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Chateau Citran Haut-Médoc AOP 2022

Château Citran 2022 is a red wine full of character from the renowned Haut-Médoc wine-growing area in the Bordeaux region of France. The traditional château, whose origins date back to the 13th century, is one of the most prestigious Crus Bourgeois Supérieurs on the left bank of the Gironde. The vineyard is located not far from the famous Margaux appellation and benefits from gravelly soils and an Atlantic climate, which provided ideal ripening conditions for the 2022 vintage: warm days, cool nights and sufficient rainfall ensured grapes with an excellent balance between fruit, structure and freshness.The cuvée of Château Citran 2022 is traditionally based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with the Cabernet being particularly precise and powerful in this vintage.In the glass, the wine is a deep purple-red with light violet reflections. The nose is immediately filled with intense aromas of dark berries such as blackcurrants, blackberries and ripe cherries, complemented by subtle hints of orange zest, violets, liquorice, tobacco and subtle roasted aromas from the oak barrel.On the palate, Château Citran 2022 is supple and structured, with ripe, well-integrated tannins and a fresh, invigorating acidity. The fruit is juicy without being overripe and is accompanied by a fine spiciness and slightly earthy notes. The medium-long finish has an elegant aftertaste of dark chocolate and sweet wood.The 2022 vintage proves to be extremely successful for Château Citran. Numerous Bordeaux critics attest to the wine's significant qualitative development compared to previous vintages. The ratings of 93/100 points from Falstaff, 92/100 from Suckling and Galloni 90/100 speak for themselves. It has medium to high ageing potential and should develop positively over the next 10 to 15 years.Château Citran 2022 is a successful, classic Haut-Médoc with a modern twist: fruit-driven, accessible and yet with enough depth and structure for long-term development. An excellent price-performance ratio makes it a recommendable choice for both Bordeaux beginners and experienced connoisseurs.

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Château Clou du Pin 2021

This pure varietal Merlot unites notes of dark fruit, ripe cherries, cedar and sandalwood in its multi-faceted bouquet, complemented by nuances of chocolate, vanilla and subtle hints of mint. The Chateau Clou du Pin is aromatic, fresh and well-balanced on the palate, showing the right balance between fruitiness and wood. This special red wine made from Merlot is a lovely accompaniment to beef fillet and various cheeses.

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Château Couhins La Gravette Pessac Leognan AOC 2019

This second wine from the renowned Château Couhins comes from Pessac-Léognan, a prime part of the Graves region south of Bordeaux. The winery combines traditional elegance with research into sustainable precision viticulture by the INRA, the French Institute for Agricultural Research.The 2019 blend consists of 68% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, which is classic for this appellation. The wine was aged for 12 months, partly in steel tanks and partly in French oak barrels.A deep ruby red in the glass. The nose captivates with refined aromas of cedar wood and dark and red berries - especially raspberry and cedar - harmoniously integrated into a fine woody note. On the palate, Château Couhins La Gravette 2019 is round, soft, with supple tannins and an elegant, well-defined structure, with some residual sweetness. Dark fruits - cherry, plum - combine with subtle spice and mineral depth, resulting in a wonderful harmony. The finish is extremely long.An extremely versatile companion for the table: the wine goes excellently with grilled or braised lamb, game and poultry dishes such as duck or guinea fowl, as well as spicy farmhouse charcuterie, mushroom risotto and mature hard cheeses.Château Couhins La Gravette 2019 combines classic Bordeaux elegance with modern finesse: a multi-layered second wine with supple fruitiness, fine tannins and a remarkably complex finish. Its high rating and longevity into the early 2030s make it the ideal choice for connoisseurs and collectors.The 2019 enjoys high recognition: 93-94/100 points awarded by James Suckling

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Chateau d'Aurilhac Cru Bourgeois 2018

Das Château d´Aurilhac ist ein Cru Bourgeois des Haut-Médoc und befindet sich nördlich der renommierten Appellation Saint-Estèphe. Zu den Nachbarn gehören Sociando-Mallet und Charmail, vor denen sich d´Aurilhac jedoch keinesfalls verstecken muss. Seit Anfang des Milleniums werden hier auf höchstem Niveau Rebsäfte produziert, die die klassischen Werte Bordeauxs, zu kleinen Preisen, repräsentieren.Beim Château d´Aurilhac vereinen sich die hohen Qualitätsansprüche des holländischen Besitzers, Erik Nieuwaal, mit den optimalen Voraussetzungen eines herausragenden Bordeaux-Jahrganges.Uns fasziniert besonders an diesem Wein, wie fleischig, tiefgründig und facettenreich ist, im besten Sinne eines sehr guten Bordeaux. Die typische Assemblage aus Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot und ein bisschen Petit Verdot. Dennoch ist bereits jetzt so viel Frucht vorhanden, dass erste Trinkversuche gestartet werden können.André Kunz vergibt satte 18/20 für dieses Meisterstück eines Cru Bourgeois und führt aus: „Dichtes, tiefgründiges, kräftiges Bouquet, schwarze Beeren, Cassis, Korinthen, Lakritze. Fein konzentrierter, vielschichtiger, aromatischer Gaumen mit viel feinem Tannin, dunkler, süsser Frucht, vielfältiger, kräftiger Aromatik, langer, aromatischer Abgang.“Hinzuzufügen ist eigentlich nur noch, dass man einen besseren Bordeaux zu einem solchen Preis nicht bekommen kann. Ein Preis-Leistungs-Gigant!

