Château Puynard is a small winery and family home of Irish expats and former London wine retailers, Andrew Eakin and Naomi Murtagh, established in 2016 in Blaye, Côtes de Bordeaux. This 100% Merlot is aged without... Read More
With its dark red robe, Alter Ego 2019 immediately impresses with its explosive aromatics. Subtle notes of red fruits evoking raspberries and redcurrants blend harmoniously with the floral fragrance of a field in spring. The sensation... Read More
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.
This structured, dense wine is packed with as much tannins as fruit at this stage. Balance is coming and this ripe wine, with its solid, dark texture and black-plum fruits, holds good promise.
Mouthwatering and vibrant, zingy and intense on the palate with the shot of lemon and lime juice, creamy peach and apricot and touch of spiced vanilla on the finish. Long and satisfying still with energy and precision all the... 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
Chocolate, licorice and plums. Some mint and candied violets. Intensely juicy and full-bodied on the palate with pure dark fruit and lots of new wood. Big and structured with firm, yet ripe tannins that still need some time to... 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 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 2019 Durfort-Vivens has fleshed out nicely. Silky, red/purplish fruit, blood orange and pomegranate give this plush Margaux fabulous depth. Time in the glass brings out very pretty floral accents to round things out. This... 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
Château Haut-Segottes has fewer than 10 hectares of vines located within the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation. This wine is usually dominant with Cabernet Franc, which produces a wine of considerable structure and is... 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
This perfectly aged Left Bank beauty comes from a family that once sold their entire harvest to local cooperatives. Cabernet Sauvignon is the major grape variety grown at Château La Peyre, comprising 50%, followed by Merlot... Read More