A crunchy white with a refreshing, fruity character. It shows notes of ripe orchard fruit, sliced lemons and dried herbs. Medium-bodied with a spiced, slightly zesty nature and juicy acidity.
Fun and friendly, this has bright, high-toned blackcurrant and cherry fruit with quite mineral and grippy tannins that give a firm texture. Feels well worked, on the more savoury side, with the fruit concentration underneath the... Read More
Gentle blackcurrant perfume on the nose, sweet and soft with a touch of medicinal herbs. Juicy and supple with lots of freshness and a nice bouncy palate but also density in the tannins which are slightly robust still. Excellent... Read More
The 2022 Cantemerle offers up attractive aromas of minty blackberries, blueberries and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, broad and ample palate that's layered and textural, with a rich core of fruit largely concealing... Read More
The 2019 Château Laforge is more up-front and charming, with medium-bodied aromas and flavors of savory red and black fruits, leafy herbs, iron, and tobacco. It has good acidity, ripe tannins, and, as with all of the releases... Read More
A new Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, freshly minted this year (from the 2018 vintage). I would put this right up there with the best vintages from Lilian Ladouys. It feels extremely silky, with such plump blackberry fruits that you... Read More
Beautiful nose, blackcurrant, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, tobacco, cherries, crushed stones, blue fruit and bramble fruits. Sleek and straight, nice acidity, but this is quite linear with the Cabernet really giving the backbone,... Read More
Presents a mix of bramble, mulling spice and savory notes, with steeped plum and red currant fruit flavors and a tarry tug on the finish. Shows good energy throughout. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now.... Read More
Aromas of currants, walnuts and blackberries follow through to a full-bodied palate with fine, chewy tannins and a linear finish. Shows polish and beautiful length. Lovely second wine.
