Bordeaux
Ferran 2019 Pessac-Leognan
$54.99Chateau Ferran is located in exceptional terroir, adjoining some of the most famous wines of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. The Château Ferran vineyard stretches over 18 hectares of vines planted on slightly gravelly Miocene limestone-clay ridges. The grape varieties here are 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Fresh, full, and versatile; this red will not disappoint.
Perron 2020 Lalande-De-Pomerol
$62.99Château Perron offers a generous taste of the Right Bank at a gentle price, coming from the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation just north of Pomerol. The style is rich and approachable. On the nose it shows a “many-layered” compote of black and red fruits – think lush red plum, black cherry, and mulberry – accented by notes of dark baking spice, fresh oak, and a bit of cocoa. There is often a subtle earthy tone, like loamy soil or pencil shavings, in the background.
The palate is medium-plus in body with a smooth, rounded texture. Ripe Merlot-driven flavors of plum jam and juicy blackberry dominate, bolstered by hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and mocha from barrel aging. Tannins are soft and fine-grained, giving a velvety mouthfeel that makes the wine quite easy to drink even when young. Despite its plushness, Perron retains enough structure and acidity to remain balanced – a mild toast and earthy undertone add complexity to the sweet fruit core. The finish is fruit-filled and moderately long, leaving impressions of spiced berries and a touch of espresso bean.
Overall, Château Perron is rich, fragrant, and crowd-pleasing: a wine with plenty of ripe fruit, a gentle spicy oak framework, and an inviting, smooth profile that captures the essence of a mini-Pomerol experience.
Les Troix Croix 2019 Fronsac
$74.99Sunsoaked blackberry with subtle hints of cocoa and vanilla swirl like the softest whispers of a cozy bonfire on the nose. There’s a charming minerality here too, like a sprinkle of earthy magic, reminding you that this wine hails from the Fronsac. The tannins; smooth operators, gliding effortlessly into a finish that really lingers. A perfect companion for a rich dinner or an evening of storytelling with friends!
Clos Marsalette 2019 Pessac-Leognan
$77.99“Aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, graphite, iodine, wet earth, tar and black tea. Some green olives and dried herbs. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Balanced and fresh. Classically structured.” -JS 93 pts
Pauillac 2019 Pichon Tour Pibran
$81.99Château Pibran (often just “Pibran”) offers a generous, Merlot-rich take on Pauillac. Uniquely for Pauillac, nearly half the blend is Merlot, which yields a juicy, supple texture alongside the Cabernet structure. Aromatically, Pibran shows ripe cassis and blackcurrant layered with hints of ripe red fruits (plum, cherry) and subtle savory touches of tobacco and pencil shavings.
On the palate it is both juicy and structured – succulent black fruits flood the attack, supported by rich tannins that give classic Pauillac firmness. Notes of smoky cedar, graphite, and a touch of leather often emerge as it breathes. Despite its solid backbone, the high Merlot content makes the wine approachable and rounded in mouthfeel, especially in warmer vintages. The finish is long and generous with dark fruit, showing Pauillac’s depth with an extra plushness.
Overall, Château Pibran marries Pauillac’s cassis/tobacco character with an inviting, juicy warmth, making it both charming and age-worthy.
La Commanderie 2019 Saint Emilion
$81.99Château La Commanderie produces a supple, polished St-Émilion that is pleasurable even when young. The wine often opens with aromas of ripe black cherry and red currant along with pretty floral tones (rose petal) and a touch of savory herb, tobacco, and earth.
On the palate it is medium-bodied, fresh, and silky. The Merlot-rich fruit profile is sweet and creamy in texture – you’ll taste lush red cherries and plums that are impressively pure and vibrant. Tannins are very soft and polished, giving a velvety mouthfeel with no hard edges. Hints of cocoa and espresso emerge towards the finish, adding a gentle savory accent to the sweet fruit. Despite the easy-drinking nature, the wine isn’t simple; there is brightness and a bit of length, with the finish showing lingering black cherry, a dash of cocoa, and a savory, minty touch. In warmer years it can approach a “creamy, supple” richness, while maintaining lift.
Overall, La Commanderie is soft, refined, and fruit-forward, offering sweet, ripe berries on a polished frame. It can be enjoyed on release for its silky, vibrant charm, yet a few years of cellaring can further integrate its flavors and add even more smoothness to the already suave finish.
Durfort Vivens 2019 Margaux
$99.99Château Durfort-Vivens is a refined Margaux known for its elegant, terroir-driven style. Compared to some peers, Durfort-Vivens emphasizes freshness and finesse over sheer power. It often displays a fragrant bouquet of red and black berries (currant, cherry) intertwined with floral notes (lilac, violet) and a streak of minerality from its gravelly soils. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and harmonious – expect fresh, lively fruit flavors, an earthy touch of tobacco and pencil lead, and fine-boned tannins.
There is a “fresh elegant Margaux” character here: the wine has vibrancy and “life” to it, without the heavy opulence of some Margaux estates. As it develops, subtle oak integrates to give hints of vanilla and spice, but the core remains bright fruit and floral elegance.
Durfort-Vivens shows that graceful balance, with ample depth and a long, pure finish – a Margaux for those who appreciate poise and classical elegance over brute force.
Pierrousselle 2022 Bordeaux Mg
$99.99Château Pierrousselle is a Bordeaux rouge that delivers approachable fruit and subtle complexity. It typically reveals a bright ruby color and an intense, fruity bouquet dominated by red berries (redcurrant, cherry) and black fruits, with underlying notes of vanilla and sweet baking spices from oak maturation.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and smooth. Ripe raspberry and plum flavors are supported by soft tannins, making for a round, easy-going texture. There’s a touch of smoky oak and cocoa adding depth, and sometimes a hint of dried herbs or earth. The wine is well-balanced: the fruit is generous but there is enough structure (and a nip of acidity) to keep it lively. The finish is mellow and fruit-forward, with those berry and vanilla notes persisting.
