Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Domaine de Compostelle 2020 Pomerol
French Red
Merlot makes up eighty-five percent of the blend, with fifteen percent Cabernet Franc. Cassis, roasted cherry, black fruit and pepper sit alongside mineral detail, juiciness, violet and incense. The tannins are racy, while the texture is round and supple with freshness. The finish is persistent, smooth and soft. Production totals twelve thousand thirty-four bottles, with maturation divided between tank and barrel.
Château Batailley 2016 Lions de Batailley Pauillac
French Red
Cabernet Sauvignon forms 61 percent of the blend, joined by 31 percent Merlot and 8 percent Cabernet Franc. The wine has balanced, silky tannins, acidity and length. Fruit comes mainly from young vines on gravel and silica soils. Fermentation lasts fifteen days with pumpovers, followed by eighteen months in French oak barriques, divided between one-year-old barrels and forty percent new oak.
Château La Création 2016 Pomerol
French Red
Black fruit, perfume and spice sit within a rich profile, with the oak ageing kept in balance. The blend is 61 percent Merlot, 28 percent Cabernet Franc and 11 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are harvested by hand, followed by a cold maceration and vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Maturation lasts fifteen to eighteen months in French oak barrels.
Château Coufran 1995 Haut-Médoc
French Red
Dark colour accompanies a powerful red with pronounced Merlot character, substantial weight and a velvety, silky texture. The estate's first wine is usually 85 percent Merlot and 15 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Its 76-hectare vineyard forms a single block on gravel-and-clay soils near Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne in the Haut-Médoc, with an average vine age of around fifty years.
Château Mauvinon 2021 La Familia Bordeaux
French Red
Fresh fruit and bright black fruit accompany subtle toast and an intense tannic structure. The red wine is made from Merlot grown with organic and biodynamic methods in Bordeaux. Grapes are harvested by hand, while vinification and ageing take place without added sulphites. The wine carries 13.5 percent alcohol, and its sulphite level is twenty-five milligrams per litre.
Château Balestard La Tonnelle 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
A supple opening gives way to a fruit-filled middle with noticeable tannin, a slight hollow and a touch of dryness. The blend brings together Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. Fruit and supple texture sit beside the tannic structure, while the three traditional Bordeaux varieties establish the composition of this classified estate wine.
Olivier Rivière 2022 A Broglie Côtes de Bourg
French Red
Wild dark fruit, cassis and mulberry meet pencil shavings and spice. The wine is medium-to-full-bodied and round, with firm tannins and a long liquorice finish. Made entirely from Merlot in Côtes de Bourg, it combines showy fruit with graceful tannin. Its fruit, spice, pencil-shaving and liquorice notes accompany the rounded body and firm structure. Roundness and tannin remain part of the same profile.
Château de Fieuzal 2007 Pessac-Léognan
French Red
Garnet colour with violet reflections accompanies vanilla, cinnamon, roasted notes, red fruit and leather. The wine is supple, ample and rich, with additional notes of eucalyptus and liquorice. This barrel-aged red comes from Pessac-Léognan in Bordeaux. Fruit, spice, leather, eucalyptus and liquorice sit alongside the wine's supple, ample and rich character. Its production includes barrel ageing.
Château d’Agassac 2009 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois
French Red
A deep purple-red appearance leads to ripe black fruit, morello cherry, nutmeg and cinnamon. With air, macerated red cherry is joined by sandalwood, smoked beech and incense. The palate is dense and powerful, with concentrated tannins that remain silky rather than hard. Burnt pepper and damp garrigue appear on the long finish, followed by another echo of red cherry.
Château de Fargues 2003 Sauternes
French Dessert
Deep gold with amber highlights introduces very ripe yellow fruit, candied apricot, roasted peach and mango. Honey, light caramel, vanilla and sweet spice add further aromatic detail. The palate is full and enveloping, with pronounced sweetness carried by structure. Candied fruit, honey, marzipan and spice continue into a long, warm and persistent finish, preserving the richness of the documented profile.
