"Deep ruby-red color scattered with purple highlights. The nose is very attractive and fruity, revealing a delicious array of fresh fruit notes (cherry), underpinned by subtle hints of spice. This beautiful 2018 Bonnet starts out straightforward on the palate, becoming very round, delicious and sweet. Fresh red fruit aromas (cherry) follow through to the palate." —winemaker
"Deep garnet red with aromas of black cherry, this wine is fleshy, well-structured with the warm and savage of soils of the Roussillon area." —winemaker
"From the plots around the château, renewed over 15 years ago, replacing part of Grenaches in favor of grape varieties more suited to new climatic requirements such as Mourvèdre and Marselan. The result is voluptuous with notes of jammy red fruits, accentuated by spices, and a palate with satiny tannins ending with a note of violet." —winemaker
"A deep violet color, this wine has a layered nose of blackcurrants, blackberries, turning to cacao, spices, and flowers. A full bodied wine with black fruit notes, a touch of minerality, and chewy tannins." —winemaker
"This cuvee from Château La Freynelle is a pure Cabernet Sauvignon, the grape variety to which the greatest wines of Bordeaux owe their renown. With a wide aromatic palette, it is characterized by intense fruit characters and lightly oaky notes." —winemaker
"Fresh and forward, with a polished edge to the red currant, cherry and damson plum notes. The sleek finish lets a black tea accent linger." —winemaker
"Deep and dark red. On the nose intensely aromatic, with black fruits and spices. The palate is full, round and sexy. Round and smooth tannins present through the full bodied, ample wine. Overall a complete wine, with a long finish, with elegance and finesse accompanying the abundance of fruit and well-balanced tannins." —winemaker
"Robert Parker at one time called Recougne the finest Bordeaux Superieur. It is an estate that has produced wine for over 400 years, and its name is said to have come from King Henri IV in the early 17th century, in 'recognition' of the quality of its wine. The vineyard surrounds the Chateau and the winemaking facilities, and was classified under the Fronsac Appellation, which it straddles, many years ago. Merlot is best suited to the terroir and is the majority planting (75%), complemented by both Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). Factors that contribute to the quality of the vineyard include: several parcels of very old vines of 50+ years, environmentally friendly viticultural techniques, minimal spraying, low yields through green harvesting, and excellent canopy management." —importer
"The nose is dominated by lots of pure blackberry, crushed herbs, earth and peppery characteristics. The mouth is full bodied, very rich with soft and fine tannins. The finish is fresh with a surprising elegance." —winemaker
"Quite sober in its ruby color, this 2016 then reveals itself thanks to a pretty bouquet of red fruits and a round and fresh palate at the same time, with good length." —winemaker
"Striking a seemingly perfect balance between plushness and precision, the vibrantly crimson colored Others perfumes with cherry cola and fresh flowers while buttressed with brambly garrigue notes and characteristic flinty minerality. Straightforward and compact, the wine opens with bright raspberry and rhubarb and then reveals more nuanced hints of confectioners chocolate, schist, and dried herbs. Ever-present, is a satisfying vein of acidity that perfectly supports the wine's complexity." —winemaker
"Quite sober in its ruby color, this 2016 then reveals itself thanks to a pretty bouquet of red fruits and a round and fresh palate at the same time, with good length." —winemaker
"Sustained garnet appearance. Spicy and minty-red nose. Aromas of black fruits, fresh blackberry, and plum. Powerful mouth. Depth with lots of volume on the palate. Balanced with a finish on notes of prunes and cocoa." —winemaker
"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 long finish with vanilla aroma." —winemaker Blend: 5% Cabernet Franc, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot
"The wines of Château Cissac are superior, classic wines, which combine the strength of the Médoc and the aromatic elegance of the greatest of the Bordeaux wines. They have a distinctive depth of colour and a subtle balance between aromas of cherry and plums, mingled with liquorice and smoke." —winemaker
Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
"Château Bernateau is a beautiful estate spreading over 18 acres benefiting from an incredible soil made of clay and limestone hilldsides and limestone plateau. This rare terroir is planted of 72% of Merlot, 25% of Cabernet and 3% of Petit Verdot. The LAVAU family runs the estate since 8 generations now and make a complex, racy Saint-Emilion Grand Cru." —winemaker
Blend: 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
"The color is intense, deep and steady. The nose shows maturity with aromas of black fruits and warm spices. We find the soils of origin are revealed with floral notes (violet) which are lightly smoky. We can find the same aromatic notes on the Northern Côtes du-Rhône soils, which are the birthplace of the Syrah. The attack is both supple and powerful. Tannins are at the same time powerful and tight. The finale is fresh without any heaviness." —winemaker
Wine Anthology Team Review-Made up of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan this wine comes from one of the top estates in the Rhone valley. Perfectly balanced, elegant and full of flavor from start to finish this bottle would be an ideal companion with most Lamb dishes. Take this with you to dinner and thank me later. Cheers!