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Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

On the nose, lots of brightness and notes of crushed black fruit, licorice. Slightly candied and very dense. On the palate there is a full attack. Powerful without being aggressive and ripe tannins. The aromatic range on the nose is repeated on the... more

Chateau La Fleur (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

A St.-Emilion with depth and focus, offering lots of blackberry and black-cherry character. Full yet tightly focused with solid tannins and a flavorful finish. Better than 2022?Barrel Sample: 94-95 The 2023 La Fleur is a plush, extroverted wine.... more

Chateau Langoa Barton (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc There’s depth of fruit here with blackberries, blackcurrants and hints of cedar and tobacco. The tannins are very solid and polished with juiciness and depth. Pristine. Bright acidity.... more

Chateau Cheval Blanc (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

A generous vintage, loyal reflection of its climatic conditions, expressing the unique nature of each parcel. Blend: 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon One of the most profound wines of the vintage is the 2023 Cheval Blanc, a... more

Chateau Marjosse 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 88% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc Plenty of berries, walnuts and light dried tobacco and herbs. Medium body, lightly chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Barrel Sample: 91-92 With a floral, slightly wild bouquet, the 2019... more

Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot 2021 Red Wine - France

The 2021 Beau-Séjour Bécot is powerful, dense and quite savory, with the Franc very much in evidence. Dark red cherry, blood orange, spice, mint, rose petal, incense and scorched earth give this deep, layered Saint-Émilion tons of flavor... more

Chateau Cheval Blanc 2020 Red Wine - France

The Grand Vin 2020 Château Cheval Blanc checks in as a blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that was raised, as always, in 100% new French oak. As usual with Cheval Blanc, it's primarily about finesse and elegance, as... more

Chateau Cheval Blanc (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2020 Red Wine - France

The Grand Vin 2020 Château Cheval Blanc checks in as a blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that was raised, as always, in 100% new French oak. As usual with Cheval Blanc, it's primarily about finesse and elegance, as... more

Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2012 Red Wine - France

Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot This is one of the vintages from Cos that seems to pull out all the stops. The fruit is so rich, the texture so dense, and deep flavors of chocolate back up the huge... more

Chateau Haut-Brion (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2018 Red Wine - France

Blend: 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc The 2018 Haut-Brion is composed of 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins... more

Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2020 Red Wine - France

The best 2020s seem to be confident without showing off or shouting too loudly and this Carmes does just that. Focused and precise, this is complex and characterful, rich yet vibrant with a texture and taste that makes an impact straight away. Fresh... more

Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2020 Red Wine - France

The 2020 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a total stunner. For the first time I can remember, Les Carmes Haut-Brion marries all of its elements so well that nothing stands out. In the past, the high percentage of Franc and/or the whole clusters were... more

Chateau Mouton Rothschild Le Petit Mouton (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

A lovely, intense dark red with a carmine hue, the wine reveals blackberry and bilberry aromas together with spice and white pepper notes. From a fresh and full attack, the forward but silken tannins give way to a smooth and creamy texture with... more