Overall, Château Pierrousselle offers a charming, perfumed Bordeaux experience – not overly heavy, but with a nice mix of fruitiness, a bit of spice, and a gentle tannic backbone, making it a versatile partner for food or enjoyable on its own.
De Ferrand 2019 Saint-Emilion
$99.99Château de Ferrand has recently risen in quality, now offering an elegant, vibrant Saint-Émilion that marries ripe fruit with polished structure. The aroma profile highlights ripe black cherries and plums along with floral notes (violet, peony) and indulgent hints of espresso, cocoa, and licorice. There’s an appealing mix of sweet spice and fresh fruit on the nose.
The palate is medium-bodied, forward, and supple, showcasing juicy red and black fruit (cherry, raspberry, plum) that is sweet and energetic in character. What stands out is the silky, lush texture – thanks to very refined tannins, the wine feels velvety and round in the mouth. Hints of chocolate and espresso weave through the fruit, and a subtle streak of minerality and saline freshness (from the limestone terroir) adds lift. The finish is bright and lively, with lingering red berry and mocha notes.
Chateau de Ferrand manages to be rich and polished yet also fresh and spirited, a balance that makes it enjoyable young (for its fruit and softness) while also capable of medium-term aging. In short, it’s a gorgeous, refined St-Émilion that emphasizes elegance, balance, and a beautiful purity of fruit – an estate to watch, now delivering wines of silky charm and subtle complexity.
De Pez 2014 St Estephe
$117.99Château de Pez is one of St-Estèphe’s venerable estates, known for an elegant yet solidly built wine. It typically features rich currant and berry flavors layered with classic Left Bank notes of spice, cedar, and tobacco. The nose often offers ripe red and black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant) intertwined with hints of licorice, graphite, and toasted oak.
On the palate, de Pez is medium-full in body with a firm structure – you’ll notice dark plum and cassis fruit wrapped in fine but present tannins, giving a satisfying grip. There is a pleasant smoky oak and black pepper spice that adds depth without overwhelming. As it opens, subtleties of earthy forest floor and dried herbs can emerge. The finish is long, with a mix of ripe fruit and savory notes (tobacco, leather) lingering.
Overall, Chateau de Pez strikes a balance between robust St-Estèphe character and polished drinkability. It is rich and generous in flavor yet also refined, with the spice, toast, and cassis elements harmonizing nicely in an age-worthy but approachable claret.
Brown 2020 Pessac-Leognan
$159.99Château 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.
Cantenac Brown 2015 Margaux
$229.99Château Cantenac Brown is a Margaux that combines aromatic elegance with a core of ripe fruit and structure. It shows off the appellation’s signature floral perfume alongside a modern richness. The nose typically reveals layers of black fruits – cassis, blackberry, plum – intertwined with violet florals, a touch of cedar, and subtle spice and cocoa notes.
On the palate, Cantenac Brown is medium to full-bodied, with a plush entry of sweet dark berry fruit that’s well-supported by refined, ripe tannins. There is a densely woven mid-palate – polished and “elegantly muscular,” often with hints of graphite, charcoal, or bittersweet chocolate beneath the fruit. Despite the concentration, the wine retains Margaux’s trademark harmony and freshness, never feeling overbearing. Hints of toast and vanilla from élevage are present but integrated, adding complexity without masking the fruit. The finish is long and sophisticated, carried by black fruit, floral and mineral tones.
Overall, Château Cantenac Brown shows the balance of power and finesse: it’s rich and generous in ripe Margaux fruit, yet smooth, focused, and stylish, with violet and cedar accents that remind you of its pedigree.
Feret Lambert 2018 Bordeaux Superieur 3L
$279.99A fresh and expressive Bordeaux with lifted aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and blackberry layered with subtle florals, spice, and a hint of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, showing juicy red and dark fruit framed by bright acidity and fine, lightly grippy tannins that add structure without heaviness. Clean and approachable yet nicely focused, finishing with a savoury, mineral edge and an easy, food-friendly charm.
Leoville Barton 2005 Saint Julien
$329.99Château Léoville Barton is a textbook St-Julien – sturdy, structured, and profoundly age-worthy. It has a reputation for being traditional, “masculine and beefy” in style, requiring patience for its firm tannins to soften. The aromas lead with deep blackcurrant and black cherry intertwined with classic Médoc notes of cigar box, cedar wood, and graphite. There’s often a floral hint (violet) and a touch of earthy spice (tobacco, pencil lead) as well.
On the palate, Léoville Barton is full-bodied and tightly knit. The Cabernet Sauvignon-driven flavors of cassis and dark plum are concentrated and wrapped in a wall of fine but prominent tannins that give the wine a gripping structure. This wine is decidedly not about immediate charm – in youth it can be brooding, with the fruit hidden behind iron-like minerality, charcoal, and a hint of mint or herbs. Given enough cellar time, it blossoms beautifully: the blackcurrant fruit becomes expansive and sweetly ripe, the tannins turn velvety, and complex nuances of leather, truffle, and warm spices emerge. The finish is always long and authoritative, leaving savory blackcurrant, cedar, and a touch of peppery spice.
In short, Léoville Barton is a quintessential claret of power and pedigree – packed with intense Cabernet fruit and strong graphite-tobacco structure, it’s firmly classical and immensely satisfying for those who value depth over flash.