Refined Margaux with notes of dark fruits, spice, and fine oak, offering silky tannins and great elegance on the palate.
A complex, full-bodied wine with notes of dark fruit and spice, supported by velvety tannins. Long, mineral finish.
The nose reveals a rich and complex bouquet with notes of violet, ripe red fruits, leather, and nuances of truffle. On the palate, this wine combines roundness and power.
Generous body on the palate, underpinned by firm tannins.
Pichon Baron 2011, Pauillac 2nd Grand Cru Classé: structured wine with cassis, cedar, fine tannins. Elegant, balanced, age-worthy (15–20 years).
A deep garnet-purple colour, with a meaty, earthy nose of plums and blackberries and hints of eucalyptus and aniseed. Light, mellow structure with an earthy finish.
From the very first whiff, the fruitiness fills the glass. The palate is full-bodied, with well-structured tannins and a delicious, vibrant, well-balanced finish.
Very serious nose of pronounced blackcurrant cordial, warm plums and blackberry, pencil shavings, violets, dark chocolate and star anise plus exotic wafts of sandalwood and cassia.
This vintage is outstanding for its display of well ripened fruit, fine, plump tannins, and a good freshness to ensure classic balance.
Smoke, licorice, coffee, and tobacco leaf notes. A refined wine, which relies more on elegance than power. Good freshness in its medium-bodied, red and black fruit-filled finish.
The best wines this estate has produced in the modern era. (William Kelley)
Elegant, subtle nose with plenty of freshness On the palate, fine power with a round, velvety entry, followed by a tangy lift. Sinuous length, lively and feline.
An aromatic, intense and subtle nose that develops into a fruity, juicy palate.
Superbly refined, seriously elegant.
A full-bodied wine featuring layers of opulent black fruits, exotic spices, and plush tannins. Remarkable tension and an epic finish.
Purple color, creamy texture, blackcurrant, charcoal, incense, spices. Round, generous, opulent. Drink now or keep for 15 years.
A homogeneous, well-balanced wine.
A powerful wine with aromas of cherries and blackberries, sweet spices, and chewy tannins. Long, youthfully grippy finish.
Haut-Brion 2006, 1st GCC Pessac-Léognan: plum, tobacco, cedar, silky tannins. Elegant and long.
The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin in the mouth, a keen line of acidity, fine precision here with a mineral-rich finish that exudes terroir expression.
A complex, full-bodied wine with notes of dark fruit and spice, supported by velvety tannins. Long, mineral finish.
Dense and fresh on the palate, very elegant, long, fairly strict.
A striking nose, with pure, extraordinary aromas. Harmony on the palate. Pure, precise fruit
Château d’Yquem 1997, Sauternes Premier Cru Classé, shows deep golden color with rich aromas of honey, apricot, and spices. Lush palate balanced by bright acidity.
An elegant, hypnotic nose. Incredibly fresh and precise on the palate. Sumptuous texture. Presence and power for decades, and futuristic precision.
From the very first whiff, the fruitiness fills the glass. The palate is full-bodied, with well-structured tannins and a delicious, vibrant, well-balanced finish.
A stunning wine with aromas of Black Forest cake and Morello cherries, plush tannins and a highly fragrant finish.
Medium garnet-mauve colour, fragrant with crushed black raspberries, black cherries and blackcurrants, with hints of herbs, garrigue and aniseed.
Full-bodied and decadent, with complex aromas of dark fruits, violets, and spices. Firm tannins and a long finish.
Subtle balance between power and refinement: intense aromas of ripe fruit, smooth, straightforward attack, tight, velvety tannins, great purity.
An aristocratic wine, taut, racy, juicy, highly digestible, with supple tannins and a velvety feel. An immense success.