Palmer 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer Margaux
French Red
Violet, rose petal and ripe black cherry lead a vivid, perfumed bouquet. Blackberry and cassis add depth, while baking chocolate, cedar and crushed stone bring measured savoury detail. The palate is fleshy and seamless, with a bright core of dark fruit shaped by fine, powdery tannins and lively acidity. Fresh and expansive, it closes with berries, flowers and a long mineral finish.
Château d’Issan 2022 Margaux
French Red
Blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry lead a concentrated, aromatic bouquet. Violet, orange peel and cedar add lift and polish, while graphite and dried herbs bring savoury definition. The palate is medium to full-bodied, its ripe fruit framed by fine, structured tannins and clear freshness. Supple and precise, it closes with dark berries, mineral detail and a long, quietly spicy finish.
Château Beauregard 2019 Pomerol
French Red
Black cherry, cassis and damson plum lead a deep, polished bouquet. Violet, dried herbs and liquorice add lift and savoury definition, while baking chocolate and gentle spice bring measured richness. The palate is full and fleshy, with concentrated dark fruit shaped by velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Harmonious and persistent, it closes with cocoa, earth and a lingering note of ripe berries.
Château Giscours 2022 Margaux
French Red
Cassis, blackberry and dark cherry lead a deep, expressive bouquet. Violet and rose add lift, while graphite, cedar and savoury spice bring definition. The palate is rich yet fresh, its concentrated black fruit shaped by refined, creamy tannins and a clear mineral line. Powerful without excess, it closes long with dark berries, flowers, tobacco and a measured saline note.
Château L’Arrosée 1986 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Dried black cherry, cassis and plum lead a mature, quietly complex bouquet. Truffle, cedar and earth add savoury depth, while tobacco and warm spice bring further dimension. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, with softened tannins carrying its remaining dark fruit. Balanced and composed, it closes with mineral detail, dried herbs and a persistent earthy finish.
Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse 2000 Saint-Émilion
French Red
Blueberry, black raspberry and ripe plum lead a dense, expressive bouquet. Violet, crushed stone and camphor add lift, while liquorice, tobacco and warm spice bring savoury depth. The palate is full and richly layered, its generous fruit framed by supple tannins and fresh mineral energy. Long and composed, it finishes with dark berries, earth, spice and a persistent floral note.
Château Gruaud Larose 2010 Saint-Julien
French Red
Cassis, blackberry and dark cherry lead a deep, classical bouquet. Liquorice, cedar and cigar box add savoury definition, while earth, dried herbs and a light floral note bring complexity. The palate is full and concentrated, its generous black fruit shaped by firm, polished tannins and fresh acidity. Long and composed, it closes with graphite, tobacco, dark spice and a persistent mineral note.
Château Rocheyron 2012 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Red cherry, wild strawberry and black raspberry lead a plush, polished bouquet. Liquorice, dark chocolate and exotic spice add depth, while rose petals, dried herbs and damp earth bring savoury detail. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, its ripe fruit framed by velvety tannins and fresh mineral lift. Long and composed, it closes with plum, smoke, spice and a gentle earthy edge.
Château L’Église-Clinet 1999 Pomerol
French Wine
Mature and understated, with black cherry, smoke and forest floor leading the nose. Earth and leather add depth, while a thread of freshness keeps the profile from feeling tired. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, its fruit now fully integrated with soft tannins and restrained savoury detail. Subtle spice appears toward the close, and the finish is measured rather than forceful, leaving dark cherry, smoke and underbrush behind.
Leoville Poyferre 2003 Saint-Julien
French Wine
Ripe blackcurrant and dark plum lead a broad, mature profile, with tobacco ash, cedar and graphite bringing classic savoury detail. The palate is full and generous, shaped by powdery tannins and a measured mineral line. Warm-vintage richness is present, yet the wine remains clean and composed, with enough freshness to keep the fruit defined. The finish is long and complex, carrying cassis, plum skin and fine earthy spice.
