Red
Red
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1991 Saint-Julien
French Red
Mature and finely composed, with cassis, pencil lead and damp earth rising from the glass. A trace of burning ember adds warmth without obscuring the fruit. The palate is concentrated yet harmonious, bringing cigar box and dark berries through integrated tannins. The finish is dry and measured, with cedar, mineral and blackcurrant lingering in a distinctly classical, savoury frame.
Château Lanbersac Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion 375 mL
French Red
Blackberry, black plum and ripe cherry lead a Merlot-based Bordeaux with baking spice, cedar and an earthy note. The palate is full of fruit, with rich texture and firm, chalky tannins providing structure. Pepper, clove and toasted oak add savoury detail. Dark fruit and tannic dryness carry the long, chewy finish, balancing generous fruit with a firm core.
Château Perron 2020 Lalande-de-Pomerol
French Red
Ripe blackcurrant opens the aroma, joined by subtle cedar and a graphite-like mineral note. The palate is velvety and dark-fruited, with tobacco leaf and gentle spice adding savoury depth. Medium-to-full in body, it carries well-integrated tannins that give shape without hardness. The finish is lingering and elegant, leaving dark fruit, cedar and restrained earthy detail in a composed, balanced line.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1983 Saint-Julien
French Red
Firm and classically mature, opening with cedar, tobacco and cigar box over bright red berries and black cherry. Ash, damp forest floor and a cool earthy note add savoury detail. The palate is medium to full in weight, with rustic tannins giving the fruit a disciplined frame. A long, dry finish returns to cedar, leaf and red fruit with a distinctly traditional profile.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1982 Saint-Julien
French Red
Classic and commanding, with blackcurrant, cedar, lead pencil and forest-floor notes unfolding over tobacco and spice. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, yet vibrant, with cassis and blackberry held by firm, mature tannins and a clear mineral line. Time in the glass brings greater lift and aromatic detail without softening its structure entirely. The finish is exceptionally long and intense, carrying dark fruit, cigar box and cool savoury depth.
Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2003 Saint-Estephe
French Red
Lush and concentrated, with cassis, black cherry and ripe dark plum framed by cigar box, tobacco and warm spice. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, carrying dense black fruit with freshness and finely polished tannins. Truffle, smoke and a mineral note add savoury depth as the wine opens. The finish is long and opulent, returning to dark berries, cedar, licorice and spice without losing definition.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1995 Saint-Julien
French Red
Mature yet still vigorous, with black cherry, cassis and dark red fruit joined by spice, cigar wrapper and a savoury mineral edge. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, carrying ripe tannins with impressive freshness and depth. Dark fruit remains at the centre while tobacco and stone add classical Left Bank detail. The finish is dense, long and chewy, with power held in a polished frame.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1999 Saint-Julien
French Red
Medium-bodied and classically reserved, with cranberry, cassis and black cherry joined by tobacco and damp earth. Vanilla and discreet toasted oak add polish without masking the fruit. The palate is bright and linear, with sweet tannins giving shape to a leaner profile. The finish is dry and persistent, carrying currant, cedar and tobacco through a restrained, savoury close.
Chateau Leoville Barton 2005 Saint-Julien
French Red
Blackberry, cassis and kirsch lead a deep, structured profile, joined by candied violet, wood smoke and cardamom. The palate is full and concentrated, with grainy tannins and fresh acidity framing the dark fruit. Cedar, graphite and leather bring classic savoury depth. The finish is long and persistent, returning to blackcurrant, spice and polished mineral tension rather than overt sweetness.
Chateau Trotte Vieille 2005 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
French Red
Black cherry, plum and blackcurrant lead a complex, mineral profile, joined by liquorice, earth and truffle. The palate is medium to full in body, with fine tannins and fresh acidity keeping the fruit precise. Cedar, tea leaf and a measured chocolate note add savoury depth. The finish is long and layered, returning to plum, herbs and limestone-like mineral tension.
