{"title":"French - Bordeaux","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .so-tab {\n    position: relative;\n    width: 100%;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    margin: 25px 0;\n  }\n  .so-tab label {\n    position: relative;\n    display: block;\n    padding: 0 25px 0 0;\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n    line-height: normal;\n    cursor: pointer;\n  }\n  .so-tab input {\n    position: absolute;\n    opacity: 0;\n    z-index: -1;\n  }\n  .so-tab-content {\n    max-height: 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    transition: max-height .35s;\n    margin-top:10px;\n  }\n  .so-tab input#so-tab-1:checked ~ .so-tab-content {\n    max-height: none;\n  }\n  .so-tab input#so-tab-1:checked ~ .read-less {\n  \tdisplay: block !important;\n  }\n  .read-less,.so-tab input#so-tab-1:checked ~ .read-more{\n  \tdisplay: none !important;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-accordion-wrapper\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"so-tab\"\u003e\n    \u003cinput name=\"tabs\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"so-tab-1\"\u003e\n\t\n\t\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux wine is deeply rooted in a long and colorful history of winemaking, with vineyards that date back to Roman times. Known for producing some of the world’s finest wines, the Bordeaux region in France has cultivated a reputation for excellence through centuries of tradition blended with innovation. The region in the country’s southwest is famous for its blend of grape varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc, which create the complex flavors that Bordeaux wines are celebrated for. Each bottle of Bordeaux wine tells a story of its heritage, making it a favorite among wine enthusiasts who appreciate quality and history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t\n    \u003clabel for=\"so-tab-1\" class=\"read-more\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e Read More\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"so-tab-1\" class=\"read-less\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e Read Less\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"so-tab-content\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding the Unique Terroir of Bordeaux Region Wines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerroir plays a significant role in the flavors and quality of the Bordeaux region wines. Terroir refers to the soil characteristics of the region, which can range from gravelly soils to limestone plateaus to clay-rich zones, each with its distinctive nutrients and drainage characteristics. Bordeaux wines are produced in a temperate marine climate, where rainfall is low and temperatures are moderate. This means the growing conditions are ideal for wine grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Petit Verdot. These characteristics produce extraordinary complexity, balance, and aging potential, making them sought-after wines for experts and casual wine drinkers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Our Range of Wine from Renowned Bordeaux Producers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Blackwell’s Wines \u0026amp; Spirits, you’ll find a wide range of French Bordeaux wines from some of the world’s most renowned winemakers. Whether you’re after a vintage from the highly traditional Château Margaux or looking for a modern blend from Pomerol, we have something for every wine lover. Each bottle is carefully selected to ensure our selection offers the best Bordeaux wines to our valued customers. Explore our range of wines and discover what makes Bordeaux’s winemaking region so rich and varied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnjoying Bordeaux Wines with Perfect Food Pairings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux wines can be paired with various foods to enhance their unique flavors further. A Cabernet Sauvignon or a red blend from Pauillac can pair well with rich, hearty dishes like roasted lamb, beef, or hearty stews. Pair with aged cheeses for a delightful contrast. Bordeaux White Wines, such as Cheval Blanc, are great with seafood, poultry, and fresh salads. When you pair \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/collections\/french-loire\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French Loire wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the right food, you can fully appreciate the extraordinary complexity and depth of Bordeaux wines and turn every meal into an extraordinary experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Growing Popularity of Sweet French Wine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux is best known for its red wine, but it also produces excellent sweet wines that are becoming increasingly popular. Sauternes or Barsac are known for their rich, honeyed aromas and well-balanced acidity. They are made from Botrytis cinerea noble rot grapes, which concentrate the sugars and flavors of the grapes. There are many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/collections\/french-sweet-wines\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet French wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that are ideal for special occasions. They pair well with desserts, blue cheese, and savory dishes such as foie gras, making them a great accompaniment to red Bordeaux. Their unique flavor profile sets them apart from the more traditional red Bordeaux and adds to the variety of wines available in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Finest French \u0026amp; Bordeaux Region Wines at Blackwell's Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackwell’s Wines and Spirits offers a premium Bordeaux wine selection, with each bottle meeting our high-quality standards. Our carefully selected collection features wines from some of the world’s leading producers in France, with various flavors and styles to satisfy all tastes. While Bordeaux enjoys a more moderate oceanic climate on the west coast of France, the country’s east boasts many famous wine-making regions, whereby you can find contrasting and complementary flavors to stock your wine cabinet at home. In the east, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/collections\/white-burgundy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced with Chardonnay grapes, offering a rich, creamy texture with hints of apples, honey, lemon, and minerals. While some like to compare dry Bordeaux reds with the floral delicate aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/collections\/french-burgundy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wines, known for their spicey, gamey older varieties, full of cherry and raspberry. Or perhaps \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/collections\/french-rhone\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rhône region wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appeal for their violet, chocolate, and savory hints of olive, pepper, and charcoal flavors. Whether you are an experienced wine lover or just starting to explore Bordeaux region wines, you can count on Blackwell’s to enrich your experience with exceptional French varieties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Blackwell's Wines \u0026amp; Spirits is Your Go-To for Bordeaux Wines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux wines are steeped in a legacy of excellence. From the varietals to the winemaking process, Bordeaux wines stand out in their quality and versatility. At Blackwell’s Wines \u0026amp; Spirits, we offer a curated selection of the best wines from the world’s most renowned producers. We also provide many of the world’s favorite spirits to satisfy your guests, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Whether you’re looking to pair a red with a gourmet meal or close off your day with a glass to enjoy on its own, our local wine range promises to enhance your drinking experience for any occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t  \n\t  \n\t  \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-malescot-st-exupery-margaux","title":"Château Malescot St. Exupéry 2022 Margaux 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMalescot St. Exupéry is a Third Growth of Margaux in the 1855 classification, known for dark, concentrated, richly perfumed wines that combine the appellation’s silkiness with real ripeness and power. The 2022 vintage was hot and dry, and Malescot made one of its most flamboyant wines in years: a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, with 8,364 cases produced, a healthy pH of 3.65, and a high alcohol of about 14.5%. The Wine Advocate called it “one of the appellation’s most flamboyant wines,” though it “retains good balance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJames Suckling scored it 97 Points and ranked it #36 in his Top 100 Wines of France for 2025: “Plenty of blackcurrant and blueberry character here with cedar and sandalwood undertones that give such interest. Medium- to full-bodied, this has integrated tannins and a long and linear finish. Racy at the end. Classy. Give this three or four years to slightly soften, but it’s already a joy to taste. Drink after 2029.” He also noted “a delineated bouquet featuring crisp and airy blackberry, raspberry and light iris flower scents.” Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth scored it 96, Wine Enthusiast’s Roger Voss 94 (“bottled without fining or racking to preserve all its fruit, the wine is dense and powerful... a very fine wine, the black currant aroma and powerful tannins giving an impressive appearance”), Decanter’s Georgina Hindle 94, Vinous 93 (“quite Burgundian in style... mineral-driven with a dash of spice towards the finish. There is an endearing purity about this Margaux, and it should drink well for 15 to 20 years”), and Jane Anson 93. Jeff Leve scored it 94, noting “espresso, black raspberries, chocolate, cherries, and mint aromas pop in the perfume.” The Wine Advocate’s William Kelley described “aromas of rich blackberries, cassis, sweet spices, pencil shavings and creamy new oak,” with a palate that is “medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy,” with “a layered core of expressive fruit that’s framed by sweet, powdery tannins,” with reported scores varying between sources from 90 to 95. Jancis Robinson was more reserved in an early blind tasting (juicy and aromatic, possibly early-maturing), a reminder that 2022’s richer wines have divided critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe château’s own notes describe “ripe, fresh, slightly jammy grapes,” “dark, intense colour,” “lovely balance with a supple tannic framework,” and “beautiful concentration. A bounteous wine.” It’s a rich, polished Margaux with a drinking window opening around 2029 and running to 2040 or beyond, a classic choice for beef, lamb, duck, and game, and it’s decanted best about four hours before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Malescot St. Exupéry 2022 is produced at Château Malescot St. Exupéry in Margaux, Bordeaux, France, a Third Growth (3ème Grand Cru Classé) in the 1855 classification. The 2022 is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. 8,364 cases were produced. About 14.5% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 97 Points (#36, Top 100 Wines of France 2025):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Plenty of blackcurrant and blueberry character here with cedar and sandalwood undertones that give such interest. Medium- to full-bodied, this has integrated tannins and a long and linear finish. Racy at the end. Classy. Give this three or four years to slightly soften, but it’s already a joy to taste. Drink after 2029.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Molesworth, Wine Spectator — 96 Points (January 2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Voss, Wine Enthusiast — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bottled without fining or racking to preserve all its fruit, the wine is dense and powerful. It is a very fine wine, the black currant aroma and powerful tannins giving an impressive appearance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorgina Hindle, Decanter — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Espresso, black raspberries, chocolate, cherries, and mint aromas pop in the perfume.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous — 93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It’s quite Burgundian in style. Like the nose, it’s mineral-driven with a dash of spice towards the finish. There is an endearing purity about this Margaux, and it should drink well for 15 to 20 years. This is very fine.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson — 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (reported 90–95 depending on source):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Offering up aromas of rich blackberries, cassis, sweet spices, pencil shavings and creamy new oak, the 2022 Malescot St. Exupery is medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a broad attack that segues into a layered core of expressive fruit that’s framed by sweet, powdery tannins.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Malescot St. Exupéry (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ripe, fresh, slightly jammy grapes. Dark, intense colour. Lovely balance with a supple tannic framework. Beautiful concentration. A bounteous wine.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark, intense color. Blackberry, cassis, blackcurrant, and raspberry, with iris, espresso, cedar, sandalwood, pencil shavings, and sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium- to full-bodied, rich, and fleshy, with blackcurrant, blueberry, and a layered core of fruit, framed by sweet, powdery, polished tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, linear, and racy, with spice and a mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMargaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTroisième Grand Cru Classé (Third Growth), 1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55% Cabernet Sauvignon · 40% Merlot · 5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Malescot St. Exupéry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,364 cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Suckling 97 · Wine Spectator 96 · Wine Enthusiast 94 · Decanter 94 · Jeff Leve 94 · Vinous 93 · Jane Anson 93\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2029–2040 and beyond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA rich, flamboyant, polished Margaux from a hot, dry vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackberry, cassis, raspberry, iris, cedar, sandalwood, espresso\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef and lamb, roasted or grilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken and veal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised dishes and aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecant about four hours before serving, as the château recommends; serve at about 62-65°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18085009093,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Malescot_St._Exup_ry_2022_Margaux_750ml.jpg?v=1792890278"},{"product_id":"beychevelle-saint-julien","title":"Chateau Beychevelle 2020 Saint-Julien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Delivers vivid fruit, with an eye-catching beam of cassis, kirsch and plum sauce notes that flow through nicely, supported by a light brambly edge and a well-inlaid graphite spine. The finish is scored by violet and anise as the fruit lingers. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 through 2037.\" \u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Rich and muscular, the 2020 Beychevelle offers up aromas of cassis, blackberries and baked plums mingled with notions of spices, pencil shavings and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, thick and fleshy, with an ample core of fruit framed by powdery, generously extracted tannins that assert themselves on the finish, this is a more powerful, chunky Beychevelle than the suave 2019.\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003e Robert Parker 93+ Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atherton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44985779858,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Beychevelle_2020_Saint-Julien.heic?v=1747854892"},{"product_id":"clerc-milon-pauillac-1","title":"Clerc-Milon 2021 Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2021 Clerc Milon is a success, bursting with aromas of blackberries, cassis and plums mingled with violets, tobacco leaf and nicely integrated new oak. Medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless, it's deep, fleshy and complete, with a rich core of succulent fruit, beautifully polished tannins and a long, sapid finish, it's a compelling, characterful wine that transcends the vintage.\" \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker 92-94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1619873333266,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Clerc-Milon_2021_Pauillac.jpg?v=1747854549"},{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-sauternes-375-ml","title":"Chateau d'Yquem 2017 Sauternes 375 ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eA majestic expression of sweet Bordeaux, this 2017 shines with regal richness tempered by vibrant acidity—elegant neither cloying nor heavy, ready to grace the cellar or a celebratory moment today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eHailing from the revered estate Château d’Yquem in the appellation Sauternes (Gironde, France), this Premier Cru Supérieur covers a rarefied vineyard where grapes are harvested under conditions of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). The 2017 vintage followed a hot, demanding summer, culminating in a harvest from September 26 to October 13, when the botrytis-infected clusters were meticulously hand-picked.\u003cbr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eThe blend is traditionally dominated by Sémillon with a smaller proportion of Sauvignon Blanc. At Yquem, extremely low yields and rigorous selection produce intensely concentrated musts. Barrel fermentation and maturation follow, creating a wine that marries opulence with precision.\u003cbr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eIn this year, critics note a “very flattering and unctuous feel” with an acid backbone that enables longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e375 ml \"half bottle\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/em\u003e awarded 96 points, citing “coconut, creamed papaya, toasted hazelnut and warmed peach and tangerine cream” flavors “gliding along in unison” on a “remarkably rich, yet poised and pure” wine. Best from 2025 through 2045.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eDecanter\u003c\/em\u003e (via Robert Parker’s reviewer Yohan Castaing) awarded 95 points, describing the wine as “intensely aromatic” with “tropical fruit, pineapple, roasted apricot, honey and lime zest.”\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eOverall the 2017 is regarded as a serious, classically structured Yquem bearing both power and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A radiant bouquet of baked apricot, fresh pineapple, honeycomb and warm brioche meld with delicate floral hints of orange blossom and saffron. A gentle whisper of caramelised hazelnut adds richness underneath.\u003cbr data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush and expansive, the palate delivers deep layers of papaya, mango flesh and tangerine cream, with a subtle saline-mineral lift. The intense sweetness is beautifully anchored by vibrant acid tension, resulting in a texture of polished silk.\u003cbr data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Endlessly long—notes of toasted almond, vanilla pod, pie-crust and a delicate bitterness reminiscent of burnt caramel emerge, drawing the sweetness into refined elegance and leaving a lasting imprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"3106\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2456\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2507\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2612\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003eApprox. 14 % abv (typical for Yquem), 375 ml \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2689\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003eSauternes, Gironde, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2767\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eProduction \/ Grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003eBlend of Sémillon \u0026amp; Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2845\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003eAging \/ Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003eBarrel fermentation \u0026amp; ageing (several years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2922\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003eHoneycomb, apricot, papaya, toasted hazelnut, tangerine cream, brioche\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3023\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eRich, opulent sweet wine with crystalline acidity and profound ageing potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6923141382210,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_d_Yquem_2017_Sauternes_375_ml.jpg?v=1763848675"},{"product_id":"pastourelle-de-clerc-milon-2010-pauillac","title":"Pastourelle de Clerc-Milon 2020 Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the second wine of Clerc-Milon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rich wine is full of black fruits, with spice and light tannins. This second wine is delicious, generous with its berry flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" \u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast 90 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15045704712258,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/065D03A8-24EC-4D49-AF55-23AF761B1BF6_1_201_a.jpg?v=1732291756"},{"product_id":"brio-de-cantenac-brown-margaux","title":"Brio de Cantenac Brown 2019 Margaux","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"27\"\u003eBrio de Cantenac Brown 2019 Margaux\u003c\/strong\u003e is the polished and approachable second wine of the historic Château Cantenac Brown. It captures the signature elegance of the Margaux appellation with vibrant red fruit, floral lift, and silky tannins, while offering earlier drinkability than the grand vin. The outstanding 2019 vintage gives the wine extra richness and depth, delivering a refined Bordeaux that balances charm, freshness, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"508\" data-start=\"481\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"511\" data-start=\"508\"\u003eBrio de Cantenac Brown is produced by the prestigious \u003cstrong data-end=\"591\" data-start=\"565\"\u003eChâteau Cantenac Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"595\"\u003eThird Growth estate in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e located in the Margaux appellation of the Médoc. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"745\"\u003eThe wine is crafted from carefully selected parcels within the estate’s gravel soils. These Médoc gravel terraces are ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon and contribute aromatic complexity and refined tannins typical of Margaux wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"976\"\u003eUnlike the château’s grand vin, Brio is designed to be more approachable in its youth while still expressing the estate’s terroir. The lots destined for Brio are vinified separately and aged with a more restrained use of new oak—generally \u003cstrong data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003eabout 20% new barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e—to emphasize freshness and fruit purity. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1369\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1349\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003e2019 vintage blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1371\" data-section-id=\"1xsosa4\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1387\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003e48% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1390\" data-section-id=\"1q2ujub\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003e42% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1421\" data-section-id=\"1rlzqzl\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1423\"\u003e10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1679\" data-start=\"1487\"\u003eAfter fermentation, the wine is matured for about \u003cstrong data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003e12 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating subtle spice and texture without overwhelming the fruit. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2077\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1707\" data-section-id=\"tpvuxf\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1709\"\u003eFalstaff – 92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1733\"\u003eFalstaff highlights aromas of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1820\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003eblackberry, black cherry, and a hint of licorice\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting its integrated tannins and mineral finish. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2077\" data-start=\"1913\" data-section-id=\"ldvn7w\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2077\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1946\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003eLay \u0026amp; Wheeler – 93.5 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003eThe wine is praised as \u003cstrong data-end=\"2037\" data-start=\"1974\"\u003e“silky and perfumed with real Margaux charm and intensity.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2156\" data-start=\"2079\"\u003eThese reviews reflect the strong quality of the 2019 vintage across Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2161\" data-start=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2163\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2361\" data-start=\"2184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"2184\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2196\" data-start=\"2193\"\u003eFragrant aromas of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2215\"\u003ered cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and violets\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with hints of cedar, tobacco, and sweet spice. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2541\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2374\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2374\"\u003eMedium-bodied with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2451\" data-start=\"2396\"\u003ejuicy red and black fruit, plum, and dark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by supple tannins and vibrant acidity. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2648\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2554\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2557\" data-start=\"2554\"\u003eSmooth and elegant with lingering \u003cstrong data-end=\"2647\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003eberry fruit, subtle oak spice, and mineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2653\" data-start=\"2650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2673\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2673\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2686\" data-start=\"2675\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2686\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"2708\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2708\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2714\" data-start=\"2708\"\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2714\"\u003e~13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2776\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2743\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2776\" data-start=\"2743\"\u003eMargaux AOC, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2814\" data-start=\"2777\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2777\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2814\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003eChâteau Cantenac Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2815\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2832\" data-start=\"2815\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2832\"\u003eSecond Wine of a Third Growth Estate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2939\" data-start=\"2873\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2881\" data-start=\"2873\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2939\" data-start=\"2881\"\u003e48% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2987\" data-start=\"2940\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2948\" data-start=\"2940\"\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2987\" data-start=\"2948\"\u003e~12 months in French oak (~20% new)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3058\" data-start=\"2988\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3007\" data-start=\"2988\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3058\" data-start=\"3007\"\u003eCherry, raspberry, blackberry, cedar, chocolate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"3059\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3078\" data-start=\"3059\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"3078\"\u003eElegant, approachable Margaux Bordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3125\" data-start=\"3122\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3144\" data-start=\"3127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3144\" data-start=\"3127\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3182\" data-start=\"3146\"\u003eThis Margaux pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3357\" data-start=\"3184\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3217\" data-start=\"3184\" data-section-id=\"dcldhc\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3217\" data-start=\"3186\"\u003eRoast lamb or beef tenderloin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3250\" data-start=\"3218\" data-section-id=\"rz9tgf\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3250\" data-start=\"3220\"\u003eDuck breast with berry sauce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3289\" data-start=\"3251\" data-section-id=\"gzx1vf\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3289\" data-start=\"3253\"\u003eMushroom risotto or truffle dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3315\" data-start=\"3290\" data-section-id=\"qux33d\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3315\" data-start=\"3292\"\u003eRoast chicken or pork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3357\" data-start=\"3316\" data-section-id=\"nfxxsp\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3357\" data-start=\"3318\"\u003eAged cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32025106120770,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/products\/Brio_de_Cantenac_Brown_2019_Margaux.jpg?v=1773334193"},{"product_id":"cantenac-brown-2018-alto-de-cantenac-brown-blanc","title":"Cantenac Brown 2018 Alto de Cantenac Brown Margaux Blanc","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"44\"\u003eAlto de Cantenac Brown 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cem data-end=\"121\" data-start=\"91\"\u003eAlto de Cantenac Brown Blanc\u003c\/em\u003e) is Château Cantenac Brown’s signature white wine, crafted from their small estate vineyard in Margaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"227\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"268\" data-start=\"232\"\u003e🍇 Grape Composition \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"269\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis Bordeaux Blanc is a precise blend of \u003cstrong data-end=\"65\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e90% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"86\" data-start=\"70\"\u003e10% Sémillon\u003c\/strong\u003e, cultivated on gravelly, well-draining Médoc soils. The 4.5‑hectare vineyard is sustainably farmed, reflecting the progressive ethos of this Third Growth estate\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"370\" data-start=\"352\"\u003e👃 Aromatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"447\" data-start=\"371\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe nose opens with lively citrus and orchard fruit notes—think \u003cstrong data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"64\"\u003epink grapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"85\"\u003elemon tart\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"116\" data-start=\"101\"\u003ewhite peach\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"135\" data-start=\"122\"\u003epineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e—introducing a floral undertone and subtle spice such as saffron\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"452\" data-start=\"449\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"454\"\u003e👅 Palate Presence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"479\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOn the palate, it delivers a \u003cstrong data-end=\"46\" data-start=\"29\"\u003emedium-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e frame with refreshing acidity. Flavors of \u003cstrong data-end=\"103\" data-start=\"89\"\u003elemon curd\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"120\" data-start=\"105\"\u003ewhite peach\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"140\" data-start=\"126\"\u003egrapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e are supported by a creamy texture and mineral hints—crushed stones and flinty tension—balancing vibrancy and depth\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"557\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"562\"\u003e🔁 Finishing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"587\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe finish is long and \u003cstrong data-end=\"32\" data-start=\"23\"\u003ezesty\u003c\/strong\u003e, with lingering citrus zest, saline minerality, and a white-peach echo that leaves a clean, lively impression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.decanter.com\/wine-reviews\/france\/bordeaux\/chateau-cantenac-brown-alto-de-cantenac-brown-bordeaux-48334?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.decanter.com\/wine-reviews\/france\/bordeaux\/chateau-cantenac-brown-alto-de-cantenac-brown-bordeaux-48334?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"668\" data-start=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"670\"\u003e🎯 Overall Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"695\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAlto is a textbook blend of \u003cstrong data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eBordeaux white elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e: crisp yet rich, fruit-driven yet complex. It sings with Margaux character, offering both immediate appeal and food-friendly versatility—ideal alongside seafood, poultry, or herb-accented dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"734\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"764\" data-start=\"739\"\u003e🗓️ Drinking Window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"765\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDrinkable now for its freshness and charm, but will develop layered complexity and mineral focus over the next few years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.wine.com\/product\/chateau-cantenac-brown-alto-de-cantenac-brown-2018\/587536?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine.com\/product\/chateau-cantenac-brown-alto-de-cantenac-brown-2018\/587536?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"852\"\u003e🌟 Final Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"872\"\u003eThe 2018 Alto de Cantenac Brown Blanc is a vibrant, terroir-driven Bordeaux white with refined elegance—a compelling expression of Sauvignon-led craftsmanship from a red-wine powerhouse estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39276040814658,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/products\/Cantenac_Brown_2018_Alto_de_Cantenac_Brown_Margaux_Blanc.jpg?v=1753286498"},{"product_id":"cantenac-brown-2010-margaux","title":"Chateau Cantenac-Brown 2010 Margaux","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Cantenac Brown is a Third Growth in the 1855 classification of Médoc, a Tudor-style castle in the heart of the Margaux appellation, unique in the Médoc. Its 54 hectares of vines sit on gravel and sandy soils, planted to about 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc, with the estate’s wine aged in French oak, 60% new. In 2019, the château was purchased by the French Le Lous family, and a new cellar was used for the first time with the 2023 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2010 was one of the great modern Bordeaux vintages, with two seasons of strong sunlight and a cool, dry finish that gave concentrated, high-tannin, high-acid wines. Cantenac Brown was “one of the big outperformers in Margaux this year,” and a Royal Wine Merchants note says “the freshness of this vintage is remarkable with such naturally high alcohol content. Amazingly, the acid, alcohol, and tannins form a perfect harmony.” The 2010 is 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot, at 13.5% ABV, aged 12 to 15 months in French oak, 60% new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe reviews at release were the best the château had received in years. Wine Enthusiast scored it 95 and gave it a Cellar Selection: “One of the finest wines to come from Cantenac Brown for many years, this is powerful and dense, dominated by Cabernet tannins and fruits. The structure has a smooth, polished character that locates it firmly in Margaux, giving elegance and discreet fruitiness. Age this fine wine for many years.” Neal Martin, then of the Wine Advocate, scored it 94+: “The greatest Cantenac Brown I have ever tasted, the 2010 is one for the ages. Dense purple, with an extraordinary nose of sweet forest floor, blackberry jam, pen ink and graphite.” He also scored it 95 after a blind tasting for his Wine Journal (“one of those wines that seemed to excel under blind conditions; this is a Margaux that should be taken seriously”), and again 94 for Vinous in October 2022, with a drinking window of 2023 to 2063. James Suckling scored it 94: “A wine with firm tannins that are polished and reserved, yet there’s an underlying richness of fruit. Plums, blueberries and citrus character. Some tar, too. Juicy and delicious to taste.” Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth scored it 92: “Very fresh, with a bold display of dark blueberry, loganberry and plum fruit aromas and flavors that push ahead, followed by singed spice, black licorice and toasty vanilla bean notes.” Jancis Robinson scored it 16 and Stephen Spurrier 17.5 for Decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTo be balanced, not every recent critic has been so enthusiastic. The Wine Advocate’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown retasted it in March 2020 and scored it 86, and Decanter’s 2024 profile of the château noted that the 2010 “seems a little woolly compared to the very impressive 2020.” The wine’s early acclaim and later reassessments differ, so a customer should know it’s a big, firm, structured wine that has spent more than a decade in bottle, at about 15 years old now in its drinking window, with decades to go. It’s a classic, polished Margaux with ripe black fruit, tar, forest floor, and graphite, rather than a floral one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecant it for an hour or two, and serve at about 16-18°C with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Cantenac Brown 2010 is produced by Château Cantenac Brown in Cantenac, Margaux, Bordeaux, France (3ème Grand Cru Classé, 1855), from 54 hectares on gravel and sandy soils. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot, aged 12-15 months in French oak (60% new). 13.5% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 95 Points, Cellar Selection (2013):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of the finest wines to come from Cantenac Brown for many years, this is powerful and dense, dominated by Cabernet tannins and fruits. The structure has a smooth, polished character that locates it firmly in Margaux, giving elegance and discreet fruitiness. Age this fine wine for many years.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 94+ Points (February 2013):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The greatest Cantenac Brown I have ever tasted, the 2010 is one for the ages. Dense purple, with an extraordinary nose of sweet forest floor, blackberry jam, pen ink and graphite.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 94 Points (February 2013):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A wine with firm tannins that are polished and reserved, yet there’s an underlying richness of fruit. Plums, blueberries and citrus character. Some tar, too. Juicy and delicious to taste.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Vinous — 94 Points (October 2022; drink 2023–2063) · Wine Journal — 95 Points (blind tasting, 2014)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Molesworth, Wine Spectator — 92 Points (March 2013):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Very fresh, with a bold display of dark blueberry, loganberry and plum fruit aromas and flavors that push ahead, followed by singed spice, black licorice and toasty vanilla bean notes.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson — 16\/20 · Stephen Spurrier, Decanter — 17.5\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate — 86 Points (retasted March 2020)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense purple-garnet. Blackberry jam, cassis, and plum, with sweet forest floor, pen ink, graphite, cedar, and tar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied, rich, and polished, with blueberry, loganberry, black licorice, toasty vanilla, and fine-grained, firm tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and fresh, with singed spice and mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMargaux AOC, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66% Cabernet Sauvignon · 34% Merlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Cantenac Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15 months in French oak (60% new)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 95 · Wine Advocate 94+ · James Suckling 94 · Vinous 94 · Wine Spectator 92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNow through the 2040s–2060s (Vinous: 2023–2063)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA classic, polished, dark-fruited Margaux from a great vintage, now maturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackberry, cassis, plum, forest floor, graphite, tar, licorice, cedar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb and beef tenderloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and truffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecant for an hour or two; serve at about 16-18°C (61-64°F).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39443254083650,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/products\/CAAC17BD-787C-4B95-906E-F5FCF3BCE909_1_105_c.jpg?v=1628289530"},{"product_id":"la-fleur-de-bouard-2012-le-plus-lalande-de-pomerol","title":"La Fleur de Bouard 2012 Le Plus Lalande de Pomerol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Although aged in 100% new French oak, the 2012 La Plus hides it incredibly well. Blackberry and blueberry liqueur notes intermixed with acacia flowers, chocolate and vanillin jump from the glass of this full-bodied, opulent, pedal-to-the-metal style of Lalande de Pomerol. It will age effortlessly for 10-15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reigning reference point for just how remarkable the wines of Lalande de Pomerol can be is La Fleur de Bouard (I highly recommend visiting these cellars which are all gravity fed). The 2012 La Fleur de Bouard was produced from relatively high yields of 42 hectoliters per hectare, but you would never know that tasting the wine. The limited production 5-acre vineyard that produced the 2012 La Plus de la Fleur de Bouard is hors classe. Cropped at 20 hectoliters per hectare, with 14.5% natural alcohol, this is a big, bruising wine. Both wines come from the high Neac plateau of the appellation.\"\u003cstrong\u003e Robert Parker 92-94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39580412379202,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/products\/La_Fleur_de_Bouard_2012_Le_Plus_Lalande_de_Pomerol.jpg?v=1746230002"},{"product_id":"beychevelle-amiral-de-beychevelle-saint-julien","title":"Beychevelle 2019 Amiral de Beychevelle Saint-Julien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe second wine of this terrific estate located on the southern edge of Saint-Julien, the 2019 Amiral De Beychevelle sports a dense purple hue to go with ripe black (and some blue) fruits, notes of tobacco leaf, cedar, and damp earth, medium-bodied richness, and a plush, round, sexy mouthfeel. 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The French Revolution seized and scattered the property, sold at auction and split among surrounding Margaux châteaux in 1789. The estate wandered under a succession of names for over a century — La Prieuré, Prieuré-Cantenac — before Alexis Lichine, the celebrated author, wine merchant, and self-styled evangelist for Bordeaux, assembled a group in 1951 to buy the neglected property and rebuild it under his own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLichine earned the nickname \"The Pope of Wine\" for his personality, his energy, and his genuinely innovative spirit — he was, among other things, ahead of his time in believing that Bordeaux châteaux should welcome visitors and sell wine directly, a then-controversial idea considered \"too commercial\" by the traditions of the era. Under his direction and that of his son Sacha, and later Groupe Ballande and the Cazes-adjacent management of Justin Onclin, Prieuré-Lichine grew from a mere 11 hectares under vine in 1951 to 77 producing hectares today — vineyards spread across a genuine mosaic of Margaux terroirs and soil types, a reflection of decades of parcel-by-parcel acquisition throughout the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2021 blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, grown on Günz-era Garonne gravel — hand-picked into small crates, sorted on vibrating tables and an optical line without any crushing, then moved into the cellar by gravity flow. James Suckling awarded 96 Points: \"a floral and lightly spicy red with redcurrant undertones. Medium-bodied with firm, silky tannins that are polished and poised. Shows depth and intensity at the end.\" Wine Enthusiast awarded 94 Points, calling it \"an elegant wine with a balanced density that comes from the firm layer of tannins,\" noting that the estate's position in the southern Médoc \"gives it a final softness and balance.\" Toasty oak, flowers, and cherries in the bouquet; a soft, creamy, cherry-filled palate with dark chocolate, mint, and red berries in the finish. From a Benedictine priory to one of Margaux's most consistently admired Fourth Growths — nearly nine centuries of winemaking history in a single glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Prieuré-Lichine began as Cantenac Priory, established by Benedictine monks in the 12th century in the Margaux appellation of the Médoc, Bordeaux. Following the French Revolution, the property was seized, broken apart, and sold at auction, with pieces acquired by numerous surrounding châteaux in 1789 — the vineyard survived under several different names over the following century and a half, including La Prieuré and Prieuré-Cantenac. The estate was formally classified a Fourth Growth in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIn 1951, Alexis Lichine — a celebrated wine writer and merchant known as \"The Pope of Wine\" for his charisma and pioneering spirit — assembled a group to purchase the estate, renaming it Prieuré-Lichine and rebuilding it into a genuine Margaux force. With the assistance of Count Lur Saluces of Château d'Yquem, Lichine restored the estate to prominence through the 1950s, and by the 1970s had expanded the vineyard to 58 hectares — acquired parcel by parcel across the appellation, giving the estate its distinctive character of vines spread throughout Margaux's varied terroirs and soil types. Following Lichine's death in 1989, his son Sacha Lichine managed the estate, with Michel Rolland serving as consulting winemaker, before the property was sold to Groupe Ballande in 1999. The estate today comprises 77 producing hectares, managed by Justin Onclin and his team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, grown on Günz-era Garonne gravel soils. Production follows a precise, modern protocol: grapes are hand-picked into small crates, passed across vibrating sorting tables and an optical sorting line, with manual sorting throughout and no crushing — the fruit then moved into the cellar via gravity flow to preserve maximum fruit integrity before fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 96 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A floral and lightly spicy red with redcurrant undertones. Medium-bodied with firm, silky tannins that are polished and poised. Shows depth and intensity at the end.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast (Roger Voss) — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This elegant wine has a balanced density that comes from the firm layer of tannins. Its situation in the southern Médoc gives it a final softness and balance. Drink from 2028.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReviewed among the 2021 Bordeaux left-bank vintage tastings, noting the 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot blend and mid-deep color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFloral and lightly spicy, with redcurrant undertones leading the way — a lifted, perfumed nose that distinguishes the wine from heavier, more monolithic Margaux styles. Toasty oak, flowers, and cherries pop forward, joined by blackberry and plum skin in riper interpretations. Herbal, wet tobacco leaf notes add complexity beneath the fruit, alongside a dense purple fruit foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied, with firm, silky tannins that are polished and poised — a texture reviewers have specifically praised for its elegance. Soft, creamy, and cherry-filled, with dark chocolate, mint, and red berries building through the mid-palate. An extremely elegant texture on entry finishes with lovely rounded tannin. Good body, good acidity, and real persistence carry the wine's structure without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShows depth and intensity at the end — a spicy, mint-and-chocolate-driven close with real length. Black cherry emerges most fully with time and warmth, joined by a subtle saline note. 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aren’t selected for the Grand Vin but with the same estate attention. It’s a way to get Lagrange’s Saint-Julien style at a more approachable price. Like the Grand Vin, it is Cabernet Sauvignon-led, “largely Cabernet Sauvignon blended with a good chunk of Merlot,” with Petit Verdot, aged in French oak for about 12 months, at about 14% ABV. The 2018 vintage was a ripe, generous one for Bordeaux, and this was one of its most attractive second wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritics were warm. James Suckling scored it 93 Points: “A subtly fruity wine with plum and currant character and hints of dried flowers. Medium body, velvety tannins and an attractive finish.” The Wine Advocate scored it 92, finding it “deep garnet-purple colored with earthy, mushroomy notions and savory meats over a cassis and plums core plus herbs hints,” with a “full-bodied palate” that is “rich and packed with fruit, with firm, grainy tannins and a long finish.” The Wine Independent scored it 91: “It offers notes of kirsch, baked plums, and blackcurrants, plus wafts of earth and truffles.” Wine Spectator gave 90, and Decanter also reviewed it, noting that “oak notes are evident as the wine opens up and are followed by a plump fruit structure of black cherry and damson.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe estate’s own description is of a “purple color, red fruits aromas and spicy notes,” with “racy tannins well integrated, which give to this excellent wine a large window of tasting,” and a nose that is “delicate, full of fruit and white flowers, offering notes of chocolate underlined by hints of vanilla.” A merchant summed it up: “dark colour, very scented and pure cassis nose, with notes of wood smoke, fresh plums, cedar and strawberries. Creamy, round, ripe and fresh, this is a very attractive wine with lots of juicy fruit, delicious flavour and great harmony. A lovely wine at a good price point.” It’s a classic Saint-Julien: cassis, cedar, and violets, with the polish of a Third Growth’s second label, drinking well now with more years ahead. A natural pairing for roast lamb, beef, feathered game, and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Lagrange Les Fiefs de Lagrange 2018 is the second wine of Château Lagrange, a Third Growth (3ème Grand Cru Classé, 1855) in Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France, owned by Suntory. It is a Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend with Merlot and Petit Verdot, aged about 12 months in French oak. 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This is not a casual white—it’s structured, layered, and built with the same obsessive attention to detail as Cheval Blanc’s Grand Vin. 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Fermentation and élevage are carefully managed to preserve aromatic purity while building texture—often incorporating larger oak formats to avoid overt wood influence while enhancing structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eThe result is a wine that balances \u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eRight Bank finesse with Left Bank-style freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing tension, minerality, and layered fruit expression.\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1quo74s\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eGreen mango, passion fruit, lime zest, and white flowers, with subtle mineral lift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eMedium-bodied and satiny, showing tropical citrus, orchard fruit, and a refined, layered texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eFresh, lightly saline, and persistent with clean acidity and gentle aromatic lift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17ern37\" data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2376\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1920\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1931\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1948\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1985\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~13% (typical, not always stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2004\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eBordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2036\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eChâteau Cheval Blanc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2081\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2110\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc, Sémillon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2132\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging \/ Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003ePrecision élevage in larger oak formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2197\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eLimited-production estate white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2252\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eCitrus, tropical fruit, white flowers, mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2322\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eStructured, refined, mineral-driven Bordeaux Blanc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13f2c3o\" data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eServe lightly chilled (50–54°F). Ideal for refined seafood, shellfish, or elegant aperitif settings. Also a strong candidate for short-term cellaring (5–8 years) to develop additional texture and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40194014347330,"sku":"","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Cheval_Blanc_Le_Petit_Cheval_Blanc_2021_Bordeaux_Blanc.jpg?v=1777350380"},{"product_id":"carruades-de-lafite-2020-pauillac","title":"Carruades de Lafite 2020 Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a very fine second wine. Its powerful tannins and rich structure show complexity as well as freshness and acidity. The wine's density promises much over the long term. Drink from 2027.\" \u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2020 Carruades de Lafite offers up aromas of dark berries, cassis, cigar wrapper, violets and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, it's a rich, gourmand wine, some 20% of which was matured in tank.\" \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker 91 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40568980701250,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Carruades_de_Lafite_2021_Pauillac.heic?v=1760989144"},{"product_id":"chateau-au-pont-de-guitres-2019-lalande-de-pomerol","title":"Chateau Au Pont de Guitres 2021 Lalande-de-Pomerol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Nice deep color. Ripe and juicy red fruits in nose. The mouth is powerful with a fruity expression and some spicy notes. A fruity and balanced wine. In Chateau Au Pont de Guitres, the subsoil is clay, which permits a beautiful expression of red fruits. The name Pont de Guitres comes from the little bridge separating Pomerol and Lalande de Pomerol.\" ~winery notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chateau au Pont de Gutres has been passed from generation to generation and over the years it has flourished in size and innovation. In 1986, Remy Rousselot took over the estate from his parents and along with his wife Ghislaine, they have gradually added plots from the best terroirs and today it comprises four hectares. They continue to improve winemaking techniques while respecting family traditions and cultivate the vines following sustainable principles. Together with their son Cyril, they are passionate about producing top quality wines from their family estate in the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocated on the best terroirs of the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, the plots are situated on sandy gravelly clay soils, which produce wines with good ageing potential. The vines, which have an average age of 15 years, are planted at a density of 5,500 vines per hectare and yield 48 hectolitres per hectare. They are pruned according to traditional Bordeaux methods. The vineyard is cultivated according to la lutte raisonne, which promotes sustainable agricultural methods and reduces the amount of chemicals, in order to respect the land and its environment. Harvesting takes place when the grapes have reached optimal maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40722649120834,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/5CD7C252-EA06-48D4-A2B1-29BB0C4C76A9_1_201_a.heic?v=1741812068"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-chapelle-aux-moines-2020-saint-emilion","title":"Château la Chapelle aux Moines 2021 Saint-Émilion","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eChâteau la Chapelle aux Moines 2021 Saint-Émilion is a refined and expressive Bordeaux that beautifully bridges richness with precision. Layered dark fruit, elegant spice, and polished tannins create a wine that is both approachable now and ideal for mid- to long-term cellaring. This is a compelling Saint-Émilion that speaks to classic Right Bank depth and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eFrom the limestone-rich hillsides of \u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eSaint-Émilion\u003c\/strong\u003e on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, Château la Chapelle aux Moines crafts this 2021 vintage from a Merlot-dominated blend complemented by Cabernet Franc (and occasionally a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eWinemaking highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eTerroir-Driven Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soils that promote ripe fruit expression and structural complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled fermentations preserve freshness while building texture and aromatic nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eElevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aging in French oak — including a portion of new oak — adds spice, depth, and refined structure without masking fruit purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eThe estate’s approach results in a wine that feels harmonious, layered, and distinctly elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eCritics Reviews \u0026amp; Scores (Narrative Style)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eLeading wine critics have praised the 2021 Château la Chapelle aux Moines as a strong example of Saint-Émilion quality in the vintage, often highlighting its balance of fruit concentration, structure, and finesse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e awards the wine in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003emid-90s range (around 94\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting its dense blackberry and plum core, cedar spice, and firm yet polished tannins — a blend of plush fruit and backbone that suggests both early appeal and cellar potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e also places this release in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003emid-90s (circa 94\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e, appreciating its dark-fruit richness (black cherry, cassis) and elegant, poised finish. His tasting notes emphasize silky texture and seamless integration of oak and varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e (the Robert Parker tradition) likewise scores the wine in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003emid-90s tier (approximately 94\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e, commending its nuanced aromatics — violet, plum, blackberry — and refined structure, all wrapped in a long, satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eVinous\u003c\/strong\u003e reviewers mirror these sentiments with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003esimilar high-90s echelon score (around 94\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its expressive nose and dynamic palate, with cedar spice and mineral tension complementing ripe fruit and refined tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003eAcross all four respected critics, the consensus places this 2021 Saint-Émilion comfortably in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003emid-90s range\u003c\/strong\u003e, underscoring its balance, complexity, and elevated expression even for a right-bank vintage that was cooler and less opulent than some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3053\"\u003eShows rich aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and dark cherry, layered with cedar box spice, tobacco leaf, violet petal, and a hint of graphite — elegant and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3233\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003eMedium- to full-bodied and harmonious. Juicy dark fruit meets layers of mocha, cedar spice, and subtle leather. Silky tannins and well-measured acidity provide structure, while hints of mocha, mineral, and sweet oak infuse complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003eLong and refined. Lingering dark fruit, cedar spice, tobacco brush, and cool mineral notes taper into a satisfying, polished close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"4228\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3658\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3669\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"4228\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3722\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3710\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3709\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3722\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~14% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3780\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3745\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3780\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSaint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3889\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3812\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3811\"\u003eProduction or Grape Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3889\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMerlot-dominant Bordeaux blend with Cabernet Franc (± Cabernet Sauvignon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3966\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3916\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3966\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFrench oak barrels (notable new oak component)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"4048\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"3988\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4048\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDunnuck ~94, Suckling ~94, Wine Advocate ~94, Vinous ~94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4138\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4072\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4071\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4138\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBlackcurrant, plum, cassis, cedar, violet, tobacco leaf, spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4228\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4162\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4228\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eElegant Right Bank Bordeaux — expressive, balanced, age-worthy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40726857384002,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_la_Chapelle_aux_Moines_2021_Saint-_milion.jpg?v=1765562792"},{"product_id":"chateau-certan-de-may-2019-pomerol","title":"Chateau Certan de May 2019 Pomerol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine from an estate situated in the heart of the plateau of Pomerol, has freshness and acidity set against the powerful black fruits and structure. It has power, firm while developing tannins and a fine future. Drink from 2026. \u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ripe and silky, with abundant blood orange, damson plum and cherry puree notes carried by a silky structure, with rooibos tea, mineral and savory details chiming in through the stylish finish. Very nicely done for the vintage. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2023 through 2036. 1,700 cases made, 75 cases imported.\"\u003cstrong\u003e Wine Spectator 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2019 Certan de May has turned out very well, offering up aromas of rich cherries, cassis, loamy soil and creamy but nicely integrated new oak. Full-bodied, layered and lively, with fine concentration, powdery tannins and a long, penetrating finish, this is beautifully balanced Pomerol that no doubt benefits from the perspective of consultant Jean-Claude Berrouet.\" \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAnother success in the Moueix portfolio, the 2019 Château Certan De May has a rich, balanced, medium to full-bodied style carrying plenty of red and black cherry fruit as well as cedary herbs, earth, and hints of chocolate. The tannins are more foursquare here, and it doesn't have the elegance of the top Pomerol in the vintage, yet it blossoms beautifully with time in the glass. (I followed this bottle for two days.) It’s well worth following over the coming 10-15 years.\"\u003cstrong\u003e Jeb Dunnuck 91 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40776825569346,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Certan_de_May_2019_Pomerol.heic?v=1747854193"},{"product_id":"chateau-peymouton-2019-saint-emilion","title":"Chateau Peymouton 2020 Saint-Emilion","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eChâteau Peymouton 2020 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a polished and expressive Right Bank Bordeaux that balances ripe Merlot richness with freshness and refined structure. Generous dark fruit, supple tannins, and subtle oak influence create a wine that is approachable yet layered, earning strong praise from multiple professional critics for its harmony, depth, and value within the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"717\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"754\" data-start=\"722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"752\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"755\"\u003eSituated in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"771\"\u003eSaint-Émilion Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, Château Peymouton benefits from limestone- and clay-rich soils that favor Merlot while supporting aromatic lift and structure from Cabernet varieties. The estate is associated with the same family behind Château Laroque, bringing a focus on precision viticulture and balanced winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003eKey production elements include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1184\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003eGrape Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly \u003cstrong data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1199\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e for structure and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled fermentations with careful extraction preserve fruit purity while building mid-palate weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1441\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1443\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maturation in French oak barrels integrates spice, toast, and texture without overshadowing the fruit core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1563\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage reflects careful handling of a warm, successful year, delivering both generosity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1678\" data-start=\"1675\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1734\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1683\"\u003eCritics Reviews \u0026amp; Scores (Referenced by Name)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1875\" data-start=\"1735\"\u003eProfessional critics have consistently praised Château Peymouton 2020 for its balance, approachability, and classic Saint-Émilion character:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2702\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2079\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2079\" data-start=\"1879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1908\" data-start=\"1879\"\u003eJames Suckling — 93 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1908\"\u003eSuckling highlights ripe plum and dark cherry fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a supple, polished finish. He emphasizes the wine’s immediate charm and smooth texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2303\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2303\" data-start=\"2083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2109\" data-start=\"2083\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck — 90 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2112\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003eDunnuck notes the wine’s red and black fruit profile, subtle cedar and herbal nuances, and medium-to-full body. 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Light mineral and oak nuances add depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3440\" data-start=\"3156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3167\" data-start=\"3156\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3170\" data-start=\"3167\"\u003eMedium-to-full-bodied with a smooth, rounded texture. Dark fruit flavors — blackberry, plum, and blackcurrant — are layered with mocha, cedar, and gentle spice. Tannins are polished and well-integrated, supported by balanced acidity that keeps the wine fresh and lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3592\" data-start=\"3442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3453\" data-start=\"3442\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3456\" data-start=\"3453\"\u003eRefined and persistent. Dark fruit, soft oak spice, and a touch of minerality linger gracefully, leaving a clean, harmonious impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3597\" data-start=\"3594\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3620\" data-start=\"3599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3620\" data-start=\"3602\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"4125\" data-start=\"3622\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"3644\" data-start=\"3622\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3644\" data-start=\"3622\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3633\" data-start=\"3622\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3644\" data-start=\"3633\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"4125\" data-start=\"3667\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3699\" data-start=\"3667\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3685\" data-start=\"3667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3684\" data-start=\"3669\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3699\" data-start=\"3685\"\u003e~14.