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Chateau Marquis d'Alesme 2020 Red Wine - France

Chewy and very tannic with a solid depth of dark fruit, showing blackberry and currant character. Full and powerful. Real structure here. Barrel Sample: 94-95 The 2020 Chateau Marquis D'Alesme Becker showed well, and this tiny Margaux estate continues... 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 to... 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 medium... 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 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 fills... 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

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 Labégorce... 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, power... more

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

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 that... 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

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 essential... 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

Chateau Alcee 2018 Red Wine - France

Nicolas Thienpont acquired three hectares in the Côtes de Castillon in July 2011. The vines are located on the top of the limestone plateau, with rock beneath red clay. In January 2014, the vineyard grew to 6.5 hectares with new plots not far from... 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 between... 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 with... more

Chateau Greysac 2017 Red Wine - France

Deep ruby garnet with red berry flavors combined with notes of spice, chocolate and bell pepper in the background. Pairs with all meats, poultry, wild mushrooms and strong cheeses. Sanguine and tea notes lead the way in this slightly mature version,... more

Chateau Peymouton (Futures Pre-Sale) 2020 Red Wine - France

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

Chateau Paloumey 2021 Red Wine - France

Appealing and elegant ruby robe. Delicate red fruit aromas. A subtle overtone of wood reveals its spicy bouquet. Remarkable balance with round and ripe tannins. Elegant and silky on the palate, it finishes with a delectable touch offemininity. This is... more

Mas de Daumas Gassac St Guilhem-Le-Desert 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 and... more

Chateau Troplong Mondot 2020 Red Wine - France

This firmly structured wine with its high percentage of Merlot is powerful and dense. The bold black fruits and perfumed density are impressive. A soft and round red with plum and milk chocolate. Hazelnuts. Full-bodied and layered. Juicy. Hints of sea... 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 and... 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 14%... more

Chateau La Mondotte 2018 Red Wine - France

The quality of La Mondotte's clay and the age of the vines (60 years on average) result in a wine that is profoundly marked by its terroir. It is silky, powerful, incomparably elegant, and has great minerality. Blackberry, plum, mushroom and wood... 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

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 structure,... 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 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 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 wine... more

Chateau Pontet-Canet 2016 Red Wine - France

What strikes the taster immediately is the energy these wines display, the expression of tension and intensity: they are bright and brilliant, as though freed of any constraint. Their internal balance combines contained power, uncommon precision of... 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 are... more

Chateau Figeac 2010 Red Wine - France

This great wine displays a distinctive rich nose that has wonderful aromatic complexity. On the palate, the Cabernet Sauvignon reveals lovely floral aromas in the first year then, as the wine ages, great structure on the palate. The Cabernet Franc... more

Chateau Branaire-Ducru 2009 Red Wine - France

For the grand cru classe that carries the name of the estate, we seek to bring out the lavish complexity, the secret, clever balance that characterizes great Saint-Julien wines. The 2009 Branaire-Ducru is another killer wine from this vintage that’s... more

Chateau Pontet-Canet 2015 Red Wine - France

Vibrant and deep in color. The nose is a fusion of red and black berries, graphite and spices. The palate's structure is particularly dense and long with chiseled tannins of incredible precision. So much floral and dark-fruit character with almonds and... 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 Sample:... more

Domaine de Chevalier 2020 Red Wine - France

Deep dark red color in appearance, with a shiny black shimmer in the center. Great nose. Intense, flowerly expression mainly on the fruit. Black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry. Delicately peppery and vanilla spices. Aromas of tannins and earth. On the... more

Chateau Pontet-Canet 2020 Red Wine - France

Aromas of blackcurrants and black cherries with hints of crushed walnuts, grilled thyme, cocoa powder and graphite. It’s full-bodied with layers of ultra-fine, silky tannins that elegantly coat your palate, allowing the juicy and vibrant fruit to... more