Drink List

2016, Bordeaux moulis en medoc, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 6% Petit-Verdot, 2% Cabernet franc “The 2016 Chasse-Spleen has a very elegant bouquet with neatly integrated oak, the terroir really showing through here, hints of cedar and smoke emerging with time. The palate is fresh as a button on the entry. It is cut through with a superb line of acidity that engenders superb tension, the tannins firm but fine with a subtle marine influence towards the persistent finish. This is a fabulous Chasse-Spleen, the best I have ever tasted from the estate.” 92-94 Points, Wine Advocate

2018 pessac leognan, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot Brought up mostly in used barrels, the 2018 Domaine De Chevalier L'Esprit De Chevalier has a rich, dense, medium to full-bodied style with slightl reserved darker currant and cherry fruits, notes of cedary herbs and earth, firm tannin's, and a good finish.

2018 margaux,55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit-Verdot, 5% Cabernet franc The 2018 Marquis d'Alesme Becker is from the lieu-dit Les Terrasses de Margaux. Deep purple-black in color, it leaps from the glass with bold, expressive black cherries, warm plums, crème de cassis and red roses scents with touches of baking spices, potpourri and fragrant earth. Full-bodied, rich and opulent, it completely fills the palate with hedonic black fruit preserves and spices, framed by firm, velvety tannins and finishing with fantastic length. 96 Points, Wine Advocate

2018 saint estephe, 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 2% Petit-Verdot, 3% Cabernet franc Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Lafon-Rochet delivers impactful scents of baked blackberries, warm cassis and black cherry compote, with suggestions of chargrill, tar and tobacco leaf, plus a waft of wild mush-rooms. The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with black fruit preserves and earthy accents, supported by firm, chewy tannin's and just enough freshness, finishing with great lengt

2016, bordeaux saint estephe, 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot “Another sleeper from Saint-Estèphe, the 2016 Phélan Ségur is super impressive. An enticing bouquet laced with crushed rocks, graphite, iron, smoke, lavender, mint and inky blue/purplish fruit makes a strong opening statement. A wine of power, resonance and gravitas, the 2016 Phélan is remarkably expressive and also full of potential.” 94 Points, Vinous

2016, bordeaux saint estephe, 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 2% Petit-Verdot, 6% Cabernet franc “A sleeper in this vintage, the 2016 Lafon-Rochet is positively stellar. Bright, translucent and super-expressive, the 2016 has so much to offer. Lavender, tobacco, cedar, mint and dried herbs give the 2016 striking aromatic top notes to play off the darker fruit flavors. The 2016 is pure class. Don't miss it.” 95 Points, Vinous

2016, bordeaux saint julian, 55 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 8% Cabernet franc “Sappy and dense, with kirsch, plum reduction, mulled açai berry and warmed fig fruit showing impressive range, while licorice snap, ganache and roasted apple wood notes jostle behind them. Mouthwatering acidity should give this plenty of time to round into form. 95 pts wine spectator

2016, bordeaux saint julien, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit-Verdot, 7% Cabernet franc “The 2016 Gloria is one of the undisputed stars of this vintage. Rich, deep and explosive, the 2016 possesses tremendous intensity in all of its dimensions. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, menthol, licorice and dried rose petal all add complexity. In 2016 Gloria is a real head-turner. It should be a fabulous value as well. There is not much else to say.” 96 pts, Vinous

2016, bordeaux margaux, 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot “This nearly 200-acre estate lies in the south of the Margaux appellation. The wine is another great success in a series of superb years. It is rich but the structure and finely textured fruit give it style and longevity.” 96 pts, Wine Enthusiast

2016, bordeaux margaux, 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 13% Cabernet franc, 2% Petit-Verdot, 1% carmenere “The complexity of the layers are still on display, showcasing fresh menthol, cranberry, white pepper, black olive, rose and blackberry, all wrapped up in a tight tannic hold. There are some wonderful toasted caramel notes, subdued but rich and tight, waiting to show their exuberance on the finish. Drink:” 96 pts, Decanter

2016, bordeaux Pessac-leognan, 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit-Verdot, 5% Cabernet franc “The 2016 Domaine de Chevalier is a thrilling wine. Dense and beautifully layered, the 2016 is also quite a bit richer than it usually is. Cabernet Sauvignon aromatics and structure pulse through the wine. The red-toned fruit is incredibly primary at this stage. Readers should be prepared to cellar the 2016 for at least a handful of years. It has been nothing short of magnificent on the three occasions I have tasted it so far.” 97 pts, Vinous

2016, bordeaux pauillac, 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet franc “A neoclassical edition of Grand-Puy-Lacoste, this has cedar, graphite, deeply integrated cedar and spicy-oak influence and a very fresh array of ripe blackberries, dark cherries and cassis. The palate is so seamless. It builds beautifully and delivers a long, seamless array of perfectly ripe dark fruit, swathed in fine, firm, ascending layers of tannins. As good as we have seen in recent vintages, this is a star of the vintage.” 97 Points, James Suckling

2016, bordeaux Pessac leognan, 41% Cabernet Franc, 39% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon “The 2016 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. Breathtaking in its beauty, the 2016 soars from the glass with stunning aromatic and flavor intensity. Red cherry jam, wild flowers, mint, blood orange and sage are some of many notes that develop. In the glass, the 2016 is a vivid, statuesque, exotic wine that takes over all the senses as it delivers tons of pure pleasure. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2016 for at least a few years, but that will be virtually impossible. The 2016 is a towering masterpiece 98 Points, vinous

2018, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 2% Petit-Verdot, 4% Cabernet franc A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, aged in 60% new barriques, the very deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Smith Haut Lafitte bursts onto the scene with showy scents of crème de cassis, mocha, licorice and cedar chest, followed by suggestions of baked plums, smoked meats, tar and tobacco leaf. The medium to full-bodied palate brings sophistication to all that flamboyant fruit with a beauti-fully styled frame of finely grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing bright and fruity with loads of minerally sparks. This is a stunning, singular style that is sure to turn heads! 97 Points, Wine Advocate

2016, 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 1% Petit-Verdot, 4% Cabernet franc “the 2016 Smith Haut Lafitte has a very deep garnet-purple color, opening with sensuous scents of warm black cherries, blackberry pie, star anise and fragrant lilacs with hints of chocolate box, cigar box and pencil lead plus wafts of truffles and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, rich and seductive, it completely fills the palate with perfumed black berry preserves and superbly plush tannins, finishing epically long and beautifully layered.” 98 Points, Wine Advocate

2016, bordeaux pessac leognan, 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 7% Petit-Verdot “The 2016 Haut-Bailly is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. The nose opens with beautiful floral notes of violets and lavender accented with earthy notions and sparks of crushed rocks over a core of kirsch, cassis and wild blueberries. Full-bodied, rich and seductive, it has layer upon layer of red, black and blue fruits intermingled with earth and mineral hints leading to a very long, perfumed finish.” 98 Points, Wine Advocate