Wine: Chatreau La Dame Blanche 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Region: AOC Bordeaux Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc ABV: 13% Imported By: Frederick Wildman Score: 88 Points Best Enjoyed: Drink now Subtle and almost lanolin-inflected aromas have a note of waxiness to them, as well as mixed citrus pith and a hint of herb in the tarragon vein. …
Wine: Chateau Peybonhomme-les-Tours “Le Blanc Bonhomme” 2015 Variety: 50% Sauvignon Blanc / 50% Semillon Score: 85 pts Best Enjoyed: Drink Now Tart aromas of white grapefruit, with fermentative notes as well. On the palate, this shows good concentration and nice amplified acidity, but the finish is short and quite metallic, with lots of grapefruit …
Wine: Les Hauts de Smith 2013 Region: AOC Pessac-Leognan Score: 94 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2023+ Distinct aromas of gunpowder and warm granite, with lime blossom and spice. Gorgeous. Stunning acidity here, with an almost gum-like flavor evolving on the finish. The mid-palate shows lime, lime blossom, seckle pear, hints of shiso and fennel …
Wine: Chateau Pey La Tour Bordeaux Rosé 2015 Score: 85 pts Best Enjoyed: Drink Now Bright acidity, but this is otherwise a fairly subdued wine, lacking much fruit aside from a hint of citrus, a nod in the direction of cherries, and a slight herbal character.
Wine: Chateau Pey La Tour Bordeaux Rosé 2015 Vignobles Dourthe Variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon / 34% Cabernet Franc / 16% Merlot ABV: 12.5% Imported By: Thienot Score: 84 Points Best Enjoyed: Drink Now The nose here is very subtle, with a whiff of wild strawberry, cherry, and mineral, but not giving much beyond that. …
Wine: Chateau du Cros Blanc 2015 Region: AOC Bordeaux Variety: Sauvignon ABV: 13% alc. Score: 89 pts Best Enjoyed: Drink Now Lovely aromas of grapefruit pith, kumquat, and freshly cut grass, and a palate of white grapefruit as well as a floral note alongside lime and sweet spice.
Wine: Chateau de Pez St.-Estephe 2013 ABV: 13% alc. Score: 91 pts Imported By: Maisons Marques & Domaines Best Enjoyed: 2020 – 2030 Subtle nose, with a creamy note to the cherry pastry creme and spice, but otherwise, this is fairly quiet right now. On the palate, this is shutting down and looks ready …
Wine: Gran Reserva Winery: Beronia Vintage: 2009 Region: Rioja Varieties: Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo The nose immediately emits scents of thick oozing brambles, with stewed dark plums, blackberries and a fragrant black pepper. Reenacted on the palate, you can expect to experience a stunning velvety texture, full of deep dark …
Wine: Chateau Barreyre 2014 Bordeaux Superieur Region: Bordeaux ABV: 14% alc Score: 87 points Best Enjoyed: Drink now Subtle and earthy, with currants and cherry skin that brighten up noticeably with air, and lead to a palate defined by red cherry and a hint of flowers, as well as shaved led pencil.
Wine: Chateau Tour des Termes 2012 ABV: 13% alc. Score: 92 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2023 Copious tobacco, cedar, and graphite aromas are joined by dark currants and violets, and turn to a palate bright with acid and anchored by cherry skin and mineral, as well as red and darker currants.
Wine: Chateau Poujeaux Moulis-en-Medoc 2010 Score: 91 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2019 Gorgeous nose, with lifted aromatics yet still somehow anchored. Aromas of sandalwood, balsamic, dark currants and black raspberries, melted black licorice, and a hint of Indian-spiced meat. On the palate, this is lively yet clearly at the end of its …
Wine: Les Hauts de Smith Bordeaux Rosé 2014 Score: 89 pts Best Enjoyed: Drink Now Lovely raspberry and wild strawberry notes on the nose, with a hint of minerality that is echoed on the palate, as is that red-berry fruit. At nearly three years of age, there is a savory …