"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
"Medium-bodied, showing remarkable strength and elegance. The color is bright ruby and the tannins are light. A slightly mineral finish, which is very typical of the local limestone soil, compliments a spicy and cherry fruit nose." —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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"Robert Parker at one time called Recougne the finest Bordeaux Superieur. It is an estate that has produced wine for over 400 years, and its name is said to have come from King Henri IV in the early 17th century, in 'recognition' of the quality of its wine. The vineyard surrounds the Chateau and the winemaking facilities, and was classified under the Fronsac Appellation, which it straddles, many years ago. Merlot is best suited to the terroir and is the majority planting (75%), complemented by both Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). Factors that contribute to the quality of the vineyard include: several parcels of very old vines of 50+ years, environmentally friendly viticultural techniques, minimal spraying, low yields through green harvesting, and excellent canopy management." —importer