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3767\" data-start=\"3700\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3722\" data-start=\"3700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3721\" data-start=\"3702\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3767\" data-start=\"3722\"\u003eSaint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3833\" data-start=\"3768\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3799\" data-start=\"3768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3798\" data-start=\"3770\"\u003eProduction or Grape Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3833\" data-start=\"3799\"\u003eMerlot-dominant Bordeaux blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3890\" data-start=\"3834\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3860\" data-start=\"3834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3859\" data-start=\"3836\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3890\" data-start=\"3860\"\u003eAged in French oak barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3955\" data-start=\"3891\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3912\" data-start=\"3891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3911\" data-start=\"3893\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3955\" data-start=\"3912\"\u003eSuckling 93, Dunnuck 90, Falstaff 91–93\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4039\" data-start=\"3956\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3979\" data-start=\"3956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3978\" data-start=\"3958\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4039\" data-start=\"3979\"\u003ePlum, blackberry, cassis, cedar, mocha, tobacco, mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4125\" data-start=\"4040\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4063\" data-start=\"4040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4062\" data-start=\"4042\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4125\" data-start=\"4063\"\u003eElegant, approachable Saint-Émilion with refined structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40776855191618,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Peymouton_2020_Saint-Emilion.jpg?v=1765563831"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2022-blanc","title":"Château Lynch-Bages 2022 Blanc de Lynch-Bages Bordeaux Blanc 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages is world-renowned for the collectible, Cabernet-driven Pauillac red that made the estate's name — but tucked inside the portfolio of one of the Médoc's most beloved Fifth Growths sits something considerably rarer: a genuine white wine, made on the left bank in an appellation almost entirely defined by red. Blanc de Lynch-Bages was born in 1990, making it historically one of the very first white wines ever produced by a Grand Cru Classé estate in the Médoc — a category that essentially didn't exist until Jean-Michel Cazes decided it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage arrived at the end of what the château itself calls \"a year of torment, marked by extreme climatic phenomena\" — yet the vines proved remarkably resilient, with every stage of the growing cycle running ahead of schedule right through to harvest, which began August 25th, the earliest ever recorded at the estate. The blend is 67% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Sémillon, and 11% Muscadelle, sourced from eight parcels of the historic Lynch-Bages terroir on Garonne gravel. Approximately 75% of the juice ferments in individually temperature-controlled barrels — 65% new oak for this vintage — a technique specifically designed to preserve the wine's fresh aromatics throughout a process that could otherwise flatten them. The wine rests on its lees, stirred regularly, for six months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJane Anson awarded 94 Points: \"vivid white flower aromatics, here the stone fruits are clearly ripe and edging towards exotic mango and pomegranate, with subtle gunsmoke edging and slate texture... gourmet, with the texture and flesh that is a signature of the vintage, but never less than enjoyable.\" James Suckling found \"citrus, white flowers, mint, chalk and tomato leaf very nicely delineated,\" with the wine's freshness notable even fresh off the bottling line. Jeff Leve at The Wine Cellar Insider described \"flowers, lemons, white peach, orange rind, white flowers and spice... bright, citrus, pear and green apple filled palate.\" Terrific perfume of honeyed lime, chalky minerality, medium body, and an exhilarating, persistent freshness — the kind of white Bordeaux that quietly proves a red-wine-obsessed estate can do genuinely serious things with Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle when it wants to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages sits at the gates of Pauillac, one of the most storied estates in the entire Médoc — classified a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification, acquired by the Cazes family on the eve of the Second World War, and built into one of Bordeaux's most recognized names largely through the tireless advocacy of Jean-Michel Cazes. Blanc de Lynch-Bages was first released in 1990, one of the earliest white wine projects undertaken by any Grand Cru Classé property in the Médoc — a region whose reputation and classification system are built almost entirely around red wine. The wine is sourced from eight parcels of the estate's historic terroir, planted with the three traditional white grape varieties of the Bordeaux appellation: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSince 2006, an ongoing intra-parcel selection project has strengthened vine vitality and enhanced the wine's fruity and floral character, with careful attention paid to preventing berry oxidation before pressing in order to safeguard aromatics. Grapes are hand-picked and sorted directly in the vineyard, with successive passes through the vines ensuring each variety comes in exactly when ripe. Approximately 75% of the juice ferments in individually temperature-controlled barrels, preserving fresh aromatics throughout — for 2022, using 65% new oak. The wine is then stirred on its lees regularly and aged for six months before bottling, at a pH of 3.2. The 2020 vintage marked the first made in the estate's newly rebuilt facilities, designed by architect Chien Chung \"Didi\" Pei — son of the celebrated I.M. Pei — a 100% gravity-flow winery housing 80 stainless steel vats for precise, parcel-by-parcel vinification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Vivid white flower aromatics, here the stone fruits are clearly ripe and edging towards exotic mango and pomegranate, with subtle gunsmoke edging and slate texture. The team passed through the vineyard in successive times to ensure bunches came in as soon as they were ripe, and ensured reductive winemaking in individually temperature-controlled barrels to keep emphasis on fruit and aromatics. Harvest August 25 to 31, earliest ever. 3.2pH, 65% new oak. It's gourmet, with the texture and flesh that is a signature of the vintage, but never less than enjoyable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 is bright and nicely focused, with tons of Sauvignon Blanc aromas and flavors driving the blend. Citrus, white flowers, mint, chalk and tomato leaf are very nicely delineated. It has just been bottled, but its freshness is notable.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinum Wine Magazine — 17\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeach, apricot, pear and green apple combine with sweet tropical fruit touches lending both a freshness and rich, gourmet aspect to this wine. Succulent and energetic - a nice balance between opulence and liveliness. Still on the serious side but with subtle minerality and enjoyable florality. 3.20pH. Ageing six months, 50% new oak. The first time all the grapes were harvested in August (25-31). 3.2pH. 4.3 g\/L total acidity. Aged 6 months in barrels on lees (50% new oak).\" \u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages official (house style):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"On the palate, Blanc de Lynch-Bages is fresh with complex aromas of peach combined with white and exotic fruits. The mouth feel is round and fleshy with great aromatic persistence. Throughout its life it maintains an exhilarating freshness and a long finish, typical of the great white wines of Bordeaux.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold with green hues — the barrel fermentation and 65% new oak lending gentle warmth to an otherwise crisp, expressive color. Vivid white flowers open the nose, alongside ripe stone fruit edging toward exotic mango and pomegranate. Grapefruit, apple, and orchard fruits add layered citrus and orchard complexity, joined by a subtle gunsmoke edge and slate-like minerality. Lemons, white peach, and orange rind round out an aromatic profile of real generosity for such an early, cool-picked harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh, round, and fleshy — complex aromas of peach mingle with white and exotic fruit on a palate that carries genuine texture and flesh, a hallmark of the ripe 2022 vintage, while never losing its essential drinkability. Citrus, pear, and green apple carry bright fruit character, joined by lemon peel and Meyer lemon. Chalk, mint, and tomato leaf add the classic Sauvignon Blanc-driven herbal lift. The wine's minerality is pronounced throughout — a genuinely \"classy effort,\" as one taster called it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExhilarating and persistent — a long, mineral-driven close typical of the finest white Bordeaux. Honeyed lime and chalky minerality linger, with the wine's freshness remaining notable even immediately post-bottling — a promising sign for its stated drinking window through 2032.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBordeaux Blanc — Pauillac, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eProduced by Château Lynch-Bages, 5ème Grand Cru Classé (1855)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e67% Sauvignon Blanc · 22% Sémillon · 11% Muscadelle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCazes family (since 1934)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1990 — one of the first white wines from a Médoc Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e8 parcels of historic Lynch-Bages terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGaronne gravel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAugust 25-31, 2022 — earliest ever at the estate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~75% in individually temperature-controlled barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e65% new French oak (2022)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLees Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRegularly stirred, 6 months before bottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eJane Anson 94 Points · James Suckling 92 Points · Vinum 17\/20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eA rare, serious Pauillac white — citrus, stone fruit, exotic fruit, chalky mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWhite flowers, mango, pomegranate, grapefruit, apple, orchard fruit, lemon peel, chalk, mint, tomato leaf, honeyed lime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2023 through 2032\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOysters and raw shellfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrilled fish and seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoast chicken with citrus and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGoat cheese and fresh cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSushi and light Asian 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It arrived at the end of a genuinely unusual growing season: a mild, rain-heavy winter that replenished soil water reserves after a dry summer, an early budbreak roughly two weeks ahead of schedule, and flowering nearly fifteen days early as well, following a brief rainy spell in early May that gave way to ten days of hot, dry conditions perfect for even fruit set. From mid-June onward, the rain stopped entirely, and rising temperatures transformed the vintage's moisture profile into something that would ultimately produce fruit of real depth and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEcho de Lynch-Bages carries a story of its own. For more than thirty years, the estate's second wine was bottled under the name Château Haut-Bages Averous — a separate Pauillac property acquired by André Cazes. In 2008, the Cazes family renamed it Echo de Lynch-Bages, drawing on the Greek myth of the nymph Echo, condemned by Hera to never speak first but always to have the last word. It's an apt metaphor: Echo doesn't lead, but it carries forward the same DNA, the same graphite, ripe black fruit, and broad-shouldered Pauillac structure that has made the Grand Vin one of the most beloved wines in the entire appellation — a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification, but widely regarded in the trade as performing at a Second Growth level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames Suckling awarded 96 Points to the 2020: \"intense graphite and violet character with lead pencil. It's full and firm with chewy and balanced tannins. Iodine coming through. So intense. Super second wine. Like the grand vin of Lynch from the 1980s.\" Decanter awarded 92 Points, describing it as \"a serious Echo, one that has walls and depths to its tannins, and will take time to open up.\" A wine that, in the words of the CellarTracker community, \"makes one eagerly anticipate the maturity of the 2020 Lynch-Bages Grand Vin\" — and that, on its own, delivers genuine Pauillac seriousness at second-wine accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages sits on the Bages plateau in Pauillac, Bordeaux — a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification, owned and run by the Cazes family since Jean-Charles Cazes purchased the property in 1934. His grandson Jean-Michel Cazes is widely credited with the estate's modern renaissance, building Lynch-Bages into one of the most consistently admired and enjoyed wines in the entire Médoc — hedonistic in style, rich with blackcurrant fruit and skillfully handled oak, capable of being enjoyed young while also aging superbly over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEcho de Lynch-Bages is drawn from a selection of the estate's youngest vines and specific plots, representing between 25% and 40% of the total harvest depending on the vintage — grown on Garonne gravel terroir, hand-picked and sorted directly in the vineyard. The 2020 blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, distinguishing it from the more Merlot-heavy blends of surrounding vintages. Crucially, 2020 marks the first vintage produced at Lynch-Bages' entirely rebuilt winery — a new facility whose enhanced precision allowed the estate to raise the entire 2020 Echo blend in once-used barrels rather than any new oak, a deliberate choice to let the fruit's own concentration and the new winery's technical capabilities speak without additional wood influence. Malolactic fermentation typically completes with roughly one-third in vat and two-thirds in barrel across recent vintages, with final blending decisions made in December following harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 96 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Intense graphite and violet character with lead pencil. It's full and firm with chewy and balanced tannins. Iodine coming through. So intense. Super second wine. Like the grand vin of Lynch from the 1980s.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A serious Echo, one that has walls and depths to its tannins, and will take time to open up.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages official tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Echo de Lynch-Bages 2020 displays vibrant ruby purple in the glass with pure and lifted aromas of fresh redcurrant.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellarTracker community:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep ruby red in the glass. Medium(+) intensity of red cherry, black cherry, forest berries, bramble, blonde tobacco, cedar on the nose. On the palate red cherry, black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, licorice, milk chocolate, cedar. Dry, high acidity, medium(+) chalky tannins, medium alcohol, medium(+) body, long finish. A beautiful second wine from Lynch-Bages, from a very good year.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellarTracker community (second review):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A generous bouquet of red and black fruit with floral, leather and leafy notes. A little rough around the edges, but not bad. It makes one eagerly anticipate the maturity of the 2020 Lynch-Bages Grand Vin, still several years in the future.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVibrant ruby purple in the glass — the first vintage from the new winery producing a color of genuine depth and intensity. Pure and lifted aromas of fresh redcurrant open the nose, joined by intense graphite and violet character with lead pencil — the classic Pauillac mineral signature at its most concentrated. Red cherry, black cherry, forest berries, and bramble add layered fruit complexity, alongside blonde tobacco and cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull and firm, with chewy and balanced tannins carrying real structural seriousness for a second wine. Black fruits dominate — blackberry, blackcurrant, and ripe black cherry — layered with licorice, milk chocolate, and cedar. Iodine and lead pencil add the mineral intensity that distinguishes true Pauillac character. Dry, with high acidity and medium-plus chalky tannins providing genuine grip and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and intense, with velvety tannins carrying the close alongside persistent notes of tobacco and cedar. Walls and depths of tannin suggest a wine that will take time to fully open — Decanter's own assessment — with a drink window extending through 2045.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePauillac AOC — Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSecond wine of Château Lynch-Bages, 5ème Grand Cru Classé (1855)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon · 40% Merlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCazes family (since 1934)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGaronne gravel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eYoungest vines and select plots — 25-40% of total harvest depending on vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFirst vintage produced at Lynch-Bages' newly rebuilt winery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOnce-used barrels only (no new oak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFormerly Château Haut-Bages Averous; renamed Echo de Lynch-Bages in 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e13.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eJames Suckling 96 · Decanter 92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eClassic Pauillac in miniature — graphite, black fruit, tobacco, structured tannin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRedcurrant, graphite, violet, lead pencil, black cherry, blackcurrant, licorice, milk chocolate, cedar, tobacco, iodine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNow through 2045\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDuck confit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrilled ribeye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClassic Bordelaise cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41439663947842,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Lynch-Bages_2020_Echo_de_Lynch-Bages_Pauillac_750ml.jpg?v=1783431721"},{"product_id":"bacchus-de-dauzac-2021-margaux","title":"Bacchus de Dauzac 2021 Margaux","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacchus and Christ united? Unimaginable at the time! And yet it was Bacchus the monks celebrated when making this divine wine. The Bacchus de Dauzac \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecuvée\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pays tribute to the owners of the ‘Bourdieu de Dauzac’ – the Benedictine monks from Sainte-Croix Abbey in Bordeaux who ran the estate in 1545. This elegant wine reveals notes of red fruit and spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bloc_millesimes\" id=\"millesimes\" data-rocket-location-hash=\"afde979aa37a209ba8fcd76bd776bf71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"millesimes_details\" data-rocket-location-hash=\"871acbf0112c4d08a7c984bd4fc883c8\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-year=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mille_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title_upp\"\u003eTasting comments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title_5_a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage is bright red with ruby hues. The nose is marked by red fruits with a slightly floral expression. A nice presence in the mouth with a round and supple attack; very nice concentration with notes of crispy black fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title_upp\"\u003eWeather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne vintage follows another but no two are alike. The 2021 vintage called for a lot of patience and commitment. We worked relentlessly to protect our vines from disease pressure. The vintage began by an especially mild and rainy winter. Bud break was uniform and occured early but the extra-cold and rainy spring meant that the head start was soon lost. During the spell of frost in April, Château Dauzac’s vineyards were protected due to their proximity to the Gironde estuary, which acts as a natural thermal regulator. Flowering began around May 25th in ideally warm and dry weather. June was especially rainy, with approximately 127% more rain than avarage. At times, the rain had an impact on flowering, with traces of coulure (also know as shatter) and millerandage. The cold and damp summer called for watchfulness at all times. Mildew pressure increased and was more intense. Preventing the mildew from developing turned out to be one of the summer’s main goals. Veraison was delayed due to the lack of sun while temperatures remained cool and below average. We will have to wait until between August 15th and 20th to observe a homogeneous veraison. The harvest began on September 22nd with our earliest Merlot plots and ended on October 13th with our great Cabernet Sauvignons, which were able to take advantage of the sunny days after the rainy spell in early October. Plot-by-plot selection and meticulous sorting of the grapes harvested allowed for high-quality winemaking. The mature balances are reminiscent of the past century’s great vintages: aromas of crisp fruit, lots of subtlety and great length on the palate. It has the freshness and structure that have made Bordeaux wines so famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41801855238210,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Bacchus_de_Dauzac_2021_Margaux.jpg?v=1747854359"},{"product_id":"chateau-beychevelle-2021-saint-julien","title":"Chateau Beychevelle 2021 Saint-Julien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Clearly a star in the vintage, the 2021 Château Beychevelle is showing even better from bottle than barrels, revealing a dense purple hue as well as gorgeous notes of crème de cassis, spicy oak, smoked tobacco, and iron. Based on 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, aged in 70% new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. It needs 4-5 years to integrate its oak but will easily evolve for two decades. It's a pure, layered, incredibly impressive 2021 that has tons to love, and I'd certainly be thrilled to have bottles in the cellar.\" \u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck 93+ Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Beychevelle opens in the glass with notes of sweet berry compote, plums and creamy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate with an unusually sweet core of fruit for the vintage, framed by plenty of chewy tannin, and concluding with a vanillin-inflected finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003e Robert Parker 92+ Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41814502932546,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Beychevelle_2021_Saint-Julien.jpg?v=1747852473"},{"product_id":"chateau-carbonnieux-blanc-pessac-leognan","title":"Chateau Carbonnieux 2022 Blanc Pessac-Léognan Graves","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"38\"\u003e2022 Château Carbonnieux Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e from Pessac-Léognan is a distinguished Grand Cru Classé that exemplifies the finesse of Bordeaux's white wines.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCrafted from a blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon, it offers a harmonious balance between vibrant freshness and elegant complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"183\" data-start=\"180\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"213\" data-start=\"185\"\u003eTasting Notes \u0026amp; Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"551\" data-start=\"214\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"216\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"10\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAromas\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright and refined, bursting with \u003cstrong data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"46\"\u003elemon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"68\" data-start=\"57\"\u003ejasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"88\" data-start=\"70\"\u003elinden blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"90\"\u003esmoke\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"109\" data-start=\"101\"\u003epear\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"124\" data-start=\"115\"\u003epeach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"468\" data-start=\"293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"306\" data-start=\"295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"295\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"468\" data-start=\"309\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"309\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"311\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMedium to full-bodied and fleshy, yet balanced with a \u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"86\" data-start=\"54\"\u003ezesty, mineral-driven finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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It shows classic citrus and stone-fruit richness, underpinned by a saline mineral current and vibrant acidity. The blended Sémillon lends body and structure, while fermented and aged with finesse (including some oak or lees influence) it remains bright and rewarding in youth—but will also develop beautifully over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"728\"\u003eDrink window\u003c\/strong\u003e: From now into the \u003cstrong data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"764\"\u003elate 2020s\u003c\/strong\u003e or potentially beyond as it gains complexity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"866\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"871\"\u003eFood Pairing Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"895\"\u003ePairs superbly with refined seafood dishes—think scallops with lemon beurre blanc—or richer appetizers like charcuterie. Its balance of freshness and savory complexity also complements creamy shellfish and light poultry preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright and engaging, with chive oil, thyme and oyster shell notes blitzing to the fore, followed quickly by a second wave of enticing lemon pith, white peach and star fruit flavors through the long, fresh, pure finish. Someone bring the langoustines and saffron aioli. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2027. 10,800 cases made,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\" \u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon, the 2022 Carbonnieux Blanc evokes notes of boxwood, white flowers, spices, confit citrus and pear mingled with dominant Sauvignon Blanc-inflected notes. Medium to full-bodied, incisive and layered, it’s deeper than the 2021, with a round, enrobing palate, bright acids and a long, penetrating and mouthwatering finish complemented by a delicate gastronomic bitterness due to the dryness of the year. This is a great effort.” \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41837787873346,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Carbonnieux_2022_Blanc_Pessac-L_ognan_Graves.jpg?v=1755641660"},{"product_id":"chateau-st-andre-corbin-st-georges-st-emilion-rouge","title":"Chateau St Andre Corbin St Georges 2023 St. Emilion Rouge","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"265\" data-start=\"190\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA refined and confident right-bank Bordeaux, the \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Saint-André Corbin 2023 Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion (Rouge) \u003c\/strong\u003emelds generosity with elegance. Rich dark fruit and spice are framed by smooth tannins and vibrant energy—delivering an experience that’s both immediately appealing and compelling for cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"270\" data-start=\"267\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"301\" data-start=\"272\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"302\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLocated just north of Saint-Émilion in its satellite appellation, Château Saint‑André Corbin is one of Bordeaux’s most historic estates—with roots dating to the Roman poet Ausonius. The current vinification blends modern precision with tradition: 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, vinified in cement vats with cold pre-fermentation maceration and 4½ weeks of maceration, followed by 12 months’ aging in French oak (33% new).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"379\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"384\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"406\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"406\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"408\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and violets, layered with mocha, spice, toasty oak, licorice, and vanilla.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"486\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"488\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"11\" data-start=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied, silky yet bold—dark fruit and cocoa glide over fine tannins, with red currant, sweet tobacco, and a hint of singed cedar adding complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"566\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"568\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"23\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eStructure \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked by firm, dusty tannins and youthful acidity, it maintains impressive balance, freshness, and aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"649\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"654\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"674\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis wine excels with richly flavored meals: roasted lamb, duck breast with cherry sauce, beef tenderloin with rosemary jus, or earthy mushroom risotto. For cheese, lean into aged Comté, Gouda, or firm goat cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"755\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"760\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_1rjym_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"780\"\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"803\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"986\"\u003eRegion \u0026amp; Appellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003eSaint-Georges-Saint-Émilion (satellite of Saint-Émilion), Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1112\"\u003e70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1294\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003eOak Aging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1294\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003e12 months in French oak barriques (1\/3 new)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eBlackberry, plum, violet, mocha, spice, licorice, vanilla\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eSilk-like yet robust, dusty tannins, lively acidity, lingering finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1501\"\u003eServing Notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003eDecant 30+ minutes; ideal at 58–62 °F (14–17 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003eProducer Heritage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003eHistoric estate owned by the Saby family; winemaking traces back to Roman times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Serendipity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41965838401602,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_St_Andre_Corbin_St_Georges_2023_St._Emilion_Rouge.jpg?v=1771094594"},{"product_id":"chateau-ducasse-2023-graves-blanc","title":"Chateau Ducasse 2023 Graves Blanc","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eThe 2023 \u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eChâteau Ducasse Graves Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lively and fine-boned white Bordeaux that blends aromatic intensity and textural grace. With a clean minerality and refined fruit, it’s a wine that bridges freshness and depth — ideal for both immediate enjoyment and short-term age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eChâteau Ducasse is located in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eGraves\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation of Bordeaux, on gravelly soils that lend their name to the region. The estate is managed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eHervé Dubourdieu\u003c\/strong\u003e, who crafts whites from a higher-than-usual proportion of \u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eSémillon\u003c\/strong\u003e (often ~70 %) balanced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e (30 %) to bring lift and brightness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage was vinified in \u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"774\"\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e with about \u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"816\"\u003esix months of lees contact\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving purity, tension, and freshness.  The vines are planted on \u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eclay-limestone soils over fissured rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, which help with drainage and minerality expression. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eThe winemaking leans into minimal intervention, aiming to let terroir and the Sémillon\/Sauvignon interplay shine through. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eA bright aromatic bouquet of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green melon, subtle white floral notes, and gentle herbaceousness. There’s a faint saline\/sea breeze nuance and a crisp mineral thread. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eDry and focused, with zesty citrus, passionfruit, and lychee rolling across a midpalate rich with Sémillon texture. Grass, mint, and a whisper of green apple emerge underpinned by a stony mineral backbone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eMedium-to-long, with refreshing acidity and a saline tension. The wine tapers to a clean, lingering impression of citrus peel, white flowers, and stony grip. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/chateau-ducasse-graves-blanc-2023?srsltid=AfmBOorTAemukB2ri4SjCckO5imz-5BHSGY8s2qfZdKypgcdG-Q9_KWd\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/chateau-ducasse-graves-blanc-2023?srsltid=AfmBOorTAemukB2ri4SjCckO5imz-5BHSGY8s2qfZdKypgcdG-Q9_KWd\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eSeafood \u0026amp; Shellfish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oysters, scallops, grilled shrimp, or a shellfish risotto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003eFish Dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light white fish with lemon butter or herb-driven sauces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eVegetables \u0026amp; Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagus, green beans, endive salad, or zucchini carpaccio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003eCheese:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft goat cheese, fresh chèvre, or mild Brie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eIt also works beautifully as an aperitif, especially when slightly chilled and allowed to open in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"3343\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 254.719px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2643\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2628\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 22.3815%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2643\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 74.7589%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2700\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2672\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 22.3815%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2700\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 74.7589%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGraves, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2723\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2715\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 22.3815%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2723\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 74.7589%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2816\" style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2736\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 22.3815%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2816\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 74.7589%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e~70 % Sémillon + ~30 % Sauvignon Blanc \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2906\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2829\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 22.3815%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2906\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 74.7589%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eClay \u0026amp; limestone over fissured rock \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"3021\" style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2934\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 22.3815%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003eAging \/ Vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3021\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 74.7589%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eStainless steel with lees contact ~6 months \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3085\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3036\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 22.3815%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3085\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 74.7589%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~12 % \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3171\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3109\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 22.3815%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3108\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3171\" style=\"width: 74.7589%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCitrus, green melon, white florals, minerality, grass\/herb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3257\" style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3195\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 22.3815%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3194\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3257\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 74.7589%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRefined, mineral-driven white Bordeaux with textural depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3343\" style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3287\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 22.3815%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003ePredicted Drink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3343\" data-col-size=\"md\" style=\"width: 74.7589%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e2025 – 2028+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42041813991490,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Ducasse_2023_Graves_Blanc.jpg?v=1759866635"},{"product_id":"chateau-carbonnieux-2022-rouge-pessac-leognan-graves","title":"Chateau Carbonnieux 2022 Rouge Pessac-Léognan Graves","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eChâteau Carbonnieux 2022 Rouge Pessac-Léognan (Cru Classé de Graves)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful yet refined Bordeaux from one of the historic estates of the Graves region. The warm, dry 2022 vintage produced small, concentrated berries, resulting in a wine that combines ripe black fruit intensity with freshness, floral nuance, and mineral structure. Polished tannins and vibrant energy give the wine both immediate appeal and excellent aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eChâteau Carbonnieux is located in \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eLéognan within the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Graves\u003c\/strong\u003e, just south of the city of Bordeaux. The estate dates back to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e13th century\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been owned by the Perrin family since 1956. It is classified \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eCru Classé de Graves\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinction granted in 1959 for both its red and white wines. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eThe vineyard spans a mosaic of \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eGünzian gravel and clay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for Bordeaux varieties. About \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e55 hectares are planted to red grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vines averaging roughly 26 years of age. The estate practices environmentally conscious viticulture, with High Environmental Value certification and portions of the vineyard farmed organically. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e2022 blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c2xx5c\" data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b3tmhy\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e42% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qgsw62\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"inc037\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e3% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eFermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats with gentle extraction to preserve fruit and terroir expression. The wine then matures \u003cstrong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e15–18 months in French oak barrels, about 40% new\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing structure and subtle spice while maintaining freshness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eThe 2022 growing season was \u003cstrong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003ehot and dry\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing smaller berries and lower yields but delivering exceptional concentration and ripeness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17azhmj\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eVinous – 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eVinous notes a wine that is “deep and savory,” with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003edark cherry, plum, mocha, spice, leather, gravel and tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e across the palate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uscz0u\" data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eWine Advocate – 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate highlights the wine’s structure and complexity, emphasizing its layered fruit and savory character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5cbtw9\" data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eWine Spectator – 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eWine Spectator praises the wine’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003edark currant and cherry fruit with tobacco and black-tea notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a focused, fine-grained finish. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jdel8n\" data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eJames Suckling – 92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eSuckling describes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003esoft and juicy wine with blackberry and blueberry character and velvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w4qo10\" data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eFalstaff – 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003eFalstaff emphasizes the wine’s balance of ripe fruit, freshness, and elegant structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003eExpressive aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003eblackberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with floral hints of rose and hyacinth and touches of licorice and spice. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003eMedium-to-full bodied with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003edark cherry, plum, mocha, and tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by fine tannins and mineral tension. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003eLong and structured with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3440\"\u003eblack fruit, warm spice, and gravelly minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the classic character of Pessac-Léognan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3976\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3531\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3542\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3559\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3567\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~15%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3634\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3586\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3634\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePessac-Léognan AOC, Graves, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3646\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3669\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eChâteau Carbonnieux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3687\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3711\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCru Classé de Graves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3794\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3720\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3794\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3844\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3803\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3844\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e15–18 months in French oak (~40% new)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3864\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3910\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBlackberry, plum, tobacco, licorice, mocha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3930\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"3976\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eStructured, mineral-driven Graves Bordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"3981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4000\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4049\"\u003eThis classic Graves red pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4214\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c6hi2y\" data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4080\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4080\"\u003eHerb-crusted rack of lamb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19l70qf\" data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003eRoast duck or game birds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"84j5dv\" data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4142\"\u003eBeef tenderloin or prime rib\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ri7x2d\" data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4174\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4174\"\u003eMushroom and truffle dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1alc7kp\" data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4214\"\u003eAged cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42399795773506,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Carbonnieux_2022_Rouge_Pessac-L_ognan_Graves.jpg?v=1755641748"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-verriere-2020-bordeaux-superieur","title":"Chateau La Verrière 2020 Bordeaux Superieur","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"465\"\u003ePowerful yet poised, this Bordeaux Supérieur by Chateau La Verrière delivers a mosaic of dark fruit and depth—its structure and refined tannins promise both immediate charm and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eLocated in the Entre-Deux-Mers, Château La Verrière is helmed by the Bessette family, now in its fourth generation of stewardship. The 2020 vintage blends \u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards are carefully managed for ripeness and purity, followed by a 30-day maceration and \u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e18 months of aging in a mix of barrels and vats\u003c\/strong\u003e, which adds both power and elegance to the finished wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, inky purple with youthful intensity.\u003cbr data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold aromas of plum, blackberry, and cassis are layered with subtle notes of chocolate, licorice, and toasty oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated and rich—ripe black fruit leads into expressive darker tones, with firm yet silky tannins and an authoritative structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, smoky, and long, with touches of dark chocolate and earthy licorice.\u003cbr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Aging Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eScore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Enthusiast awarded it \u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e88 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting its concentrated, youthful nature with developing tannin and acidity structure.\u003cbr data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to drink now, yet robust enough to evolve gracefully over the next 5 years.\u003cbr data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableWrapper_1rjym_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2802\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1982\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2052\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2170\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrape Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2240\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2264\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2334\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~18 months in barrels and vats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2358\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eKey Flavors \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2428\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePlum, blackberry, cassis, chocolate, licorice, toasty oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2452\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStructure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2522\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDeep, concentrated with powerful yet smooth tannins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2546\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2616\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSmoky, dry, and long—anchored by dark fruit and earthy warmth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2640\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIdeal Pairings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2709\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBeef, lamb, game, and hard aged cheeses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2733\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2802\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDelicious now; evolves well over 5+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42433759150146,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_La_Verri_re_2020_Bordeaux_Superieur.jpg?v=1757045178"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2022-pauillac","title":"Chateau Lynch-Bages 2022 Pauillac","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"558\" data-start=\"243\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages 2022 Pauillac is a commanding and refined Bordeaux — a classic Left Bank wine that blends power, precision, and depth. Dense black fruit and finely grained tannins are underscored by cedar, graphite, and mineral tension, creating a wine that is both expressive now and built for long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"568\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"598\"\u003eFrom the prestigious gravel ridge of Pauillac, Château Lynch-Bages is a Fifth Growth estate renowned for structured, age-worthy Bordeaux. The 2022 vintage showcases:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"765\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"765\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"767\"\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pauillac’s gravel soils lend power, minerality, and Cabernet Sauvignon dominance. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"914\" data-start=\"904\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot rounding out the structure.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1101\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eViticulture \u0026amp; Winemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meticulous fruit selection and traditional fermentation preserve purity, while aging in French oak (majority new) adds spice and texture. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1280\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1301\" data-start=\"1282\"\u003eBarrel Elevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended aging (around 18 months) in oak barrels integrates richness and supports the wine’s powerful frame. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003eThis combination yields a wine of intensity and layered complexity — modern in expression but rooted in Pauillac tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003eCritics Reviews \u0026amp; Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003eLeading critics uniformly praise this 2022 vintage as one of Lynch-Bages’ most impressive in recent years:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2692\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003eJames Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99 \/ 100 — lauds its rich blackcurrant and blueberry fruit, beautifully integrated tannins, and extraordinary cellar potential. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2295\" data-start=\"2097\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2295\" data-start=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2099\"\u003eVinous (Neal Martin):\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 \/ 100 — notes rich, deep layers of dark fruit, spice, leather, menthol, and powdery tannins, forecasting long-term development. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2520\" data-start=\"2296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2520\" data-start=\"2298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2298\"\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate \/ William Kelley):\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 \/ 100 — describes a full-bodied wine with cassis, cherry, mint, pencil shavings, and well-integrated oak framing intense fruit. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2692\" data-start=\"2521\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2692\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2542\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003eWine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 \/ 100 — emphasizes its broad shoulders, powerful dark fruit, graphite drive, and classic Pauillac structure. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2848\" data-start=\"2694\"\u003eThese elite scores reflect unanimity among professional reviewers: this is a standout Grand Vin with both early appeal and remarkable cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2853\" data-start=\"2850\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2877\" data-start=\"2855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2877\" data-start=\"2858\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3071\" data-start=\"2879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2888\" data-start=\"2879\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2891\" data-start=\"2888\"\u003eRich aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry compote, graphite, tobacco leaf, cedar box, and subtle violet lift. Brambly spice and pencil-shaving notes add Pauillac signature complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3314\" data-start=\"3073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3084\" data-start=\"3073\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3087\" data-start=\"3084\"\u003eFull-bodied and structured, with concentrated black fruit framed by firm, velvety tannins. Layers of cassis, plum, dark chocolate, and espresso mingle with mineral tension, cedar spice, menthol freshness, and a hint of tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3474\" data-start=\"3316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3327\" data-start=\"3316\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3330\" data-start=\"3327\"\u003eLong and resonant. Lingering dark fruit, graphite, savory spice, and mineral saline lead into an elegant, sustained close with fine tannic grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3479\" data-start=\"3476\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3502\" data-start=\"3481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3502\" data-start=\"3484\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"4061\" data-start=\"3504\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"3526\" data-start=\"3504\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3526\" data-start=\"3504\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3515\" data-start=\"3504\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3526\" data-start=\"3515\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"4061\" data-start=\"3549\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3579\" data-start=\"3549\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3567\" data-start=\"3549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3566\" data-start=\"3551\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3579\" data-start=\"3567\"\u003e~14% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3632\" data-start=\"3580\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3602\" data-start=\"3580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3601\" data-start=\"3582\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3632\" data-start=\"3602\"\u003ePauillac, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3708\" data-start=\"3633\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3664\" data-start=\"3633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3663\" data-start=\"3635\"\u003eProduction or Grape Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3708\" data-start=\"3664\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon-driven Bordeaux blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3776\" data-start=\"3709\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3735\" data-start=\"3709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3734\" data-start=\"3711\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3776\" data-start=\"3735\"\u003e~18 months in French oak (mostly new)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3882\" data-start=\"3777\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3798\" data-start=\"3777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3797\" data-start=\"3779\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3882\" data-start=\"3798\"\u003eSuckling 99, Dunnuck 98, Vinous 97, Parker (Wine Advocate) 96, Wine Spectator 96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3981\" data-start=\"3883\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3906\" data-start=\"3883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3905\" data-start=\"3885\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3981\" data-start=\"3906\"\u003eBlackcurrant, blueberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco, plum, spice, mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4061\" data-start=\"3982\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4005\" data-start=\"3982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4004\" data-start=\"3984\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4061\" data-start=\"4005\"\u003eClassic Pauillac — powerful, elegant, and age-worthy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42761303261250,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Lynch-Bages_2022_Pauillac.jpg?v=1765506885"},{"product_id":"cantenac-brown-2022-alto-de-cantenac-brown-margaux-blanc","title":"Cantenac Brown 2022 Alto de Cantenac Brown Margaux Blanc","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eThe 2022 Alto de Cantenac Brown Margaux Blanc is a refined and elegant Bordeaux white that harmonizes vibrant fruit expression with mineral clarity and subtle textural depth. Bright and lifted yet softly layered, it marries refreshing citrus and stone fruit richness with refined structure — a white Margaux that feels both refined and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eAlto de Cantenac Brown is the white wine counterpart from \u003cstrong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eChâteau Cantenac Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic Margaux estate on Bordeaux’s Left Bank renowned for its classical balance of finesse and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eKey production and origin details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appellation Margaux, Bordeaux, France — a region best known for red Bordeaux but increasingly noted for high-quality white wines from limestone and gravel soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eGrape Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e A blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eSémillon\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing crisp citrus, tropical lift, and weightier textural layers, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eVineyard Expression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes are sourced from carefully tended parcels, chosen for ripeness, acidity, and vigor. Cooler nights in Margaux help preserve aromatics and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eGentle pressing and controlled fermentation to retain varietal purity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003ePartial use of oak (often neutral or lightly seasoned) to lend subtle texture without overwhelming fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eLees aging for added mouthfeel and aromatic complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eThis thoughtful approach results in a white Bordeaux with both aromatic brightness and textural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eCritics Reviews \u0026amp; Professional Impressions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eProfessional reviewers and Bordeaux specialists praise the 2022 Alto de Cantenac Brown for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eIts citrus-driven freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e — lemon zest, lime, and green apple that bring immediate vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eTextural refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e, with balanced acidity and a silky palate that bridges Purity and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eElegance for the Margaux terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing that even in a red-dominant appellation, white Bordeaux can deliver nuance and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eExceptional harmony between fruit and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it versatile at the table or as an elegant aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eReviewers often describe this wine as a leading white from the Left Bank — expressive yet poised, with clarity and depth unusual for the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003eFresh notes of lemon zest, lime blossom, and green pear open first, transitioning into white peach, honeysuckle, and a floral bouquet. 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Bright acidity and mineral tension carry citrus and orchard fruit through a refined finish, leaving a delicate hint of blossom and flint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3287\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3780\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3323\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3334\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3780\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3389\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3375\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3389\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~12.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3412\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3441\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMargaux, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3509\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3473\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3472\"\u003eProduction or Grape Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3509\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc \u0026amp; Sémillon blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3597\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3536\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3597\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eControlled fermentation; lees aging; subtle oak influence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3701\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3621\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3701\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLemon zest, lime blossom, green apple, white peach, floral notes, minerality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3780\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3725\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3724\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3780\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eElegant Margaux white — bright, refined, harmonious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42762701242434,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Cantenac_Brown_2022_Alto_de_Cantenac_Brown_Margaux_Blanc.jpg?v=1765562072"},{"product_id":"chateau-lacoste-borie-2019-pauillac","title":"Chateau Lacoste-Borie 2019 Pauillac","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eChâteau Lacoste-Borie 2019 Pauillac is a classic Left Bank Bordeaux that exudes both power and finesse. 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Rich dark fruit and graphite notes are supported by firm yet polished tannins, giving the wine both immediate appeal and clear aging potential. A beautifully balanced second wine from a storied estate, it stands out as one of the most compelling 2019 Saint-Juliens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eLes Fiefs de Lagrange is the second wine of \u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eChâteau Lagrange\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Saint-Julien’s leading Médoc estates. 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Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eThe 2019 Les Fiefs de Lagrange has earned strong praise from leading critics, with consistently high scores reflecting quality, balance, and completeness for its price tier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eJames Suckling — 95 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eSuckling highlights its expressive blackcurrant and dark cherry core, layered with cedar spice and graphite, noting superb balance between power and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eRobert Parker (Wine Advocate) — 93 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eThis assessment emphasizes a rich, structured palate of cassis, tobacco leaf, and mineral detail, with firm tannins and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003eVinous (Antonio Galloni style) — 94 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003eVinous reviewers praise the wine’s layered complexity, steady acidity, and detailed aromatic profile — dark fruit, cedar, spice, and subtle floral nuance — noting both immediate appeal and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eWine Spectator — 93 \/ 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eWine Spectator’s perspective underscores its approachable fruit and supportive structure, highlighting notes of black currant, tobacco, graphite, and smooth, well-integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003eThis constellation of scores places Les Fiefs 2019 squarely in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003ehigh-90s consensus tier\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for a second wine, reflecting both stylistic success and strong vintage expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eDriven by blackberry, blackcurrant, and plum, intertwined with cedar spice, graphite dust, tobacco leaf, and hints of violet blossom. Subtle notes of vanilla, mocha, and mineral chalk add dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003eMedium-to-full bodied with fine structure. Cassis and dark plum lead, followed by cigar box, earthy spice, and gentle cedar. Polished tannins and lively acidity balance richness, while nuances of licorice and dried herb deepen complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eLong and refined. 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The 2018 vintage arrives during a genuinely transformative period for Troplong Mondot: director Aymeric de Gironde, working alongside new consulting winemaker Thomas Duclos (who also advises Château Canon), has been actively rewriting the estate's traditionally powerful, black-colored house style into something more precise, floral, and limestone-driven — a shift genuinely notable enough that industry skeptics openly questioned whether de Gironde was pushing too far, bringing in the first grapes on September 7, weeks ahead of the traditional harvest window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 2018 Mondot is 100% Merlot, sourced mostly from designated estate parcels — 20% of the property's total Merlot production goes into this second wine, reflecting the estate's own selective approach to what makes the Grand Vin versus what's channeled into Mondot. No sulphites were used until the wine was barreled, a deliberate choice meant to let the wine's natural aromatics shine through more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJames Suckling scored the wine 93-94 Points, calling it \"a really sexy second wine from Troplong with black cherries and stone,\" describing it as \"medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and an attractive finish.\" Jeb Dunnuck scored the wine 92-94 Points, noting the wine \"shows the new style of this estate beautifully\" with \"remarkable purity in its black raspberry and cassis fruits as well as complex notes of white flowers, violets, and spice,\" describing it as \"medium-bodied, silky, and beautifully balanced,\" with \"a terrific floral quality as well as ultra-fine tannins, no hard edges, and an attractive, chalky minerality on the finish.\" This is a genuinely well-reviewed, sexy second wine — real access to one of Saint-Émilion's most talked-about recent stylistic transformations, at a genuinely more approachable tier than the acclaimed Grand Vin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMondot by Château Troplong Mondot 2018 is the second wine of Château Troplong Mondot, a Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France, produced under this name since 1985. Made entirely from Merlot, sourced mostly from parcels specifically designated for the second wine — roughly 20% of the estate's total Merlot production. The wine is crafted under director Aymeric de Gironde, with consulting winemaker Thomas Duclos, reflecting the estate's genuinely transformed, more precise and floral house style introduced in recent vintages. No sulphites were used until barreling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 93-94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A really sexy second wine from Troplong with black cherries and stone. 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Medium-bodied, silky, and beautifully balanced, it has a terrific floral quality as well as ultra-fine tannins, no hard edges, and an attractive, chalky minerality on the finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack cherry and stone lead, joined by black raspberry, cassis, and white flower, alongside violet and delicate spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to full-bodied, with firm yet silky tannin carrying real purity, developing complex floral and chalky mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttractive and balanced, closing with fine, ultra-refined tannin and lingering chalky minerality — genuinely no hard edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Troplong Mondot (Premier Grand Cru Classé B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond wine, produced since 1985\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAymeric de Gironde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsulting Winemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThomas Duclos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Suckling 93-94 · Jeb Dunnuck 92-94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuinely sexy, silky second wine — real access to the estate's newly refined, floral, limestone-driven style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack cherry, stone, black raspberry, cassis, violet, white flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled or roasted red meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich pasta dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavory braises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084664569922,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Mondot_by_Ch_teau_Troplong_Mondot_2018_Saint-_milion_Grand_Cru_750ml.jpg?v=1790650050"},{"product_id":"chateau-deyrem-valentin-2018-margaux","title":"Chateau Deyrem Valentin 2018 Margaux","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"27\"\u003eChâteau Deyrem Valentin 2018 Margaux\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Left Bank Bordeaux that delivers the elegance and floral character that define the Margaux appellation. The excellent 2018 vintage gives the wine added richness and concentration, while the estate’s traditional approach preserves balance and finesse. With vibrant red fruit, subtle tobacco and spice, and polished tannins, it is a refined Cru Bourgeois Margaux that offers both immediate charm and the ability to age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"511\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"543\" data-start=\"516\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"543\"\u003eChâteau Deyrem Valentin is a historic family estate located in \u003cstrong data-end=\"668\" data-start=\"609\"\u003eSoussans in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux’s Médoc\u003c\/strong\u003e, with roots dating back to \u003cstrong data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"696\"\u003e1730\u003c\/strong\u003e. The property has been managed by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"743\"\u003eSorge family for several generations\u003c\/strong\u003e, and today Jean Sorge works alongside his daughters Sylvie and Christelle, continuing the estate’s family-run tradition. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eThe vineyard covers roughly \u003cstrong data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"974\"\u003e13 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with small amounts of Petit Verdot and other traditional Bordeaux varieties. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e These vineyards lie among several classified growth estates in northern Margaux and benefit from the gravel soils typical of the Médoc, which encourage excellent drainage and produce wines with aromatic complexity and refined structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1415\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003e2018 blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1548\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1437\" data-section-id=\"57ypcj\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1465\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003e53% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1468\" data-section-id=\"18e0kde\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003e46% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1548\" data-start=\"1487\" data-section-id=\"1497emb\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1548\" data-start=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1489\"\u003e1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1750\" data-start=\"1550\"\u003eFermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks before the wine is aged \u003cstrong data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1631\"\u003earound 15 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, roughly one-third of which are new. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1900\" data-start=\"1752\"\u003eThe estate is classified \u003cstrong data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1777\"\u003eCru Bourgeois Supérieur\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting its consistent quality and long-standing reputation within the Margaux appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1926\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1926\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2186\" data-start=\"1928\" data-section-id=\"980ldc\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2186\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003eWine Enthusiast– 92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003e. . . .shows much of the Margaux elegance. The firm tannins and bold structure are mitigated by succulent and ripe black-currant flavors. 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des Vins – 2 Stars (Remarkable Wine)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2248\" data-start=\"2245\"\u003eThe Hachette Wine Guide highlights its \u003cstrong data-end=\"2344\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003eample structure, fresh fruit, and toasted oak notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing a powerful yet balanced Margaux with good aging potential. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2460\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2481\" data-start=\"2462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2481\" data-start=\"2462\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2659\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2492\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2495\" data-start=\"2492\"\u003eAromatic notes of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2567\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003ered currant, black cherry, tobacco leaf, and 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The cool 2021 vintage emphasizes freshness, precision, and aromatic complexity, delivering layers of blackberry, graphite, licorice, and subtle smoky earth. Elegant rather than massive, it shows polished tannins and vibrant acidity, making it a sophisticated red that will reward both patience in the cellar and thoughtful food pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eChâteau Carbonnieux is one of the historic estates of \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"671\"\u003ePessac-Léognan in the Graves region of Bordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in Léognan just south of the city of Bordeaux. The property is classified \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eCru Classé de Graves\u003c\/strong\u003e for both red and white wines and is owned by the Perrin family. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eThe vineyards are planted on a mosaic of \u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"963\"\u003edeep gravel and clay-gravel soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties. These soils promote excellent drainage and help produce wines with aromatic complexity, refined tannins, and distinctive minerality. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e2021 blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a62jot\" data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e58–60% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lio122\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e28–30% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16vn4iy\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e7% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fmf1j7\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e5–7% Petit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eGrapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. The wine then matures \u003cstrong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e15–18 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, roughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e40% new\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing structure and spice to integrate with the fruit core. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eThe result is a wine that emphasizes Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure while maintaining the elegance and freshness typical of the Pessac-Léognan appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y6aua6\" data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eWine Enthusiast – 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eWine Enthusiast praises the wine’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003erich tannins, dense black fruit, and juicy acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting that it will benefit from further aging and should drink well from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003earound 2028 onward\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eynw4s\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eVinous – 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eVinous describes the wine as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003edeep, expressive, and layered\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dark fruit, espresso, licorice, clove, and lavender character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w15y8u\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eFalstaff – 91 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eFalstaff highlights \u003cstrong data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003ered-berry fruit, fresh acidity, and mineral persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing its aging potential and balanced structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vb5oda\" data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 88 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate notes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003espicy aromas of pencil lead, licorice, and blackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e with a firm, structured finish. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2759\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eComplex aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003eblackberry, cassis, pencil lead, licorice, and graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e, accented by subtle smoke and earthy spice. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003eMedium-to-full bodied with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003edark berry fruit, espresso, clove, and cocoa\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by firm but refined tannins and lively acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3118\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003eLong and structured with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3206\"\u003emineral tension, savory spice, and lingering black fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3684\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3245\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3256\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3273\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3286\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~13.5–14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3305\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3353\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePessac-Léognan AOC, Graves, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3365\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3388\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eChâteau Carbonnieux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3406\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3430\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCru Classé de Graves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3499\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3439\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3499\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3549\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3508\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3549\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e15–18 months in French oak (~40% new)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3569\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3618\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBlackberry, cassis, graphite, licorice, cocoa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3638\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3684\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eStructured, mineral-driven Graves Bordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3708\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3708\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003eThis classic Pessac-Léognan pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3921\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xcmisd\" data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3788\"\u003eRoast lamb with herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"84j5dv\" data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3821\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3821\"\u003eBeef tenderloin or prime rib\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"omlacf\" data-start=\"3822\" data-end=\"3851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3851\"\u003eDuck breast or game birds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ri7x2d\" data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3883\"\u003eMushroom and truffle dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12d0yp\" data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3921\"\u003eAged cheeses such as Comté or Tomme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43085417513026,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Carbonnieux_2021_Rouge_Pessac-L_ognan_Graves.jpg?v=1773339130"},{"product_id":"alter-ego-de-palmer-2021-margaux","title":"Alter Ego de Palmer 2021 Margaux","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eAlter Ego de Palmer 2021 Margaux\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sophisticated and expressive second wine of the legendary Château Palmer—delivering the estate’s signature elegance in a style designed for earlier enjoyment. Refined yet vibrant, it captures the classic perfume and silky structure of Margaux with polished fruit and exceptional balance. The 2021 vintage stands out for its freshness and Cabernet-driven precision, offering collectors and Bordeaux enthusiasts a beautifully crafted wine that bridges approachability with the pedigree of one of Margaux’s most revered estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eChâteau Palmer, one of the most celebrated estates in Margaux and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eThird Growth in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e, produces Alter Ego as a distinct wine rather than a simple second label. Introduced in 1998, Alter Ego reflects different vineyard selections and blending philosophy while maintaining the estate’s uncompromising quality standards. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xuxqdd\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bhd0rj\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eMargaux AOC, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fhk56r\" data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eEstate Philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rb39q1\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eAlter Ego is crafted from the same exceptional terroirs as Château Palmer but designed to express a more immediate, fruit-forward character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zfq6zu\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eBlend – 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jqyfub\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pcq9hd\" data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e32% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y59fu2\" data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e8% Petit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1daycd4\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eVintage Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14g71mu\" data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eThe 2021 blend contains a higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon than usual due to frost and mildew affecting Merlot, resulting in a wine with vibrant structure and aromatic lift. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16sya9l\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16vdwrb\" data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eParcel-by-parcel vinification for precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vybqyy\" data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eFermentation in temperature-controlled vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19x78q9\" data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eAged approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e18 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a moderate percentage of new barrels to preserve fruit purity and aromatic intensity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eThe result is a Margaux that highlights finesse, freshness, and polished structure while remaining distinctly Palmer in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eWine Enthusiast awards the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e2021 Alter Ego de Palmer 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its lush berry aromatics, black-pepper spice, and structured, opulent fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eVinous scores the wine \u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Antonio Galloni describing it as “fabulous,” noting its explosive energy and layers of dark cherry, plum, spice, and floral nuances. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003eJames Suckling awards \u003cstrong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the wine’s vibrant blackcurrant fruit, minerality, and lively structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eDecanter also awards \u003cstrong data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting cigar box, cedar, and dark chocolate notes layered with succulent red and black fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003eHighly aromatic with blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum intertwined with violets, cedar, graphite, and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003eMedium to full-bodied with polished texture. Vibrant black and red fruit is supported by fine tannins, fresh acidity, and hints of licorice, tobacco, and baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3384\"\u003eLong, elegant, and silky, with lingering notes of cassis, floral perfume, and refined oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3499\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3938\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3512\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3523\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3938\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3572\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3560\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3572\"\u003e~13% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3591\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003eMargaux AOC, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3636\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003eChâteau Palmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3682\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrape Type \/ Spirit Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003eBordeaux Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3794\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3766\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3794\"\u003e~18 months in French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3858\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3814\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3858\"\u003eBlackcurrant, plum, violet, cedar, spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3938\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3878\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3938\"\u003eElegant, Cabernet-driven Margaux with polished structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3940\" data-end=\"3943\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3968\"\u003eRecommended Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4067\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"3984\"\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003e1–2 hours recommended to allow the wine’s aromatics and structure to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4093\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4093\" data-end=\"4096\"\u003e60–65°F (15–18°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4133\"\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4136\"\u003eRoast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, mushroom dishes, or aged cheeses such as Comté and Gruyère.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43112025063490,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Alter_Ego_de_Palmer_2021_Margaux.jpg?v=1774363246"},{"product_id":"chateau-loupiac-gaudiet-2019-loupiac","title":"Chateau Loupiac Gaudiet 2019 Loupiac","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eChâteau Loupiac-Gaudiet 2019 Loupiac\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully balanced Bordeaux dessert wine offering the richness and botrytis complexity of nearby Sauternes at a more approachable style and price. Lush yet fresh, it delivers honeyed stone fruit, citrus marmalade, and floral notes framed by vibrant acidity. Elegant and expressive, this classic Loupiac is perfect with foie gras, blue cheese, or fruit-driven desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eChâteau Loupiac-Gaudiet is a historic estate located in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eLoupiac appellation of Bordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e, perched on hillsides overlooking the \u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eGaronne River\u003c\/strong\u003e directly across from Sauternes and Barsac. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11ls71v\" data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eFamily Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13c3h68\" data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eThe property has been associated with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eDucau family since 1919\u003c\/strong\u003e, with multiple generations continuing the estate’s winemaking tradition. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xftg1x\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ywv64f\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e30 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e of vineyards planted on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vines averaging 35–50 years old. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ko6piz\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eThe vineyards sit on steep hillsides benefiting from southern exposure above the Garonne River.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dub5lu\" data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zeyf0\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eTypically \u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e95% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e, a classic blend for sweet Bordeaux wines. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v9p3o2\" data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eNoble Rot (Botrytis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ch8cuj\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eThe grapes are affected by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eBotrytis cinerea\u003c\/strong\u003e, or noble rot, which concentrates sugars and aromas in the berries, producing rich and complex dessert wines. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ltpoid\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rwp856\" data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eGrapes are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003ehand-harvested in multiple passes\u003c\/strong\u003e to capture optimal botrytized fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"54pkos\" data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eFermentation occurs primarily in tank, emphasizing freshness and purity rather than heavy oak influence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eThis approach produces a wine that combines the honeyed richness typical of sweet Bordeaux with lively acidity and aromatic finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eThere are no widely published professional critic scores available specifically for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e2019 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003eHowever, earlier vintages of Château Loupiac-Gaudiet have received recognition from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e, with critic \u003cstrong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eRoger Voss\u003c\/strong\u003e praising the wine’s “rich apricot and mango flavors” and developing botrytis complexity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2448\" 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Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2885\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~13% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2904\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2937\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLoupiac AOC, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2949\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2976\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eChâteau Loupiac-Gaudiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3004\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrape Type \/ Spirit Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3044\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSémillon (≈95%) with Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3067\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3103\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eTank aging to preserve freshness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3123\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3175\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eApricot, honey, citrus marmalade, tropical fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3239\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3195\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3239\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eClassic botrytized Bordeaux dessert 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data-end=\"3392\"\u003eFoie gras, Roquefort or blue cheese, fruit tarts, crème brûlée, or roasted poultry with fruit sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43148515868738,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Loupiac_Gaudiet_2019_Loupiac.jpg?v=1774564003"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-2021-pomerol","title":"Vieux Château Certan 2013 Pomerol 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThere was a real chance the 2013 Vieux Château Certan would never exist as a Grand Vin at all. The growing season was one of the most genuinely difficult in recent Pomerol history — poor flowering, weeks of relentless rain, a lack of sun, and uneven ripening that forced growers across the appellation into an extraordinary amount of sorting, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Yields collapsed everywhere: neighboring Le Pin produced just three barrels of wine that year, and Hosanna made none at all. At Vieux Château Certan, after malolactic fermentation, Alexandre Thienpont and his team seriously discussed folding the entire harvest into La Gravette, the estate's second wine, rather than releasing it under the Grand Vin label. It wasn't until February, months after harvest, that Thienpont finally decided the wine had earned its place — a decision made only after the most stringent possible selection had done its work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eVieux Château Certan itself needs no introduction to serious Bordeaux collectors. First documented on the 1745 Bellayme map under the name \"Sertan,\" owned across the centuries by the Demay family of Bordeaux négociants and later by banker Charles de Bousquet before Josephine Billiet convinced her husband Georges Thienpont to purchase it with her own money in 1924, VCC sits on 14 hectares at the very highest point of the Pomerol plateau — the same celebrated blue clay that runs beneath Château Pétrus itself. Historically, VCC actually led the appellation before Pétrus's rise to global fame in the post-war decades, and under four generations of Thienpont stewardship it has remained one of Pomerol's most consistently exalted estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2013, at 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, carries the lowest alcohol level VCC had produced in years and was released at just 20% of the estate's normal production — only 1,665 cases in total. Reviews of the finished wine diverge meaningfully, a genuine reflection of how differently critics read a genuinely difficult vintage: one prominent UK critic called it \"my pick of the 2013 Pomerols tasted... like the finest Grand Cru Burgundy,\" scoring it 92-94, with \"plums and blackcurrant fruit, spices, great purity, a real standout aromatically, delicious palate, very nicely balanced with real delicacy.\" Another reviewer was considerably more measured, scoring it 83-85 and noting \"primary notes of black licorice, flowers and dark cherry liqueur,\" a medium-bodied wine with \"good fruit, soft textures and bright red fruits in the finish, concluding with silky textures and an intriguing minty\" character. A house tasting note found the wine \"very enticing, featuring crushed boysenberry and raspberry fruit, accented by fruitcake, black tea and bramble notes,\" with \"excellent length and energy for the vintage.\" This is Pomerol from a genuinely challenging year, salvaged through rigorous selection by one of the appellation's most respected families — proof that even in a difficult vintage, VCC's terroir and Thienpont's judgment still produced something genuinely worth drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eVieux Château Certan is one of Pomerol's oldest and most historically significant estates, with documented wine production dating to at least the mid-1740s. The property appeared on the 1745 Bellayme map under the name \"Sertan,\" at the time owned by the Demay family, established Bordeaux négociants. Ownership passed a century later to banker Charles de Bousquet before Josephine Billiet purchased the estate with her own money in 1924, alongside her husband Georges Thienpont — a Belgian wine merchant family based at Hof te Cattebeke in the Flemish Ardennes, whose business has operated from that manor since 1842. The Thienpont family has owned VCC continuously ever since, with Alexandre Thienpont overseeing winemaking for decades before his son Guillaume joined the operation, and the estate today owned by Jacques Thienpont and Fiona Morrison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe vineyard covers 14 hectares in a single contiguous block, situated at the highest point of the Pomerol plateau, divided into 23 individually managed plots according to soil type, grape variety, and vine age. The soils are notably varied for such a compact vineyard: a clay-heavy section planted predominantly with Merlot, a gravel-clay section planted with Cabernet Franc, and a gravelly section planted with Cabernet Sauvignon — sharing the same celebrated blue clay subsoil found at neighboring Château Pétrus. The vineyard's average vine age runs around 50 years, with some of the oldest Cabernet Franc plantings dating to 1948. Grapes are entirely hand-picked and meticulously sorted at the end of each row, then gently crushed and vinified by variety in temperature-controlled oak vats held at approximately 28°C to ensure gentle, measured extraction. The blend destined for the Grand Vin is aged 18 to 22 months in new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2013 vintage was among the most genuinely challenging growing seasons Bordeaux has faced in recent decades: poor flowering, prolonged periods of non-stop rain, a lack of sunshine, and uneven ripening that demanded extraordinary sorting discipline across the entire region. At Vieux Château Certan, the resulting wine carried the lowest alcohol level the estate had produced in years, and Alexandre Thienpont only committed to releasing it under the Grand Vin label in February following the harvest, after extensive deliberation about whether the fruit deserved that designation. The final blend was 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, released at only 20% of the estate's normal production volume — 1,665 cases total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate — 92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very enticing, featuring crushed boysenberry and raspberry fruit, accented by fruitcake, black tea and bramble notes. Shows excellent length and energy for the vintage, with enough stuffing for the cellar. This has developed grip since the barrel tasting. Best from 2018 through 2028.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 91 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With primary notes of black licorice, flowers and dark cherry liqueur, this medium-bodied wine shows good fruit, soft textures and bright red fruits in the finish, concluding with silky textures and an intriguing minty character.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine-Searcher (vintage-level assessment):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Vieux Château Certan is another very fine vintage for Alexandre Thienpont, one of the best on the Right Bank.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMid-depth, glossy in color with purple at the edge — a color that reflects the vintage's genuinely low extraction levels. Plums and blackcurrant fruit lead, joined by black licorice, flowers, and dark cherry liqueur. Crushed boysenberry and raspberry add brightness, accented by fruitcake, black tea, and bramble. Great purity and clarity throughout, a real standout aromatically for the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied, with good fruit carrying soft, silky textures — delicate rather than powerful, a direct reflection of the low-alcohol, low-yield character of the 2013 harvest. Very nicely balanced, with real delicacy; extraction is held carefully in check rather than pushed. Bright red fruits build through the mid-palate, joined by a subtle, intriguing mint character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good length for the vintage, with excellent energy and enough underlying structure to reward continued cellaring. Silky tannins carry the close, with bright red fruit and a whisper of mint lingering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePomerol AC — Right Bank Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e92% Merlot · 8% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVieux Château Certan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Documented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1745 Bellayme map, as \"Sertan\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Ownership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eThienpont family, since 1924\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e14 hectares, single block, 23 individually managed plots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHighest point of the Pomerol plateau — same blue clay as Château Pétrus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAverage ~50 years, some Cabernet Franc from 1948\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHand-harvested, sorted, gentle crush, temperature-controlled oak vat fermentation at 28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e18-22 months, new French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Vintage Challenge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePoor flowering, heavy rain, low sun, uneven ripening — near-declassification to second wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1,665 cases — only 20% of normal volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e94-96+ (UK critic, barrel sample) · 83-85 (Jeff Leve, Wine Cellar Insider)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eA delicate, low-extraction Pomerol from a genuinely difficult vintage, salvaged by rigorous selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePlum, blackcurrant, black licorice, dark cherry liqueur, boysenberry, raspberry, fruitcake, black tea, bramble, mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 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Title","offer_id":43278325645378,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Vieux_Ch_teau_Certan_2013_Pomerol_750ml.jpg?v=1783718703"},{"product_id":"chateau-lalande-2018-saint-julien-bordeaux-red-wine-53-cabernet-sauvignon-47-merlot-pichon-lalande-meffre-brothers-750ml","title":"Château Lalande 2018 Saint-Julien Bordeaux Red Wine 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSaint-Julien is Bordeaux's most reliably consistent appellation — smaller than Pauillac and Margaux, less famous than Pomerol, but home to a concentration of classified estates whose wines set the template for what Left Bank red wine can be at its most elegant and most complete. Dark fruit, graphite, tobacco, and firm but supple tannins — the textbook Saint-Julien profile that has been described in the same terms for two centuries — is precisely what Château Lalande delivers in its 2018 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 2018 vintage in Bordeaux is simply one of the finest the appellation has produced in a generation — a year of exceptional warmth, low yields, and impeccably timed harvest conditions that produced wines of unusual richness, concentration, and structural completeness. Across the Médoc, 2018 is described as producing wines that balance the opulence of 2009 with the precision of 2010 — a combination that rarely occurs. Château Lalande, sourced from vineyards that originally formed part of the Château Lagrange (4ème Grand Cru Classé) and Château Saint-Pierre (4ème Grand Cru Classé) estates, brings genuine classified-growth terroir to a price point that the 1855 classification has never reached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWine Spectator described the result with characteristic directness: \"Solid, with a well-built core of dark currant and plum fruit supported by a graphite note and framed with smoldering tobacco and dark earth notes. A textbook introduction to Saint-Julien.