St Innocent Winery

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1981

I never would have anticipated drinking my birth year of Cheval Blanc out of a Solo cup yet, here we are. The ‘81 is ruddy still; deep garnet color with some browning towards the rim and loads of sediment. The nose shows some of the telltale green-ness of vintage but everything has found harmony: the fruit has blossomed and structure has integrated. Dark fruited with tobacco, dried purple flowers, mushrooms, herbs and soft eastern spices. Charming! No particular rush to drink these but lovely now. — 7 days ago

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@Peter Sultan definitely has to channel my inner Miles

Château Beau-Séjour Bécot

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Nose presents as unripe blue fruit, palate gives cherry and herbs. All gauges read "Medium". Definitely ready now for full enjoyment. Alc may be Med+. Finish is delicious and very long. This is a great wine.

94 points
— 7 days ago

Shay, Douglas and 5 others liked this

Château Canon-la-Gaffelière

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Nose of red fruits, black cherries, white flowers, mild black pepper, smooth oak. Flavors of ripe cherries, black pepper, vanilla and black currant. Soft tannins. — 13 days ago

Jean-Philip, Peter and 3 others liked this

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Medium ruby , quite wide garnet rim, clear and bright . Cassis , blackberry , sous bois , mint , cedar , grafite , good clarity and surprisingly fruit driven still . Good volume on the palate , dark fruits , mint , good acidity and still quite gritty tannins. Saline and grafite tinged finish . Good length . Drinking very well now and over the next 5 years . For 2002 this is showing very well, classic and surprisingly elegant, a really nice surprise! — 9 days ago

Tom, Tom and 8 others liked this

Château Lilian Ladouys

Saint Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

2022 vintage. 52% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Petit Verdot. Another great value from this estate owned by the Lorenzetti family. — 2 days ago

Dawn, Tom and 1 other liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1970

1970 vintage drank in October 2024. Absolutely stunning with minimal tannins. Wish I had more — 3 days ago

Steven, Ron and 4 others liked this
Steven Perlman

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Cos is what I want as my “last wine” with my “last meal”

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

Has finally entered a the period to enjoy with patience rewarded. A nice nose of earth, dark berries, and florals. Nice long finish with a bit of plum coming through. An hour decant to the benefit of the wine. — 3 days ago

Ron, David and 4 others liked this

Château Léoville Poyferré

Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Drinking well with its dried red fruit, berry, cassis , cedar, leather, earth, graphite & tobacco notes. Sadly my last btl out of 2 owc’s purchased on release — 3 days ago

Shay, Aaron and 9 others liked this

Château Barde-Haut

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Tastes like good St Emilion. Cassis, red fruit, earthworm, minerals, nice smooth tannins, some pine and slight cocoa. Lovely. 93. — 10 hours ago

Ted, Ray and 1 other liked this

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2003

Beautiful St Estephe 23 yo and not yet peaked. Fresh berry fruit, red and blue, chokecherry, cigar box,mocha, thyme, cinnamon, crushed granite, — 12 days ago

Joseph, Neil and 5 others liked this