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2023 Pavillon Rouge du Margaux, Margaux
Review Date: 06-12-2024
Dark and juicy wine, lots of plum, chocolate hints. Rich fruit, broad and velvety texture. Focused and elegant. Quite nice! Blend: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
2023 Margaux, Margaux (1.5L) 3-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 06-12-2024
Aromatic, perfumy and fresh in the nose. Layers upon layers of velvety fruit in the mouth, hints of cedar and violets. There is quite a bit of power in this wine, but it is very balanced and surprisingly elegant. Fine integrated tannins.Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
2023 Margaux, Margaux 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 06-12-2024
Aromatic, perfumy and fresh in the nose. Layers upon layers of velvety fruit in the mouth, hints of cedar and violets. There is quite a bit of power in this wine, but it is very balanced and surprisingly elegant. Fine integrated tannins.Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
2023 Margaux, Margaux
Review Date: 06-12-2024
Aromatic, perfumy and fresh in the nose. Layers upon layers of velvety fruit in the mouth, hints of cedar and violets. There is quite a bit of power in this wine, but it is very balanced and surprisingly elegant. Fine integrated tannins.Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
2023 Palmer, Margaux 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 06-12-2024
Dark in color and very aromatic. Loverly purity and seamless round texture in the middle of the wine. Quite dense and powerful but still shows quite a bit of finesse. A wine that could age quite well but still show well young. Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 13.9% Alcohol
2023 Palmer, Margaux
Review Date: 06-12-2024
Dark in color and very aromatic. Loverly purity and seamless round texture in the middle of the wine. Quite dense and powerful but still shows quite a bit of finesse. A wine that could age quite well but still show well young. Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 13.9% Alcohol
2023 Canon, St-Emilion 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 06-12-2024
Bright and lively, high toned, red fruits, medium bodied, sweet and soft tannins. A delicate wine with loverly purity and finesse. Lots of terroir shows through with this wine.Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc
2023 Canon, St-Emilion
Review Date: 06-12-2024
Bright and lively, high toned, red fruits, medium bodied, sweet and soft tannins. A delicate wine with loverly purity and finesse. Lots of terroir shows through with this wine.Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc
2023 Pichon-Baron, Pauillac
Review Date: 06-12-2024
This wine shows a tightly wound core of dark fruits, hints of cedar, spicy edges and cola. It is broad and rich with a layered velvety texture and finish, yet still well balanced. Tannins are fresh and juicy. Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot / 13.2% Alcohol / 70% New Oak Barrels
2023 Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan (1.5L)
Review Date: 06-12-2024
This is a modern style wine with lots of power, depth and richness. Broad and lush, this still has a lovely balance and precision that keeps the wine in check. Dark fruits fleshy tannins linger. Blend: 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot / 13.5% alcohol / 60% whole bunches/ 70% new barrels
2023 Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 06-12-2024
This is a modern style wine with lots of power, depth and richness. Broad and lush, this still has a lovely balance and precision that keeps the wine in check. Dark fruits fleshy tannins linger. Blend: 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot / 13.5% alcohol / 60% whole bunches/ 70% new barrels
2023 Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
Review Date: 06-12-2024
This is a modern style wine with lots of power, depth and richness. Broad and lush, this still has a lovely balance and precision that keeps the wine in check. Dark fruits fleshy tannins linger. Blend: 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot / 13.5% alcohol / 60% whole bunches/ 70% new barrels
2023 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 06-12-2024
Almost exotic, sweet core of fruit, chewy and toasty, lots of modern characteristics, but balanced with minerality and depth. Firm integrated tannins. Quite powerful but no hard edges. Blend: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc
2023 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan
Review Date: 06-12-2024
Almost exotic, sweet core of fruit, chewy and toasty, lots of modern characteristics, but balanced with minerality and depth. Firm integrated tannins. Quite powerful but no hard edges. Blend: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc
2023 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac-Léognan 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 06-12-2024
This wine really jumps from the glass. Very rich and nearly exotic in its fruit character, it shows a fleshy texture with a focused and linear backbone. The finish is mouth watering and long. Blend: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Semillon
2023 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc, Pessac-Léognan
Review Date: 06-12-2024
This wine really jumps from the glass. Very rich and nearly exotic in its fruit character, it shows a fleshy texture with a focused and linear backbone. The finish is mouth watering and long. Blend: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Semillon
2023 Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge, Pessac-Léognan 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 06-12-2024
Opulent and rich fruit, firm tannic backbone, still shows lots of finesse and balance. This is a big wine with lots of stuffing. Should be one of the cellar picks from the vintage. Blend: The 2023 has the highest blend of Cabernet they have ever had- 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot
2023 La Gaffelière, St-Émilion 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-24-2024
Love this nose, toasty with hints of coffee, cola and mocha, medium bodied, balanced, and elegant in the mouth, should show well early on in its life, fine tannins, very much a drinker. Blend: 58% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Franc
2023 La Gaffelière, St-Émilion
Review Date: 05-24-2024
Love this nose, toasty with hints of coffee, cola and mocha, medium bodied, balanced, and elegant in the mouth, should show well early on in its life, fine tannins, very much a drinker. Blend: 58% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Franc
2023 Barde-Haut, St-Emilion
Review Date: 05-24-2024
Sweet and ripe in the nose. Lot of layers of fruit with hints of cola, black currants and raspberries. Tannins are bright and sweet. This wine shows lots of life and zip. Blend : 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
2023 Beychevelle, St-Julien
Review Date: 05-22-2024
Lots of sweet upfront fruit, round and creamy texture, open knit, extracted and fleshy, sweet tannins, still balanced and very fresh. A winner for the vintage.