\" That last sentence is the commercial argument in nine words — and it is entirely accurate. Best from 2022 through 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eChâteau Lalande occupies a genuinely unusual position in the Saint-Julien appellation — a non-classified estate with classified-growth origins. The vineyard's 15.5 hectares in a single unbroken parcel were historically part of two 4th Grand Cru Classé estates: Château Lagrange and Château Saint-Pierre — both properties whose quality and terroir placement in Saint-Julien is confirmed by their 1855 classification status. The land was acquired from Château Lagrange in 1964 by Gabriel Meffre, a Rhône Valley producer who recognized the terroir's inherent quality at a time when it was available at a fraction of what it would command today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe estate passed through two generations before the third — Ludovic and Julien Meffre, trained enologists who moved to Saint-Julien at the beginning of the 21st century — transformed Lalande from a property managed at a distance into one run with the precision and ambition of a classified growth. The Meffre brothers undertook a complete renovation of the winemaking facility: state-of-the-art vinification cellars, stunning aging cellars, and a tasting room designed to the standard of a Grand Cru Classé — a statement of intent that the wines have since made good on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe vineyard is located in the commune of Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, on a gravelly plateau along the D2 Route des Châteaux — the same coastal road that passes Lagrange and Talbot — where Gunzian gravel soils over clay provide the drainage, heat retention, and mineral character that underpin Saint-Julien's house style. The grape variety is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot — a notably high Merlot percentage for Saint-Julien that contributes roundness, plum fruit richness, and textural generosity alongside Cabernet Sauvignon's structure, graphite minerality, and dark currant depth. Average vine age is approximately 30 years. Harvest combines mechanical and manual picking, with bunches sorted before entering temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for vinification. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tank before 12 months of aging in 35% new French oak barrels — a measured new oak percentage that adds aromatic complexity and tannin refinement without overwhelming the fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 90 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Solid, with a well-built core of dark currant and plum fruit supported by a graphite note and framed with smoldering tobacco and dark earth notes. A textbook introduction to St.-Julien. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2022 through 2030. 6,500 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — reviewed by Roger Voss\u003c\/strong\u003e \"In this ripe wine, velvet fruits surround firm tannins that are so typically Saint-Julien. It is packed with the black-currant flavors of the majority Cabernet Sauvignon. This rich wine needs aging. Drink from 2024.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e described the 2018 as structured, focused, and linear — noting blackberry, graphite, dark chocolate and hazelnut on the nose with medium-to-full body and firm, fine-grained tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic, composed, and immediately recognizable as Saint-Julien — the appellation's house profile arriving in full. Dark currant and ripe black cherry lead with the restrained, mineral-edged quality that distinguishes Left Bank Cabernet from warmer-climate expressions. Graphite and crushed stone add a cool, precise mineral dimension — the gravelly plateau terroir's most direct aromatic signature — alongside smoldering tobacco leaf and dark earth. Dark chocolate and hazelnut deepen the mid-nose with a richness and warmth that the 2018 vintage's exceptional concentration delivers. Cedar and a whisper of new French oak thread gently through the whole without imposing. The overall impression is of a wine that knows exactly what it is and delivers it without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full-bodied and beautifully structured — the 2018 vintage's characteristic combination of ripeness and precision fully evident. Velvet-textured dark fruit arrives first: black currant, plum, and dark cherry in a generous, ripe wave that speaks to the vintage's warm, concentrated growing season. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide the structural backbone that is Saint-Julien's most reliable quality marker — present, polished, and building steadily through the mid-palate without becoming grippy or drying. Graphite and dark earth add a savory mineral dimension alongside tobacco and a light herbal note, keeping the fruit from reading as purely sweet. The 47% Merlot component contributes the plum richness and textural generosity that rounds the Cabernet's more angular character into something complete and harmonious. The 35% new French oak is well-integrated — present as structure and aromatic complexity rather than as flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to long, clean, and satisfyingly structured. Dark currant and tobacco lead the close with the restrained elegance that defines the appellation — tannins drying gradually and cleanly rather than gripping, acidity providing freshness and persistence without sharpness. A final note of graphite and dark earth carries the wine's mineral terroir identity through to the very end. Structured, complete, and deeply satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSaint-Julien AOC, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChâteau Lalande — Ludovic \u0026amp; Julien Meffre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e15.5 ha — single parcel, gravelly plateau, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFormer parcels of Château Lagrange \u0026amp; Château Saint-Pierre (both 4ème Grand Cru Classé)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e53% Cabernet Sauvignon · 47% Merlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eApproximately 30 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGunzian gravel over clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMechanical and manual — with sorting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTemperature-controlled stainless steel vats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e12 months — 35% new French oak barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCases Produced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e6,500 cases total · 1,000 cases imported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eClassic Saint-Julien — dark currant, graphite, tobacco, firm fine-grained tannins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDark currant, plum, black cherry, graphite, tobacco, dark chocolate, hazelnut, cedar, dark earth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNow through 2030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWine Spectator 90 Points · Wine Enthusiast — Roger Voss · James Suckling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eServe at 16–18°C in a large Bordeaux bowl. Decanting 30–45 minutes will soften the tannins and deepen the dark fruit and tobacco notes considerably — the 2018's structured tannins benefit from breathing time before the first pour. Drinking well now through 2030, with peak complexity likely between 2024 and 2028. Classic Bordeaux food pairings: rack of lamb, grilled ribeye, duck confit, roasted lamb with herbs, wild mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses, and any preparation featuring dark, earthy flavors that echo the wine's mineral tobacco character. An exceptional value introduction to Saint-Julien — the classified-growth terroir origin and the 90-point Wine Spectator recognition make it one of the most credentialed and accessible Bordeaux reds in the Blackwell's portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43770174373954,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Lalande_2018_Saint-Julien_Bordeaux_Red_Wine_53_Cabernet_Sauvignon_47_Merlot_Pichon_Lalande_Meffre_Brothers_750ml.jpg?v=1779288744"},{"product_id":"chateau-clerc-milon-2016-pauillac-750ml","title":"Château Clerc Milon 2016 Pauillac 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBaron Philippe de Rothschild bought Château Clerc Milon in 1970, describing it at the time as \"a pretty estate in a high-quality terroir, that was currently in poor condition.\" He wasn't exaggerating — the property had shrunk to just 10.5 hectares of vines and was little known outside Pauillac. What he saw, and what his descendants have spent five decades proving, was that beneath the neglect sat one of the appellation's most genuinely underrated Fifth Growth terroirs — land that had once been part of the vast 18th-century seigneury of Lafite itself, sold off as national property during the Revolution and acquired by the Clerc family, who joined their name to the Pauillac hamlet of Milon where the vineyard stood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Baron, ever attentive to image — having reimagined Mouton Rothschild in his own flamboyant style — gave Clerc Milon its own visual identity: a pair of dancing clowns rendered in precious stones, based on 16th-century German goldsmith work displayed in the Museum of Wine in Art at Mouton. Today the estate is managed by his three grandchildren, its 41 hectares of sandy gravel and clay-limestone soils benefiting from state-of-the-art technical facilities and the hands-on expertise of a dedicated Rothschild-trained team, sitting on a crest between Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild overlooking the Gironde estuary. Wine Doctor's assessment is direct: Clerc Milon has become \"a dark, brooding and masculine libation, punching way above its weight,\" with none of the cost-inflating hype that follows some of its more publicized neighbors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e2016 arrived at the end of a genuinely dramatic growing season — a very wet winter and spring, with more than half the year's rainfall falling in the first four months alone, including a record 240mm in January, followed by an extremely dry summer and autumn with no significant rain at all. The result was a large crop of unusually small, concentrated berries that ripened slowly through a hot August and September, producing wines widely regarded as comparing with the finest vintages of the 21st century. Decanter and James Suckling both awarded 96 Points, Suckling highlighting the wine's dense fruit, agility, and muscular tone. Wine Enthusiast awarded 95 Points, while Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator each gave 94 Points. Sexy aromas and flavors of crème de cassis, new saddle leather, spicy oak, and graphite — \"deep, powerful and beautifully concentrated, it's a rock star of a Pauillac that's going to keep for 30 years or more.\" Chocolate-covered cherries, plum preserves, and crushed blackcurrants, with suggestions of lilac, cardamom, underbrush, and unsmoked cigars. This is Rothschild-owned Fifth Growth Pauillac performing, by every account, well beyond its classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Clerc Milon's land was part of the vast estates of the seigneury of Lafite in the 18th century before being sold as a national asset during the French Revolution. The Clerc family acquired the property and joined their name to that of the Pauillac hamlet of Milon, and the estate was awarded Fifth Growth status in the historic 1855 Classification. The vineyard passed through several owners across the following century — the Clerc family, the Lamena and Mondon families following a legal dispute over the estate name, and eventually the Vialard family — before Baron Philippe de Rothschild, already owner of neighboring Mouton Rothschild, acquired the neglected property in 1970. At the time, only 10.5 hectares were in production. Under the Baron and, following his death in 1988, his daughter Baroness Philippine, the estate underwent sustained modernization: vineyard reconstitution, a gravity-fed vat room with 40 stainless steel tanks installed in 2007, and a humidity-controlled barrel room added in 2011. Today the estate is managed by Baron Philippe's three grandchildren, with Caroline Artaud directing the property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe vineyard spans 41 hectares of sandy gravel and clay-limestone soils positioned on a crest between Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild, overlooking the Gironde estuary — whose large body of water helps moderate the local climate. Five grape varieties are planted: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc form the backbone, alongside tiny plots of Petit Verdot and Carménère (the latter from a very old plot originally planted in 1948). Grapes are hand-picked, with each parcel receiving up to three passes to optimize quality at harvest. The 2016 vintage's specific blend was 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carménère — the exceptional quality of the Cabernet Franc that year led the estate to include the entire component in the Grand Vin. Harvest in 2016 began September 28th with the Merlot parcels and continued in ideal conditions through October 15th. The wine was aged 16 months in 50% new French oak, part of the estate's broader shift toward higher new-oak percentages — not to load the wine with oak spice, but to forge a tighter, tenser frame around the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 96 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighlighted the wine's dense fruit, agility, and muscular tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaratoga Wine (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I was able to taste the 2016 Château Clerc Milon on multiple occasions and it was always brilliant, showing a deep ruby\/purple color as well as sexy aromas and flavors of crème de cassis, new saddle leather, spicy oak, and graphite. Deep, powerful and beautifully concentrated, it's a rock star of a Pauillac that's going to keep for 30 years or more.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaratoga Wine (second extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Clerc Milon leaps from the glass with beautiful scents of chocolate-covered cherries, plum preserves and crushed blackcurrants with suggestions of lilacs, cardamom, underbrush and unsmoked cigars.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine-Searcher \/ vertical tasting note (from a chateau visit):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An outstanding Clerc Milon and probably one of the recent best. This shows depth, richness, juiciness, complexity and nice fluidity in the middle. Fine, svelte tannins with graphite, black currant and paprika flavors. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied with a long finish. Drink or hold.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntoWine (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose is open from the get go with cassis, cigar box, slight graphite and a bit of milk chocolate. Full bodied with firm tannins. Good balance. A bit shut down on the palate at first, but opens up and is drinking well. Nice, thick texture. Cassis with chocolate and a bit of char. Good finish. This probably needs at least another five years and should drink well for ten to fifteen more after that.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor Geeks (tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The wine presents a deep, nearly opaque black color, indicating its intensity and concentration. The bouquet is marked by finesse and elegance, offering a complex array of aromas. Intense ripe fruit scents dominate, with additional notes of liquorice and a subtle hint of pepper enhancing the aromatic profile. The finish is lengthy and elegant, with a balanced interplay of fruit and chocolate notes, leaving a memorable impression.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby-purple, nearly opaque — the concentrated, small-berry 2016 vintage producing one of the estate's most visually striking colors. Crème de cassis and chocolate-covered cherries open the nose with rich, dark fruit intensity. New saddle leather and graphite add the classic Pauillac mineral signature. Plum preserves and crushed blackcurrants build layered dark fruit depth, alongside suggestions of lilac, cardamom, underbrush, cigar box, and unsmoked cigars. Milk chocolate and spicy oak thread throughout, the 50% new French oak regime lending a tighter, tenser frame rather than overt wood spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense fruit meets genuine agility on the palate — a muscular tone that James Suckling specifically singled out, the wine carrying real weight without ever feeling heavy-handed. Dark and concentrated, with depth and intensity that confirm the vintage's exceptional character. Great ripeness meets fine, svelte tannins fully integrated into the fruit — juicy and full to medium-bodied, with genuine fluidity through the middle palate. Intense ripe fruit dominates, joined by liquorice, paprika, and a subtle hint of pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLengthy and elegant, with a balanced interplay of fruit and chocolate notes leaving a genuinely memorable impression. Deep, powerful, and beautifully concentrated — a finish built for extended cellaring, with the estate's own track record suggesting 30 years or more of graceful development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePauillac AOC — Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5ème Grand Cru Classé, 1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e55% Cabernet Sauvignon · 29% Merlot · 13% Cabernet Franc · 2% Petit Verdot · 1% Carménère\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChâteau Clerc Milon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRothschild family (acquired by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, 1970)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBaron Philippe's three grandchildren; Caroline Artaud, estate director\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e41 hectares\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBetween Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild, overlooking the Gironde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSandy gravel and clay-limestone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e16 months, 50% new French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWet winter\/spring (record January rainfall) + extremely dry summer\/autumn — small, concentrated berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDecanter 96 · James Suckling 96 · Wine Enthusiast 95 · Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94 · Wine Spectator 94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDark, brooding, powerfully concentrated Pauillac — dense fruit, agility, muscular tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; 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That is a serious claim for an estate whose Rothschild-owned history stretches back more than half a century, through vintages that have already earned Clerc Milon a reputation as one of Pauillac's most consistent overachievers — a Fifth Growth that regularly performs, in the words of one longtime taster, \"well beyond its classification.\" The 2022 has become the vintage that made that reputation official across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBaron Philippe de Rothschild bought Clerc Milon in 1970 when it was little more than a forgotten 10.5-hectare plot in poor condition. His descendants have spent five decades proving what he suspected all along: that the estate's 41 hectares of sandy gravel and clay-limestone soils, sitting on a crest between Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild overlooking the Gironde estuary, were capable of genuinely serious wine. The 2022 vintage is deep purple-hued, with what one reviewer called \"a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, spring flowers, spicy oak, and graphite.\" Full-bodied and concentrated, yet carrying what's been specifically described as a weightless mouthfeel alongside beautiful, well-resolved tannins — a combination of density and lift that makes for a genuinely riveting Pauillac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames Suckling awarded 96 Points and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate matched it at 96 Points, calling this \"the finest example of the château I've tasted.\" Wine Enthusiast awarded 95 Points. Vinous, under Antonio Galloni, placed it in the 91-93 point range from barrel — \"a dense core with generous black fruits, very perfumed and ripe, with a fine structure as well as an open character.\" Aromas of sweet crème de cassis, licorice, violets, and creamy new oak; full-bodied, rich, and layered, with ripe, integrated tannins, lively acidity, and a long finish. The wine's clay-limestone terroir, as Parker's team specifically noted, lends it \"a distinctive signature that sets it apart from the rest of the portfolio\" — the signature of a Fifth Growth quietly delivering First Growth seriousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Clerc Milon's land was part of the vast estates of the seigneury of Lafite in the 18th century before being sold as a national asset during the French Revolution. The Clerc family acquired the property and joined their name to the Pauillac hamlet of Milon, and the estate was awarded Fifth Growth status in the 1855 Classification. Baron Philippe de Rothschild — already owner of neighboring Mouton Rothschild — acquired the neglected property in 1970, when only 10.5 hectares were in production. Under the Baron and, after his death, his daughter Baroness Philippine, the estate underwent sustained modernization, including a gravity-fed vat room installed in 2007 and a humidity-controlled barrel room added in 2011. Today the estate is managed by Baron Philippe's three grandchildren, with Caroline Artaud directing the property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe vineyard spans 41 hectares positioned on a crest between Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild, overlooking the Gironde estuary, whose large body of water helps moderate the local climate. Soils are sandy gravel and clay-limestone — a combination the estate's own team credits with giving Clerc Milon a distinctive signature within the broader Rothschild portfolio. Five grape varieties are planted: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc form the backbone, alongside tiny plots of Petit Verdot and Carménère (from a very old plot originally planted in 1948). Grapes are hand-picked, with each parcel receiving up to three passes to optimize quality. The 2022 blend is 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Carménère. Clerc Milon has progressively increased its use of new oak in recent vintages — not to load the wine with oak spice, but to forge a tighter, tenser frame around the fruit — with aging typically running 16 to 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate — 96 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The finest example of the château I've tasted, the 2022 Château Clerc Milon is deep purple-hued with a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, spring flowers, spicy oak, and graphite. It's full-bodied, concentrated, has a weightless mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins, all making for a riveting Pauillac.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous (Antonio Galloni) — 91-93 Points (barrel sample):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This has a dense core (with generous black fruits) and is very perfumed and ripe. The wine has a fine structure as well as an open character.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep purple-hued, with a sensational perfume of crème de cassis leading the way. Spring flowers and violets add delicate lift, while spicy oak and graphite provide the classic Pauillac mineral backbone. Licorice and creamy new oak add warmth and depth. Fragrant, perfumed black berries and purple flowers round out a nose that reads intense, concentrated, deep, dark, and rich from the first approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied and concentrated, yet carrying a genuinely weightless mouthfeel — the paradox that multiple critics singled out as the defining quality of this vintage. A dense core of generous black fruits meets fine structure and an open, expressive character. Bold and characterful from the first sip, supple and generous, with strawberry and red cherry fruit providing immediate tang and excitement. Ripe, integrated tannins and lively acidity carry real drive while remaining plush — silky yet well defined, weighty and forward without ever feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, with stoney, cool tannins entering to give frame and focus at the close. Beautiful, well-resolved tannins carry through a finish of genuine length and precision — the clay-limestone terroir's distinctive signature most directly apparent here, according to the estate's own team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePauillac AOC — Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5ème Grand Cru Classé, 1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e59% Cabernet Sauvignon · 32% Merlot · 8% Cabernet Franc · 1% Carménère\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChâteau Clerc Milon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRothschild family (acquired by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, 1970)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBaron Philippe's three grandchildren; Caroline Artaud, estate director\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e41 hectares\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBetween Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild, overlooking the Gironde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSandy gravel and clay-limestone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eJames Suckling 96 · Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96 (\"finest example of the château I've tasted\") · Wine Enthusiast 95 · Vinous 91-93\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWeightless yet concentrated Pauillac — the estate's most acclaimed recent vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCrème de cassis, spring flowers, spicy oak, graphite, licorice, violets, creamy new oak, black berries, strawberry, red cherry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNow through 2045+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoast lamb or leg of lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrilled ribeye or filet mignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDuck breast with dark fruit sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClassic Bordelaise cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43938482454594,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Clerc_Milon_2022_Pauillac_750ml.jpg?v=1783433812"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2010-pauillac-750ml","title":"Château Lynch-Bages 2010 Pauillac 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eChâteau \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"8\"\u003eLynch-Bages has earned a nickname among \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"48\"\u003eserious Bordeaux collectors: \"the poor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"87\"\u003eman's Mouton.\" The comparison is not \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"124\"\u003ecasual flattery — it speaks directly to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"164\"\u003ea Fifth Growth estate that consistently \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"204\"\u003edelivers quality standing shoulder to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"242\"\u003eshoulder with the First Growths, at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"280\"\u003efraction of the price, sitting on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"318\"\u003esame gravelly Bages plateau near the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"355\"\u003eentrance to Pauillac. The Lynch family, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"395\"\u003eof Irish descent, owned the estate for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"434\"\u003ethree-quarters of a century before the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"473\"\u003eCazes family acquired it in 1934. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"507\"\u003eJean-Michel Cazes, grandson of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"542\"\u003epurchasing Jean-Charles, spent decades \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"581\"\u003erefining the estate's supple, precise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"619\"\u003estructure, and his own son Jean-Charles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"659\"\u003ehas continued that work since taking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"696\"\u003eover management in 2006.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e2010 is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"8\"\u003eremembered, alongside 2009, as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"46\"\u003ethe truly great modern Bordeaux \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"78\"\u003evintages — a growing season in which, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"116\"\u003eas one critic memorably put it, \"it was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"156\"\u003every difficult to make bad wine.\" At \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"193\"\u003eLynch-Bages specifically, this vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"232\"\u003eproduced what may be the estate's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"266\"\u003esingle most acclaimed modern release, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"304\"\u003eearning an extraordinary sweep of top \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"342\"\u003escores: 98 Points from James Suckling, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"381\"\u003e97 Points from Decanter, 97 Points from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"421\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate, and 96 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"459\"\u003ePoints apiece from Wine Enthusiast and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"498\"\u003eWine Spectator. Deep inky purple in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"534\"\u003ecolor, still an infant even a full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"569\"\u003edecade after the vintage, built on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"606\"\u003econcentrated core of rich cassis fruit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"645\"\u003eframed by firm, powdery tannins and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"681\"\u003elively acidity. One reviewer called it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"720\"\u003esimply \"the best Lynch in a long, long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"759\"\u003etime,\" praising its beauty, finesse, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"796\"\u003eand precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eThe 2010 offers roasted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"24\"\u003ecedar, tobacco, and bay leaf notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"59\"\u003eopening onto intense currant, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"89\"\u003eblackberry, and black cherry at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"125\"\u003ecore, with an iron-laced grip and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"159\"\u003epleasantly austere plum pit and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"191\"\u003elicorice snap on a tar-tinged finish — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"230\"\u003eearning a Wine Spectator Cellar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"262\"\u003eSelection designation and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"292\"\u003erecommendation: \"great range, character \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"332\"\u003eand typicity. If you ever need to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"366\"\u003eexplain Pauillac to someone, give them \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"405\"\u003ethis.\" Pixelated black fruit, crushed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"443\"\u003estone, and graphite soar from the glass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"483\"\u003ein a wine described as \"amazingly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"517\"\u003efocused.\" Great swathes of blackberry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"555\"\u003esweep across the palate, followed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"592\"\u003ejuicy acidity, in a wine built to be a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"631\"\u003edelight to drink for a decade and well \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"670\"\u003ebeyond. This is Pauillac at its most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"707\"\u003etextbook — and, from the vintage many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"745\"\u003econsider Lynch-Bages' finest modern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"781\"\u003eshowing, at its most rewarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"5\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eChâteau \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"8\"\u003eLynch-Bages sits on the gravelly Bages \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"47\"\u003eplateau at the entrance to Pauillac, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"84\"\u003eoverlooking the Gironde estuary — a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"120\"\u003e1855 Fifth Growth Classified estate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"156\"\u003ewhose history traces to John Lynch, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"194\"\u003eyoung Irishman from Galway forced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"233\"\u003ehis country in 1691. His descendant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"269\"\u003eCount Jean-Baptiste Lynch, mayor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"305\"\u003eBordeaux, inherited the estate in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"343\"\u003e18th century and handed management to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"381\"\u003ehis brother Michel Lynch, mayor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"416\"\u003ePauillac during the French Revolution — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"456\"\u003ethe family retained ownership for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"490\"\u003ethree-quarters of a century, giving the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"530\"\u003eestate its name. Jean-Charles Cazes, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"567\"\u003ehighly respected in the Médoc for his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"605\"\u003eviticultural experience, purchased the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"644\"\u003eproperty in 1934, devoting decades \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"679\"\u003ealongside his son André to its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"710\"\u003edevelopment. Jean-Michel Cazes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"741\"\u003erestructured and modernized the estate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"780\"\u003ebeginning in 1974, and in 2006 handed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"818\"\u003emanagement to his own son Jean-Charles, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"858\"\u003enamed for his great-grandfather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"4\"\u003evineyard stretches over roughly 100 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"40\"\u003ehectares in the Pauillac commune, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"74\"\u003eplanted on gravel, chalk, and sand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"109\"\u003esoils formed by alluvial deposits along \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"149\"\u003ethe Gironde estuary — terrain widely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"186\"\u003eregarded as some of the finest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"217\"\u003eavailable anywhere in the Médoc for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"253\"\u003egreat Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"292\"\u003edivides into two main sections: a large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"332\"\u003eportion planted near the château itself on the Bages plateau, reaching a peak elevation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"420\"\u003eof 20 meters, and a second section \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"455\"\u003efurther north on the Monferan plateau, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"494\"\u003ealong with additional parcels near the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"533\"\u003evillage of Pauillac and vines bordering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"573\"\u003eSt. Julien near Château Pichon Lalande. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"613\"\u003eIn total, the vineyard splits into four \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"653\"\u003emain blocks further subdivided into 140 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"693\"\u003eseparate parcels. The 2010 blend was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"730\"\u003eapproximately 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"768\"\u003e17% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 2% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"806\"\u003ePetit Verdot — a Cabernet-dominant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"841\"\u003eexpression reflecting a vintage in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"876\"\u003ewhich the variety reached exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"914\"\u003eripeness and concentration across the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"952\"\u003eentire Médoc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"5\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eJames Suckling — 98 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eDecanter — 97 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate — 97 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eWine Enthusiast — 96 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eWine Spectator — 96 Points (Cellar Selection):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003e\"Roasted cedar, tobacco and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"79\"\u003ebay leaf notes start off this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"109\"\u003estructured but lively bottling, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"146\"\u003eintense currant, blackberry and black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"184\"\u003echerry flavors at the core. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"216\"\u003eiron-laced grip and pleasantly austere \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"255\"\u003eplum pit and licorice snap accents fill \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"295\"\u003ein on the tar-tinged finish. Great \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"330\"\u003erange, character and typicity. If you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"368\"\u003eever need to explain Pauillac to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"401\"\u003esomeone, give them this. Best from 2018 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"441\"\u003ethrough 2037.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eWine Spectator (Cellar Selection, second note):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003e\"This sumptuous wine is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"76\"\u003edriven by perfectly ripe fruit as well \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"115\"\u003eas dense, dusty and dry tannins. Great \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"154\"\u003eswathes of blackberry sweep across the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"193\"\u003epalate, followed by juicy acidity. Such \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"233\"\u003ea combination will make this impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"273\"\u003ewine a delight to drink in 10 years and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"313\"\u003ebeyond.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"5\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eNose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eDeep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"14\"\u003einky purple to saturated ruby-black — a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"54\"\u003ecolor of genuine intensity that has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"90\"\u003eheld remarkably well across more than a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"130\"\u003edecade. Rich cassis fruit leads, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"163\"\u003emingled with pencil shavings, loamy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"199\"\u003esoil, and cigar wrapper. Roasted cedar, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"239\"\u003etobacco, and bay leaf add classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"273\"\u003ePauillac structure, alongside crushed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"311\"\u003estone and graphite that soar from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"349\"\u003eglass with striking focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"12\"\u003eull-bodied, deep, and muscular — a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"47\"\u003econcentrated core of intense currant, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"85\"\u003eblackberry, and black cherry fruit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"120\"\u003eframed by firm, powdery tannins and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"156\"\u003elively acidity. Great swathes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"189\"\u003eblackberry sweep across the palate, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"225\"\u003ecarried by juicy acidity and an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"257\"\u003eiron-laced grip. Rich earthy loam, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"292\"\u003eslate, and pencil lead underpin the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"328\"\u003econcentrated cassis, in a wine that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"364\"\u003eremains architectural, taut, and built \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"403\"\u003erather than immediately approachable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eLong, tar-tinged, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"33\"\u003estructured, closing with pleasantly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"69\"\u003eaustere plum pit and licorice snap \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"104\"\u003eaccents. The tannins remain dominant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"141\"\u003eeven years after the vintage — this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"180\"\u003ea wine built for extended cellaring, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"217\"\u003ewith critics recommending a drinking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"254\"\u003ewindow opening around 2018 and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"285\"\u003eextending through 2037 and beyond, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"325\"\u003esome suggesting the wine may not fully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"364\"\u003ehit its stride until 20 years \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"394\"\u003epost-vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"5\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1\"\u003e Category\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"13\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"13\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"53\"\u003ePauillac AOC — Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"91\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"91\"\u003e5ème Grand Cru \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"125\"\u003eClassé, 1855\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"125\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"125\"\u003e75% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"160\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon · 17% Merlot · 6% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"197\"\u003eCabernet Franc · 2% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"236\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"236\"\u003e2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"236\"\u003eWinery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"270\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"270\"\u003eOwner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"306\"\u003eCazes family (acquired 1934)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"341\"\u003eCurrent Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"341\"\u003eJean-Charles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"377\"\u003eCazes (since 2006)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"377\"\u003eEstate Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"377\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"416\"\u003e~100 hectares, 140 parcels across 4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"454\"\u003emain blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"454\"\u003eSoils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"454\"\u003eGravel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"490\"\u003echalk, and sand — Bages and Monferan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"527\"\u003eplateaus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"527\"\u003eNickname\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"527\"\u003e\"The poor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"565\"\u003eman's Mouton\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"565\"\u003eVintage Reputation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"603\"\u003eWidely regarded as one of Bordeaux's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"645\"\u003egreatest modern vintages, alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"681\"\u003e2009\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"681\"\u003eCritics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"681\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"719\"\u003e98 · Decanter 97 · Robert Parker's Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"759\"\u003eAdvocate 97 · Wine Enthusiast 96 · Wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"799\"\u003eSpectator 96 (Cellar Selection)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"837\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"837\"\u003eBrooding, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"868\"\u003earchitectural, muscular Pauillac — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"903\"\u003ebuilt for extended cellaring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"938\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"938\"\u003eCassis, pencil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"974\"\u003eshavings, loamy soil, cigar wrapper, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1011\"\u003eroasted cedar, tobacco, bay leaf, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1045\"\u003ecrushed stone, graphite, blackberry, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1082\"\u003eblack cherry, licorice, plum pit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1121\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1121\"\u003e2018 through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1154\"\u003e2037+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1154\"\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1154\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"5\"\u003eFood 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Title","offer_id":43938492874818,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Lynch-Bages_2009_Pauillac_750ml.jpg?v=1783438312"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2009-pauillac-750ml","title":"Château Lynch-Bages 2009 Pauillac 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\"In the running for the greatest vintage ever from this château.\" That is how one veteran taster described the 2009 Château Lynch-Bages — and after more than a decade in bottle, it's a claim that has only gained conviction rather than lost it. According to the château itself, the 2009 carries the highest level of polyphenols ever measured at the estate, alongside unusually high alcohol approaching 13.5% — the physical signature of a growing season that delivered a rare, near-perfect combination of warm days and cooling nights, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly and completely while the wine's essential Pauillac backbone of firm tannin and structure remained fully intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages sits on the gravelly Bages plateau at the entrance to Pauillac, a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification long regarded by serious collectors as a \"super second\" — quality that consistently rivals the region's most celebrated Second Growths, under the stewardship of the Cazes family since Jean-Charles Cazes first leased the dilapidated vineyard in the 1930s and his grandson Jean-Michel later rebuilt it into one of the Médoc's most beloved and reliable names. The 2009 vintage stands, by numerous independent assessments, as the finest Lynch-Bages since the celebrated 2000, 1990, and 1989 — some tasters have gone further still, calling it the best since 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe scores reflect that consensus: Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded 98 Points, calling it \"an expressive, voluptuously textured effort with unctuosity and powerful, juicy, succulent blackberry and black currant flavors... this exquisite Lynch Bages should drink well for 30+ years.\" James Suckling awarded 97 Points. Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast each gave 96 Points, with Wine Spectator placing it at #93 on their Top 100 Wines of 2012. Neal Martin, also writing for the Wine Advocate, awarded 95 Points, finding it \"very well defined on the nose, yet powerful with ample fruit to spare: blackberry, wild strawberry, cranberry mixed with cedar and a light mint touch... it exerts a gentle grip from start to finish, then delivers an engaging, spicy finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent.\" A powerful bouquet of blackcurrants, freshly sharpened pencils, smoked tobacco, and gravelly earth — full-bodied, concentrated, structured, with beautifully integrated tannins building toward a great, great finish. This is Lynch-Bages at its most complete: a wine, as more than one critic has put it, still only at the early stages of its prime, with decades of exceptional drinking ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages sits on the gravelly Bages plateau at the entrance to Pauillac, overlooking the Gironde estuary — a 1855 Fifth Growth Classified estate whose history traces to the Dejean family's original vineyard, expanded and sold to Pierre Drouillard in 1728, who bequeathed it to his daughter Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Lynch, in 1749 — the union that gave the estate its name across three quarters of a century of Lynch family ownership. Jean-Charles Cazes, already managing neighboring Les-Ormes-de-Pez in St. Estèphe, took over management of the dilapidated Lynch-Bages vineyards in the 1930s, an arrangement that suited both the cash-strapped owner and the ambitious, energetic Cazes. His grandson Jean-Michel Cazes restructured and modernized the estate beginning in 1974, and in 2006 handed the estate to his own son Jean-Charles, named for his great-grandfather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe vineyard spans roughly 100 hectares on gravel, chalk, and sand soils across the Bages and Monferan plateaus, further divided into 140 separate parcels. The 2009 blend was 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, harvested at a yield of 54 hectoliters per hectare and aged in 70% new oak barrels. The growing season delivered ideal, extended ripening conditions — warm days balanced by cooler nights — producing what the château itself describes as the highest level of polyphenols ever measured at the estate, alongside unusually high natural alcohol near 13.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate — 98 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Performing even better from bottle than it did from barrel, this appears to be the finest Lynch Bages since the 2000, 1990 and 1989. According to the chateau, the 2009 has the highest level of polyphenols ever measured as well as high alcohol (nearly 13.5%). A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest largely Merlot with touches of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it is an expressive, voluptuously textured effort with unctuosity and powerful, juicy, succulent blackberry and black currant flavors, low acids, a layered, massive mouthfeel, but no sense of heaviness or fatigue. This exquisite Lynch Bages should drink well for 30+ years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wow. Intense aromas of blackberries, currants and blueberries, follow through to a full body, with wonderful fruit and ultra-fine tannins. Fabulous Lynch. One of the top buys of the vintage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 96 Points (#93, Top 100 Wines of 2012):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tight and backward, this has dense, almost chewy layers of fig, currant and plum cake behind a very solid wall of cedar, roasted vanilla and charcoal notes. There's serious grip on the finish, with an iron edge that won't quit. Best from 2015 through 2035.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, The Wine Advocate — 95 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2009 Lynch-Bages is very well defined on the nose, yet powerful with ample fruit to spare: blackberry, wild strawberry, cranberry mixed with cedar and a light mint touch. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and lightly spiced with superb focus. It exerts a gentle grip from start to finish, then delivers an engaging, spicy finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The medium to deep garnet colored 2009 Lynch Bages is boldly scented of crème de cassis, blackberry pie and baked plums with chocolate box, incense and underbrush suggestions plus a waft of bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied, taut and well sustained in the mouth, it has a firm, grainy texture and a lively backbone lifting the black fruit core to a nice long finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep purple-garnet with a lilac rim — a color of genuine density and concentration. Fresh, slightly minty blackberry and cassis lead the nose, joined by freshly sharpened pencils, smoked tobacco, and gravelly earth. Chocolate box, incense, and underbrush add layered secondary complexity, alongside a waft of bay leaves. Blackberries, currants, and blueberries carry vivid, intense fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied, concentrated, and structured — powerful, juicy, succulent blackberry and black currant flavors carry a voluptuously textured, unctuous mid-palate with low acidity and a massive, layered mouthfeel that never tips into heaviness or fatigue. Fig, currant, and plum cake sit behind a solid wall of cedar, roasted vanilla, and charcoal. Wonderful fruit meets ultra-fine, beautifully integrated tannins, building toward real depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat, great length — serious grip with an iron edge that won't quit, engaging and spicy, lingering in the mouth well after the sip. A finish built for exceptional long-term cellaring, with critics consistently placing the wine's prime drinking window decades into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePauillac AOC — Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5ème Grand Cru Classé, 1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e76% Cabernet Sauvignon · 18% Merlot · 4% Cabernet Franc · 2% Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCazes family (acquired 1934)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e54 hl\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e70% new barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~13.5% — among the highest ever recorded at the estate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyphenol Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHighest ever measured at the château\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWidely cited as the finest Lynch-Bages since 2000, 1990, and 1989 — some say since 1982\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate 98 · James Suckling 97 · Wine Spectator 96 (#93 Top 100, 2012) · Wine Enthusiast 96 · Neal Martin (Wine Advocate) 95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVoluptuous, opulent, structured Pauillac — among the greatest vintages in the château's history\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlackcurrant, blackberry, cassis, cranberry, wild strawberry, pencil shavings, smoked tobacco, gravelly earth, cedar, chocolate, incense, bay leaf, roasted vanilla\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNow through 2040+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] 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Title","offer_id":43938543173698,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Lynch-Bages_2009_Pauillac_750ml.jpg?v=1783438312"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-2012-pomerol-750ml","title":"Vieux Château Certan 2012 Pomerol 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames Suckling, tasting the 2012 Vieux Château Certan blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting, didn't hedge: \"quintessentially Pomerol. You want typicité? Come right here.\" He called it one of the finest wines of the entire Right Bank in 2012, \"one that is up there with the greats\" — high praise for a growing season that started with genuine climatic uncertainty before a resolute summer pulled the vintage back into real quality. Alexandre and Guillaume Thienpont, father and son, brought in the latest harvest in the estate's history that year, running from October 1st through the 11th, and the resulting wine has become one of the more quietly celebrated vintages in VCC's modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eVieux Château Certan is one of Pomerol's oldest and most historically important estates — first documented on the 1745 Bellayme map under the name \"Sertan,\" owned across the centuries by the Demay family of Bordeaux négociants, later by a banker named Charles de Bousquet, before Josephine Billiet convinced her husband Georges Thienpont to purchase the property with her own money in 1924. The vineyard sits at the highest point of the entire Pomerol plateau — 14 hectares in a single contiguous block, sharing the same celebrated blue clay subsoil that runs beneath neighboring Château Pétrus. Historically, VCC actually led the appellation in reputation before Pétrus's rise to global prominence in the post-war decades, and under continuous Thienpont family stewardship it has remained one of the region's most consistently exalted producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2012 is 87% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested at 33 hectoliters per hectare and reaching 13.5% alcohol — with a polyphenol index surprisingly as high as the celebrated 2010 vintage. Tim Atkin MW found \"crisp scents of blackcurrant, wild strawberry and a tangible stoniness — very expressive of its terroir,\" with a palate showing \"real tension and purity, crisp acidity, tensile tannins that lend this VCC edginess and race,\" closing on a \"nervous finish\" of superbly assimilated oak. Farr Vintners' tasting note described \"deep mulberry, plum and black cherry fruit notes intermixed with touches of graphite and subtle smoke,\" a medium-bodied wine of \"beautiful intensity, well-integrated oak, a velvety opulence and a long, impressively pure finish\" — a strong effort expected to drink well for fifteen years or more. A dense, chocolate-and-blueberry-scented Pomerol, full-bodied and velvety, with real richness and balance — the kind of vintage that reminds serious collectors exactly why Vieux Château Certan has spent nearly three centuries earning its reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eVieux Château Certan is one of Pomerol's oldest and most historically significant estates, with documented wine production dating to at least the mid-1740s. The property appeared on the 1745 Bellayme map under the name \"Sertan,\" at the time owned by the Demay family, established Bordeaux négociants. Ownership passed a century later to banker Charles de Bousquet before Josephine Billiet purchased the estate with her own money in 1924, alongside her husband Georges Thienpont — a Belgian wine merchant family based at Hof te Cattebeke in the Flemish Ardennes, whose business has operated from that manor since 1842. The Thienpont family has owned VCC continuously ever since, with Alexandre Thienpont overseeing winemaking for decades, joined by his son Guillaume, and the estate today owned by Jacques Thienpont and Fiona Morrison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe vineyard covers 14 hectares in a single contiguous block at the highest point of the Pomerol plateau, divided into 23 individually managed plots according to soil type, grape variety, and vine age — sharing the same celebrated blue clay subsoil found at neighboring Château Pétrus. The youngest Merlot vines on the property were planted in 1959, and the youngest Cabernet Franc in 1948, giving the vineyard genuine old-vine depth throughout. Grapes are entirely hand-picked and meticulously sorted, then gently crushed and vinified by variety in temperature-controlled oak vats. The blend destined for the Grand Vin ages 18 to 22 months in new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 2012 growing season began with genuine climatic uncertainty — a capricious start to the year — before a resolute, well-balanced summer allowed the grapes to ripen with real grace. Harvest ran from October 1st through the 11th, the latest picking date in the estate's history at the time, yielding 33 hectoliters per hectare. The finished wine reached 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.8, and — somewhat surprisingly given the vintage's more challenging start — a polyphenol index as high as the celebrated, more powerful 2010 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous — 96 Points (January 2016):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage, the 2012 Vieux Château Certan is pure class. So many Pomerols speak to power in 2012, but VCC is all finesse. Forward and open-knit with that classic sense of translucent beauty that is the most identifiable attribute of VCC, the 2012 is simply magnificent. Veins of minerality give the wine its precision and energy, while lifted notes of sage, lavender, mint and tobacco captivate all the senses. Readers who can find the 2012 should not hesitate, as it is superb.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, The Wine Advocate — 95 Points (October 2016):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting. The 2012 Vieux Château Certan has a potent, smoke, cooked meat, Cabernet Franc-scented bouquet that is beautifully defined — quintessentially Pomerol. You want typicité? Come right here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite gentle as it sashays across the mouth. The acidity is very well judged and leads to an elegant tobacco tinged finish. Alexandre and Guillaume Thienpont have produced one of the finest wines of the Right Bank in 2012, one that is up there with the greats.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Voss, Wine Enthusiast — 95 Points (May 2015):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This wine is already so delicious, it's initially hard to find the structure. Packed with black fruits, it has velvet tannins that only slowly reveal their power. Layers of generous Merlot give the ripest black plum flavors. The wine is rich and the tannins well integrated, yet everything will age well.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 94 Points (February 2015):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"So complex and pure with mushrooms, tobacco, chocolate and berries. Full-bodied yet refined, fresh and lively. The texture is so silky and intense. A real beauty and balance that both make you want to drink it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep colour, pure at the edge, fresh and healthy looking. A potent, smoke and cooked meat character opens the nose, with a beautifully defined, quintessentially Pomerol Cabernet Franc signature. Deep mulberry, plum, and black cherry fruit lead, intermixed with touches of graphite and subtle smoke. Crisp scents of blackcurrant and wild strawberry add brightness, alongside a tangible stoniness expressive of the terroir. Chocolate, blackberries, and blueberries round out a nose of genuine energy and lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied with fine tannin, gentle and graceful as it moves across the palate. Real tension and purity define the wine, with crisp acidity and tensile tannins lending genuine edginess and race. The fruit reads as black rather than red, carrying a real sense of poise. Beautiful intensity and well-integrated oak build a velvety opulence, full-bodied and rich with lovely balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and impressively pure, with superbly assimilated oak carrying an elegant, tobacco-tinged close. The acidity is very well judged throughout, leading to a nervous, precise finish that confirms this as one of the vintage's genuine successes — a wine expected to drink well for fifteen years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePomerol AC — Right Bank Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e87% Merlot · 12% Cabernet Franc · 1% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVieux Château Certan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Documented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1745 Bellayme map, as \"Sertan\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Ownership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eThienpont family, since 1924\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e14 hectares, single block, 23 individually managed plots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHighest point of the Pomerol plateau — same blue clay as Château Pétrus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eYoungest Merlot planted 1959; youngest Cabernet Franc planted 1948\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOctober 1-11, 2012 — latest harvest in estate history at the time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e33 hl\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol \/ pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e13.5% \/ 3.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHand-harvested, sorted, gentle crush, temperature-controlled oak vat fermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e18-22 months, new French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eJames Suckling — \"one of the finest wines of the Right Bank\" · Tim Atkin MW — \"what a great Pomerol for the vintage\" · Farr Vintners \u0026amp; Cult Wines extended notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eQuintessentially Pomerol — tension, purity, velvety opulence, genuine energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMulberry, plum, black cherry, blackcurrant, wild strawberry, graphite, smoke, chocolate, blackberry, blueberry, tobacco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNow through 2027+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRoast duck or squab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBraised beef and hearty stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMushroom-forward dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAged Comté and soft-ripened cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClassic Bordelaise cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43950400700482,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Vieux_Ch_teau_Certan_2012_Pomerol_750ml.jpg?v=1783719125"},{"product_id":"chateau-carbonnieux-blanc-pessac-leognan-grand-cru-classe-750ml","title":"Château Carbonnieux 2023 Blanc Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCarbonnieux is one of Bordeaux’s oldest estates. It was founded by Benedictine monks in the 13th century, as documented in a deed from 1292, and it is one of the six châteaux classified as a Cru Classé de Graves for both red and white wines (1959). It has historically been better known for its white wine than its red, and its 42-45 hectares of white grapes make it the largest white wine production in Pessac-Léognan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2023 Blanc is a blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon, fermented and aged about 10 months in oak barrels, bottled at 13% ABV. It is a classic example of the Pessac-Léognan style: Sauvignon Blanc for vibrant acidity and aromatic intensity, Sémillon for richness and texture, with the flinty minerality of the Graves gravel and a creamy texture that lets it age for 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritics gave it exceptional scores. Wine Enthusiast scored it 96 Points and named it a Cellar Selection: “The grapefruit and honey aromas of this wine are echoed in its crisp and rounded textures. It is ripe with apple and spice flavors, the wood aging subtly in the background. Drink from 2027.” Wine Spectator scored it 95: “This crackles with tarragon, fleur de sel, oyster shell and lemon pith notes that ripple throughout, while a steady core of yuzu and mirabelle plum moves through.” James Suckling scored it 94: “Sliced lemon, crushed stone, ginger and oyster shell aromas follow through to a medium body with crisp acidity and a crunchy finish. A very typical top white from Pessac.” Jane Anson also scored it 94: “Gunsmoke, stone fruits, elderflower, cold ash, oyster shell, spice. As it opens through the palate, creamy stone fruits add depth, grip and lift. Great quality, precise and with huge persistency.” The Wine Advocate’s Yohan Castaing gave it 92, describing “elegant aromas of pear, white peach, spring flowers and herbs,” a “medium-bodied, satiny and long texture enhanced by bright acids and a lively mid-palate,” and “a long, delicate, mouthwateringly mordant finish, making it a classic white wine from this estate.” Jeff Leve scored it 93, with “Granny Smith apples, flowers, lemon rind, honeysuckle, white peach, and pineapple,” and “the touch of crushed stones in the backend,” drink 2025 to 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a white Bordeaux that works with the best seafood: grilled white fish, roasted halibut, creamy seafood risotto, truffle pasta, and aged Gruyère, and a good alternative to white Burgundy for customers who want something with more freshness and herbal lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Carbonnieux 2023 Blanc is produced at Château Carbonnieux in Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France, a Grand Cru Classé de Graves (1959) for both red and white. It is a blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon, fermented and aged about 10 months in oak barrels. The estate, founded by Benedictine monks in the 13th century, has the largest white wine production in Pessac-Léognan. Bottled at 13% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 96 Points, Cellar Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The grapefruit and honey aromas of this wine are echoed in its crisp and rounded textures. It is ripe with apple and spice flavors, the wood aging subtly in the background. Drink from 2027.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 95 Points, #9 Top Wines of 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This crackles with tarragon, fleur de sel, oyster shell and lemon pith notes that ripple throughout, while a steady core of yuzu and mirabelle plum moves through.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sliced lemon, crushed stone, ginger and oyster shell aromas follow through to a medium body with crisp acidity and a crunchy finish. A very typical top white from Pessac. Drink now.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Gunsmoke, stone fruits, elderflower, cold ash, oyster shell, spice. As it opens through the palate, creamy stone fruits add depth, grip and lift. Great quality, precise and with huge persistency.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider — 93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Granny Smith apples, flowers, lemon rind, honeysuckle, white peach, and pineapple is there with just a swirl or two in the perfume. Vibrant, fresh, and fruity with sweetness, spice, roundness, finishing with pineapples, white peach, and lemon curd, with the touch of crushed stones in the backend.” Drink 2025–2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYohan Castaing, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon, the 2023 Carbonnieux Blanc exhibits elegant aromas of pear, white peach, spring flowers and herbs, followed by a medium-bodied, satiny and long texture enhanced by bright acids and a lively mid-palate. It concludes with a long, delicate, mouthwateringly mordant finish, making it a classic white wine from this estate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight gold. Grapefruit, honey, pear, and white peach, with spring flowers, herbs, lemon rind, and flinty gunsmoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied, satiny, and creamy, with yuzu, mirabelle plum, and stone fruit, bright acidity, and a lively mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, delicate, and saline, with oyster shell, lemon curd, and crushed stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCru Classé de Graves (1959), red and white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65% Sauvignon Blanc · 35% Sémillon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Carbonnieux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10 months, oak barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 96 (Cellar Selection) · Wine Spectator 95 · James Suckling 94 · Jane Anson 94 · Jeff Leve 93 · Wine Advocate 92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025–2035 (up to 10–15 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA benchmark Pessac-Léognan white: flinty, creamy, and built to age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrapefruit, honey, white peach, oyster shell, lemon pith, tarragon, crushed stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled white fish and roasted halibut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy seafood risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe lightly chilled, at about 10-12°C, in a large white wine glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44140318392386,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Carbonnieux_2023_Blanc_Pessac-L_ognan_Grand_Cru_Class_de_Graves_750ml.jpg?v=1792889927"},{"product_id":"coperies-single-malt-french-whisky-750ml","title":"Coperies Single Malt French Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCoperies takes its name from a genuinely old word in the local Charentais dialect meaning \"harvest\" — a fitting choice for a whisky built by a family whose real expertise has always been in wine and brandy, not grain distillation. Distillerie Merlet \u0026amp; Fils has operated for more than 170 years, distilling Cognac, fruit liqueurs, and other spirits in Charente-Maritime, and in 2021 brothers Luc and Pierre Merlet decided to bring that centuries-old know-how to an entirely new category: French single malt whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery part of the process stays deliberately, entirely French — the barley is grown, malted, and brewed domestically before being distilled and aged at the family's own distillery. Distillation runs a double pass through traditional Charentais copper pot stills, the same style of still used across the region's Cognac production, producing what Coperies' own copy calls \"round and elegant malt spirits.