Château La Commanderie 2019 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Ripe blackberry, cassis and red berries lead the aroma, joined by spice and a gentle smoky note. Fresh acidity gives the palate lift and keeps the dark fruit clearly defined. Black and red fruit unfold in measured layers, with the spice adding depth through the middle. The finish is persistent and balanced, carrying cassis, red berries and a restrained smoky echo.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2004 Pauillac
French Red
Refined and aromatic, with blackberry, graphite and cedar unfolding over dark currant fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and precise, shaped by silky tannins and fresh, well-judged acidity. Tobacco and subtle earth emerge with air, while the fruit remains clear and composed rather than heavy. The finish is long, polished and quietly persistent, carrying cassis, cedar and mineral detail. An elegant mature Pauillac with depth held firmly in reserve.
Chateau Margaux 2004
French Red
Polished and aromatic, with violets and dark red fruit joined by espresso, tobacco and gentle earth. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, balancing fresh cherry and blackberry with finely shaped tannins and an elegant, measured richness. Floral lift and spice keep the wine poised as it opens. The finish is long and composed, carrying ripe fruit, subtle oak and savoury detail without losing its characteristic delicacy.
Château de Ferrand 2019 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Fresh, radiant fruit leads the aroma, with plum, black cherry and violet joined by touches of cocoa and hazelnut. The palate is smooth and velvety, while Cabernet Franc brings a firmer line of tannin and welcome freshness. The fruit remains clear and energetic through the middle. The finish is refined and balanced, carrying floral lift, polished texture and lingering dark-fruit intensity.
Château Brown 2020 Pessac-Léognan
French Red
Blackcurrant, blackberry and plum lead with cedar and a quiet earthy note. The palate is rich but polished, carrying ripe dark fruit over velvety tannins and a fresh savoury line. Light iron, red tea and restrained toast add detail without masking the fruit. The finish is refined and persistent, leaving cassis, earth, cedar and fine tannins.
Château Cantenac Brown 2015 Margaux
French Red
Ripe dark berries and plum open with graphite and a cool stony edge. The palate is plush and supple, bringing concentrated fruit into polished structure and well-integrated oak. Freshness gives the richness energy and keeps the texture poised rather than broad. The finish is intense and persistent, returning to dark fruit, mineral notes and fine, smoothly woven tannins.
Doyac 2021 Le Pélican Haut-Médoc
French Red
Cassis and blackberry open a supple, accessible red, followed by gentle sweet spice. Made entirely from Merlot, the palate is juicy and smooth, with silky tannins giving shape without heaviness. Dark fruit remains clear through the middle, while the spice returns on the close. The result is polished and open-knit, with enough structure to keep the ripe fruit composed.
Doyac 2021 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois
French Red
Blackberry and fresh raspberry lead a rich but balanced red, with redcurrant, flowers and fine pepper adding lift. Merlot forms the core, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The palate combines ripe fruit with clear acidity and firm structure, while the tannins stay composed. Fresh berries and pepper remain present through the finish, keeping the generous fruit lively.
Château de Pez 2014 Saint-Estèphe
French Red
Red and black fruit open with spice, cedar and a cool graphite note. The palate is medium-full and structured, carrying blackcurrant, plum and ripe strawberry through fine, present tannins. Toasted oak and black pepper add depth, while earthy herbs and tobacco emerge with air. The finish is long and savoury, leaving cassis, pencil lead, leather and a balanced mineral grip.
Château Sénilhac 2019 Haut-Médoc
French Red
Ripe blackcurrant, red cherry and plum lead, with cedar, graphite and oak-spice detail. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, combining generous dark fruit with cocoa and tobacco. Tannins provide a firm core while remaining relatively refined, and the balance stays classically Left Bank. Spice, oak and blackberry carry the finish, making this a structured Haut-Médoc with enough fruit to remain approachable.