2023 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac-Léognan 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-22-2024
Rich and creamy the mouth, the 2023 white shows lots of finesse and purity of fruit. The acidity is bright and really holds this wine together nicely. Focused and finishs fresh and bright. Very tasty Blend: 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semilion / 14% Alcohol
2023 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac-Léognan
Review Date: 05-22-2024
Rich and creamy the mouth, the 2023 white shows lots of finesse and purity of fruit. The acidity is bright and really holds this wine together nicely. Focused and finishs fresh and bright. Very tasty Blend: 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semilion / 14% Alcohol
2023 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan (1.5L)
Review Date: 05-22-2024
Round and rich layered fruit in the mouth, velvety texture, classic and elegant. This is a medium bodied wine that should be approachable early on. Lovely purity of fruit and elegance. Blend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
2023 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan
Review Date: 05-22-2024
Round and rich layered fruit in the mouth, velvety texture, classic and elegant. This is a medium bodied wine that should be approachable early on. Lovely purity of fruit and elegance. Blend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
2023 Léoville-Poyferré, St-Julien 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-22-2024
Seems to be a more restrained style compared to recent years, broad and rich in the mouth but lots of finesse and polish. Firm tannins on finish.Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot
2023 Léoville-Poyferré, St-Julien
Review Date: 05-22-2024
Seems to be a more restrained style compared to recent years, broad and rich in the mouth but lots of finesse and polish. Firm tannins on finish.Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot
2023 Malescot-St-Exupéry, Margaux 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-15-2024
Dark chewy smoky flavors, lots of black fruits, mocha, bit firm on the edges, tad restrained on the finish, tightly wound right now. Should develop as while in barrel and in bottle. Blend: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon,37% Merlot 5% Petit Verdot
2023 Malescot-St-Exupéry, Margaux
Review Date: 05-15-2024
Dark chewy smoky flavors, lots of black fruits, mocha, bit firm on the edges, tad restrained on the finish, tightly wound right now. Should develop as while in barrel and in bottle. Blend: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon,37% Merlot 5% Petit Verdot
2023 Ducru-Beaucaillou, St-Julien 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-15-2024
Very Cab like nose with lots of red fruits, cedar, and spice. Firm and powerful backbone. Lots of structure and density. Firm tannins but all in balance and it does show some finesse. For the vintage, this is a good pick for the cellar. Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot
2023 Ducru-Beaucaillou, St-Julien
Review Date: 05-15-2024
Very Cab like nose with lots of red fruits, cedar, and spice. Firm and powerful backbone. Lots of structure and density. Firm tannins but all in balance and it does show some finesse. For the vintage, this is a good pick for the cellar. Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot
2023 Léoville-Barton, St-Julien 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-15-2024
Dark fruits, masculine in style, less opulent and fresh than the Langoa, this is a firm wine with a tannic backbone, but it doesn’t come off as harsh. A “classic” Leoville Barton that should be a good pick for medium term cellaring! Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
2023 Léoville-Barton, St-Julien
Review Date: 05-15-2024
Dark fruits, masculine in style, less opulent and fresh than the Langoa, this is a firm wine with a tannic backbone, but it doesn’t come off as harsh. A “classic” Leoville Barton that should be a good pick for medium term cellaring! Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
2023 Langoa-Barton, St-Julien 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-15-2024
This wine really impressed me on several occasions on our trip. I even thought it showed better than the Leoville at one of the tastings. It shows a lively, fresh fruit character followed by a round and sweet mouthfeel. The wine is focused and pure, with lots of length and fine tannins. This wine should show well early in its life cycle. Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
2023 Langoa-Barton, St-Julien
Review Date: 05-15-2024
This wine really impressed me on several occasions on our trip. I even thought it showed better than the Leoville at one of the tastings. It shows a lively, fresh fruit character followed by a round and sweet mouthfeel. The wine is focused and pure, with lots of length and fine tannins. This wine should show well early in its life cycle. Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
2023 Gloria, St-Julien
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Lots of richness and layers, creamy texture, spice, and mineral flavors, integrated sweet yet firm tannins, Good value and a wine I would consider buying a case of for the wine cellar.
