Deeply colored, this powerful, dense, rich and intense wine combines concentration and mouth-coating levels of fruit and acidity with ripe, dark red fruits and citrus in the endnote. The wine was made from a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, reaching 15.5% with a pH of 3.3. aging in 60% new French oak barrels

Cabernet Franc Blend, Intense red and violet reflections with a pleasant perfume and clear aromas of blackberry and raspberry. A wine of great personality, balanced, full, decisive and particularly full-bodied.

DOMAINE TORTOCHOT GEVREY 1ER CRU CHAMPEAUX exhibits complexity married perfectly with elegance, the wine is full-bodied and this comes very much to the fore. There is a fruitiness together with touches of flowers - roses and wallflower. This wine may be kept and be allowed to mature for some years.

TASTING NOTES:COLOUR:INTENSE RUBY RED COLOR WITH A LIGHT GARNET HUE.AROMA:THE PERFUME OF WILD ROSES, SWEET THYME, TOBACCO, LIQUORICE, ALONG WITH RASPBERRIES, CHERRIES AND MINERALS.TASTE:THIS MEDIUM + BODIED DRY RED HAS SOFT AND ROUND MEDIUM+ TANNINS, FLAVOURS OF RIPE CHERRIES, PLUMS WITH HINTS OF VIOLETS, LEATHER, LICORICE AND MINERALS.PAIRING:POULTRY, RED MEAT, RED SAUCE PASTA, AND CHARCUTERIE.Wine Advocate-Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy- "This wine offers a unusual bouquest of candied cherry and cola aromas that are distinct to this wine. There is a savory side to the wine, with cedar and baking clove, its center of gravity defers to that candied cherry or creme de cassis characteristic."

Wine Advocate-Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy- "This wine offers a unusual bouquest of candied cherry and cola aromas that are distinct to this wine. There is a savory side to the wine, with cedar and baking clove, its center of gravity defers to that candied cherry or creme de cassis characteristic."

This wine has a tightly-knit tannic texture and a beautiful, long, aromatic aftertaste. It is fruity, spicy and oaky (the oakiness is normal at this early stage). 2012 Quintus starts out quite smooth on the palate, going on to show ripe fruit and a freshness that might be referred to as mineral which is very typical of the terroir.

Intense ruby color with brownish nuances. In the aroma, there are balsamic notes, floral fragrances and notes of wild, well-ripe red fruits. It has round tannins, firm and full of fruit, finishing with elegance and persistence.

The Les Argilieres vineyard is 4ha and very well located, but much less known than its other Premier Cru neighbours. Wines from this plot are powerful, rich and rustic. Plump raspberry fruit, spicy with strict structure and tannins.

The history of the Rebourseau family goes back to 1782, humble farmers involved in viticulture which were passed on from one generation to the next. Through the years the objective was to bring the production of each appellation to its best level, ensuring the wines reflect the most accurate version of their climates. Clos Vougeot, which covers approximately 50ha is considered one of the best Grand Cru sites in Burgundy. The Rebourseau is a wine with pronounced minerality expressing earthy notes of fern, moss and truffle, revealing velvety tones of coffee beans and black radish.

This fresh and vibrant Tinto from Cortes de Cima packs some real fruit punch. Plum compote, red liquorice and black cherry fill out its juicy palate. An easy drinker but with some flesh and personality. Critic says "Cortes de Cima produce a delicious array of wines that tick lots of boxes at varying price points. Their Courela Tinto is their "entry-level" red that was designed to please."

Domaine Harmand -Geoffroy is a family owned winery dating back to the 19th century. The family owns 22ha of vineyards in the prestigious Gevrey-Chambertin appellation. The Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy Vieilles Vignes is the product of very old vines between 50-90 years. The result is one of the most powerful wines in the cellar that shows dark, almost somber fruit, a wine that is reticent in its youth and quite profound with seven to ten years of age. Medium-bodied, it's well-balanced with a big intense bouquet of black cherry, blueberries, wet earth, leather, violets, and a whiff of menthol.

