Wine
Feret Lambert 2020 Costes Bordeaux Super
Feret Lambert 2018 Bordeaux Mg
A 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.
Sichel 2022 Margaux
Maison Sichel’s Margaux is an accessible grand vin that showcases the finesse and perfume of the Margaux appellation. In the glass it presents a deep ruby hue and a fragrant bouquet of blackcurrant and ripe plum intertwined with spicy notes and vanilla from fine oak.
The palate is concentrated yet elegant – generous dark fruit flavors (cassis, blackberry) are carried by high-quality, silky tannins, giving a plush, polished mouthfeel. Hints of violet florals, cedar, and subtle toast add complexity. The finish is persistent and refined, reflecting Margaux’s hallmark balance of richness and elegance.
Overall, Sichel Margaux offers a sleek, expressive profile with ample Margaux charm – an inviting aromatic nose, soft and rounded palate, and an enduring, graceful finish.
Lassegue 2018 Saint Emilion
Château Lassègue exemplifies Saint-Émilion at its most opulent. This modern Right Bank wine, crafted from a Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend, bursts with sumptuous dark fruit – think ripe black cherry, plum, and blackberry – wrapped in lavish oak spice and floral perfume.
The house style is rich and velvety, boasting dense, sun-drenched fruit flavors and a plush tannin structure. Notes of violet, baking spice, and vanilla often weave through the ripe fruit. Despite its concentration, Lassègue remains balanced, with refined tannins and a long, mouth-filling finish, making it a luxuriously textured Saint-Émilion that captivates with its sheer generosity and charm
Cos D’Estournel 1986
Château Cos d’Estournel is famed for a bold yet exotic St-Estèphe style. It delivers the appellation’s dense, powerful structure alongside a unique elegance and spice-laden aroma profile. Expect layers of dark fruit (blackberry, plum) infused with Indian/Asian spices, vanilla and cedar, reflecting Cos’s oriental flair. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with subtle tannins and fresh acidity harmonizing the richness.
This “pagoda-adorned” château’s red exudes balance and purity – a harmony of silky tannins, vibrant black fruits, and a powerful terroir imprint that leaves a long, suave finish. It’s an opulent yet refined Saint-Estèphe, often described as seductive and exotic in character.
Latour 1974
Chateau Latour embodies power, structure, and regal depth. In its youth Latour is dense and brooding – a full-bodied, firmly tannic claret brimming with blackcurrant, graphite, and cigar-box notes. With age, it unveils a more refined side: the pure cassis fruit gains velvet and truffle nuances as the formidable tannins soften.
Latour is concentrated and aristocratic, often described as a “fist in a velvet glove,” combining massive structure with beautiful purity and length. It demands patience, but a mature Latour rewards with layers of cassis, earth, spice, and tobacco in an exceptionally long, powerful finish
Mouton Rothschild 1952
Perhaps the most flamboyant of Bordeaux’s First Growths. It offers an opulent, exotic personality – expect rich creme de cassis fruit laced with Asian spice and cedar, wrapped in a plush, velvety texture. Mouton is powerful and concentrated yet remarkably polished, delivering incredible depth, length and purity on the palate.
Its complex flavors of blackcurrant, roasted coffee, and sweet spice can evolve for decades, making it not only one of Pauillac’s finest, but one of the world’s great wines