2023 La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan (1.5L)
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Round and rich in the mouth with a broad and dense fruit structure. It shows a lovely purity of fruit and lots of finesse. Surprisingly approachable and delicious. Blend: 52.7% Merlot, 29.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17.7% Cabernet Franc
2023 La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Round and rich in the mouth with a broad and dense fruit structure. It shows a lovely purity of fruit and lots of finesse. Surprisingly approachable and delicious. Blend: 52.7% Merlot, 29.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17.7% Cabernet Franc
2023 La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Round and rich in the mouth with a broad and dense fruit structure. It shows a lovely purity of fruit and lots of finesse. Surprisingly approachable and delicious. Blend: 52.7% Merlot, 29.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17.7% Cabernet Franc
2023 Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan (1.5L)
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Tasting this wine at La Mission at 8am, this is much more tightly wound than the La Mission. Aromatic and fresh in the nose, high toned red currant fruit, hints of cedar and a healthy dose of minerals and stone flavors that lingers in the background. Very focused and serious wine. Blend: 52.3% Merlot, 38.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.1% Cabernet Franc
2023 Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Tasting this wine at La Mission at 8am, this is much more tightly wound than the La Mission. Aromatic and fresh in the nose, high toned red currant fruit, hints of cedar and a healthy dose of minerals and stone flavors that lingers in the background. Very focused and serious wine. Blend: 52.3% Merlot, 38.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.1% Cabernet Franc
Price:
$429.99
2023 Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Tasting this wine at La Mission at 8am, this is much more tightly wound than the La Mission. Aromatic and fresh in the nose, high toned red currant fruit, hints of cedar and a healthy dose of minerals and stone flavors that lingers in the background. Very focused and serious wine. Blend: 52.3% Merlot, 38.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.1% Cabernet Franc
Price:
$2,540.00
2023 Lynch-Bages, Pauillac (1.5L)
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Classic Lynch Bages aromas of lead pencil and graphite, fleshy mouthfeel, quite juicy and sweet in the middle, tannins are integrated and fresh. Long finish. One of my favorites from the Medoc! Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
2023 Lynch-Bages, Pauillac 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Classic Lynch Bages aromas of lead pencil and graphite, fleshy mouthfeel, quite juicy and sweet in the middle, tannins are integrated and fresh. Long finish. One of my favorites from the Medoc! Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
2023 Cheval Blanc, St-Emilion (1.5L) 3-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Tons of rich layered fruit in the mouth. Deep and rich, with hints of savory herbs on the edges which combine with a ripe, lush fruit mouthfeel. Seamless and ripe, this wine is polished and pure. One of my favorites of the vintage. / Blend: 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon / 13.8% Alcohol
2023 Cheval Blanc, St-Emilion 6-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Tons of rich layered fruit in the mouth. Deep and rich, with hints of savory herbs on the edges which combine with a ripe, lush fruit mouthfeel. Seamless and ripe, this wine is polished and pure. One of my favorites of the vintage. / Blend: 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon / 13.8% Alcohol
Price:
$3,125.00
2023 Cheval Blanc, St-Emilion
Review Date: 05-14-2024
Tons of rich layered fruit in the mouth. Deep and rich, with hints of savory herbs on the edges which combine with a ripe, lush fruit mouthfeel. Seamless and ripe, this wine is polished and pure. One of my favorites of the vintage. / Blend: 52% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon / 13.8% Alcohol
2023 Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc
Review Date: 05-07-2024
We tasted this wine several times on this trip, and I thought it was a real sleeper each time. Red currant and red cherry fruit really jumps from the glass. There is lots of energy and lift in the flavors with wonderful freshness and verve.
Price:
$24.99
2023 Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac (1.5L)
Review Date: 05-07-2024
Toasty aromas with a lush and creamy mouthfeel, layered and rich upfront, tannins are integrated yet firm. Well structured wine with lots of depth and power on the finish. Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot , 100% New Oak Barrels, 13.3% Alcohol
2023 Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac (1.5L) 3-Pack in OWC
Review Date: 05-07-2024
Toasty aromas with a lush and creamy mouthfeel, layered and rich upfront, tannins are integrated yet firm. Well structured wine with lots of depth and power on the finish. Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot , 100% New Oak Barrels, 13.3% Alcohol