CAP ROYAL has a beautiful intense red colour with purple reflections. The nose exhibits aromas of blackberry and blueberry jam with spicy and toasted notes. On the palate, the richness of the wine is evident through a creaminess... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc
V 92
JD 91
Located a short bicycle ride to the south of St.-Julien in the Haut-Médoc, Château Beaumont is owned by St.-Julien classified growth Château Beychevelle and is made by the Château Beychevelle winemaking... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc
Profound, focused nose with emphasis on fruit and notes of havana and mild spices in the background. The palate displays wonderful fullness and refined, tightly-wound tannins framed by fat. A deftly-crafted Haut-Médoc showing... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Pessac-Léognan
WS 92
This shows burly tar, bay leaf and tobacco notes mixed with bramble and juniper details that dance around while the core of currant paste and blackberry compote wakes up slowly. The flash of game on the finish might spook some.... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Fronsac
WS 91
WA 91-93
“I was really impressed with this red Bordeaux and how accessible it was right out of the bottle. While wines from Fronsac are now considered hidden gems, the region actually has a rich history producing wine dating back... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc
V 89-91
JD 88-90
2020 Caronne Ste Gemme offers St.-Julien-like grace at Haut-Médoc prices, which is not surprising given the proximity of its vineyards to St.-Julien. Sweet tobacco, berry and cassis aromas follow through to a full-bodied... Read More
Varietal: Petit Verdot | Location: France - Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc
The Petit Verdot of Caronne have always shown a specific depth and vibrance and our wine maker
Antoine Medeville wanted since long to make a 100% cuvée to show its unique personality as indeed
this grape variety requires... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc
V 92
WA 90-92
JD 92
One of the top Haut-Médocs out there, the 2019 Château Charmail comes from a great terroir north of Saint- Estèphe and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Deep ruby/purple, with a... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Castillon
I’m hard pressed to recall the last time I came across a red Bordeaux exuding this level of class and refinement at such an affordable price. It’s a total charmer, offering pretty red and black fruit, spice, and savory... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc
From the famed Third-Growth, Château d'Issan in the Margaux appellation. Le Haut is three miles due west of the main estate in Arsac in the Haut-Médoc. This 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot blend offers fantastic... Read More
Moulin d'Issan 2021 expresses the richness, the suppleness and the fruit character of its origins in a perfect balanced way. Charming in its youth, it has a beautiful ageing potential. Hand-picked, this wine aged in barrels... Read More
Dark ruby with hints of purple, a clean nose with aromas of lavender and cherry blossom. Fresh red fruit, red currant flavors with white pepper in the medium, balanced finish.
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Emilion
On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh cassis, juicy blackberry and small notes of small black berries associated with touches of juicy raspberry as well as fine hints of violet, rose, nutmeg and a subtle hint of sweet... Read More
A perennial overachiever, the 2020 Château Cour d’Argent earned an impressive 91 points from Vinous and could easily pass for a red Bordeaux costing much more. Made from 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, it opens... Read More
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... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc
WA 90
JD 90
Coming from the Haut- Médoc and bottled in May, the 2019 Madame De Beaucaillou reveals a deep ruby/purple as well as a great nose of red and black cherries, leafy herbs, damp earth, and flowers. Medium-bodied, mouth-filling,... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Pessac-Léognan
WA 91
This is a traditional premium Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes from the sub-region of Pessac-Léognan in Graves. The wine is beautifully balanced and intense with fine-grained velvety tannins.... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Cadillac
The richness of this vintage is reflected in the intense purple colour of Prélude 2018. This wine is particularly harmonious, with both a heightened fruitiness and spicy notes, typical of Haut Peyrat wines. On the palate,... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Pessac-Léognan
Our third wine known as “Pessac-Léognan” since 1987 is rejuvenated after 30 years of success. The initials of the property are highlighted in a more concise format. HB originates from the estate’s youngest... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Pessac-Léognan
A textbook Pessac-Léognan with a classic bouquet of cassis, smoked cedar, and a hint of tobacco. Complex blackberry and mineral-infused fruit are on the palate, followed by a smooth finish of warm earth and polished tannins.... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Castillon
Intense color, ruby reflections, shiny. Nose of black fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry with toasted notes. Authenticity of the terroir through the tannic structure and fruitiness of the wine. The nature of the sandy-gravelly... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Castillon
WS 91
JD 92
Mulberries, ripe cherries, tobacco leaf, and chalky mineral notes all emerge from the 2019 Château Joanin Bécot, another pure, incredibly elegant, balanced beauty from this family. Readers who love vibrant, elegant,... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Castillon
WS 90
WA 93
JD 91
I always love this cuvée, and the 2020 Château Joanin Bécot shows the class of the vintage with its limestone-driven aromatics of black raspberries, framboise, rose petals, iris, and exotic flower-driven aromatics.... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Médoc
Deep garnet red, with purple highlights. The bouquet mingles black fruits (blueberry, blackberry), spices, and perfectly integrated wood. The palate is rich, round and fresh. Impressive and yet fine tannins, very promising. A... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Médoc
Deep garnet red, with purple highlights. The bouquet mingles black fruits (blueberry, blackberry), spices, and perfectly integrated wood. The palate is rich, round and fresh. Impressive and yet fine tannins, very promising. A... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Emilion
