France

Alc. 12.5% by Vol.

After an attack on subtle, ripe black fruit and spice notes, the black fruit flavors expand on the mid-palate before giving way to spice notes and attracted roasted coffee-bean flavors on a dense finish underpinned by refined tannins.

This blend comes from a vineyard just south of Saint-Emilion. Rounded and smooth, it is medium to full-bodied with soft tannins and a long, fresh finish. Oak is slightly used and this lets the plum, bramble jelly and blackcurrant fruit really come to the fore.

An aromatic and flavorful Bordeaux, the Chatearu Rouyamont Lalande is a highly rated French wine. Consisting of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc grapes sourced from France's premier wine growing region. It exudes earthy aromas that are clean and fresh with undertones of cherries and raspberries.

An elegant red blend produced in Saint-Emilion, Les Roches De Yon enjoys subtle hints of dark chocolate and seasoned berry. Comprised of 83% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, this accessible wine carries a refined body and a lush aromatic character.

Chateau Piada has gorgeous floral, peach, and citrus aromatics and an incredible honeyed texture, with beautiful acidity.

A red with blackberries and chocolate, medium body, round tannins and a flavorful finish.

Clarendelle Saint-Émilion, Inspired by Haut-Brion, is a subtle blend of three traditional Bordeaux grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine expresses all the mystery of Saint-Émilion, with this unique style. It is a real wine of pleasure and sharing.

Firm, but balanced, this is a wine with many of the virtues of the vintage. It has weight and richness, but also fresh, juicy, fruity acidity all packaged nicely in tannins.

Clos de la Vieille Eglise, the tiny property estate of Jean-Louis and Benoît Trocard, has an opulent bouquet with layers of ripe cassis and blueberry fruit, just showing a little more alcohol than its Pomerol peers. The palate is ripe and generous on the entry. I was expecting it to spill over into something overdone... but no. It is actually very elegant and harmonious with great depth and very fine persistence.

Overlooking the Gironde estuary, the Château Loumelat is ideally located. The vineyards are grown on the slopes and benefit from a privileged location, which makes it possible to create wines of rare finesse. The estate's soils are located 10 km northeast of the historic town of Blaye.

Cabernet Sauvignon 60% - Merlot 40%.

Style: Dark ruby color. Red berry aromas mingling with subtle oaky notes. Round and generous, nice soft tannins on the finish.

Food pairing: Ideal with poultry, roast meats, game and cheese.

Refined with a young composition, Pavillon de Leoville Poyferre enjoys a fruity character with a palate pleasing finesse that is very rare to find for for a Bordeaux of its age. Comprised of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot.

Ripe black fruits and dark-chocolate flavors highlight this powerful wine. Fresh black-currant acidity backed by light notes of pepper. 83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc.