A juicy, fruity style of Bordeaux, ready for drinking when young.
A 19 hectare property, in the commune of Gensac, east of St Emilion and owned by the Fontana family.
"A bright fresh red with sweeter blackberry fruit. The palate has the cabernet noticeable with earthy, veggie fruit coming through. Very soft, gentle tannin and a little spice on the finish." Peter's Points: 88 Michel Dietrich and his wife Isabelle originate...
The Buzet co-operative was founded in 1953, with the Côtes de Buzet being awarded full appellation status in 1973. The name was simplified to Buzet from the 1988 vintage. Today, the appellation is a virtual monopoly with the co- operative...
"The Cuisine de ma mère comes from their young vines from clay and sand and is designed for early drinking. The grapes are destemmed and undergo a 5-day skin maceration, fermented in concrete and then aged in concrete." Domaine Grosbois...
"This wine is made from vines on the border of Margaux, so is classified as AOC Bordeaux Superieur. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, from vines with an average age of 26 years, it is a perfect...
"Cool blueberry notes alongside distinct oak tones with plenty of ripe, fresh fruit underneath. Dark cherry and damson lead to a long finish. Drink 2020 - 2026" Decanter 90/100
Loads of cherries and warmed liquorice and with a Brussels Sprouts aroma. The palate is dark with woody tannin and a bit of booze creeping through. A really tasty Bordeaux blend... from Chile.
Peter's Score: 88pts
Contains Sulphites
Patrice and Ghislain Pagès are nephews of the late Marc Pagès of Château la Tour de By. Château Fourcas Dupré is a 44-hectare property situated in the Commune of Listrac, with vines averaging 25 years old. The soils are...
Cabernet fruit comes through with earthy hints and then the Merlot softening the edges. A deeeelish bottle of wine. Both Cos Labory and Andron Blanquet are surrounded by three illustrious neighbours, Château Lafite, Château Cos d’Estournel and Château Lafon Rochet....
Cabernet fruit comes through with earthy hints and then the Merlot softening the edges. A deeeelish bottle of wine. Both Cos Labory and Andron Blanquet are surrounded by three illustrious neighbours, Château Lafite, Château Cos d’Estournel and Château Lafon Rochet....
"Bramble fruit and spicy oak on the nose; restrained on the palate (reflecting the vintage) yet nicely balanced with a delicious herbal finish." Meet the ProducerDomaines Bouyer was a group of two top Bordeaux estates that by 2008 covered 18...
Geyer Wine Co is a natural wine producer established by Dave Geyer in the Barossa Valley. In an ode to heritage, but with eyes fixed firmly on the future, Dave finds, revives and nurtures some of the neglected vineyards of...
"We just got a tiny amount of this brilliant wine - 100% Cabernet Franc, big and fruity with a load of green pepper and earth. Balanced and gorgeous" Trefethen Family Vineyards are exactly that - a family owned vineyard. Now...
Cabernet Franc with a couple of decades ageing is bound to be brilliant and this doesn't disappoint! Dusty, earthy and mature, this is a super wine with roast pork. Le Logis de la Bouchardière dates from 1850. The current incumbent...
Covering a total of 13 hectares, this vineyard produces 40,000 bottles a year, only a small percentage of which actually gets exported to the UK. The château and its vineyard have been passed down from father to son since the...
"A little gem of 7 hectares situated in the heart of the Pomerol plateau, surrounded by famous neighbours. The property is today run by Olivier Techer, the winemaker, his wife Marine and his brother Sylvain. They represent the 6th generation...
"Drinking wonderfully now and at the perfect stage of maturity. Elegant cassis and tobacco flavours with a soft, silky tannin." The Capdemourlins have owned property and made wine in St Emilion since the 16th Century. The property is 14 hectares...