A bright cherry red colour with deep purple highlights. On the nose the wine is fruity with notes of cherries (bigarreau) and wild strawberries, marked by spicy notes of white pepper. The palate is smooth and well-balanced, delicately... Read More
Varietal: Merlot | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Emilion
This Château is in one of the four “satellite” St. Emilion districts which are located just north of St. Emilion proper. Sharing similar soils and climate, they can often be excellent values for people looking... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Emilion
V 93-95
WA 92-95
JD 91-93+
JS 93-94
From an estate that continues to fire on all cylinders, the 2021 Château Laroque checks in as just about all Merlot (there's a splash of Cabernet Franc) that's pulled from just 45% of the total production and spends... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc
A brilliantly gleaming intense ruby red. On the nose, a festival of delicious fruit with notes
of strawberry and redcurrant. Superbly fresh and well-balanced with great purity of fruit, smoothness without excessive exuberance,... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Médoc
WA 91
JD 90
Readers looking for a delicious, ready-to-go Médoc with classic aromas and flavors as well as medium to full-bodied richness should snatch up bottles of the 2018 Château Les Grands Chênes. Loaded with plenty... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Médoc
V 92
The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and espresso saturate the palate with remarkable depth. This deep, flavorful Médoc is a tremendous... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Estèphe
WS 90
V 92
WA 90-92
JD 92
A year-in, year-out value, the 2018 Château Lilian Ladouys checks in as 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that was brought up in 35% new oak. Jammy blueberries, ripe cherries, damp earth, tobacco,... Read More
It is no wonder that this is the former domaine of the Lacoste family who owned Petrus. A blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, Château Lys de Maisonneuve begins with aromas of red fruits and exotic spices which are... Read More
An astonishing value, this stylish Right Bank Bordeaux from a small family château tastes far more like a fine Pomerol than it has any right to. Made from a classic Right Bank blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc,... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Emilion
V 92
WA 94
The 2020 Mangot has turned out beautifully, bursting with aromas of cherries, wild berries, rose petals, blood orange and bay leaf. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, it's pure and vibrant, with a layered core of... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux
WA 90+
JS 91
Expressively cedary and spicy on the nose, 2019 Marjosse offers exceptional refinement for a wine in this class. It rolls across the palate with notes of ripe plum and blackberries, accented by notes of cedar, wild herbs, and... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Moulis-en-Médoc
V 91
The 2019 Mauvesin Barton is gorgeous. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, tobacco, mint and spice lend nuance to this gracious, beautifully lifted Moulis. The 2019 is understated yet wonderfully expressive and very tasty.... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Moulis-en-Médoc
V 89-91
JD 90
The 2020 Château Mauvesin Barton brings more density and depth, yet it still has a more mid-weight, forward, pretty, and elegant style. A blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, it offers... Read More
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 Messile-Aubert prances out of the glass with exuberant notes of crushed Bing cherries, boysenberries and juicy plums, plus hints of dried mint and red roses. The medium-bodied palate is chock-full... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Médoc
V 90
JD 89-90
“The Chateau Noaillac has always been a perennial favorite, and the 2020 vintage is no exception. Neal Martin writes ‘This Cru Bourgeois is well worth hunting down,’ awarding it with a 90 pt. score in Vinous.... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Emilion
V 92
WA 90-92
JD 91
Lots of truffly earth, leather, flowers, espresso, and assorted red and black fruits emerge from the 2020 Château Pierre 1Er, a medium-bodied, focused, straight, elegant 2020. It opens up nicely with time in the glass and... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Médoc
V 91
WA 90
JD 90
Displaying a glowing ruby color with garnet reflections, the 2019 Château Poitevin is a classic Médoc claret. It opens with complex blackberry, tobacco, and cassis aromas, followed on the palate by well-developed... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Médoc
V 91
WA 90
JD 90
Displaying a glowing ruby color with garnet reflections, the 2019 Château Poitevin is a classic Médoc claret. It opens with complex blackberry, tobacco, and cassis aromas, followed on the palate by well-developed... Read More
The wine develops a complex nose with a dominance of red fruits. Very well-balanced in the mouth, its roundness and finesse make it a wine accessible to all palates.
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Francs Côtes de Bordeaux
WA 89-91
JD 92
The 2019 Château Puygueraud is also terrific, with ripe darker cherry, plum, leafy tobacco and hints of chocolate on the nose. This medium-bodied, rounded, supple, elegant beauty has soft tannins, wonderful balance, and... Read More
A nose of red fruits, a deep and powerful structure, silky tannins: an elegant, complex and rich wine. These values give this wine an excellent aptitude for ageing.
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... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc
JD 88-90
Ample blackberry and dark cherry fruits as well as a sappy, floral core define the 2020 Château Sénéjac, a pretty, fresh, nicely focused red with class. It should be solid, if not outstanding.
This delicious black fruit-filled wine comes from vineyards just outside the Margaux appellation, along the “palus” or former marshland near the Gironde.
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Emilion
V 92
WA 90-92
The 2020 Saintayme is 100% Merlot, harvested between the 28th and the 30th of September. It has an alcohol of 14.5% and is aging in French oak barrels, 30% new. Deep purple-black colored, it needs a little coaxing to unlock scents... Read More
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Emilion
Dubbed the bad boy of Bordeaux (a title he relishes), winemaker Jean-Luc Thunevin and his wife Murielle Andraud sunk every penny they had to create Château Valandraud in 1991. Now ranked as a Premier Grand Cru Classé,... Read More
The 2019 Vieux Château Saint André offers attractive cranberry, maraschino cherry and dark chocolate aromas on the nose. Heady but it is well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe red fruit, hints... Read More