"Garnet red. Powerful and intense with notes of pulpy blackcurrant, blackberry and slightly pepper. Fruity and balanced offering a juicy and mineral structure, full-bodied with a fine freshness." —winemaker
"Chateau de Lavagnac presents an elegant dark red hue in the glass. The harmonious and balanced palate unfolds with exquisite notes of red fruits, accompanied by subtle hints of vanilla and delicate spices. Supported by flexible tannins, the pleasant flavor base adds to the overall appeal of this wine. The fresh and intense fruity aroma, accented by nuances of oak and spice, enhances the sensory experience, contributing to the wine's overall quality and complexity." —winemaker
"65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc from 40+ year old vines planted in clay and gravel. Classically rendered, dusty, balanced, thoroughly delicious “baby claret.”" —importer
"Merlot crafts a sophisticated and elegant wine with delicate yet admirable structure and refined red berry aromas. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc (this last one from 100 year-old vines, compared to the average vine age of 60 years) bring accents of ripe and supple fruit, with mineral undertones from the limestone supplying freshness. Oak-aged for eighteen months, this wine is all about elegance and balance. Easy to enjoy on its own, it also pairs well with grilled meats and vegetables." —winemaker
"This wine displays a deep red hue with ruby tints and notes of sun-ripened black fruit on the nose. The palate offers a velvety texture and spicy notes underpinned by ripe black fruit, blackcurrants and black cherries. A more modern take on the traditional Côtes du Rhône style, this wine combines structure, freshness and smooth tannins. It has a seductively elegant, intense and long-lingering finish." —winemaker
"Les Darons is an accessible wine with loads of character. Packed with ripe, red and dark fruit aromas, this Languedoc red has plenty of spice and a streak of underlying minerality." —winemaker
"Good juice. Warning of great thirst! Deliciousness, roundness and aromatic purity. This wine reflects the entire palette of our terroirs. It is intense and fresh, with multiple scents of red fruits, spices or licorice. Soft in the mouth and instantly pleasant." —winemaker
"Intense purple color. Complex aromas of black fruit with toasted notes and hints of mocha. Good balance on the palate thanks to its full-body and its sweetness. Elegant and soft tannins in the finish. In Entre Deux Mers area, has been run by the same family for 3 generations. Today, it is managed to respect the vineyards as well as the wines by preferring low-yielded grapes to improve their qualities. To cultivate their lands with methods that protect the environment and enhance natural competition amongst the vines." —winemaker
"Dark color with ruby reflections. Bouquet of ripe red and black fruits. Generous shape, deep material, nice basket of ripe fruits, good length." —winemaker
"Beautiful carmine red color, bright and deep. His nose, powerful and delightful, expresses notes of fresh red fruits wrapped with a nice touch of cocoa. The palate is soft and round, with a nice aromas of fresh fruit. Long finish on silky tannins." —winemaker
"Deep garnet red with aromas of black cherry, this wine is fleshy, well-structured with the warm and savage of soils of the Roussillon area." —winemaker
"From the plots around the château, renewed over 15 years ago, replacing part of Grenaches in favor of grape varieties more suited to new climatic requirements such as Mourvèdre and Marselan. The result is voluptuous with notes of jammy red fruits, accentuated by spices, and a palate with satiny tannins ending with a note of violet." —winemaker
"A dark color, captivating nose of blackberry, blackcurrant and blueberry and a lush, profound palate of fruit. All of this revolves around a truly assertive Rhône style with abundant yet fine, supple tannins and good salinity." —winemaker
"A deep violet color, this wine has a layered nose of blackcurrants, blackberries, turning to cacao, spices, and flowers. A full bodied wine with black fruit notes, a touch of minerality, and chewy tannins." —winemaker
"This cuvee from Château La Freynelle is a pure Cabernet Sauvignon, the grape variety to which the greatest wines of Bordeaux owe their renown. With a wide aromatic palette, it is characterized by intense fruit characters and lightly oaky notes." —winemaker
"Fresh and forward, with a polished edge to the red currant, cherry and damson plum notes. The sleek finish lets a black tea accent linger." —winemaker
"Deep garnet red with aromas of black cherry, this wine is fleshy, well-structured with the warm and savage of soils of the Roussillon area." —winemaker
"Dark and very intense colour of deep ruby. Ripe aromas of small black fruit dominate (blackcurrant, blackberry), though with good freshness. The palate is fleshy, with a nice touch of tannin. Long, caressing finish. To be watched during ageing, which will seek to bring out the harmony and the balance." —winemaker
Blend: 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
"Deep and dark red. On the nose intensely aromatic, with black fruits and spices. The palate is full, round and sexy. Round and smooth tannins present through the full bodied, ample wine. Overall a complete wine, with a long finish, with elegance and finesse accompanying the abundance of fruit and well-balanced tannins." —winemaker
"A custom cuvée for European Cellars and a joint project between Eric Solomon and Jean-Marc Lafage, Bastide Miraflors is a cuvée created from old vine Grenache grown on the schist and granite soils of Saint-Paul de Fenouillet, a terroir that always ripens late in the year, and Syrah from gravelly soils near the Mediterranean. After a long maceration of six weeks, the wine ages for 12 months in roughly 3/4 concrete vats and 1/4 600L French oak demi-muids." —winemaker