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Chateau Montlandrie 2018 Red Wine - France

his is beautifully crafted for this appellation with soft, fine tannins that give the wine tension and focus. It’s medium-to full-bodied with polish and finesse. Really nicely done for this appellation. Give it another two or three years to soften... more

Chateau Haut-Bailly II 2020 Red Wine - France

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

Chateau La Perriere Lussac St.-Emilion 2020 Red Wine - France

The estate’s second wine, the Lussac St.-Emilion, is vinified at lower temperatures, with less extraction to preserve roundness, balance and fruit. The parcels are planted on more clayey soils on the southern slopes of the estate. Gourmand and... more

Chateau L'Evangile Blason de L'Evangile 2019 Red Wine - France

Deep color with glints of garnet. The nose presents toasted notes and cocoa, suggesting nuances of roasting. On the palate, the flavors are intense with notes of black fruit (blackberries) underscored by a lightly camphorated, resinous freshness. The... more

Chateau La Lagune (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

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

Chateau Potensac 2019 Red Wine - France

After a wet winter, spring was cool and increasingly dry, followed by a hot summer punctuated by showers as we got closer to the harvest period. A complicated vintage in short, where the attention had to be permanent in order to harvest splendid Merlot... more

Chateau Lafon-Rochet 2020 Red Wine - France

Blend: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot The 2020 Lafon-Rochet represents the essence of classicism in Bordeaux. Medium in body and finely-cut, Lafon-Rochet is one of the classiest, more refined Saint-Estèphes... more

Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion 2018 Red Wine - France

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

Chateau Fonplegade (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

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

Clos de l'Oratoire (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Blend: 20% Cabernet Franc, 80% Merlot A gorgeous vivid red with lead pencil and black berry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with plenty of fine tannins. Black olives and dark fruit. Tight and structured. Muscular and formed, but not overbearing. 80%... more

Chateau de Sales 2020 Red Wine - France

Chateau de Sales, the first wine of the estate, embodies the complexity and refinement of its terroir. A wine to be aged, it is made from rigorously selected grapes with a majority of Merlot. Blend: 79 % Merlot, 14 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 % Cabernet... more

Chateau Belgrave 2020 Red Wine - France

Almost deep black in appearance. On the nose, the wine reveals remarkable complexity, combining intense aromas of dark fruit with notes of spice and liquorice. A distinguished, intense wines of great finesse, which develops with an exceptionally long... more

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 2020 Red Wine - France

Very nice aromatic freshness for Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 2020. The bouquet is delicate and complex, with floral, spicy and fruity notes. The palate if full of tension and minerality. Blend: 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon The... more

Chateau Batailley 2016 Red Wine - France

Batailley is a classic and very typical Pauillac, with cassis and currant flavors and a very firm structure. Dark ruby/purple in appearance Chateau Batailley strikes the nose with classic aromas of red and black currant along with cedar and earth. The... more

Chateau Petit Village 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. Plum, mushroom and bark aromas with some wet earth. It’s medium-to full- bodied with round, medium-chewy tannins that are polished and... more

Chateau Nenin 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. The 2019 Château Nenin is truly fantastic, and my money is on it being the finest vintage to date for this estate. Based on 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc... more

Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2020 Red Wine - France

Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot The Grand Vin 2020 Chateau Leoville Poyferre, which is released in a stylish black bottle commemorating a century for the Cuvelier family, is reminiscent of the 2016 with its... more

Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot 2020 Red Wine - France

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

Chateau Fleur Cardinale 2018 Red Wine - France

A racy style and an unprecedented freshness of fruit flavor. The tasting of the first samples confirmed what the lab analyses had already indicated: well-controlled ripeness underpinned by unparalleled acidity levels. Château Fleur Cardinale 2018 is... more

Chateau de Pez 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. Spicy and structured, this is a classic Saint-Estèphe. Big tannins are boldly paired with the potential of the ripe... more

Chateau Rahoul Rouge 2016 Red Wine - France

The generous bouquet reveals crunchy, fresh, red fruit aromas and fine, delicately smoked oak. The wine is supple and round on the attack. The unctuous tannins impart good volume on the palate, and well-balanced structure. The relatively long, savory,... more

