Domaine Les Fines Graves

Château Haut-Brion

Graves Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Double decanted two nights before service. The 2004 Haut Brion pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. One the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe dark fruit: Black currants, blackberries, tobacco, pencil lead, purple flowers, gravelly earth and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid; the structure is very well integrated. Confirming the notes from the nose with the addition of Flintstones vitamins. The finish is long and ferrous. This continued to build in the glass and had such a fabulous nose! Drinking well now (after a lot of air) but this has a long life yet ahead, 2054 with ease. — 16 days ago

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Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

Highly balanced. Sweetness and acidity. Deep and concentrated. Chateau Lagaurie Peyraguey 16 @14190, Pieroth, 241115 — 11 days ago

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Le Petit Haut Lafitte Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Estate dates back to Crusades & Scottish navigator, George Smith, owner in the 18th century. Blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot aged in 20% new oak, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry, herbs and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of plum, cherry & currant with notes of pepper, tobacco & cacao notes. Soft rich full tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy and mineral character, needs a little more time. — 7 days ago

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Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

A complex and evolving red blend from Pessac-Leognan, yet approachable. Plenty of red fruits, multi-layered on the secondary aromas, great mouthfeel, medium plus tannins, dry to mid-range of the palate. Finish is under 7-10 seconds. Nice structure, well-balanced between wood and dry leaves. Alone or with food pairing does the job. — 3 days ago

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Clos Floridene

Graves Blanc White Bordeaux Blend 2021

Medium gold in color; lemon zest, jasmine, and chamomile on the nose; high acidity; tastes like lemons, white peach, and saline with a long finish. Nellie and I like it. — 23 days ago

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Château Climens

Barsac 1er Cru Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1988

Honey, biscuits, orange peel, fresh and lifted. Beautiful texture. Light and precise. Long and delicious. — 9 days ago

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Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2001

Without doubt the greatest sticky I’ve ever tasted. I nosed it for 30 mins, it was so clear and bright with tropical fruit and light stony minerality. The apricot and mango were lifted over my palate by actual angels who may’ve swiped a taste on the brief journey. Wish I could’ve sat up with a last glass all night, thank you Lenny. 🙏🏼 — 19 days ago

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Château Malartic-Lagravière

Grand Cru Classe de Graves Pessac Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2021

Deep, slightly inky red-purple, pronounced acidity, mature, red currants and cherries, excellent Pessac-Leognan — 2 days ago

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Graves Red Bordeaux Blend 1976

A weaker vintage for LMHB that showed red & black fruit with lots of menthol & spice but lacked the character & finish of a great older vintage — a month ago

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