Beguiling, with a plume of black tea and incense leading off, followed by warmed black cherry reduction, cassis, melted black licorice, warm earth and singed tobacco and garrigue accents. Offers breadth and depth with a seamless feel, capped by a subtle m...
The 2022 Château Haut-Bailly is going to be one of the legendary vintages at this château, and it should be a no-brainer purchase for readers. Based on 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, it has an incredible ...
The 2020 Figeac is the finest wine that has been bottled to date at this estate since its renaissance began a decade ago. Wafting from the glass with aromas of blackberries and raspberries mingled with cigar wrapper, pencil shavings, licorice and black tr...
Slightly deeper hued, the 2019 Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Des Felix is based on 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah, and the rest a mix of varieties and sees a slightly longer elevage in demi-muids (30%) and very old barrels (70%). Blackcurrants, roasted...
Tasted from multiple samples (as well as a final blend), the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape is going to be a beauty. All of the samples had a Grand Cru Red Burgundy-like style in their mouthfeel and structure. With more red fruits as well as lots of rose, viole...
Consistently a terrific Côtes Du Rhône that ages gracefully, the 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Le Poutet should be outstanding. Rose petals, violets, ground pepper, and crunchy red and black fruits define this medium-bodied, fresh, focused, elegant wine, which has ...