France
Remoissenet 2015 Meursault 1Er Blagny
A rich and structured Meursault showing layered aromas of ripe pear, baked apple, and lemon curd interwoven with hazelnut, toasted brioche, and subtle floral lift. The palate is concentrated and textural, with a creamy mid-palate balanced by bright acidity and a firm mineral backbone that reflects the higher-altitude Blagny site. Long and powerful on the finish, with lingering citrus oil, almond, and chalky tension that will continue to evolve with time in bottle.
Brown 2020 Pessac-Leognan
Château Brown (Rouge) is a Pessac-Léognan known for its forward, plush fruit and mild smoky-earthy notes. It’s a wine that often drinks well young, offering fresh, ripe red-berry flavors along with hints of the Graves character. The nose typically presents bright red and black fruits (raspberry, red currant, plum) complemented by notes of cocoa, espresso, and a whiff of earthy forest floor. There’s also usually a touch of herbal spice or tobacco in the aroma.
The palate is medium-bodied, soft and rounded, delivering juicy, sweet berry fruit that’s immediately accessible. Tannins are present but polished and gentle, making for a smooth, easy-drinking texture. Hints of milk chocolate, roasted coffee bean, and cedar weave into the fruit, especially towards the finish. Brown’s style is soft, forward, and balanced – with enough acidity to keep the fruit lively and enough depth to be interesting, but overall an emphasis on supple drinkability.
The finish is savory and fresh, leaving impressions of creamy red fruits, subtle earth, and a touch of spice. In essence, Château Brown is a generous, modern Graves: it delivers all its fresh, ripe berry charm with a hint of cocoa and earthiness in a silky, approachable package.
Verrier & Fils N/V Tradition Mg
75% Meunier, 20% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Noir
Aged in Cellar 4 Years before Release
The nose opens with a welcoming intensity and delicious tones of almonds and cherries that develops into darker berries and pastries.
The palate is effervescent yet robust. Well-structured tannins flesh out the perfectly balanced acidity, with notes of grapefruit and apple, and ending with a lingering finish that will have you reaching for another glass.
Marquis D’Alesme 2018 Margaux
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot aging in 65% new oak
96 Points, Robert Parker: Deep purple-black in color, it leaps from the glass with bold, expressive black cherries, warm plums, crème de cassis and red roses scents with touches of baking spices, potpourri and fragrant earth. Full-bodied, rich and opulent, it completely fills the palate with hedonic black fruit preserves and spices, framed by firm, velvety tannins and finishing with fantastic length.
95 Points, Wine Spectator: Gorgeous mouthfeel right from the first sip, with a velvety, fine-grained texture that lets the range of dark plum, black currant and blackberry fruit flavors splay out without losing focus, while mouthwatering black tea, alder and mineral notes wait gracefully in reserve, showing just a hint, for now, of what they can do on the finish.