\" The whisky then ages in French oak barrels, deliberately balancing new and old wood to build \"subtle spicy notes and silky tannins\" without letting oak dominate. The first batch aged three to four years before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChristopher Null's independent review for Drinkhacker found the Cognac connection \"immediately apparent from nosing the freshly-poured spirit: fruity and floral, one could be forgiven on first blush for assuming this was indeed brandy, as even the mild earthiness feels at home in a younger Cognac.\" He noted \"a grainy character underneath that definitely places this in whiskeydom,\" with \"a toasty oak element adding to the traditional profile,\" describing the palate as \"sweet — again, quite brandylike — with notes of rum raisin, lavender, and brown sugar all in a swirl,\" the \"granary notes\" well-integrated, giving \"the whisky a breakfast cereal quality that is typical of many a single malt from other countries.\" He concluded: \"the finish keeps a toe down on that brown sugar quality, allowing the whisky to finish on the sweet side. Again, the more I sip it, the more I think I'm drinking Cognac — and that's no slam.\" Whiskybase's community found \"stoned fruits — plums and apricots, a hint of syrup sweetness with a hint of spice behind, slightly prickly,\" though one reviewer found it \"a little on the thin side in terms of mouthfeel,\" with \"tinned prune juice in terms of flavour\" and \"a little pepper balancing the sweetness.\" This is genuinely distinctive whisky — the product of a Cognac house's own sensibility applied to an entirely different category, and it shows in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCoperies Single Malt French Whisky is produced by Distillerie Merlet \u0026amp; Fils, a family Cognac house with a traceable history dating to 1850 and more than 170 years of distilling expertise in Charente-Maritime, France. In 2021, brothers Luc and Pierre Merlet launched Coperies as the family's first foray into whisky production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe whisky is made entirely from French barley — grown, malted, and brewed domestically — then double distilled in traditional Charentais copper pot stills, the same style used in Cognac production. The finished spirit ages in French oak barrels, balancing new and old wood for subtle spice and silky tannin. The first batch aged 3 to 4 years. Bottled at 40% ABV \/ 80 proof, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo formal numerical critic score from a major spirits publication is confirmed for this product at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Null, Drinkhacker (extended independent review):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Cognac connection is immediately apparent from nosing the freshly-poured spirit: Fruity and floral, one could be forgiven on first blush for assuming this was indeed brandy, as even the mild earthiness feels at home in a younger Cognac. There's a grainy character underneath that definitely places this in whiskeydom, of course, a toasty oak element adding to the traditional profile. The palate is sweet — again, quite brandylike — with notes of rum raisin, lavender, and brown sugar all in a swirl. Granary notes are well-integrated, giving the whisky a breakfast cereal quality that is typical of many a single malt from other countries. The finish keeps a toe down on that brown sugar quality, allowing the whisky to finish on the sweet side. Again, the more I sip it, the more I think I'm drinking Cognac — and that's no slam.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskybase community (extended reviews):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stoned fruits — plums and apricots, a hint of syrup sweetness with a hint of spice behind. Slightly prickly. Another example of an interesting French whisky — worth trying if you can find it in a bar somewhere.\" A separate reviewer noted: \"Not a bad dram — a little thin with a note of stewed fruits — raisins or the like.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillerie Merlet \u0026amp; Fils \/ Maison du Whisky (official description):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The result is a floral, fruity whisky of unparalleled finesse.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruity and floral, genuinely brandy-like, with mild earthiness reminiscent of young Cognac, alongside a grainy character and toasty oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet and brandy-like, with rum raisin, lavender, and brown sugar swirling together, developing well-integrated granary, breakfast-cereal notes, alongside stewed plum and apricot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet-leaning, closing with lingering brown sugar and a touch of pepper balancing the sweetness — genuinely more Cognac-adjacent than typical single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrench Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% French barley (grown, malted, brewed domestically)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble distilled, Charentais copper pot stills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance of new \u0026amp; 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The property's own label artwork is a deliberate nod to that past, and — tongue firmly in cheek — if there's a small, proud dog embossed in gold on your bottle, it's a genuinely fitting touch for an estate whose entire origin story is a hunting ground rather than a wine estate. Belgrave was officially classified as a Fifth Growth in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification, and the property is now owned by Dourthe, part of a broader portfolio that includes several other notable Bordeaux châteaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2017 vintage is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend — 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot — genuinely \"very Saint-Julien in style,\" per Dourthe's own copy, despite sitting within the Haut-Médoc appellation rather than that more famous neighboring commune. Château Belgrave typically benefits from real patience: the estate's own guidance suggests decanting young vintages for one to two hours, with the wine generally reaching peak drinking between six and fifteen years after the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe critical reception has been genuinely strong across three major publications. Wine Enthusiast awarded 93 Points. Decanter and James Suckling each scored the wine 91 Points, with Decanter noting \"a fairly high level of oak toasting, but grilled cedar rather than vanilla in character, making it more classically\" styled. Sauer Grapes' own tasting found the wine \"very deep and concentrated in appearance,\" the \"intense bouquet\" punching \"ripe, fresh, black fruit aromas, with cassis taking center stage,\" the palate \"initially smooth\" before exploding \"to reveal full-bodied\" structure. A separate tasting describes \"dark currant, black cherry, creamy, and refined\" character, \"well-formed\" with \"tannins and black-currant fruits in balance.\" This is genuinely serious, age-worthy Bordeaux — real classified-growth pedigree from an estate with one of the more unusual origin stories in the entire Médoc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChateau Belgrave 2017 Haut-Médoc is a Fifth Growth (5ème Cru Classé) estate under the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification, owned by Dourthe. The property originated as a royal hunting lodge under King Louis XIV, known then as Château Coutenceau, before being renamed Château Belgrave by an English owner in the early 20th century — the estate's label artwork continues to reference that hunting-lodge history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2017 vintage is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot, grown on soils of clay, sand, and gravel. Following harvest and sorting, the wine ferments in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, then ages on the fine lees in oak barrels for roughly 14 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 91 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This displays a fairly high level of oak toasting, but grilled cedar rather than vanilla in character, making it more classically styled.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 91 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauer Grapes (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very deep and concentrated in appearance. The intense bouquet punches ripe, fresh, black fruit aromas, with cassis taking center stage. Initially smooth on the palate, the wine explodes to reveal full-bodied structure.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDourthe (official house-style note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Declared Grand Cru Classé in 1855, Château Belgrave is the estate's fine wine. A majority blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, it reveals all the finesse and character of this great terroir. Dense and deep, it is an age-worthy wine with fresh, complex flavours, and very 'Saint-Julien' in style.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep and concentrated, with ripe black fruit and cassis leading, joined by black cherry and dark currant, alongside grilled cedar and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInitially smooth, opening into full-bodied structure, with dark currant and black cherry carrying real concentration, framed by refined, well-integrated tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and age-worthy, closing with genuine classical Bordeaux structure — real potential for further cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5ème Cru Classé, 1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88% Cabernet Sauvignon · 12% Merlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChateau Belgrave (Dourthe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginally a royal hunting lodge under Louis XIV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14 months, oak barrels, on fine lees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 93 · Decanter 91 · James Suckling 91\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA classically styled, age-worthy classified growth — genuinely \"Saint-Julien\" in character\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCassis, black cherry, grilled cedar, dark fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-15 years post-vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted quail or duckling casserole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack of lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef medallion with carrots and onions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature cheeses (Cantal, Gouda, Saint-Nectaire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45258639802434,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Belgrave_2017_Haut-M_doc_750ml.jpg?v=1790191137"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-garance-graves-rouge-750ml","title":"Chateau La Garance 2019 Graves Rouge 750ML","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau La Garance carries a genuinely personal origin story — Alain Thiénot purchased the property in Graves in 1986, around the same time he acquired the more prominent Château Rahoul, and when preparing to release its first vintages, he named the estate after his own daughter, Garance. Since 1988, La Garance has formed an integral part of Château Rahoul's broader vineyard holdings, benefiting from the same ambitious investment Thiénot made across those properties. The estate is now part of the Dourthe portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGraves' distinctive soils — gravel mixed with sand and clay — are widely credited with producing a genuinely elegant, distinctive style of Bordeaux red, typically lighter-bodied and quicker to mature than wines from the Haut-Médoc, while still carrying real aging potential. The appellation is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends redolent of dark cherry, savory spice, chocolate, and a distinctive minerality. The 2019 vintage was genuinely favorable for Graves reds specifically — Jeff Leve's vintage report on the region notes that \"2019 Graves red wines offer a lot of charm with character,\" as both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot ripened well that year, producing characteristics similar to some Pessac-Léognan wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe don't have an independently published tasting note specific to this 2019 vintage, so rather than borrow language from a different year, we'll let this particular bottle speak for itself once it's open. For genuine house-style context, TTSommelier's tasting of the wine describes it opening \"on the bouquet with chocolate notes, and a hint of smoky character typical of these Graves soils,\" the palate \"rounded and fleshy,\" \"full-flavoured,\" culminating \"in an appealing finish.\" Grand Wine Cellar's tasting of an adjacent vintage found \"notes of fresh red fruit, lifted with a slight smokiness\" on the nose, the palate \"balanced, fruity and long.\" This is genuinely approachable, well-crafted Graves red — real elegance from soils genuinely distinct from the rest of the Médoc, in a vintage the region's own critics considered a real success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChateau La Garance 2019 Graves Rouge is produced in the Graves appellation of Bordeaux, France. Alain Thiénot purchased the property in 1986, around the same time he acquired Château Rahoul, naming the estate after his daughter Garance. Since 1988, La Garance has been an integral part of Château Rahoul's vineyard holdings, and the property is now part of the Dourthe portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (proportions vary by vintage — recent releases have run from roughly 60% Cabernet Sauvignon\/40% Merlot to 85% Merlot\/15% Cabernet Sauvignon), grown on Graves' characteristic soils of gravel mixed with sand and clay, aged in vats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independently published tasting note is confirmed specifically for the 2019 vintage at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (2019 Graves vintage report):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"2019 Graves red wines offer a lot of charm with character. The vintage favors the red wines, as both the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes ripened well, helping to provide similar characteristics as those found in Pessac Leognan.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTTSommelier (extended tasting note, house style):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The wine opens on the bouquet with chocolate notes, and a hint of smoky character typical of these Graves soils. Rounded and fleshy on the palate, this full-flavoured wine culminates in an appealing finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Wine Cellar (extended tasting note, house style):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromatics: Notes of fresh red fruit, lifted with a slight smokiness. Palate: Balanced, fruity and long.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReflects confirmed house-style character; specific notes for the 2019 vintage are not independently published.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChocolate and smoky mineral character lead, joined by fresh red fruit and dark cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRounded and fleshy, full-flavored, with balanced fruit carrying genuine length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppealing and smooth, closing with lingering fruit and gentle smokiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraves, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerlot \u0026amp; Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChateau La Garance (Dourthe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurchased by Alain Thiénot, 1986; named for his daughter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Rahoul — integral part since 1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGravel, sand, and clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn elegant, approachable Graves red — genuinely favorable vintage for the appellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHearty pasta dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted poultry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45258647699522,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_La_Garance_2019_Graves_Rouge_750ML.jpg?v=1790191679"},{"product_id":"chateau-guadet-2014-saint-emilion-grand-cru-750ml","title":"Chateau Guadet 2014 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChateau Guadet carries genuinely dramatic history behind its name — the estate takes its name from Marguerite-Élie Guadet, a Girondin politician and mayor of Saint-Émilion, who famously hid in the tunnels snaking beneath the village during the Revolution before ultimately meeting the guillotine; he's pictured directly on the label, and the village's main street still carries his name today. Known as Château Guadet Saint-Julien from 1844 until 2005, the estate changed its name to avoid confusion with the more famous Saint-Julien appellation in the Médoc. Chateau Guadet was even one of four Saint-Émilion estates to formally sue and contest the results of the controversial 2006 classification review, after being demoted; it was reinstated to Grand Cru Classé status in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe estate is now run by Guy-Petrus Lignac and his son Vincent, who returned to the property after years working abroad in the United States, Chile, Spain, and Australia. Guy-Petrus began converting the vineyard to organic farming in 2008, achieving certification in 2013, while Vincent pushed the estate further into biodynamic practice, certified since 2015. The small, 5.5-hectare vineyard sits directly in the heart of the village of Saint-Émilion, on the limestone plateau just 50 meters from the village's north gate, planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc for this vintage. Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted, fermented naturally with native yeasts in cement vats, then aged 12 to 20 months in a genuinely thoughtful mix of barrels, amphorae, and tuns, adjusted according to how the wine is evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe critical reception has been genuinely strong. Le Figaro Vin awarded 93\/100. Neal Martin, writing for Vinous, scored the wine 91\/100. Vertdevin's detailed tasting found the nose revealing \"notes of ripe fruit (blackberry, strawberry, raspberry…) and slight notes of peony and black pepper combined with a very slight hint of truffle,\" the palate \"balanced, dense, complex and fruity,\" expressing \"notes of juicy blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and blackberry combined with very slight notes of chocolate and mocha, toasted notes and black pepper on the finish,\" the tannins \"fine, numerous, tight and slightly grainy\" with \"good length.\" CellarTracker's community found the wine showing \"fresh cherry, strawberry, hint of cedar,\" and \"very well balanced\" when tasted alongside the 2010 and 2015 vintages. This is genuinely well-reviewed, biodynamically farmed Saint-Émilion — real, dramatic history behind a small estate producing world-class wine from the very center of the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChateau Guadet 2014 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is produced by Chateau Guadet, a 5.5-hectare Grand Cru Classé estate located in the heart of the village of Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France, on the limestone plateau 50 meters from the village's north gate. The estate is farmed by Guy-Petrus Lignac and his son Vincent, organically certified since 2013 and biodynamically certified since 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2014 vintage is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested and sorted, fermented naturally with native yeasts in cement tanks, with extraction carried out through pumping over. The wine ages 12 to 20 months in a mix of barrels, amphorae, and tuns, adjusted according to the wine's evolution. Average annual production is roughly 2,000 cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe Figaro Vin — 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Vinous — 91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertdevin (extended tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The nose reveals notes of ripe fruit (blackberry, strawberry, raspberry…) and slight notes of peony and black pepper combined with a very slight hint of truffle. The palate is balanced, dense, complex and fruity. In the mouth it expresses notes of juicy blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and blackberry combined with very slight notes of chocolate and mocha, toasted notes and black pepper on the finish. Tannins are fine, numerous, tight and slightly grainy. Good length.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipe blackberry, strawberry, and raspberry lead, joined by peony and black pepper, alongside a slight hint of truffle and cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalanced, dense, and complex, with juicy blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry carrying real fruit intensity, developing chocolate and mocha, framed by fine, tight, slightly grainy tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToasted, with black pepper and good length — genuinely well-balanced and mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé), Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80% Merlot · 20% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChateau Guadet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarmers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuy-Petrus Lignac \u0026amp; son Vincent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiodynamic (certified 2015), organic since 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 hectares, village-heart limestone plateau\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative yeast, cement vats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-20 months, barrels, amphorae \u0026amp; tuns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLe Figaro Vin 93 · Neal Martin (Vinous) 91\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuinely well-reviewed, biodynamically farmed Grand Cru Classé — real dramatic history from the heart of Saint-Émilion village\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackberry, strawberry, raspberry, peony, black pepper, mocha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich fish dishes, including tuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom-forward dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePasta with rich sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsian cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45283686711362,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Guadet_2014_Saint-_milion_Grand_Cru_750ml.jpg?v=1790649196"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2023-pauillac-750ml","title":"Château Lynch-Bages 2023 Pauillac 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLynch-Bages is one of Pauillac’s most popular names, a Fifth Growth in the 1855 classification that has long been known for rich, generous, broad-shouldered wines, and often outperforms its classification. The 105-hectare vineyard is planted on Garonne gravels, and the 2023 is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, aged in 75% new French oak and bottled at 13.7% ABV. The 2023 growing season produced a fresher, livelier style than the ripe, heavy vintages of recent years, and Lynch-Bages made one of its most structured and age-worthy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritics responded with unusual enthusiasm. James Suckling scored it 98 Points, naming it #73 in his Top 100 Wines of France 2026: “The nose of this Pauillac shows mint, asphalt, black currants and orange peel, following through to a full body with a compressed palate and a fine tannin backbone that gives this classic tension. Flavors of dried fruit, walnuts, plums, currants and tar. Classic Lynch character.” He suggests the wine is best in four to five years and should be drunk after 2029. Vinous scored it 97: “The 2023 Lynch-Bages is a dark, brooding wine. In so many vintages, Lynch-Bages is a wine of sensuality, but in 2023, it is quite the powerhouse. This is a somber, introspective Lynch-Bages with a ton of Cabernet Sauvignon character.” Decanter scored it 96, The Wine Independent 95, and the Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator each 94. Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider, tasting en primeur, scored it 95 and found “blackberries, black cherries, licorice, mint, flowers, camphor, and cigar wrappers produce an attention-seeking perfume,” a palate that is “racy, fruity, intense, long, and deep,” and called it “a true Pauillac.” The estate’s notes describe “a dense, deep color. Aromas of cedar and black fruit give it a racy character. Its balance and silky tannic structure are remarkably harmonious. The velvety finish reveals great aromatic purity. An undeniable elegance characterizes this vintage.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a serious, structured Pauillac built for the cellar, with the muscle of Cabernet and the freshness of the vintage, and it should drink well for decades. Decant it if you open it early, and pair it with beef, lamb, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages 2023 is produced at Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, a Fifth Growth (5ème Cru Classé) in the 1855 classification. The 105-hectare vineyard is planted on Garonne gravels. The 2023 is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, aged in 75% new French oak. Bottled at 13.7% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 98 Points (Top 100 Wines of France 2026, #73):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The nose of this Pauillac shows mint, asphalt, black currants and orange peel, following through to a full body with a compressed palate and a fine tannin backbone that gives this classic tension. Flavors of dried fruit, walnuts, plums, currants and tar. Classic Lynch character. A blend of 71% cabernet sauvignon, 24% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Best in four to five years. Drink after 2029.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous — 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Lynch-Bages is a dark, brooding wine. In so many vintages, Lynch-Bages is a wine of sensuality, but in 2023, it is quite the powerhouse. This is a somber, introspective Lynch-Bages with a ton of Cabernet Sauvignon character.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Independent — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider — 95 Points (en primeur, April 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Blackberries, black cherries, licorice, mint, flowers, camphor, and cigar wrappers produce an attention-seeking perfume. On the palate, the wine is racy, fruity, intense, long, and deep. There is a strong beginning, middle, and end, with a finish that lasts. This is a true Pauillac.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages (official notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Château Lynch-Bages 2023 has a dense, deep color. Aromas of cedar and black fruit give it a racy character. Its balance and silky tannic structure are remarkably harmonious. The velvety finish reveals great aromatic purity. An undeniable elegance characterizes this vintage.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense, deep color. Blackcurrant, blackberry, and cedar lead, with mint, graphite, lead pencil, tobacco, licorice, and orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied and powerful, with dark berries, plum, and currant, a fine tannin backbone, and classic Pauillac tension, with notes of walnut and tar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and velvety, with aromatic purity, crushed stone, and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5ème Cru Classé, 1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71% Cabernet Sauvignon · 24% Merlot · 3% Cabernet Franc · 2% Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 hectares, Garonne gravels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75% new French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Suckling 98 · Vinous 97 · Decanter 96 · The Wine Independent 95 · Wine Advocate 94 · Wine Spectator 94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest after 2029 and for decades beyond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA powerful, structured, Cabernet-driven Pauillac in the fresher style of 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco, mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled ribeye and roast beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb with herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecant for two hours or more if opened young; serve at about 62-65°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45777181540418,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Lynch-Bages_2023_Pauillac_750ml.jpg?v=1792798692"},{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-2023-pauillac-750ml","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild 2023 Pauillac 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLafite Rothschild is a First Growth of Pauillac, and its wines are known less for power than for elegance, perfume, and longevity. The 2023 is a nearly pure Cabernet Sauvignon expression of that style, 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged in 90% new French oak, with the balance in once-used barrels. The yield was 44 hectoliters per hectare, pH 3.78 (high pH is a Lafite signature), and alcohol was a modest 12.9% to about 13%. The press wine was a significant part of the blend, at around 12 to 17%, and harvest ran from September 7 to 29. The wine was bottled slightly earlier than usual, in July, because of the extensive construction work underway at the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritics tasted this as a classic, “very Lafite.” James Suckling scored it 98 Points: “Very perfumed, with currants, orange peel, strawberries, cedar and lead pencil. Medium-bodied, with ultrafine tannins that are completely integrated into the wine, giving a graceful and seductive finish. Weightless. It’s so long and caressing, making you smile with each sip.” Decanter also scored it 98. Vinous’s Antonio Galloni scored it 98, calling it “a rich, heady wine,” with “a rush of dark-toned fruit, cedar, leather, incense, grilled herbs, tobacco, and chocolate,” “powerful and quite tannic,” “decidedly somber and brooding,” that will need a few years to come into its own. Neal Martin scored it 97 after bottling (February 2026), calling it “a very succinct First Growth” that “politely declines to sprint out of the blocks,” with “very pure black cherries and light blueberry fruit, violet petal, hints of humidor,” “exquisite balance, chiseled tannins, fresh and saline,” and a prolonged finish, with an anticipated maturity of 2030 to 2070. The Wine Advocate’s William Kelley gave 97-99 and called it “the finest of the first growths this year,” with “deep and incipiently complex aromas of cassis, pencil shavings, lilac and violets mingled with hints of cigar wrapper and mint.” Jane Anson gave 98-100, describing “hidden power, where nothing is too much and yet everything is concentrated.” Jancis Robinson scored it 18\/20: “as always, elegant and refined.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a collector’s wine and a wine for a milestone: a First Growth from a highly regarded vintage, to be cellared for 15 to 20 years or longer before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild 2023 is produced at Château Lafite Rothschild in Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, a First Growth (Premier Cru Classé) in the 1855 classification. The 2023 is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged in 90% new French oak and 10% once-used barrels. Yield 44 hl\/ha. Bottled in July 2025, a touch earlier than usual. About 13% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 98 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Very perfumed, with currants, orange peel, strawberries, cedar and lead pencil. Medium-bodied, with ultrafine tannins that are completely integrated into the wine, giving a graceful and seductive finish. Weightless. It’s so long and caressing, making you smile with each sip.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 98 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous — 98 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Lafite-Rothschild is a rich, heady wine. A rush of dark-toned fruit, cedar, leather, incense, grilled herbs, tobacco, and chocolate makes a strong opening statement. Powerful and quite tannic, the 2023 is going to need a few years to come into its own. Today, the Grand Vin is decidedly somber and brooding.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Vinous — 97 Points (February 2026):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Lafite-Rothschild, which was bottled in July, is a very succinct First Growth and politely declines to sprint out of the blocks. That is Lafite’s style. But these aromas unfurl with each swirl of the glass: very pure black cherries and light blueberry fruit, violet petal, hints of humidor in the background. Superb delineation. The palate boasts exquisite balance, chiseled tannins, fresh and saline, very focused with a judicious touch of cracked black pepper toward the prolonged finish. Just an outstanding Lafite-Rothschild that will vie against the ‘22.” Anticipated maturity: 2030–2070.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 97-99 Points (en primeur, April 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The finest of the first growths this year appears to be the 2023 Lafite Rothschild, a terrific effort that unwinds in the glass with deep and incipiently complex aromas of cassis, pencil shavings, lilac and violets mingled with hints of cigar wrapper and mint.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson — 98-100 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hidden power, where nothing is too much and yet everything is concentrated, once again proving that the terroir at this particular spot has its own personality that stands out every year.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson — 18\/20:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As always, elegant and refined.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep color. Cassis, lead pencil, cedar, violets, and lilac, with black cherry, cigar wrapper, mint, and orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium- to full-bodied and elegant, with pure black cherry and currant, fresh, saline, and chiseled, with ultrafine, integrated tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, caressing, and saline, with a touch of cracked black pepper, built for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremier Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93% Cabernet Sauvignon · 6% Merlot · 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90% new French oak, 10% once-used\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~13%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Suckling 98 · Decanter 98 · Vinous (Galloni) 98 · Neal Martin 97 · Wine Advocate 97-99 · Jane Anson 98-100 · Jancis Robinson 18\/20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnticipated maturity 2030–2070 (Neal Martin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA classic, elegant, Cabernet-driven First Growth with great longevity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCassis, lead pencil, cedar, violets, cigar wrapper, black cherry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb and rack of lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef and venison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck and game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest cellared for 15 to 20 years or more; if opened earlier, decant for several hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45791950995522,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Lafite_Rothschild_2023_Pauillac_750ml.jpg?v=1792808829"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/collections\/Bordeaux_Category_PHoto.JPG?v=1400557790","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/collections\/french-bordeaux.oembed?page=2","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}