Contrary to popular belief, it is indeed possible to locate small, artisan winemakers in Bordeaux's left bank. Our import partner Rosenthal Wine Merchant discovered this property only recently and we are glad they did! Chateau... Read More
Tasted at the Batailley vertical tasting the château, the 2010 Batailley may well have been the best wine in a tasting that encompassed three centuries of winemaking at the estate. The nose offers outstanding delineation... Read More
The 2019 Bellegrave (Pauillac) is showing nicely in bottle, offering up aromas of cassis and plums mingled with hints of pencil shavings and vanilla pod. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and seamless, it's elegantly layered,... Read More
This beautifully colored Bordeaux shows a nose of red fruits along with gorgeous notes of juicy blackberry and tobacco. Round in the mouth with a silky texture that makes the next glass irresistible. The finish is dry and slightly... Read More
This estate bottled wine is mostly all Merlot vinified in stainless steel. Offers lovely flavors of raspberry, plum and boysenberry puree complemented on the finish by with dark licorice. Full bodied with complexity and authentic... Read More
Thanks to expressive fruit – but without excessive concentration – Château Bonnet's red wine is unquestionably charming. In fact, it is a benchmark in Bordeaux. The wine is best enjoyed on the young side,... Read More
This estate, with vineyards in the suburbs of Bordeaux, has produced an elegant wine. Black fruits, taut tannins and a hint of smokiness are integrated into a stylish structure. Drink the wine from 2024.
Long on the finish, rich and dense without excess but well structured, it unites ripe —but not overripe— Merlot and Cabernets. The wine shows good fruit that is both youthful and fresh. Significant length on the palate... Read More
A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from 20 year old vines in the Entre-Deux-Mers. Shows an intense colour, with deep purple hues. The nose is rich, concentrated and complex with aromas of black fruit, toasted,... Read More
A classic white Bordeaux blend of Semillion, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. Dry and crisp, this wine is mineral driven with notes of stonefruit and tropical fruits like passionfruit and lime; you'll notice some floral aromas... Read More
The 2018 de Cruzeau has a ton of personality. Blackberry, scorched earth, leather, licorice and mocha imbue the 2018 with a real feeling of darkness. There is wonderful savoriness from the Cabernets to give this juicy Pessac-Léognan... Read More
The 2020 Château de Cruzeau Blanc has a perfumed nose of yellow plum, nectarine and honeysuckle scents and hints of Swiss roll, all quite irresistible. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity; crisp red apple... Read More
With a history going back to the 18th century, this property has been in the same family since 1868. This wine is rich and full bodied, with a good balance between juicy black fruits and the firm structure. With good potential,... Read More
Chateau de Pitray has a 600-year history under the close watch of the same family. Currently in the care of the Count and Countess de Boigne, the estate and its wines have gained greater exposure of late due to the efforts of... Read More
The deep, inky-hued 2020 Château Grand-Puy Ducasse has a seriously impressive, balanced, full-bodied, structured style that's going to reward patience. Pure crème de cassis, black raspberry, graphite, lead pencil,... Read More
Château Graville-Lacoste delivers a crisp and dry, medium-bodied Graves full of rich, fruity, herbal character. The classic white Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, it has a fresh, lingering finish. Remarkable... Read More
Wow—right out of the gate, the pale lemon colored 2016 Guiraud has an electric lemon tart, key lime pie and mandarin peel-scented nose with notions of cinnamon, allspice and toasted almonds in the background. The palate... Read More
Château L'Escart was built in the 18th century and is located in the little town of Saint Loubes surrounding the Dordogne river. The estate is 37 ha large and produces mostly red wine. Owner Gerard Laurent is now helped... Read More
Stylish, with crushed plum and lightly warmed cassis flavors infused gently with dark earth and tobacco accents, followed in the end by a hint of cast iron. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2023 through... Read More
A wine that overdelivers in the appellation is the 2015 Château Langoa Barton which is largely Cabernet Sauvignon yet includes 38% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Brought up in 60% new oak, it boasts a deep purple color and... Read More
A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Leydet Valentin gives up notions of baked cherries, warm plums and mulberries with hints of Indian spices, tobacco and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied... Read More
It's clear that this is hugely concentrated, as is the Montrose right next door, but there's also beautiful juice and freshness underneath the black fruits and the powerful grip. Tannins, acidity and fruit: it's all... Read More
This wine comes from nearly 90 acres of estate vines. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, the rich black-currant fruit is poised between density and freshness. The wine will age well, so drink from 2024. Read More...
Château Peyrat has a simple winemaking philosophy - respect the typicity of the grape varieties and work in small concrete tanks to conserve fruit and freshness to the wines. The proximity of the Garonne River and the sandy,... Read More