Libournais, Bordeaux

Château Angélus

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby red color with aromas of dark fruits, smoke, spice and earthy herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currants, black cherry, smoky tobacco, cacao and leafy herbs. Fine polished tannins, long finish ending with fruit, cacao, spice and earthy mineral notes. Needs some bottle time. — 2 days ago

David, Juan and 7 others liked this

Château Pavie

Saint-Èmilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Opulence in a glass and, though beautiful, still an infant at 15 years. Big berries and smokiness! — a month ago

Ceccherini, Jan and 2 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1991

Light medium caramel core , light copper rim. Quite mature , with spiced creme brûlée , saffron , burnt sugar , some crystallised orange peel , desiccated coconut . Slightly monochrome . On the palate this is quite light , with quite high acidity and a burnt caramel bitterness . Medium sweetness only , quite refreshing acidity . Slightly bitter orange caramel finish . Drink now qnd over the next few years , won’t improve . — 17 days ago

Matt, Anthony and 7 others liked this

Pétrus

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

Jan A
9.8

Petrus 1975... It was a very tannic year apparently. This was still as fresh like a 30 year younger wine! — 20 days ago

Doug, Jeroen and 18 others liked this
Peter van den Besselaar

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Great experience
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@Jan A Certainly built for the long haul!! What an experience!!

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

A knockout left bank Bordeaux. I’ve read that the 2005s may go longer than the potentially even more vaunted 2000s and I might agree based on this bottle. Decanted 5 hours. Cork in perfect shape. Amazing depth of fruit and a ton of Bordeaux earth. Nose goes on and on as does the finish. Was an excellent pairing but a very good but simple roast chicken. — 12 days ago

Ira, Neil and 16 others liked this

Château Branaire (Duluc-Ducru)

St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

Blend of 60.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31.5% Merlot, 5.5% Cabernet Franc and 2.5% Petit Verdot, aged 18 months in French oak, deep Ruby red color with aromas of ripe dark fruits, cigar box spice and herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currants, black cherry, tobacco and herbs. Fine structured tannins, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco, spice and earthy mineral notes. — 9 days ago

Dawn, Anthony and 2 others liked this

Château Trotanoy

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Classy showing dark plum, red & black fruits with graphite, cedar, leather, mocha, earth & tobacco. — 20 days ago

MICHAEL, Dave and 16 others liked this

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1999

Incredible wine, tons of life left. — 11 days ago

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

With air this developed nicely showing mostly black fruit, cassis with sweet spices, graphite, cedar, leather & tobacco — 6 days ago

Daniel, Ted and 16 others liked this

Château Beychevelle

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Blend of 49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby red color with aromas of dark fruits, graphite and earthy herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currants, black cherry, tobacco and leafy herbs. Fine polished tannins, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco, spice and earthy mineral notes. Just starting to drink now! — 9 days ago

Dawn, Ira and 5 others liked this