Château Brane-Cantenac 2009 Margaux
French Wine
Warm black plum, Morello cherry and mulberry lead an expressive, mature profile. Blackberry and dark cherry remain clear through the palate, joined by earth, cedar and a restrained touch of vanilla. The texture is polished and balanced, with fresh acidity and resolved tannins carrying the fruit rather than masking it. Gentle spice builds toward a composed, savoury finish with lingering dark berries and fine mineral detail.
Château Haut-Bailly 2005 Pessac-Léognan
French Wine
Mature and composed, with blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum framed by graphite, tobacco and worn leather. The palate is generous without becoming heavy, its ripe fruit held in place by fine, persistent tannins and a savoury mineral line. Cedar and earth emerge with air, while measured acidity keeps the texture fresh. The finish is long and quietly complex, carrying dark fruit, pencil lead and gentle spice.
Château Figeac 1995 Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
French Wine
A concentrated bouquet of roasted coffee, truffle and ripe blackberry opens into tobacco, black olive and tea. The palate is elegant and medium-bodied, with resolved tannins and fresh acidity giving shape to the mature fruit. Subtle leather, earth and savoury detail emerge with air. Velvety and harmonious, it carries its complexity through a long, composed finish without losing freshness.
Château Figeac 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Wine
Layered and composed, with black cherry, cassis and dark plum opening into violet, graphite, tobacco and a subtle earthy note. The palate is full yet measured, carried by fresh acidity and fine, velvety tannins rather than sheer weight. Coffee, toast and spice emerge with air, while the finish stays mineral, persistent and quietly savoury. A mature Saint-Émilion with depth, perfume and poise.
Lillet Blanc NV
French Fortified
Candied orange, honey and exotic fruit rise over pine resin, lemon, jasmine and fresh mint. The palate is full and rounded at first, then turns lively as citrus and a measured herbal bitterness bring definition. A wine-based aperitif with freshness rather than overt weight, it carries orange and honey through a long finish, leaving a clean, gently bitter edge.
Château La Fleur de Boüard 2016 Lalande-de-Pomerol 1.5 L
French Wine
Black cherry and cassis lead, with ripe blackcurrant, dark plum and a restrained note of spice. Oyster shell and cold flint add a savoury mineral edge. The palate is medium-bodied, smooth and supple, its generous fruit held by structured yet polished tannins. Subtle vanilla and chocolate deepen the middle without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long, rounded and composed, retaining freshness and fine mineral detail.
Château Lafon-Rochet 2017 Saint-Estèphe
French Wine
Cherry, licorice and lightly toasted notes open with a measured peppery lift. The palate is fleshy and smooth, framed by silky tannins and a clear line of tangy freshness. Ripe fruit and savoury detail remain balanced rather than heavy, with the texture becoming more polished through the middle. The finish is composed and persistent, returning to licorice while retaining freshness and gentle sweetness.
Château Haut-Bergey 2005 Pessac-Léognan Red Blend
French Wine
Blackberry and currant open with cedar, leather, forest floor and a measured touch of cinnamon and clove. Medium-full and focused, the palate carries ripe red and black fruit over chalky, fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Tobacco, liquorice and smoky earth add savoury depth without weighing it down. Mature yet still composed, it finishes long and mineral, with dried cherry, orange peel and gentle spice.
Château Malescot St-Exupéry 2015 Margaux
French Wine
Steeped plum, fig and blackberry open with lilac, oyster-shell minerality and finely integrated oak. The palate is rich and composed, its dark fruit framed by mocha, vanilla and a discreet savoury edge. Velvety tannins carry the wine with power but preserve Margaux's floral refinement. The finish is long and harmonious, lingering on black fruit, violet, warm spice and mineral detail.
Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2010 Graves
French Wine
Fresh red berries emerge after a little air, joined by cocoa and finely measured spice. The palate opens soft and composed, then gains depth through concentrated fruit and a firm but polished structure. Merlot gives the centre a supple feel, while the Cabernet varieties add shape, freshness and length. The finish is persistent and balanced, carrying red fruit, cocoa and subtle savoury detail with a calm, refined character.