Very mineral, strong bouquet; Goes well with salmon, oysters.
Hearty wine, elegant tannins, pine resin and roasted flavour; goes well with game.
Atypical, a dark black color, developing complex roasted aromas, as well as black berry, vanilla and spicy notes.
The 2017 Guiraud opens with subtle notions of crushed rocks, wild fungi and fragrant earth leading to a profound core of orange marmalade, crystalized lemon peel, dried pineapple and paraffin...
Deep garnet-purple coloured, the 2017 Sociando-Mallet gives aromas of fragrant earth, herbs and spice cake with a cassis, kirsch and boysenberries core. The palate is medium-bodied, chewy and...
The 2017 Cos Labory is medium to deep garnet-purple coloured and very fragrant and floral with red and black fruits, some spices and earth plus a waft of herbs. The palate is medium-bodied,...
Solid, with a fresh beam of plum, black currant and anise flavors riding along a racy graphite edge. Clear and focused. Wine Spectator
Medium-bodied, the palate is fresh and clean with herbal sparks and a slight chew to the texture, finishing savoury. robertparker.com
A rich, powerful, structured wine. The tannic structure is powerful but very silky and elegant, stretching to a particularly long, complex finish.
Full-bodied, with a hint of salt, fresh and juicy, round tannins, elegant and well-balanced.
The 2017 Domaine de Chevalier is deep garnet-purple in colour with a nose of baked plums, black cherry compote, fruitcake and violets plus wafts of fragrant earth and rosehip tea. Medium-bodied,...
A simply stunning wine, featuring exuberant aromas of warm black cherries and blackberry pie, framed by wonderfully ripe, very fine-grained tannins.
Medium to deep garnet-purple coloured, the 2017 Rauzan-Ségla rocks up with vibrant notions of cherry pie, warm cassis, blackberry preserves and red roses with hints...
Intense crimson colour with a dazzling nose of black fruit, graphite and toast. On the palate, the attack is frank and the tannins are precise and remarkably fine.
Reveals pretty aromas of violets, with hints of raspberry leaf, rose and fragrant earth. Medium-bodied, the palate is discreetly intense, with a long, refreshing finish.
Superb nose of stewed red fruit. Full-bodied on the palate with smooth tannins. Fruity and elegant, with good length.
A complex and opulent Saint-Émilion wine, with aromas of black fruits, smoked meats, and truffles. Fresh, long finish.
An incomparable personality, with a complex bouquet full of charm.
A medium-bodied masterpiece with a surprisingly sensual profile.
(...) 2017 Palmer gives a very serious nose of pronounced blackcurrant cordial, warm plums and blackberry preserves with hints of cedar chest, pencil shavings, violets, dark chocolate and star...
An elegant wine with a charming style. Rich and powerful on the palate. Silky, fine tannins. The finish is seductive and irresistible.
A powerful, full-bodied wine with aromas of black and blue fruits, spices, and chocolate. Fantastic freshness and velvety tannins support an epic finish.
notes of blackcurrant cordial, Black Forest cake and black raspberries, medium-bodied, the elegance and finesse on the palate is simply bedazzling, (...) Beautiful! robertparker.com
