky minerality emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to... more

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Les Legendes Saint Emilion 2018 Red Wine - France

Deep crimson-purple color. Elegant, refined nose, mingling toasted and vanilla notes with aromas of blackberries and liquorice. Full-bodied, rich and smooth on the palate, with a silky tannic structure and a long aftertaste of red fruit and... more

Chateau Haut Rocher 2019 Red Wine - France

With a beautiful deep color, this Saint-Emilion Grand Cru offers a powerful nose, with aromas of violet, prune, licorice, evolving on spices, truffles, and undergrowth. The palate is ample, balanced, long and fruity. It is a wine for laying down... more

Chateau Fonplegade 2020 Red Wine - France

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... more

Chateau Bourgneuf 2020 Red Wine - France

The Château Bourgneuf vineyard, contiguous to Trotanoy, is situated on the slope of the Pomerol plateau. Its geographical location allows for a maximum of sunlight. This privileged location, together with the nature of its soil, represents... more

Chateau Faugeres 2020 Red Wine - France

Lots of mulled cherries, blueberries, iron, and bouquet garni emerge from the 2020 Château Faugeres, a rich, focused, yet fruit-loaded barrel sample that has a good sense of purity and elegance. I was able to taste two bottles, both showing medium... more

Chateau Puygueraud 2019 Red Wine - France

The Barrel Sample for this wine is under 14% Abv. An array of fresh dark and blue-fruit aromas, together with hints of baking spices, chocolate and crushed rocks. Full-bodied and compact with firm, polished tannins and delicious, succulent fruit.... more

Chateau Sansonnet 2021 Red Wine - France

Its wine, which has great keeping potential, displays an intense ruby color. When aired, it releases aromas of sour cherry and blackcurrant. Big on the attack, it evolves harmoniously on the palate towards an expression of fine tannins with a ripe... more

Chateau Lecuyer Pomerol 2021 Red Wine - France

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

Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge 2021 Red Wine - France

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... more

Chateau Marquis d'Alesme 2018 Red Wine - France

A rock star Margaux that should be snatched up by readers, the 2018 Château Marquis D'Alesme reveals a dense purple hue as well as ripe, sexy notes of blackcurrants, spicy oak, tobacco leaf, earth, and cedar. Deep, full-bodied, and gorgeously... more

Chateau Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac 2019 Red Wine - France

Deep garnet in color, the wine reveals powerful, complex notes of violets and dark fruits, together with hint of spice. After the initial attack, the wine gradually gains in intensity on the palate, underpinned by its very fine-grained and silky... more

Chateau de Parenchere Bordeaux Superieur 2019 Red Wine - France

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... more

Chateau de Fontenille 2020 Red Wine - France

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

Chateau Fleur Haut Gaussens Bordeaux Superieur 2019 Red Wine - France

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... more

Chateau du Petit Thouars Chinon Les Georges 2021 Red Wine - France

Sébastien named this cuvée in honor of his ancestors, nearly all of whom are named George (in fact, his real first name is George, too). The friendliest of the estate’s three red-wine offerings, “Les Georges� is produced entirely from the... more

Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Cabernet Franc 2022 Red Wine - France

Crisp and fruity, this red wine develops the harmonious notes of red fruits so representative of the Loire vineyards. Aromas of strawberries, redcurrants, and cherries with hints of spice. A wonderful freshness makes this wine delicate and easy to... more

Domaine Fabrice Gasnier Chinon Les Graves 2022 Red Wine - France

The estate of Domaine Gasnier is comprised of 25 hectares, all within the commune of Cravant-les-Coteaux. The Gasniers employ biodynamic techniques in farming, no pesticides or herbicides. Les Graves is a single vineyard made up of 30 year old... more

Chateau Saint-Andre Corbin 2021 Red Wine - France

Intense purple robe. Rich fruity nose of ripe Merlot: chocolate and toasty oak flavors. Fresh red fruits with fresh strawberry notes, light spices, harmonious tannins, with exceptional freshness. It has all the characteristics of ageing potential... more