Chateau Lacapelle Cabanac Cahors Tradition 2020 Red Wine - France

A decisive, fresh palate of black cherries and currants with lively tannin and a bit of smoke. Pairs nicely with grilled steak, roasted lamb, or braised duck. Blend: 80% Malbec, 20% Merlot more

Chateau Saintayme 2020 Red Wine - France

Blend: 100% Merlot Orange peel and fruit with chocolate. Medium-bodied with round and polished tannins. Very pretty fruit and finesse. So pretty. Drink or hold. The 2020 Saintayme is 100% Merlot, harvested between the 28th and the 30th of September. It... more

Clos des Menuts 2018 Red Wine - France

Clos des Menuts is a round, powerful wine for laying down, with subtle tannins. Its deep color is the result of well-controlled extraction. A lovely nose of ripe grapes wrapped in an elegant woodiness with hints of toast and vanilla. These impressions... more

Clos Fourtet 2020 Red Wine - France

Blend: 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc A wine of stature and breeding, the 2020 Clos Fourtet is absolutely breathtaking from barrel. A rush of lavender, graphite, spice, licorice and espresso hits the senses. Vibrant and powerful,... more

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2020 Red Wine - France

#18 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2020 is an example once again of a vintage marked by a significant proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend - 76%, which demonstrates the tremendous potential of its terroir and completed by 24%... more

Chateau Clerc Milon 2020 Red Wine - France

The wine is a deep cherry red with garnet highlights. The nose reveals an intense and complex array of aromas on which macerated black fruit mingles with liquorice and cedarwood. On the attack, the creamy, silky mouthfeel combines depth, density and... more

Albert de Conti Cuvee des Conti Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

Nose of blackberries, blackcurrant, undergrowth with a floral touch. The attack is frank and fruity, prolonged by a nice energy and a feeling of soft tannins. The finish is fresh and appetizing. Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Malbec more

Moulin de Gassac Pays d'Herault Pont de Gassac 2021 Red Wine - France

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

Chateau Marsau (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Blend: 100% Merlot This medium to full-bodied 2022 Marsau is an attractive wine produced from 100% Merlot. It has a delightfully pure bouquet of peony, violet, iris, menthol and cassis, followed by a crunchy and juicy yet fresh texture and then by a... more

Dourthe La Grande Cuvee Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

For La Grande Cuvée Red, the remarkable task of seeking out the finest terroirs is also undertaken in the extensive red Bordeaux vineyard to pinpoint exactly those areas where Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon have the best chance of reaching full... more

Clarendelle Inspired by Haut-Brion Medoc 2018 Red Wine - France

Blend: 51% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon A soft, delicious red with plum, redcurrant and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium body, round tannins and a delicious finish. 51% merlot and 49% cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold. more

Chateau Laplagnotte-Bellevue 2020 Red Wine - France

This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc is fruit-driven, exhibiting a deep plum and ruby hue with heady aromas of black currant, black cherry, licorice, and graphite. The Chateau Laplagnotte Bellevue Bordeaux shows a medium body with soft, silky... more

Chateau Les Ormes de Pez 2020 Red Wine - France

Blend: 54% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon Owned by the Cazes family of Lynch-Bages in Pauillac, this is a fine wine that continues the backbone of this estate. With its tannins firmly in place, sustaining the black plum skin flavors, the wine has fine... more

Chateau Le Boscq (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Blend: 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc Smells fresh and fragranced, bright and clear. Crystalline fruit purity on the palate, such energy and focus too with bite and a cool blue fruit and graphite charm to this.... more

Chateau Beauregard 2016 Red Wine - France

Blend: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc Beautiful aromas of plums, flowers, truffles, earth, and hot stones. Full-bodied, yet the very fine and polished tannins have fabulous poise and elegance. Plush. Love the finish. One of the best ever from here.... more

Chateau Loirac 2016 Red Wine - France

This vintage is of a beautiful presence, both in its rather sustained red color, as in its aromatic expression of red fruits and undergrowth with nuances of caramel and spices. On the palate, we find very ripe fruit with a nice freshness, the palate is... more

Chateau Quintus 2019 Red Wine - France

The success of a vintage depends on its holistic nature. While it’s not uncommon to achieve sublime merlots, which is the case for the 2019 vintage, the cabernet franc also hit a high note. In 2019, our magnificent cabernet franc is on par with the... more