Ageing in oak (30% new barrels) for approximately 15-18 mounths. Racking after the malolactic fermentation. Filtration is light or even nonexistent in order to preserve the aromas. Bottling takes place at the domaine.This wine is dense and firm and will taste even better after a few years in bottle.

Floral and spice-focused. Juicy red and black fruits linger on the palate with notes of orange zest, potting soil and black tea. Pairs well with: Chicken & Turkey Certified Organic - Sustainable

Delicacy is the definition of this Volnay, a wine which is like lace. This 100% pinot noir has aromas of violet, cherry, and - with age - spices, game and cooked prune. It has an immediate appeal which, added to a slight natural precocity, means it can be fully open while still relatively young. The attack is fresh, the finish is warm. Drinking this wine, one seems to bite into a fresh fruit and breath in its heady aroma.

Vini Franchetti 20th Anni Special Edition 2019 is a red wine produced by Vini Franchetti, a winery located on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. This wine is made from a blend of the native grape varieties Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, grown in the high-altitude vineyards of Etna. The grapes are fermented with native yeasts and aged for 14 months in oak barrels, resulting in a wine with intense aromas of dark fruit, spice, and tobacco. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with flavors of black cherry, blackcurrant, and hints of earthiness. The tannins are firm and well-structured, giving the wine a long and satisfying finish. Unfortunately, as a language model, I don't have access to wine scores or ratings beyond what is publicly available on wine review websites or publications. However, Vini Franchetti is a well-respected winery in the Etna region, known for producing high-quality wines that showcase the unique terroir of the area. The 20th Anni Special Edition is a limited edition wine, released in celebration of the winery's 20th anniversary, and is highly sought after by wine enthusiasts.

This 50ha walled vineyard was created by the Monks of Citeaux and the soils in the areahas a large clay content, which accounts to the powerful, well-structured wines that can be rustic when young. This Grand Cru is on 1.28ha plot with 100% pinot noir. The grapes were handpicked and destemmed, then fermented in large oak vats. The wine was further aged for 20 months in French oak. The nose shows floral notes of rose petals, berries and spices. The tannins are fine and elegant with flavours of fresh fruit and spices of nutmeg and pepper.

Grignolino is a light-coloured tannic grape variety from the Monferrato region of Piemonte, where quality grape varieties grow in abundance. Always a nose of dried flowers, berry jam, pepper and cloves. Extremely high tannins, yet classy with a bold personality!

Made in only the best vintages, the grapes for the Trefiano Carmignano Riserva come from five hectares of vineyards surrounding the historic Villa di Trefiano located in the Carmignano DOCG. The Trefiano DOCG is made from a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo. The wine is aged in tonneaux for 16 months and a further year in a bottle. Ruby red colour, medium-bodied, with black plum fruit, balanced acidity and tannins. Complex with good age-ability. Blend: 80% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Caniolo

Neil Ellis is considered to be one of the most influencial pioneers of modern day winemaking in South Africa. The Syrah grapes from the Groenekloof vineyard were handpicked from low yielding bush vines. They produce a medium bodied wine with vibrant colours. The aroma is full of enticing dark fruit with contributing spicy undertones. There are lingering savoury notes in the long finish, accentuated by fine, elegant tannins. For the price, this is an excellent Syrah.

Although the Upper Valdarno in Tuscany, where the winery is located is steeped in history, the young owners of Meca and Rocco are a brother and sister team with a combined age of just over 40 years old. Originally from Calabria where they learned the land, agriculture inthe toe of Italy's boot is difficult, so the family decide to pursue opportunities in Tuscany. They produce olive oil and and vegetables along with wine, all farmed organically. The Vertigine is made with 100% Canaiolo, typically a blending grape for Chianti and Chianti Classico wines. This comes from their youngest vineyard, hand picke and hand selected for a finished wine that is juicy, fresh, with lots of pretty red fruit of cherry and raspberry. A unique and lovely wine.

