Winter and spring saw plenty of rain, enabling the ground to increase its water content. The risk of powdery mildew was exceptionally high and required great attention. Bud burst was quite late, but uniform, followed by flowering... Read More
Château d`Issan is a 3éme Cru Classé Margaux property that produces richly aromatic and silky-textured clarets that are often amongst the best of the appellation. The beautiful 18th century château is... Read More
In the 15th century, Adhémar de Massaut built the castle on the foundations of a 300-year-old medieval fortified house. Located on la petite grèze which dominates the Lot, it is called Château Lagrézette.... Read More
First created in 2017, the Château Haut-Batailley Verso is the new second wine of this estate, which is now run by the talented team at Lynch-Bages. The 2018 Château Haut-Batailley Verso has a complex, nuanced, approachable... Read More
The 2018 Haut-Brion is composed of 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one... Read More
Steeped in history, Chateau Ormes de Paz in Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux crafts this exceptional red blend. The Saint-Estèphe region is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon, and this wine reflects that heritage. Uncork... Read More
Château Lynch-Moussas boasts a rich lineage dating back to the 18th century in Pauillac, Bordeaux. Classified as a Fifth Growth in the prestigious 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the estate is renowned for its meticulous approach... Read More
The 2018 Senejac is deep garnet-purple colored with a nose of warm berries, earth, herbs and tobacco plus floral notions. The palate is full-bodied and rich with fine-grained tannins, nice freshness and good length. Lisa Perrotti-Brown... Read More
Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes is a historic estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône. Their commitment to tradition and quality shines through in their meticulous practices, from organic farming to hand-harvesting... Read More
Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel (a blend of 73% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc, aged in 20% new oak barriques), rolls effortlessly out of the glass with cheery,... Read More
Michel Niellon's son-in-law Michel Coutoux, who has been working with Niellon since 1990, described 2018 as having a more difficult growing season than most other communes in the Côte for the simple reason that despite... Read More
Esprit Leflaive is a venture born out of a passion for exploring the wider Burgundy region, beyond the Côte de Beaune and Mâconnais. Founded by Pierre Vincent and Brice de La Morandière, this label brings together... Read More
Domaine Leflaive, a family-owned winery since its creation, has a rich history dating back to 1717. Brice de La Morandière, the great-grandson of the founder, represents the fourth generation and continues the family legacy... Read More
Jean-Baptiste Souillard is a dedicated winemaker in the Northern Rhône. Unlike trendy styles, he focuses on vins de garde, wines built to age and develop complexity. Souillard's meticulous approach results in singular... Read More
Jean-Baptiste Souillard is a winemaker in the Northern Rhone region of France. One of his plots, located in the Coteaux de Bassenon, is located in the southwestern part of the region, with an east-facing slope and an elevation... Read More
Jean-Baptiste Souillard is a winemaker from the Northern Rhone region in France, known for his meticulous approach to viticulture and vinification. His Roussanne vineyard, located in the southern part of the Ardèche, is... Read More
Established in 1720 by Edmé Champy, Maison Champy is the oldest house in Burgundy, instrumental in building the region's international reputation for three centuries. With a history intertwined with French icons like... Read More
