There’s a good case to be made that the clay/limestone plateau of Pomerol gives the greatest Merlot-based wines in the world – and indisputable that wines like Petrus and Le Pin are some of the most expensive Bordeaux... Read More
The 3rd wine of this 2nd growth estate comes from younger vines and is mainly Merlot with just a touch of new French oak. As Vinous says, a pretty bouquet, featuring light blackcurrant and cedar scents. It’s understated... Read More
Once again a blend of Merlot and Cabernet, all aged in oak, from the tiny Saint Emilion “satellite” Saint-Georges. Separated from it’s more famous neighbor but just a small stream, Saint-Georges Saint-Emilion... Read More
Yes, in their 94 point raves, the critics say you should wait until next year to drink this. But if you like your Bordeaux rich, deep, full of fruit and spice and ready to delight both Old World and Napa fans, it’s pretty... Read More
The second wine of one of a very top Pessac estate, this delivers extra richness from 39% Merlot with plenty of Cabernet Sauvignon structure and grip, all polished by 30 months in 75% new oak. As Vinous says in the 91-93 point... Read More
Just outside Saint Emilion, this blend of Merlot plus a splash of Cabernet delivers a classic Right Bank drinking experience plus the benefit of bottle age. Lovely redcurrant, cherry and fresh blackberry fruit is wrapped in savory... Read More
Organic/Bio This is probably the single best Bordeaux value in the shop right now, mainly because the vintage is brilliant and the estate sells all they make without participating in the Bordeaux critics’ circus. From a... Read More
Organic/Bio In a few weeks from this writing, I’ll have dinner with winemaker Lou Rochet and get her to explain the details here. For now we know that this is about equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot with a dollop of... Read More
Danielle Meunier's great-grandfather purchased this estate around 1860 and was winning awards in Paris by 1912. In 1959 her parents began bottling all of the production which Danielle continued on taking over in 1972. Although... Read More
Already delicious, this stylish Left Bank red on gravel soils is only going to get better over the next 10-15 years. It's showing excellent ripeness and an unusually silky mouth feel with pretty perfume from the 5% Cabernet... Read More
An old (13th century) St Emilion estate making great strides and, here, giving a terrifically drinkable 80% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc blend done in 50% new oak. Jeb Dunnuck describes it well in his 92 point review, “Rock-solid... Read More
A rare Left Bank Saint Estephe where Merlot takes the lead, this is exceptionally delicious already and has plenty of room to grow. As Vinous says in their 92 point review from 2020, “The 2016 Lilian Ladouys is opulent and... Read More
Fronsac on the Right Bank shares soil type with St Estephe on the Left Bank and displays some of the same power and grip as well. In a warm, rich, vintage, here that structure is matched with terrific dark fruit. As Suckling says... Read More
Ignore the label - this is actually Ch Canon Chaigneau Cuvee 8A packaged with a different label because the importer didn't like the real bottle shape! While this is 96% Merlot plus Cab Franc, there's nothing plummy going... Read More
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