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A fluid red, with cherry and plum flavors accented by tomato leaf and juniper. Reveals earth and iron notes as this firms up on the lingering finish. Open and stays fruity through the end. Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Drink now through 2028. 12,500 cases made...
The 2019 Bel-Air Jean & Gabriel is impeccable. Soft, creamy and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2019 is especially fine for Lussac, where the wines are rarely this polished. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice and dark spice build over time. There ...
The 2020 Les Tours de Laroque is a gorgeous second wine that captures the elegance and personality of the Grand Vin. Silky and nuanced, with notable depth, Les Tours is a total delight. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, blood orange and crushed rocks all ...
A fresh and vibrant merlot with racy plums, cherries, olives and touches of pencil shavings, iron and cumin. Medium- to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a crunchy, fresh finish. Pretty long and fruity. Textbook-quality merlot. Better from 2025.
Vibrant, red-fruit-oriented nose with grilled spices and herbs. A hint of olives. Very juicy and bright on the palate with a lively expression of fruit. Tannins are even and fine-grained. A very drinkable cabernet sauvignon here. Drink now.
A generous array of ripe black and blue fruit with pink peppercorns, green olives, dried flowers, toffee and chocolate orange. It’s full-bodied with firm, creamy and velvety tannins. Long and polished. Lovely salted caramel and olives at the end. Keeps go...
The purple-hued 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Alexander originates from Apalta in the Colchagua Valley. It oers aromas of cassis and pepper, accompanied by a layer of mint and balsamic with hints of black tea. Indulgent, abundant and juicy, the rich pa...
This bottling is quite consistent in quality and shows excellent balance. Fruitier than many previous vintages, with fine-grained tannins, juicy fruit and a lengthy finish. Drink now or hold.