Chateau Branaire-Ducru 2016 Red Wine - France

#16 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc The core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with... more

Clarendelle Inspired by Haut-Brion Bordeaux 2016 Red Wine - France

Only ripe, blueberry and blackberry flavors with nice freshness and some healthy, supple tannins within the sleek frame, make this an immediately appealing red Bordeaux that’s very food-friendly. Drink or hold. Fresh and ripe, featuring cassis and... more

Chateau Pavie Macquin 2021 Red Wine - France

The terroir of strong clay on limestone bedrock produces a powerful, fleshy wine with minerality, freshness and generosity. A very juicy and rounded young 2021 with berry, chocolate, cedar, balsamic, and redwood aromas and flavors. Medium to full... more

Chateau Carlmagnus 2020 Red Wine - France

The 2020 Carlmagnus has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and vivacious scents of redcurrant jelly, ripe black plums and boysenberries, plus hints of iron ore, black truffles, lavender and cracked black pepper. The medium to full-bodied palate... more

Le Petit Saint Vincent Saumur Champigny 2019 Red Wine - France

Le Petit Saint Vincent comes from Dominique Joseph's younges Cabernet Franc vines just outside the village of Varrains. The soils are sandy. It is vinified and aged entirely in cement. The combination of the aging and it being Cabernet Franc from... more

Chateau Mangot 2021 Red Wine - France

Offering up attractive aromas of red cherries, raspberries and mulberries mingled with licorice and petals, the 2021 Château Mangot is medium-bodied, fleshy and precise, with a pretty core of fruit, integrated acids and fine, powdery tannins that... more

Chateau Lynch-Bages 2018 Red Wine - France

Daring, innovative and with a reputation for often being the last to harvest, Jean-Charles Cazes defined the style of Lynch-Bages in the 1930's. The wine's distinctive character has earned it a place amongst Pauillac's greatest. It combines... more

Chateau Haut-Bergey 2015 Red Wine - France

Chateau Haut-Bergey’s red wine comes from 37 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot and malbec. Dense with very ripe tannins and spices. Dried fruits such as blackberries. Licorice too. Full and powerful. Barrel... more

Chateau Haut-Brisson 2019 Red Wine - France

Beautiful black cherry, graphite, roasted herb, and cedar pencil notes emerge from the 2019 Château Haut Brisson, an incredibly well-balanced, elegant, finesse-driven Saint-Emilion that brings beautiful richness and depth. It might be the finest... more

Clos du Marquis 2021 Red Wine - France

The Clos du Marquis offers a fine expression of the Saint-Julien character : structure, complexity, harmony, distinction and ageing potential. Tannins and toast are prominent aromas within this finely textured wine. Coming from a single-walled... more

Chateau Lilian Ladouys 2019 Red Wine - France

Château Lilian Ladouys 2019, a vintage that is fresh yet sumptuous. The tannins are velvety, the balance exceptional: here is a wine similar in some ways to 2016 or 2018, yet even fresher and more aromatic. The Barrel Sample for this wine is under... more

Chateau Pitray 2018 Red Wine - France

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Pitray features bright, expressive wild blueberries, black raspberries and warm plums scents with hints of spice cake and potpourri. Full-bodied, the palate is laden with juicy blue and black fruits, framed by... more

Tour Saint Christophe 2019 Red Wine - France

The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. Beautiful, intense fruit, dark-earth and chocolate character on the nose. Full-bodied with great density and plush, fine tannins that give a fine-velvet texture. It’s extremely long, polished and... more

Chateau Canon 2015 Red Wine - France

The wine displays an intense crimson red hue. It is fresh and elegant on the nose with aromas of red currant and raspberry evolving towards spicy notes. On the palate, the wine speaks of the terroir. It is precise, vibrant and delicate. The tannins... more