Domaine de Mourchon, CdRV- Séguret Tradition 2016/17 – Jancis Robinson Wine of the Week “I have long admired the reds of Domaine de Mourchon, situated in classic south of France setting between the medieval hilltop village of Séguret and Mont Ventoux under the Dentelles de Montmirail in the southern Rhône…My favourite, certainly in terms of value,…
ChâteauFleur Cardinale, St-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé 2016 – 95 points – Jeb Dunnuck “A blend of 74% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2016 Château Fleur Cardinale spent 14 months in new French oak. Deep ruby/purple-colored, with a stunning nose of smoked black fruits, classy oak, violets, and camphor, this beauty hits…
Château La Vieille Cure, Fronsac 2016 – 93 points- Decanter “Last year this was one of the wines of the vintage for me. It is a little more finely grained in 2016, slightly more structured and with a touch higher acidity, but still has those succulent black cherry and damson purée fruits. It also retains…
Château Léoville Barton, St Julien 2016 97 points – James Suckling “Terrific intensity of dark berries, almost peppery blackcurrants and violets with attractive and integrated, spicy oak and an earthy edge. The palate has a super powerful and long, linear core with plenty of fruit flesh strapped in tight for a long and thrilling ride…
A ‘labor of love’ in every bottle
Domaine J Laurens, Le Moulin Brut NV Blanquette de Limoux 90 points – Decanter’s Global Blanc de Blanc Panel Tasting “Bruised red apple notes underlying some delicate floral hints. Soft, grassy and approachable, leading to a strong finish. Shows lots of character.”- Decanter, August 2019
Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac 2016 – 100 points – Wine Enthusiast “A voluptuous wine, this is rich and fruity yet properly balanced by a magnificent structure. Pure, crisp and packed with a black currant flavor, this will be a remarkable wine as it develops. Still young, it needs many years to develop. Don’t think about drinking…
Domaine du Grand Ormeau, Lalande de Pomerol 2016 – Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards 2019, 90 points: “Poised and savoury, with a lovely pace throughout, revealing black plum compote, graphite and cherry liqueur leading to a long finale.” – Decanter
Château Labégorce, Margaux 2016 94-95 points – James Suckling “This may be the best Labégorce ever. Full-bodied and dense yet vivid and energetic. Greatness in the making.”- JamesSuckling.com, April 2017 94 points – Vinous “The 2016 Labégorce comes from a property that has really been getting its act together in recent years. It has a…
Domaine de Mourchon, CdRV-Seguret Tradition 2016 Bronze Medal -Decanter World Wine Award 2019 “Red cherry, red plum, blackcurrant, herbal and black pepper nose with crunchy fruit flavours, a nice restraint and fresh tannins.” – Decanter 91 pts- Jeb Dunnuck “The 2016 Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret Tradition is a step up over the 2015 and offers…