Vintage: 2005 Appellation: Pauillac Grape Varieties: Merlot 23%, Cabernet Sauvignon 73%, Cabernet Franc 2%, Petit Verdot 2% Tasting Notes: “With its dark ruby color, the wine has very rich noses of very ripe black fruits. A very straightforward attack in mouth. When tasting, the body develops wonderful, round and well built. In the end, the […]
Vintage: 2010 Appellation: ST JULIEN MEDOC Grape Varieties: Merlot 38%, Cabnet Sauvignon 52%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 5% Tasting Notes: “Sappy, with lots of kirsch, violet and red currant notes. Very lively acidity drives the finish. Tightly wound for a second wine, with serious acidity. (WS)” SKU#: 682286
Vintage: 2013 Appellation: Saint-Julien Grape Varieties: 52% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot Ageing: This wine can be enjoyed now but will prove more after one or two years. Tasting Notes: “Expressive nose with aromas of red fruits (Moissac cherry) and black fruits (blackberry) with a hint of violet flower progressing in the aeration to […]
Vintage: 1996 Appellation: Pomerol Grape Varieties: Merlot 95%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Tasting Notes: “A beautiful deep and shiny color revealing grilled aromas of cocoa and mocha coffee as well as spices. The mouth is rich with well balanced tannins. This ripe Pomerol is complex and can accompany roasted meats very well.” SKU#: 597716
Vintage: 2006 Appellation: Margaux Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 26%, Cabernet Franc 34% Tasting Notes: “The colour is deep clear garnet red. The nose reveals delicate notes of chocolate, dried fruit and coffee. The lightly toasted wood is subtle and very well integrated. On the palate the wine is solid and powerful with an […]
Vintage: 2001 Appellation: Pauillac Grape Varieties: Merlot 33%, Cabernet Sauvignon 67% Ageing: 30 years Tasting Notes: “This dark red colored wine offers a nose of vanilla and red fruit. It reveals in the mouth a smooth and round start, with a significant but sweet taste of vanilla. Very nice finish.” SKU#: 243352
Vintage: 2010 Grape Varieties: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes: “Dense black/ruby, it displays sweet tannin, excellent purity, fresh fruit and a very primary, almost grapy style with lots of fruit, but at the same time, a somewhat monolithic character.” SKU#: 460303
Vintage: 2012 Appellation: Pomerol Grape Varieties: Merlot 94.5%, Cabernet Franc 5.5% Ageing: 50% cigar-shaped barrels, 50% traditional barrels. Tasting Notes: “Stunningly concentrated, with loads of licorice, truffle, blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, this dense, purple-colored wine is another great example of the heights 2012 achieved in this tiny appellation. Full-bodied, rich, pure, and impressively deep, this […]
Vintage: 2003 Appellation: Pauillac Grape Varieties: Merlot 32%, Cabernet Sauvignon 68% Tasting Notes: “The 2003 Lynch Moussas (an under-the-radar Pauillac) offers up notes of lead pencil shavings, red and black currants, surprisingly good acidity for this vintage, and melted, well-integrated tannins. Fully mature, and unlikely to improve, it can be enjoyed over the next 3-4 […]
Vintage: 2006 Appellation: Saint-Julien Grape Varieties: Merlot 36%, Cabernet Sauvignon 64% Tasting Notes: “The 2006 Croix de Beaucaillou exhibits slightly herbaceous, sweet cherry and cola notes intermixed with loamy soil and wood nuances. Medium-bodied and tannic, but very good, it will benefit from 1-2 years of cellaring, and should drink well for at least a […]
