The 2019 Lilian Ladouys is absolutely beautiful, just as it was from barrel. The interplay of rich, radiant fruit and the savory, earthy notes that are typical of Saint-Est?phe make for a compelling, delicious and highly affordable wine to drink now and o...
The 2019 Phélan Ségur has a very impressive nose of ample blackberry and boysenberry fruit, plus touches of graphite, sous-bois and light minty aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, harmonious and poised, with substantial tannins and very good weight. T...
The 2019 Labegorce is a rich, heady wine. Succulent black cherry, plum, espresso, licorice, menthol and chocolate are all dialed up. Readers will find an extroverted, lush Margaux. Soft curves and layers of plush fruit add to its considerable immediacy.
The 2019 Faugeres is one of the most elegant wines I have ever tasted from Silvio Denz's Saint-emilion estate. Silky, aromatic and super-expressive, Faugeres is absolutely exquisite. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, dried flowers and cinnamon are some of th...