The 2016 Lirac Domaine du Clos de Sixte is a terrific wine, easily the rival to many Châteauneufs from across the river, starting with its alluring aromas of flowering garrigue and ripe cherries. A blend of 50% Grenache,... Read More
Deep dark ruby in color, the wine presents fresh under ripe rhubarb, black cherry, cassis, fresh mint and black peppercorn to the nose. The palate is concentrated and focused, with blackberries and tart fruit cradled by the minerality... Read More
Critic tasting note: Dense ruby red core, discreet wood, spices, plum and cassis on the nose. Dense palate, medium weight, young but balanced tannin, fresh dark fruit, good length. - 88/100,
Château Clarke 2012 has a beautiful crimson color with a deep purple rim. Both intense and complex, the nose displays fresh fruit aromas (blackcurrant and black cherry) and elegant oaky nuances, as well as... Read More
Rich and muscular, the 2020 Beychevelle offers up aromas of cassis, blackberries and baked plums mingled with notions of spices, pencil shavings and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, thick and fleshy, with an ample core of... Read More
The estate, at the southern end of Saint-Julien, has produced a wine that is both structured and stylish. This bold, ripe wine shows opulent black fruits and generous tannins. Juicy and structured, it has good aging potential.... Read More
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Canon la Gaffeliere delivers classic plum preserves, boysenberries and cigar box scents with wafts of underbrush, dried roses and cinnamon stick. Full-bodied, the palate is built like a brick house... Read More