A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Haut-Bailly was harvested from the 9th to 25th of September. It has an alcohol of 14.3%. Deep purple-black in colour, it prances out of the glass with naturally beautiful notions of fresh black cherries, violets, mulberries and boysenberries, giving way to hints of redcurrant jelly, star anise, tilled soil and menthol. The medium to full-bodied palate is delicately crafted with velvety/grainy tannins and fantastic freshness framing the perfumed red and black berry layers, finishing on a lingering fragrant-earth note.

Banfi Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is a prestigious Tuscan red wine that combines the rich heritage of Chianti Classico with modern winemaking precision. Predominantly crafted from Sangiovese alongside traditional Chianti Classico varieties, it offers an expressive bouquet of ripe cherry, plum, and blackberry, complemented by notes of licorice, spice, and subtle oak. The palate is full and structured, with polished tannins and vibrant acidity providing excellent balance and freshness. Aging in French oak adds depth and complexity, leading to a long, elegant finish. Refined yet powerful, it is an excellent companion to roasted meats, wild game, aged cheeses, and traditional Tuscan dishes.

An iconic Spanish red of remarkable complexity, combining dark and red fruit with cedar, tobacco, leather, herbs and spice. Deep, refined and exceptionally long-lived.

La Capitelle de Baronarques is a distinguished wine from the Domaine de Baronarques located in the Aude region of southern France near Limoux. It is produced in both red and white versions under the Aoc Limoux.  Wine Profile Grape mix: 68% Syrah, 22% Merlot, and 10% Malbec. Appearance: Deep crimson color that looks almost black. Aromas: Candied black fruit, blackcurrant, blackberry, spices, garrigue, and tobacco. Taste: Rich fruit flavors, smooth tannins, with a finish of licorice and cocoa. 

The 2015 Château Palmer is a legendary, highly acclaimed Third Growth Bordeaux from the Margaux appellation. It is a powerful, impeccably structured blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot. Known for its remarkable density, intense dark berry fruit, and elegant minerality, this wine is a true benchmark. Nose: Explosive and opulent aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, blueberry, and subtle hints of cedar, graphite, violets, and sweet spices. Palate: Full-bodied yet impeccably balanced. It offers plush, fine-grained tannins with a vibrant core of freshness, dark chocolate, and an incredibly long, earthy finish.

The 2014 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a complex, full-bodied red from Pessac-Léognan, praised for its aromatic intensity, structural power, and velvety texture. A blend of 54% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc, it features dark fruit, mineral, and truffle notes. It boasts a long finish, offering excellent aging potential until 2030-2040.

The 1990 Château Margaux is a legendary, 100-point Bordeaux wine known for its immense depth, velvety texture, and remarkable longevity. It features opulent, aromatic layers of blackcurrants, violets, cedar, and truffles, with a powerful yet silky, full-bodied palate. It represents a "monumental" vintage now at peak maturity, yet capable of further aging until at least 2050.

Blend: Pinot Noir 100% The 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir from Bruno Desaunay-Bissey is a charming and elegant red Burgundy. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle earthy notes are complemented by a refined, silky palate of red fruit, gentle spice, and soft tannins. The finish is long, balanced, and expressive of the Côte d’Or terroir. A versatile and approachable Pinot Noir, perfect with roast poultry, charcuterie, or mushroom dishes.

Blend: Pinot Noir 100% The 2022 Chambolle-Musigny from Bruno Desaunay-Bissey is an elegant and refined Pinot Noir, showcasing the finesse of one of Burgundy’s most graceful appellations. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle floral notes open the bouquet, while the palate reveals silky red fruit, gentle spice, and delicate earthy undertones. The texture is smooth and balanced, with a long, expressive finish. Ideal with roast poultry, charcuterie, or mushroom-based dishes.

Blend: Pinot Noir 100% The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin from Bruno Desaunay-Bissey is a classic and elegant Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most renowned appellations. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle earthy and floral notes lead to a silky, layered palate with bright red fruit, gentle spice, and soft, refined tannins. The finish is long, balanced, and expressive of the Gevrey terroir. Ideal with roast poultry, game birds, or mushroom-based dishes.

