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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 wines are smooth and fruity, and have a beautiful concentration, with tens... The wines are smooth and fruity, and have a beautiful concentration, with tension and a lot of freshness. 2020 presents itself as an attractive, charming and accessible vintage, combining the roundness of 2018, and the fresh and velvety tannins of... more

A deep ruby red wine with an expressive and complex nose. On the powerful and ... A deep ruby red wine with an expressive and complex nose. On the powerful and round palate, notes of red berries and warm tannins. Structured and balanced, it finishes with nice spices. Blend: 30% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Grenache more

2022 Clarendelle Bordeaux Rosé is a lovely, brilliant, pale rose color, perfe... 2022 Clarendelle Bordeaux Rosé is a lovely, brilliant, pale rose color, perfectly clear. The berry bouquet features raspberries, strawberries, and redcurrants, with hints of boiled sweets. The mouthfeel is dense and velvety, with a subtle tannic... more

Light and ethereal the Solange is a beautiful Rosé made for everyday drinking... Light and ethereal the Solange is a beautiful Rosé made for everyday drinking. Pale pink in color the wine sits well in the glass and is a perfect accompaniment to light fare and crisp salads. 100% Merlot, aromatic with floral, grapefruit and exotic... more

Blend: 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2016 Canon L... Blend: 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2016 Canon La Gaffelière is just as striking from bottle as it was from barrel. Bright, intensely aromatic and precise, the 2016 has it all. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, blood orange... more

Lots of mulled cherries, blueberries, iron, and bouquet garni emerge from the ... 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

Blend: 54% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2020 Haut-Bailly II is superb. T... Blend: 54% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2020 Haut-Bailly II is superb. The tannins and overall structure are suggestive of an important Pessac-Léognan that is going to need time to come around. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender and menthol are... more

Beautiful deep cherry red color. A nose of dark fruits (ripe blackcurrant and ... Beautiful deep cherry red color. A nose of dark fruits (ripe blackcurrant and black cherry griotte) and spices with a touch of licorice and vanilla. The palate shows a very convincing start, broad and immediately textural, with a nice weight through... more

Very deep, ruby-red in appearance, with intense, complex aromas of violets and... Very deep, ruby-red in appearance, with intense, complex aromas of violets and red berry fruits, combined with a hint of spice and liquorice. The wine gains in volume, the fine-grained, silky tannins add lovely structure to the wine. With the... more

Château La Lagune produces a 3rd Grand Cru Classé of Bordeaux whose blend br... Château La Lagune produces a 3rd Grand Cru Classé of Bordeaux whose blend brings together the emblematic grape varieties of the Médoc – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot – and offers over the years wines recognized for their balance,... more

The 2020 Ferrière is a powerhouse. Gravel, scorched earth, licorice, cloves, ... The 2020 Ferrière is a powerhouse. Gravel, scorched earth, licorice, cloves, lavender and inky dark fruit saturate the palate. A virile, potent wine, Ferrière shows the more virile side of Margaux off to great effect. Readers will find a wine of... more

The 2020 Chateau Prieure-Lichine presents a ripe profile. Silky and velvety pa... The 2020 Chateau Prieure-Lichine presents a ripe profile. Silky and velvety palate, with a bouquet of black and spicy fruit, affirming this great terrior. Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot Black cherries, blackcurrants,... more

The color is dark amaranth red, deep and dense. The nose is powerful and inten... The color is dark amaranth red, deep and dense. The nose is powerful and intense. It opens with enveloping roasted and caramel notes. It's very pure and racy. On the palate, the attack is full and melting. The wine is remarkably silky, with a typical... more

Very dark purple colour, with violet and almost black highlights. Very express... Very dark purple colour, with violet and almost black highlights. Very expressive and fine, the nose lets out notes of black fruits, very ripe (plum, blackcurrant, blackberry); all associated, in the background, with a light toastiness. On the palate,... 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

Blend: 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2020 Beau-Sej... Blend: 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2020 Beau-Sejour Becot is a dense, powerful wine. A rush of black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice, spice and sweet oak builds as this towering, vertically explosive... more

With an impeccable balance between fruit, complexity and aromatic length, this... With an impeccable balance between fruit, complexity and aromatic length, this wine is characterized by a sophisticated minerality, consistent from year to year, with soft and supple tannins and a velvety texture. It is made from the estate's oldest... more

Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon A linear and rather tight red with s... Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon A linear and rather tight red with some berry, crushed-stone and bark character. Medium body, firm tannins and a slightly austere finish. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet sauvignon. Give it two or three years to... more

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