"Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (73%), Merlot (27%)
Drinking Window: 2033–2050

94-100 Points - Georgie Hindle, Decanter.com
""Supple and sop juicy and friendly, this has a lovely ripe strawberry and cooling raspberry elements with both fresh mint and a dollop of sweetness. Cool overall with a driving persistence of flavour – energetic but so precise and well defined with fine tannins and a crisp overall sensation. Ripe, round, a little cooler and more mineral than in hotter vintages, but this is definitely charming and easy to like. 3.71pH. Ageing 18 months, 30% new, 70% one and two years.”"

"Blend: Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (36%), Cabernet Franc (3%), and Petit Verdot (1%)
Drinking Window: 2035 - 2065

95-97 Points - Antonio Galloni 
“The 2025 Pape Clément is magnificent. The aromatics alone are captivating. Strong floral and savory notes soar from the glass. Lavender, rose petal, sage, mint and mocha lead into a core of wonderfully vibrant red/purplish fruit. Medium in body and deep, Pape Clément is positively stellar in 2025. The Cabernets and Petit Verdot add tons of aromatic presence. Élevage is 85% in barrique and 15% in foudre, with a relatively modest 33% new oak.”"

"Blend: Merlot (51%), Cabernet Franc (45%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (4%)
Drinking Window: 2032–2045

98-100 Points - Robert Parker
“A blend of 51% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2025 Château Cheval Blanc stands out once again as among the finest wines of the vintage in Bordeaux. Wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of dark berries and cherries mingled with notions of blood orange and iris, it's full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with terrific mid-palate density, sweet tannins and a long, vibrant, violet-inflected finish. With its striking aromas, intensity of flavor and resolutely classical proportions (checking in at 12.7% alcohol and pH of 3.76), the 2025 gives every indication of being one of the great Cheval Blancs of the decade.”"

"Blend: Merlot (51%), Cabernet Franc (45%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (4%)
Drinking Window: 2032–2045

98-100 Points - Robert Parker
“A blend of 51% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2025 Château Cheval Blanc stands out once again as among the finest wines of the vintage in Bordeaux. Wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of dark berries and cherries mingled with notions of blood orange and iris, it's full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with terrific mid-palate density, sweet tannins and a long, vibrant, violet-inflected finish. With its striking aromas, intensity of flavor and resolutely classical proportions (checking in at 12.7% alcohol and pH of 3.76), the 2025 gives every indication of being one of the great Cheval Blancs of the decade.”"

"Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot (86%), Cabernet Franc (13%), Cabernet Sauvignon (1%)
Drinking Window: 2032–2045

96-100 Points - Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com
“Damson colour, this has a ton of juicy blue and black fruits, well judged density, energy and lift, clear ageing ability, grilled cumin, peony, iris flowers, slate and crushed rocks, 40% new oak, with large oak casks for almost half of the production. Less Cabernet Franc in this blend simply because of the size of the berries. 3.7ph. Blason no longer sold En Primeur, so not tasted here. Juliette Couderc director. Harvest began on August 26 with young Merlot on gravel. 23hl/h overall yield, fascinating to see how they split across different terroirs in the L'Evangile vineyard - on gravel 15hl/ha, on clay 28hl/ha, on sand, 38hl/h all due to size of berries. In practise this meant a lot of intra-plot harvesting, going through four or five times. The result is impressive.”"

Honeysuckle and white floral aromas are delicate and light. The herbaceous palate opens with fennel, dried herbs, and a faint floral echo, finishing with hints of almond, lemon peel, and peppery prickle. Kara Newman

Bright raspberries and red cherries in the nose mingle with riper black cherries, dark chocolate and blueberries in this abundantly fruity, but also well-oaked and well-structured wine made from mostly Zinfandel. Velvety tannins, succulent fruit and spicy oak nuances all balance nicely.

The 1982 Château Lynch-Bages is a legendary, fully mature Fifth Growth Pauillac that defines the vintage's power and richness, often considered a benchmark for the estate. It offers a complex bouquet of cedar, creme de cassis, tobacco, and cigar box, with a full-bodied, opulent, and fleshy palate that has fully resolved tannins.

