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One of the estates in the remarkable portfolio of Julie and Xavier Médeville,... One of the estates in the remarkable portfolio of Julie and Xavier Médeville, Château Respide-Médeville is a property in the heart of Graves. The rouge, from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is fresh, with well-integrated tannins. more

The wines are smooth and fruity, and have a beautiful concentration, with tens... The wines are smooth and fruity, and have a beautiful concentration, with tension and a lot of freshness. 2020 presents itself as an attractive, charming and accessible vintage, combining the roundness of 2018, and the fresh and velvety tannins of... more

Deep and dense, dark color with dark ruby tints. The nose is complex with more... Deep and dense, dark color with dark ruby tints. The nose is complex with morello, core of cherry and blackberry. It delivers notes of citron and spices (saffron). Aromas of redcurrant, cassis, morello, cocoa and liquorice develop on the palate. Supple... more

A deep ruby red wine with an expressive and complex nose. On the powerful and ... A deep ruby red wine with an expressive and complex nose. On the powerful and round palate, notes of red berries and warm tannins. Structured and balanced, it finishes with nice spices. Blend: 30% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Grenache more

2022 Clarendelle Bordeaux Rosé is a lovely, brilliant, pale rose color, perfe... 2022 Clarendelle Bordeaux Rosé is a lovely, brilliant, pale rose color, perfectly clear. The berry bouquet features raspberries, strawberries, and redcurrants, with hints of boiled sweets. The mouthfeel is dense and velvety, with a subtle tannic... more

Light and ethereal the Solange is a beautiful Rosé made for everyday drinking... Light and ethereal the Solange is a beautiful Rosé made for everyday drinking. Pale pink in color the wine sits well in the glass and is a perfect accompaniment to light fare and crisp salads. 100% Merlot, aromatic with floral, grapefruit and exotic... more

Blend: 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2016 Canon L... Blend: 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2016 Canon La Gaffelière is just as striking from bottle as it was from barrel. Bright, intensely aromatic and precise, the 2016 has it all. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, blood orange... more

The success of a vintage depends on its holistic nature. While it’s not unco... The success of a vintage depends on its holistic nature. While it’s not uncommon to achieve sublime merlots, which is the case for the 2019 vintage, the cabernet franc also hit a high note. In 2019, our magnificent cabernet franc is on par with the... more

Blend: 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2020 Beau-Sej... Blend: 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2020 Beau-Sejour Becot is a dense, powerful wine. A rush of black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice, spice and sweet oak builds as this towering, vertically explosive... more

Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon A linear and rather tight red with s... Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon A linear and rather tight red with some berry, crushed-stone and bark character. Medium body, firm tannins and a slightly austere finish. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet sauvignon. Give it two or three years to... more

Chauvin 2019 shows remarkable elegance and freshness. There is twice as much C... Chauvin 2019 shows remarkable elegance and freshness. There is twice as much Cabernet Franc in the blend of the first wine this year, and they express themselves wonderfully and bring complexity to the generous Merlots. The finesse of the ageing... more

Blend: 54% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2020 Haut-Bailly II is superb. T... Blend: 54% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2020 Haut-Bailly II is superb. The tannins and overall structure are suggestive of an important Pessac-Léognan that is going to need time to come around. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender and menthol are... more

Very deep, ruby-red in appearance, with intense, complex aromas of violets and... Very deep, ruby-red in appearance, with intense, complex aromas of violets and red berry fruits, combined with a hint of spice and liquorice. The wine gains in volume, the fine-grained, silky tannins add lovely structure to the wine. With the... more

A red wine from Bordeaux. Deep in color, the wine offers licorice, crushed sto... A red wine from Bordeaux. Deep in color, the wine offers licorice, crushed stone and dark cherries from start to finish. On the palate you also find polished, silky dark, red fruits with more of that crushed rock sensations. Blend: 85% Merlot, 15%... more

Blend: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot ... Blend: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot The 2020 Lafon-Rochet represents the essence of classicism in Bordeaux. Medium in body and finely-cut, Lafon-Rochet is one of the classiest, more refined Saint-Estèphes... more

Château Clarke is a beautiful crimson color with a deep purple edge. Both int... Château Clarke is a beautiful crimson color with a deep purple edge. Both intense and complex, the nose displays fresh fruit aromas (black currant and black cherry) and elegant oak nuances, as well as hints of menthol and liquorice with aeration. The... more

Beautiful deep, dark color. Still reserved, the nose reveals superb roasted no... Beautiful deep, dark color. Still reserved, the nose reveals superb roasted notes. These are followed by aromas of ripe red fruit, particularly fresh cherries. On the palate, the notes remain delicate. The wine gradually develops body while remaining... more

The Duhart-Milon grape is not docile, but some have learned to understand it, ... The Duhart-Milon grape is not docile, but some have learned to understand it, over the years and with the advice of their elders. Generations of winegrowers have succeeded one another on this honest and generous land from which great wines are sourced.... more

Rich, intense color. An expressive nose, a sophisticated combination of pure b... Rich, intense color. An expressive nose, a sophisticated combination of pure black and red fruits. The palate is wonderfully smooth with powerful intensity, maintaining its fineness and elegance. A beautiful acidity, propelling the wine on a long... more

The 2019 vintage of Lassègue is characterized by its freshness and purity. Th... The 2019 vintage of Lassègue is characterized by its freshness and purity. The wine shows a beautiful ruby color in the glass, limpid and brilliant. The nose is aromatic and precise, with red fruit that wafts from the glass at first aeration, followed... more