Rated 89 Points or Higher

The estate’s Second Wine offers a different interpretation of the Calon terroir. With an average of 75% Merlot in the blends, Le Marquis de Calon Ségur is totally distinct from the First Wine. “It benefits from... Read More

The Grand Vin of Calon Ségur mirrors its terroir. It is rare, authentic and stirs the soul. In the most natural way, it reveals both great delicacy and outstanding intensity. All the magic of Calon is in this balance. The... Read More

The superb maturity of Cantemerle’s Cabernet Sauvignon is evident up front by its degree of concentration and complexity—the sign of a great Médoc wine. Before tasting this fine bottle, you’ll want to... Read More

This wine has a beautiful transparent yellow color. The first nose is very pure, the cool month of August perfectly protected the aromatic potential. The full expression of Sauvignon Blanc on clay-limestone soil is present here... Read More

The wine shows a beautiful color with golden and green glints. The nose is characterized by dominant citrus aromas, such as orange and grapefruit. It also shows notes of pineapple, peach, vanilla and broom flower with a hint of... Read More

Fermentations are done traditionally with very soft pumping-over to respect the lively character and structure of the fruit. After three weeks of maceration followed by malolactic fermentation, the wine was put in French oak barrels... Read More

With its rich botrytis character, this combines impact with delicacy. Clear citrus on the nose with a hint of flint and smoke, allowing the soft white flowers and lime blossom to steal up on you. There are caramel notes through... Read More

Yellow-green color. Very intense, noble, airy, sophisticated, very fresh, powerful nose. It is dominated by notes of candied lemon. Superb entry on the palate. The wine develops extremely aromatic, with incredible concentration.... Read More

A delicate wine, the initially supple tannins gradually become more powerful. Well-structured on the palate with good density. Precise, fairly full-bodied finish.

Lively plum and cherry fruit is mixed with a brambly hint. Savory and bay accents on the finish. This elegant wine with a beautiful finesse on the palate and a good length offers a very nice potential. Charming!

Created by Henri Martin, this estate is unique in having been built up piece by piece over several years through the purchase of parcels, the majority of which were classified as “grands crus” in 1855. The origin of... Read More

62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc aged in French oak barrels (45% new barrels each vintage) for between 14 to 16 months depending on the vintage.

Complex and elegant, with power and breadth. The glass displays a deep ruby color with a kiss of purple at the rim. Aromas are led by a dark-cherry note cradled in graphite, along with lilac and tobacco. The mouthfeel is rich... Read More

A bewitching wine, from beginning to end of the tasting experience! The color is very deep and the nose is intense, with plenty of character. This rich and utterly delicious wine spreads out beautifully on the palate. The tannin... Read More

Carruades is an intense brilliant crimson red in color. Its nose, discreet at first, quickly gives off aromas of redcurrants and raspberries, supported by subtle notes of mint and liquorice. The attack on the palate is silky with... Read More

Fine, concentrated color. Solid and dense in the mouth, presenting good structure and well-defined tannins. A long, lingering wine with notes of violets on the finish. The 2010 is an elegant wine with excellent balance.... Read More

Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Lafleur has a beautifully composed bouquet with scents of black cherry, truffle, iron piping and a touch of mint. It is very well defined, nicely focused and full... Read More

The nose to this is fascinating with orange peel, mangoes, stones and hints of blanched walnuts. Full-bodied, yet dense and reserved. It shows amazing length and finesse. The finish shows wonderful, subtle and pure fruit. Breathtakingly... Read More

Located on the lands of Moulis-en-Médoc, the former granary of Bordeaux, Châteaux Lalaudey and Pomeys benefit from a unique geographical location. The smallest appellation in the Médoc, Moulis is a ribbon of... Read More

The 2014 vintage can be summed up as follows: vivid colour, a tannic structure that is firm yet subtle and red-fruit aromas. A supple yet powerful wine reminiscent of a blend similar to that of the Grand Vin.

Spontaneous, round, generous, and silky, this 'other wine' is both intense and light, rich and delicate. It has the elegance and grain de tanin of its predecessor. Throughout its creation, Alter Ego is led by the same... Read More

75% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon, 5% Muscadelle aged for 15 months in 55% new oak barrels, 35% one year-old wine and 10% egg-shaped concrete tanks.

Pretty nose of white-fleshed fruits (pear, peach) at first, then a hint of fennel and gunflint are felt. Floral aromas are revealed when opened. On the palate, freshness and delicacy characterize the wine. The fruity aromas prolong... Read More

The nose is fruity, racy and offers power, a very fine tight grain as well as complexity. Notes of full-bodied boysenberry, full-bodied strawberry and, to a lesser extent, full-bodied blackcurrant are combined with fine touches... Read More

65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

The way Château Pavie is fermented depends on the vintage. It is kept on the skins for three weeks in 20 temperature-controlled wooden vats. Malolactic fermentation... Read More

Complete wine with a certain concentration of fruit and fine quality of tannins. Crushed-fruit aromas with a hint of smoke. Round and full on the palate with well-integrated tannins providing a firmness and length on the finish.... Read More

Les Griffons de Pichon Baron 2018 reveals a deep, almost black color. The nose is delicate, with notes of black fruits and a hint of subtle, well-integrated wood. The palate is generous and full, with powerful and luscious tannins.... Read More

The color of Château Pichon Baron 2015 is intense deep garnet red. The nose is expressive and delicate, offering a wonderfully aromatic range of summer berries, black cherries and blueberries, very lightly underpinned by... Read More

At the tasting, Pierre 1er offers a fruity and rich wine, typical of Saint Emilion by its composition. We appreciate its roundness and length in the mouth, for a wine that can be completed after a few years in the cellar.... Read More

74% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc

The vineyards of Quinault L’Enclos lie in the commune of Libourne alongside the meandering Dordogne River. In the southern part of the town, vine cultivation dates back... Read More

Located in the southern valley of the village of Saint-Émilion running down to the plain, the 40 hectares have their roots in a patchwork of clay-limestone, sand and gravel soils. The spirit of Château Simard can... Read More

With an intense golden yellow color, Château Suduiraut 2011 presents a very fresh nose evoking citrus such as orange and lemon, and ripe fruit like yellow peach, enhanced with aniseed and a hint of minerality. The palate... Read More

It’s true, Talbot is a champion of longevity, which doesn’t prevent it from being amiable and round even in its earliest youth, always marked by silky, smooth, very civilized tannins. Talbot is outgoing by nature,... Read More

This wine shows great balance, complexity and richness. The classic Bordeaux blend combines the intense aromas of Merlot with the structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon. We recommend enjoying this wine with pasta dishes, barbecue,... Read More

Clear and brilliant, with an intense yellow color and golden highlights. Aromas typical of Sauvignon Blanc (lemon and blackcurrant buds) dominate on the nose, accompanied by notes of white flowers and orange blossom imparted by... Read More