Petrus 1999 Pomerol
French Red
Fragrant and finely drawn, with red berries, black truffle and sage leading into plum, blackberry and a savoury touch of olive. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, balancing a velvety texture with fresh definition and finely grained tannins. Chocolate shavings and earthy detail emerge through the middle, while the finish stays poised, lyrical and persistent. A mature Pomerol of elegance rather than sheer weight, ready to enjoy with careful decanting.
Château Pierrousselle 2022 Bordeaux Magnum
French Red
Redcurrant, cherry and plum lead an open, perfumed aroma, with vanilla and sweet spice adding gentle warmth. The palate is medium-bodied and rounded, balancing ripe raspberry and dark fruit with soft tannins and fresh acidity. Hints of cocoa, smoke and dried herbs add depth without making the wine heavy. The finish is mellow and fruit-led, leaving berries, spice and a light savoury note.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2013 Pauillac
French Red
Fine-boned and restrained, with tobacco, cassis and crushed gravel leading into fresh red cherry. The palate is medium-bodied and polished, favouring clarity and precision over weight. Firm but refined tannins frame the fruit, while subtle cedar and mineral notes give the wine a classical, savoury shape. The finish is clean and measured, tapering through cherry, tobacco and cool stone with an understated, composed persistence.
Chateau Haut-Brion 2008 Pessac-Leognan
French Red
Silky and layered, with black raspberry, ripe cassis and dark plum set against tar, spice and warm gravel. The palate is polished and concentrated, yet the tannins remain fine and elegant, giving the fruit a seamless, measured flow. Tobacco and subtle smoke emerge through the middle, adding savoury complexity without obscuring the freshness. The finish is long, balanced and persistent, carrying pure dark fruit, mineral depth and refined structure.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2017 Pauillac
French Red
Graceful and steadily unfolding, with sweet red fruit moving toward plum and dark cherry as the wine opens. The palate is refined and silky, building intensity without heaviness and showing remarkable purity through the middle. Fine tannins and fresh acidity hold the fruit in precise balance, while graphite and cedar add discreet savoury depth. The finish is long, calm and persistent, leaving polished fruit and mineral detail.
Château Tour Pibran 2019 Pauillac
French Red
Plum and sweet berry aromas lead, joined by loamy earth and a clear note of licorice. The palate is medium to full-bodied, ample and velvety, with polished tannins supporting a succulent core of fruit. Sweet berry and plum stay at the centre, while soil and licorice provide contrast. The final impression is generous and fruit-led, with the earthy notes remaining clearly defined.
Durfort-Vivens 2019 Margaux
French Red
Blackberry, blackcurrant and rose petal open with graphite, sweet earth and gentle spice. The palate is poised and energetic, built around dense but finely powdered tannins and ripe dark fruit. Fresh acidity keeps the wine lifted, while subtle liquorice and savoury herbs add depth. The finish is long and precise, returning to floral detail, mineral freshness and a restrained cedar note.
Joie 2023 En Famille Reserve Pinot Meunier
Canadian Red
Delicate yet deeply layered, with candied strawberry and fresh plum at the centre. Purple flowers add perfume, while cinnamon and clove bring warm spice before a lift of blood orange. The aromatic range moves easily from ripe fruit to floral and citrus notes, giving this uncommon red a distinctive, finely drawn profile.
Castiglion del Bosco 2021 Prima Pietra Costa Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Red berries and floral notes lead a broad, persistent nose, with delicate spice adding depth. The palate is fresh and harmonious, combining generous fruit with a vertical, finely defined structure. Soft, dense and velvety tannins give the blend richness without heaviness, carrying savoury spice and ripe red fruit into a polished, lingering finish.
Pétrus 2004 Pomerol
French Red
Refined and structured, with black cherry, plum and cassis supported by earth, truffle, graphite, dark chocolate and gentle spice. Rich and full-bodied, the palate brings ripe black fruit, well-integrated tannins, balanced acidity and a smooth texture into a long, lingering finish. Give it about three hours in a decanter and serve with duck, roast lamb or mushrooms.