The 1982 Château Cheval Blanc is a legendary, fully mature Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (approx. 60% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot) that represents a benchmark for the vintage. It offers a complex bouquet of dried fruits, truffles, cedar, and mint, featuring a silky, medium-bodied palate with soft tannins and a long finish.

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.

The LANA Tequila Trial Collection is a premium bundle containing six 750ml bottles of ultra-luxury tequila from Jalisco, Mexico. This collection is designed as a luxury showcase of the brand's 100% Blue Weber Agave spirits, known for their award-winning smoothness and signature gemstone caps.

Echézeaux is fragrant, fine, full and silky and full of flavour. The 'Cuvée 49' is, as you might expect, from a single parcel of vines in the Echézeaux du Dessus lieu-dit, planted in 1949, so very special. Grands Echézeaux shows richness and opulence, in a plump softer style.

The Rémy Martin LOUIS XIII RUBY (or Ruby Limited Edition) is an ultra-rare, 700mL expression featuring the signature Grande Champagne cognac (aged 40–100 years) housed in a vibrant, ruby-red crystal decanter crafted by Saint-Louis. Limited to only 200 bottles globally, the decanter uses a proprietary, gold-infused process, featuring the iconic fleur-de-lys stopper and a palladium neck.

The Rémy Martin LOUIS XIII End of Year (EOY) 25/26 edition, also referred to as the 2026 Lunar New Year Year of the Horse release, is a premier, ultra-aged cognac, representing the pinnacle of the house's blending artistry. This special release focuses on the 2026 Lunar New Year, celebrating the Year of the Horse, and features a bespoke design to highlight the festive context.

Rémy Martin LOUIS XIII Le Mathusalem is an ultra-premium, 6-liter crystal decanter representing the pinnacle of Cognac luxury, with only 50 bottles produced annually. Blended from over 1,200 eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from Grande Champagne and aged 40–100 years, it features complex notes of myrrh, honey, dried roses, and leather.

Dom Ruinart Rosé is a prestigious, rare champagne, typically a blend of ~85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards. It features a delicate pink color, offering an aromatic profile of spices (ginger, cinnamon), citrus (blood orange, kumquat), and red berries. The palate is silky, full-bodied, and saline with a long finish.

The 2019 Château L'Eglise-Clinet is a premier, highly acclaimed Pomerol, renowned as the last masterpiece produced by the late Denis Durantou. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, it offers immense concentration, power, and elegance, featuring notes of black fruit, violet, truffle, and graphite with refined tannins.

The 2017 Le Pin is a highly sought-after, 100% Merlot Pomerol known for its exceptional elegance, depth, and balance, offering complex notes of black fruit (cherries, plums, raspberries), floral hints (violets, lilacs), earthy tones (truffle, forest floor, ironstone), and spice, all carried by silken tannins and vibrant freshness for a long, fragrant finish, showcasing remarkable complexity for the challenging vintage.

The 2004 Le Pin is a highly-rated, opulent Pomerol known for its plush, fleshy texture and complex aromas of ripe black fruits (plum, cherry), cassis, espresso, vanilla, and earthy notes, offering a luxurious experience with smooth tannins that can be enjoyed young or aged, showcasing the vintage's quality despite challenges.

Château Lagrange's "Parcellaire Haut Bois" is a special, limited-release single-plot Cabernet Sauvignon from their Saint-Julien estate, known for intense black fruit (cherry, cassis) mixed with spicy, earthy notes, floral hints (violet, rose), and a powerful yet silky structure, often with tobacco, mint, and liquorice undertones, built for aging and showcasing a specific terroir's character, distinct from the main Château Lagrange blend .

The Château Lagrange Heritage Collection 2023 is a limited-edition Saint-Julien red wine created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the estate's acquisition by the Japanese Suntory group in 1983. This unique cuvée is a modern reinterpretation of the estate's historical blend from that era.

