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Chateau Montlandrie 2020 Red Wine - France

Very minerally with crushed stone and limestone. Black berries and blueberries. Violets. Full-bodied with tight and firm tannins and lovely length. Tannic and firm. Needs time to soften and come together. But beautiful and solid. The 2020 Montlandrie,... more

Chateau Langlet 2020 Red Wine - France

Deep red color. An expressive nose with soft Merlot aromas of blackcurrant and black cherry, lightly toasted. The palate is velvety and fleshy with ripe powerful tannins. The finish is long well- rounded and hearty. Commentary: The 2020 Chateau Langlet... more

Chateau Peby Faugeres 2019 Red Wine - France

The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. A round, juicy wine with blackberry, dried-tobacco, chocolate and stone character. Full and layered with chewy tannins and a finish with attractive fruit and wood complexity. Needs plenty of time to... more

Chateau de Parenchere Cuvee Raphael 2020 Red Wine - France

The Cuvée Raphaël offers delicate aromas of ripe cherry and cassis on the nose. On the palate, the wine is harmonious; displaying power, structure and freshness all at once. The fruit is omnipresent and the tannins are present but very soft. This is... 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 Larose-Trintaudon 2019 Red Wine - France

Commentary: The 2019 Château Larose-Trintaudon is playing its reliable role as one of the best Haut-Médocs. Tasting Notes: This wine offers aromas and flavors of red and blackberries. Try it with a lightly seasoned Porchetta. (Tasted: June 7, 2024,... more

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2019 Red Wine - France

The wine of the vintage in Saint-Julien, if not all of the Médoc, the 2019 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is based on 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, aged in 100% new French oak, that hit a natural alcohol of 14.2% with a monster IPT (number of... 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 Peby Faugeres 2020 Red Wine - France

The 2020 Péby Faugères sports a deep purple-black color and pronounced notes of blueberry preserves, plum pudding and Christmas cake, followed by hints of licorice, Indian spices and sandalwood with a waft of wild mushrooms. The full-bodied palate is... more

Chateau Cos d'Estournel (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2020 Red Wine - France

The call of faraway lands. 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... more

Chateau Lafleur-Gazin 2020 Red Wine - France

Eminently approachable, even in its youth, Lafleur-Gazin is a delightful expression of the lighter style of Pomerol wines. A muscular and focused red with juicy fruit, chocolate, cedar and spice aromas and flavors. Malted milk, too. Full and very... 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 Latour (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2014 Red Wine - France

Ex-Chateau Release September 2022 with Proof Tag for Authentication Dark and intense in color. The nose is a heady mix of ripered fruits, roasted sweet spice and perfumed violet notes. Silky smooth yet powerful on the palate, this Château Latour 2014... 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 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 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 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 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 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 Marsau 2016 Red Wine - France

Deep, rich color. A nose of black fruit, menthol, evolving into mineral notes when aired (pencil lead, chalk). An elegant palate, voluptuous, supple, silky tannins. There’s a very bright and ripe array of dark berries and plums with an earthy edge,... 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 Meyney 2018 Red Wine - France

Château Meyney’s vineyard is planted of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, on a perfectly-drained gravel soil that provides ideal conditions for grapes ripening. This unusually high share of Petit Verdot explains a particular... more

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2017 Red Wine - France

Lafite has a soul, a beautiful, generous, kindly soul. Lafite turns bare earth into heaven. Lafite is harmony, a harmony between man and nature, because without our magnificent winegrowers, nothing would be accomplished. Deep and typical on the nose... 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 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

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 Pavie 2012 Red Wine - France

This premier cru wine is adorned with a beautiful, deep violet color. The aromas are explosive, with smoky notes of roasted coffee and a range of rich, jammy black fruit typical of a great wine. Further signs of quality are evident on the palate, where... 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 Angelus (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2020 Red Wine - France

This wine brings together all the best elements of the vintage. It shows concentrated tannins laced with a velvety texture and a sustained intensity of black fruits. It shows a strong mineral element in the texture that gives complexity and a fine edge... more

Chateau Hosanna 2020 Red Wine - France

So aromatic and fresh with black olives, black truffles, gravel and dried flowers. Milk chocolate. Ovaltine. Full-bodied with fantastic old-vine tannins. Layered and very structured. Goes deep and down. One for the cellar. Superb. Maybe the best ever.... 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

Chateau Alcee 2020 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 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

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 Leoville Barton 2018 Red Wine - France

82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot Cassis, crushed plum and steeped blackberry fruit is all packed into this wine, along with tar, violet and roasted apple wood notes, plus a terrific tug of warm earth. Shows lots of energy in reserve, with a tightly... more

Chateau de Ribebon Bordeaux Superieur 2018 Red Wine - France

Intense color, shiny ruby reflections. Aromas of red and black fruit. Ripe and concentrated tannins Complex and sophisticated wine, well balanced throughout the tasting. Generous volume, full bodied and rich and elegant taste. The tasting reflects the... more

Chateau La Garde 2018 Red Wine - France

This vintage, like 2016 or 2010, once again showcases the outstanding terroir that we have at La Garde. The diversity of soils, particularly the spectacular deep gravel slope named “le plateau�, is famous among our pairs, and our pride for 29... more