Château Haut-Bailly 2015Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
ABV: 13.5%
 Drinking Window: 2023–2035 Tasting Note:
The 2015 vintage presents a vivid and powerful red with an intense bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, and crème de cassis, underscored by subtle black olive aromas. On the palate, it offers a full body with chewy tannins and a harmonious balance of fruit and spice. The finish is long and persistent, revealing layers of dark fruit and a touch of minerality. Château Haut-Bailly 2016Blend: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc
ABV: 13.5% 
Drinking Window: 2023–2055 Tasting Note:
The 2016 vintage is characterized by its brilliant nose, offering exquisite delineation and focus with aromas of blackberries, potpourri, crushed stone, and hints of violet petal. The medium-bodied palate is supported by fine-grained tannins and perfectly judged acidity, leading to a cohesive and almost Pauillac-like finish. This wine is a classic example of Haut-Bailly's elegance and aging potential.

Blend: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc Drinking Window: 2004-2045 93 Points - Robert Parker “Ausone's extraordinary minerality is present in the 1995, yet there are more aromatics, a richer, more multidimensional palate impression, and a fuller texture - all with the terroir brilliantly expressed. The wine boasts a dense ruby/purple color and an emerging but tightly knit nose of spring flowers, minerals, earth, and black fruits. Rich, with an opulent texture and surprising sexiness for a young vintage of Ausone, the medium bodied 1995 displays exquisite balance between its acid, tannin, alcohol, and fruit. Although it is not yet seamless, all the elements are present for an extraordinary evolution in the bottle. This wine will age at a glacial pace for 30-40 years. "

Blend: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc Drinking Window: 2010-2035 95 Points - Robert Parker “Is the 1999 Ausone the wine of the vintage? Dense purple color, a compelling bouquet of licorice, minerals, black and blueberry liqueur, extraordinary delineation, high tannin, superb extract, and phenomenal richness all are the stuff of a legend. This wine seems impossible to have emerged from a vintage like 1999. Proprietor Alain Vauthier produced only 20,000 bottles because he eliminated one-fourth of the tiny crop. The result is out-and-out fabulous, but the wine needs 12-15 years of cellaring."

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Drinking Window: 2000 - 2035 88 Points - Robert Parker "The 1981 tastes remarkably velvety and supple for such a young Latour--not that this is a malevolent occurrence--because the excellence, complexity, and richness of the wine are still present. The color is dark ruby, the bouquet offers plenty of ripe cassis and spicy oak, and the flavor is generous, silky, moderately tannic, and long in the finish. This Latour may turn out to be similar to the 1971."

Blend: 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot Drinking Window: 2010-2035 96 Points - Wine Advocate “Tasted blind at Farr's 2002 Bordeaux tasting. This is a beautiful wine. A bouquet surfeit with joie-de-vivre and elan, ripe black cherries, cassis and a touch of damson, but underneath all that precocious fruit is a real, tangible sense of minerality. The palate is silky smooth on the entry with vestiges of creamy oak still to be resolved, wonderful persistency on the licentious finish. Gorgeous! Tasted October 2009.."

Blend: 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc Drinking Window: 2007-2047 96 Points - Wine Advocate “A very deep purple colour. The nose needs some coaxing. It is more delicate than usual, not as precocious than the 2003. The palate is more about poise than power - very fine acidity. Robust tannins, more masculine than in previous years. Huge grip though, its concentration creeps up on you and makes its presence felt on the persistent finish. Very broody at the moment. Perhaps missing that profundity of the 2000 or 2003, yet it has that brilliant poise that makes Ausone so special. A return to the more classic style definitely. It may need time to come around though, perhaps 5 to 6 years. Tasted April 2005."

Blend: 55% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot Drinking Window: 2016-2066 98 Points - Robert Parker “Possibly the "wine of the vintage," the 2008 boasts an inky/blue/purple color as well as a glorious perfume of spring flowers, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, camphor, truffles and crushed rocks. With great fruit on the attack and mid-palate, a medium to full-bodied, multidimensional mouthfeel and a skyscraper-like finish, this prodigious effort over-delivers, even for this phenomenal terroir. Give it 5-8 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 40-50 years."