The 1983 Château Lagrange, a Saint-Julien Third Growth (3ème Cru Classé), is described as a classic, savory Bordeaux with firm tannins, earthy notes, and mature black fruit (plum, cassis), showing complexity with hints of leather and pencil shavings, holding up well with age but benefiting from decanting to reveal its depth, reflecting the era when Suntory began its major revitalization of the estate.

The 2022 Château Le Pin is a highly acclaimed, 100% Merlot Pomerol, described as an elegant, full-bodied, yet balanced wine with intense aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, violet, and spice, plus notes of cedar, truffle, and mocha. It features velvety tannins, seamless integration, and a long, fresh, spicy finish with layers of dark fruit, earth, and minerality, offering both immediate appeal and aging potential, often compared to a luxurious, weightless texture.

The Château Margaux Year of the Horse Set is a rare, limited-edition collection released to celebrate the Chinese Zodiac's Horse, typically featuring three iconic vintages like 1978, 1990, and 2002, presented in a special case with a unique certificate signed by the château's director. This set offers a journey through different eras of Château Margaux, highlighting exceptional vintages known for their power, complexity, and aging potential, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of fine wines.

Hibiki 21 Year Old is a highly awarded, complex Japanese blended whisky known for its seductive, harmonious balance of sweet fruits (blackberry, apricot), rich caramel/honey, subtle Mizunara oak spice, and a long, incense-like finish, presented in an iconic, beautifully faceted bottle symbolizing Japan's seasons. It's celebrated for its smoothness, depth from aging in various casks (including sherry & Mizunara), and layers of sandalwood, dark fruit, and sweet smoke, making it a collector's favorite.

The Vega Sicilia Unico is a powerful yet elegant Spanish red from Ribera del Duero, a blend of 94% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, known for its balance, complexity, and remarkable aging potential, offering notes of dark fruit, spice, florals, licorice, cedar, and a fresh, chalky finish after its extensive 10-year aging in oak and bottle.

Asombroso Vintage Extra Añejo is a luxurious, 11-year aged tequila made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, known for its rich complexity, deep amber color, and exceptionally smooth, velvety texture with notes of warm caramel, vanilla, honey, butterscotch, sweet oak, and spice, offering a sophisticated sipping experience comparable to fine cognacs.

The QUEVEDO PRESTIGE ADVENT PORT 2022 REFILL is a pack containing 24 bottles of 90ml Quevedo port wines, including different vintages and styles like Colheita, Vintage, and White Port, intended for those who have the 2022 Prestige Advent Calendar. The refill pack is designed to replenish the original mahogany cabinet, which is sold separately and contains the original 24 bottles, with a mix of previously released and unique ports, such as a 2022 Vintage Port and a special Garrafeira.

The Charles Mignon Comte de Marne Grand Cru Brut Champagne is a high-quality, complex Champagne known for its balance of fruit, richness, and elegance. It has a golden color with fine bubbles, and its aromas include notes of ripe apple, citrus, toasted brioche, and nuts. The flavor profile features a harmonious balance of crisp fruit, creamy textures, and a long, mineral-driven finish.

"Le Plus de La Fleur de Boüard" is a rich, full-bodied red wine from Lalande-de-Pomerol that is 100% Merlot, made from the estate's oldest vines. It is known for its aromatic complexity, remarkable elegance, and powerful structure, with a lengthy aging process in new French oak barrels. Key tasting notes include cassis, black cherry, and hints of chocolate, smoke, and truffle, balanced by a fresh, vibrant acidity and a persistent finish.

The Bedford Park Bunnahabhain is a specific bottler's selection of a Staoisha single malt from the Bunnahabhain distillery, known for its peated, dark, and chocolatey character with notes of dark fruits, coffee, and a distinct earthy pungency. This 11-year-old expression, distilled in 2013, was finished in a tawny port barrique, contributing to its rich, sweet, and fruity profile at a high cask strength of 62.3% ABV.

