Tasted at the château, the 1986 Calon Segur has a thin tawny rim that gives away its 30 years of age. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The bouquet is fully mature, not complex but perfumed with wilted violets infusing the candied red fruit, clove and dried orange peel aromas. It probably is a little static and rustic compared to more recent vintages, probably typical of this era for the estate. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin. Like the 1986 Phelan-Segur, this is a “gutsy” Saint Estèphe, rough around the edges, a bit square-jawed and uncouth. Yet there is plenty of density and satisfying freshness, with a tang of spice on the cedar-tinged finish.

Country: France | Region: Saint-Estephe

Stroll through the vineyards in the heat of a summer afternoon, enjoying the refreshing breeze coming down off the St Emilion high land. This is the place which you find yourself transported by Chateau Canon 2016. The nose releases aromas of black cherries and ripe fruit, then the fragrances of violets and chocolate express themselves. A few notes of fresh fig and slightly peppery spices complete the aromatic palette, which reveals excellent length and unctuosity. The fine, silky tannins create a creamy and long-lasting mouthfeel. The limestone plateau imprints it minerality and brings a liveliness on the palate along with beautiful balance.

Country: France | Region: Saint-Emilion

Château Gruaud-Larose is a Cru Classé property that produces one of St-Julien’s most full-bodied and long-lived wines. For many years Gruaud-Larose was owned by the négociants Cordier, who also own Château Talbot. It was sold in 1993 to the French conglomerate, Alcastel Alstom, which in turn sold it to the Taillan Group, owners of Chasse-Spleen and Haut-Bages-Libéral, in 1997. The talented Georges Pauli has remained as régisseur and winemaker throughout all these changes.

Gruaud-Larose has 84 hectares of vineyards located on a gravel-rich plateau just to the west of Château Beychevelle. Chateau Gruaud Larose has a terroir that is mostly gravel, with quartz, clay and sand based soil on the surface. Under the top soil you find more sand and limestone. However, clay plays more of an important role here than at other vineyards in the region, as there is more clay in the terroir of Gruaud Larose than you can find at any other St. Julien vineyard.

Country: France | Region: Saint-Julien

The 2021 Château Lafite Rothschild is a highly-rated, elegant Bordeaux red wine with exceptional aging potential.It is noted for being a particularly strong performer in its vintage, with a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, which lends it a classic, structured profile with fresh, dark fruit and graphite notes. Aromas of dark berries like blackcurrant and blackberry are met with subtle notes of cedar, pencil lead, graphite, and tobacco. Some reviewers also noted hints of violet, licorice, and rose petal.

Country : France | Region : Bordeaux

The 2022 Château Lafite Rothschild is a highly-rated red wine from the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. Notable for its power and elegance, it is considered a classic expression of the Lafite style, blending exceptional intensity with remarkable balance.The final blend is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot.

Country : France | Region : Bordeaux