Bordeaux

Stretching over some 100 hectares in the commune of Pauillac, the vineyards of Lynch-Bages sit among favourably designed hillcrests located south and southwest of the city. Located at the 45th...

Echo de Lynch-Bages 2019 displays a deep, brilliant robe. On the nose, the fruit is expressive with glimpses of a lovely freshness. With characteristic finesse and generous palate, its tannic...

Chateau Lynch Bages is one of the most well-known estates in Bordeaux. The name of this illustrious property is so ubiquitous that it is recognizable even for Bordeaux novices who...

Castel Estates and Vineyards offer a range of unique estate wines, finding some true gems by following the advice of the people who know and love the place best. In...

Chateau Margaux 2018 is remarkably concentrated. A small grape size and relatively low yields largely explain the exceptionally high tannin indices. The wine's power is not, however, overwhelming and helps...

The nose is not really closed but is still holding back a lot: all the aromas are most definitely there, but they are hiding a little in the shadows. On...

Medium to deep ruby. Restrained aromas, delicate violet perfume & redcurrant leaf. Fresh & silky textured. Mouthwatering acidity leaves the fruit juicy. Tannins are soft and very fine. Redcurrant and...

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Château Margaux sashays out of the glass with glamorous red currants, candied violets, kirsch and crushed blackcurrants scents followed by notions of tilled black soil,...

The 2017 Chateau Margaux is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs a little coaxing to reveal...

There’s strong drive here with rich aromas of dark berries and cassis, as well as blueberries. The palate has a bold build of quite fine, firm tannin that carries long,...

Chateau Marquis de Termeʼs history starts in 1762, when the property was included in Mademoiselle Ledoulx dʼEmpletʼs dowry in her marriage to Francois de Peguilhan, Marquis de Terme. The property,...

This vineyard is located 28 miles east of Bordeaux, and is bordered to the west by Saint-Emilion, to the south by the Dordogne River, and to the east by the...

Crushed flowers, sweet pipe tobacco, cedar and red berry fruit are all nicely lifted in the 2018 Mauvesin Barton. This deceptively mid-weight, perfumed Moulis has a lot to offer, including...

The property is some 220ha with 51ha under vines. The property was bought on 4th August 2011 by Lilian Barton of the Barton family of Chateaux Leoville and Langoa Barton...

‘Melanie Barton has now been in charge at Mauvesin-Barton for 10 years, and there is a real feeling of the wine having found its voice - a gentle, fruit-forward Moulis...

2019 will mark the history of Château Meyney as a particularly sunny year, surprising and magnificent at the same time. After a dry and mild winter, the rainy spring did...

Chateau 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...

There can be no doubt that 1994 is generally a vintage to be forgotten for Bordeaux, particularly for the Left Bank. Incessant rain from mid-September caused huge problems in the...

There can be no doubt that 1994 is generally a vintage to be forgotten for Bordeaux, particularly for the Left Bank. Incessant rain from mid-September caused huge problems in the...

The result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estephe appellation. Structured...

The best wine ever produced here is soft, round, fruity and sweet with layers of ripe, juicy plums, black cherries, spice, cocoa and fennel.\n \n Producer Information\n \n Chateau Moulin...

This is an eye-opener with a tight core of complex fruit character as well as subtle chocolate and spices. Full body, firm tannins and a classy finish. Holding back. Much...

The wine has an intense, deep black color. The nose reveals intense ripe fruit aromas and nutmeg notes, set off by touches of mint. The ample, full and refined attack...

In 2015, Mouton Rothschild is fabulous. A big, towering wine, the 2015 makes its presence felt with layers of super-ripe dense fruit and striking textural resonance that carries all the...

One of the highlights in this vertical, the 2005 Mouton Rothschild is exceptional. Dark, powerful and explosive on the palate, the 2005 is endowed with magnificent depth and richness. Just...

This is an eye-opener with a tight core of complex fruit character as well as subtle chocolate and spices. Full body, firm tannins and a classy finish. Holding back. Much...

The 2009 Mouton-Rothschild has a more refined bouquet compared to the 2009 Latour, with scents of blackberry, graphite, undergrowth and hints of pressed rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with...

In 2015, Mouton Rothschild is fabulous. A big, towering wine, the 2015 makes its presence felt with layers of super-ripe dense fruit and striking textural resonance that carries all the...

The optimal conditions during the harvest guaranteed the health of the crop and its perfect quality. Both in terms of taste and analysis, the 2018 vintage is a blend of...

The first vintage for the Dillon family, who purchased this estate in 1997, the 1998 Chateau Nenin is a sexy, ripe, fully mature Pomerol that delivers the goods. Made from...

Across the board, the wines from St. Estèphe are a success this year, benefitting from the long growing season. One of the leading cru bourgeois of the appellation, this Cazes-owned...

Blueberry, raspberry and cassis, there is concentration but also juice. Merlot-dominant (following a restructuring of the vineyard to better align grapes with terroir) with bite and freshness. A lovely smoky...

One of the whites of the vintage, the 2020 Chateau Pape Clement Blanc is based on 62% Sauvignon Blanc, 33% Semillon, 4% Sauvignon Gris, and the remaining 1% Muscadelle, all...

Blended of 60% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Pape Clement has a deep garnet-purple color and quite a serious, earthy nose with...

Delicate and impressive depth on the nose. The finish is quite unique, rich and long lasting.\n \n Producer Information\n Château Pape Clément is a grand cru wine estate in the...

Deep purple color. The nose is flattering dominated by soft spicynotes, grilled almonds and discreet toasted scents. In mouth it is wellbalanced, round, medium structure with soft tannins. Peppery aromasat...

Violet-edged floral attack, hitting you straight up with the full range of concentrated black fruits and spices. Such a great quality wine that stands out from the pack. Full of...

The greatness of this vintage is embodied by its amazing harmony. Perfect aromatic purity together with notes of black fruit give great charm to the wine. The note gives way...

Beautiful and on point now, with a cascade of gently steeped blackberry, boysenberry and raspberry fruit flavors that are showing some secondary notes, all followed by singed alder, dried anise,...

The initial sniff brings on a strong aromatics of ripe, dark red, black and blue fruits, espresso beans, smoke, licorice, oyster shell and crushed rock. Powerful, dense and mouth-coating, the...