Domaine A.F. Gros Bourgogne Pinot Noir is a structured, vibrant, and elegant Pinot Noir from France's Burgundy region, characterized by red fruit notes like strawberry, raspberry, and cherry, complemented by earthy, spicy, and subtle vanilla or woody oak nuances. It offers a harmonious balance of fruit-forward character and refined, silky tannins, with a fresh, clean finish and good aging potential. The wine is made from grapes grown in high-quality appellations and is aged in French oak barrels, with a percentage of new oak used to add complexity and soften tannins.

Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2028 - 2058

95 Points - Robert Parker
"The 2021 Château Margaux saw a traditional élevage in new barrels, with bottling in July, and as readers will remember, it's a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot that benefited from late picking, appreciable percentages of saignée, and a strict selection. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis, blueberries and raspberries mingled with hints of licorice, white flowers and charcoal, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a broad attack, lively purity and sweet structuring tannins, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. It's a classic that will richly reward bottle age."

Blend: 67% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window: 2028 - 2050

98 Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
The 2021 Vieux Château Certan is a spectacular tour de force from Alexander and Guillaume Thienpont. What a wine. Vibrant and magnificent in its precision, the 2021 races across the palate, revealing seemingly endless layers of nuance over time. Dark blue/purplish fruit, cinnamon, new leather, graphite, lavender and crushed rocks all build effortlessly. The Cabernets are dialed up in 2021 and that comes through in the wine's flavor profile and overall feel. The purity of the flavors is just mind-bending. Harvest took place between September 25 and October 4. The blend is 67% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Readers who can find the 2021 should not hesitate, as it is truly magical. Score

Blend: Cabernet sauvignon 86%, merlot 9%, cabernet franc 3% and petit verdot 2%
Drinking Window: 2012-2055

100 Points - Robert Parker
"The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate's great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage - make no mistake about that."

Blend: Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%
Drinking Window: 2012-2033

97 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2007 Petrus offers a compelling nose of dark berries, graphite, and hints of spice and earth. Medium to full-bodied, it is rich yet refined, with smooth tannins and a lush texture. The wine is elegant and well balanced, with a core of black fruit accented by mineral undertones. The finish is long and persistent, demonstrating fine depth and purity. A slightly cooler vintage that delivers finesse and charm rather than sheer power.”

Blend: Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%
Drinking Window: 2010-2065

99 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2000 Petrus is a stunning, deeply concentrated wine that marks a modern classic for the estate. It reveals an intoxicating bouquet of black cherries, blueberries, graphite, and subtle floral notes. The palate is incredibly rich, silky, and powerful, with layers of ripe fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a persistent, velvety finish. This wine exemplifies the elegance and intensity Petrus is known for, with a balance that makes it approachable yet built for decades of ageing.”

Blend: Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%
Drinking Window for Magnum Size: 2013 – 2050

98 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"This 1998 vintage of Petrus is dense and powerful, with aromas of black currant, plum, and a touch of graphite. It is structured and muscular, showcasing a firm tannic backbone that promises long ageing potential. The palate features concentrated dark fruit, a touch of earthiness, and hints of licorice and espresso. The wine is dense and full-bodied, with a long finish that echoes the layered fruit and mineral complexity. A slightly more reserved but very promising vintage.”

Blend: Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%
Drinking Window: 2008 – 2040

98 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"This 1998 vintage of Petrus is dense and powerful, with aromas of black currant, plum, and a touch of graphite. It is structured and muscular, showcasing a firm tannic backbone that promises long ageing potential. The palate features concentrated dark fruit, a touch of earthiness, and hints of licorice and espresso. The wine is dense and full-bodied, with a long finish that echoes the layered fruit and mineral complexity. A slightly more reserved but very promising vintage.”

Blend: Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%
Drinking Window: 2006 – 2035

98 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 1994 Petrus is one of the most expressive and opulent wines of the vintage. It opens with a seductive nose of blackberries, cassis, graphite, and hints of smoky incense. On the palate, it is powerful yet refined, boasting tremendous depth and concentration. The tannins are firm but polished, supporting a complex core of dark fruit and mineral notes. The finish is long and nuanced, revealing layers of spice, cedar, and dark chocolate. A classic Petrus that will continue to evolve beautifully.”