Bordeaux
Domaine de Chevalier 2016 Péssac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Aromas of blackberries, red and dark plums, cedar and gravel, as well as red flowers and brown-leaf tea. It offers a very sleek and powerful array of ripe dark fruit and a very plush, focused and elegant bed of fresh, fine and powerful tannins.
$129.99
Château le Puy 2022 Cuvée Emilien Francs, Côtes de Bordeaux, France
There is a harmony of elements in the wines of Le Puy—a weaving together of acid, fruit, tannin, mineral and earth—that is spellbinding. The “Emilien” offers a succulence of sappy red fruit as well as a driving, tunneling palate of remarkable energy.
$64.99
Château Haut-Batailley 2018 Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Fresh and driven, opening with a piercing iron note that is quickly met by a core of racy cassis and damson plum flavors. Everything extends nicely through the pure finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
$99.97
Château Giscours 2018 Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Always a significant wine, this latest release with powerful while also stylish black fruits fits into a well-regarded tradition. The density and broad fruitiness of the wine make fine foils for each other. It is firmly structured and set for aging.
$114.97
Château Le Prieuré 2022 Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Dark cherry, mocha, new leather and licorice build in the glass. As always, Le Prieuré is one of the more elegant, mid-weight wines from Saint-Émilion. Beams of tannin and brisk acids lift the finish. 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc.
$57.99
Château Talbot 2019 Connétable Talbot, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
A rich, spicy and smoky wine, this has generous tannins to balance the blackberry fruit flavors. The structure is already impressive, showing ripeness as well as density, which is promising for plenty of aging.
$49.97
Château Lascombes 2016 Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Sporting a deep purple color as well as a thrilling bouquet of cassis, smoked earth, charcoal, and tobacco, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, has obvious minerality, a big palate presence, and a terrific sense of elegance and purity.
$109.97
Chateau Lynch-Bages 2021 Blanc de Lynch-Bages, Bordeaux, France
Blanc de Lynch-Bages delivers notions of ripe apples, spiced pears and lemon pie with touches of lime zest and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied with super intensity in the mouth, it has a seriously zesty palate and a long refreshing finish.
$129.99
Château Lafite Rothschild 2015 Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
The power in this vintage of Lafite is hidden, but it is there in spades and tiptoes up along the palate. Lovely brushed tannins are extremely well placed, discreetly holding the fruit. In many ways this is a truly classic Lafite because it is understated
$1,299.99
Chatéaux Gruaud-Larose 2020 'Sarget', Saint Julien, France
A serious nose, dominated by forest floor, incense and spices, thyme and rosemary. The subliminal quality of the fruit never in doubt, but one can only marvel at its quality in this famous second wine. The tannins are seamless in their elegance.
$48.97