Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
VIN 92
The 2018 Deyrem Valentin is very perfumed on the nose, offering blackberry, blueberry, touches of violet petal and light incense aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, a silky-smooth texture... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WA 97
JS 99
Blackberry and plum character with chocolate, too. Oyster shell. Full and very firm with a linear sensibility. Tight and powerful. Very pure fruit. Tension and energy there. Polished tannins. Some coffee bean and chocolate. Give... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WS 92
WA 93
VIN 96
Readers will find a rich, flamboyant wine in the 2016 Barde-Haut. There is not a ton of subtlety here, but I am not sure that matters all that much given how immensely pleasing the 2016 is. Crushed rocks, graphite, lavender, blackberry,... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WA 93
JS 95
Aromas of black and blue fruit, toasted spices, walnut and dark chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied with a juicy character and firm, polished tannins which build on the palate. Well-balanced, structured and compact with velvety... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
The Second Wine of Château Beauregard, Benjamin de Beauregard, is made from a strict selection of plots on sandier soils. It benefits from the same high-performing vinification facilities as the First Wine; however, the... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WS 95
WA 98
VIN 96
The 2018 Bélair-Monange races across the palate, showing its exuberant, flamboyant personality. Ripe plum, mocha, blood orange, star anise and cinnamon fill out the layers effortlessly. Sumptuous and generous, with striking... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WA 94+
JS 97
Fascinating aromas of plums, peaches, lavender, violets, and other flowers. Hints of fresh herbs, too. So complex. Full-bodied yet so elegant and polished with a curated and focused palate. Hints of chocolate at the end. It’s... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WA 96-98
JS 98
A linear and very compacted Bellevue with blackberries, blueberries and chocolate. Full and tight with racy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Racy and focused. 100% merlot. Give this until 2028.
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WS 95
WA 95
JS 94
Currants and blackberries with crushed stone and fresh herbs. Some flower stem, too. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and linear with firm, driven tannins. This needs four or five years of bottle age to open and come together.... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
Synonymous with generosity, Château Bonneau boasts silky Merlot and appealing peppery Cabernet Franc (these cabernet Franc are Berrouet's trademark!). With tannins that are carefully extracted without excess, Château... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WS 96
WA 95+
JS 96
Fantastic depth and richness to the nose with plums, mushrooms, bark and some mahogany. Full-bodied, tight and focused with very fine tannins and a long, creamy finish. Lovely polish, balance and clarity. Drink after 2025.... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 1.5L
WS 94
WA 92
JS 94
Rich and polished aromas of blueberry, lavender, dark chocolate, hazelnut and sweet tobacco. It’s full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins. Creamy layers of ripe fruit and wood. Long and caressing. Lovely ripe fruit in the... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
JS 91
VIN 92
The 2019 Cap de Faugeres has tightened up a lot on the nose, showing dense black fruit, tar and graphite scents, quite Left Bank in style. The palate is much more expressive, featuring fleshy red berry fruit mixed with allspice,... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WS 94
WA 90
VIN 92
The 2018 Carbonnieux turned out beautifully. Deep, ample and so expressive, the 2018 possesses quite a bit of density and pure power. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice, gravel, licorice, menthol and scorched earth infuse this... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WA 91-93
JS 93
Chocolate, bay leaves, oregano and blackcurrants. Full-bodied, with firm yet nicely ripe and polished tannins. Broad and seamless. Caressing and velvety at the end. Try from 2026.
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WS 91
WA 93+
VIN 93
The 2016 Corbin, matured in 50% new oak, has a ravishing bouquet of red plum, bergamot and touches of peppermint. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin and good backbone. Not complex, but fresh and well balanced,... Read More
Varietal: White Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml
WS 95
WA 96
JS 96
Classified as first growth in 1855, Chateau Coutet accomplishes its mission of excellence. It has the freshness and fines that one comes to expect from the great wines of Bordeaux. Its elegant liveliness and the sensuality of... Read More