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Château de Cérons Graves Rouge 2020

Château de Cérons Graves Rouge 2020 is a classic Bordeaux red wine from the renowned Graves growing region in the south of Bordeaux. The vineyard is located in the immediate vicinity of the Garonne and benefits from gravelly and chalky soils, which give the wine its elegant structure and characteristic minerality. 2020 was an outstanding vintage in the Bordelais. The de Cérons 2020 was vinified from the traditional Bordeaux grape varieties Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in a ratio of 80:20 and matured for 40% for 12 months in French oak, partly new, and 60% in tank.The wine is a deep ruby red in the glass. On the nose, it develops intense aromas of ripe berries such as blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry and cherry, accompanied by subtle floral notes, tobacco, cedar wood and a hint of dark chocolate. It is full-bodied and complex on the palate: juicy, medium to full-bodied, with clear fruit, silky tannins and a fresh, mineral finish. A fine, peppery spiciness and hints of mocha underline its complex character.The ratings show that this wine is one of the insider tips of the 2020 vintage:James Suckling 90/100Jane Anson: 92/100Decanter: 91/100It impresses with its balance, drinking pleasure and ageing potential - ideal for connoisseurs of classic Bordeaux with finesse. Ready to drink immediately, it will continue to develop until at least 2030 with good cellaring.Château de Cérons Graves Rouge 2020 is an excellent accompaniment to grilled or braised beef, lamb, game dishes, duck and mature hard cheeses such as Comté or Cheddar. It also offers an expressive, multi-layered experience when enjoyed on its own.A wonderful Bordeaux with an almost unbelievable price-performance ratio.

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Château de Hartes Bordeaux AOC 2020

The de Hartes 2020 comes from the renowned Bordeaux wine-growing region, which is known for its traditional and first-class wines. The 2019 vintage is part of the top trilogy 2018, 2019 and 2020 and embodies everything that makes a good red wine from Entre-Deux-Mers.The cuvée consists of the classic Bordeaux grape varieties and is made up of 45% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. The 2020 vintage was an excellent year for Bordeaux, characterized by warm, dry conditions that gave the grapes optimal ripeness. This is reflected in the high quality of the wine.On the palate, the de Hartes 2020 is complex and well-structured. The nose is black-fruity and floral, with aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherries and blackcurrants, accompanied by subtle notes of spices, vanilla and a hint of oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with fine, well-integrated tannins and a pleasant acidity that gives it freshness and balance. The finish is long and harmonious, with an elegant fruit emphasis and a fine spiciness.Overall, the de Hartes 2020 is a wine with ageing potential that can be enjoyed now or will continue to mature for several years.

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Château de Pitray Côtes de Castillon 2016

The Château de Pitray of the 2015 vintage is simply a sensation in terms of quality and good value for money. The 2015 vintage is considered the outstanding vintage in the Bordelais region. It produced the best grapes ever in the Bordeaux region’s modern history, alongside 2009 and 2010. The winery is located in Gardegan in the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation with its plateaus composed of limestone and clay, situated on the right bank of the Gironde River, just 8 kilometres from Saint-Émilion. This splendid Château has been owned by the Pitray family for 600 years. It would be a worthy setting for every Harry Potter film. The remarkable limestone and clay soils provide excellent conditions for the Merlot grapes that make up 75% of this assemblage. The cuvée of the 2016 de Pitray further consists of 23% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec. In the vineyards, interventions in nature are minimised as far as possible; herbicides are not used, for example. The wine matured for 12 months in barriques and offers impressive harmony and elegance. The 2016 Château Pitray can already be enjoyed now but will be a real delight over the next 5-8 years. We recommend decanting the wine at least one hour before drinking it. The wine offers lovely aromas of dark, ripe fruit such as bilberries, blackberries and wild strawberries, wonderfully accompanied by round, fine tannins. Nothing is in the wrong place here. The notes of wood emphasise the wine’s finesse without drowning it. The 2016 Château Pitray has a well-defined, precise bouquet with blackberry and crushed strawberry fruit, the oak nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, not much depth here, but very well balanced with a silky smooth finish. This comes highly recommended, since it is usually well priced. The Château de Pitray 2016 is an ideal accompaniment to grilled dishes, game, meat loaf, roast beef and cheeses. It is also lovely on its own to enjoy with friends.

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Château du Gazin Canon Fronsac AOC 2018

The Château du Gazin vineyards are located in the well-known Canon Fronsac appellation, north-east of Bordeaux, very close to Saint Émilion and Pomerol.On about 30 hectares of vineyards, the Robert family, now in its third generation, produces a red wine that is made of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec and does not require any sulphur. The work in the vineyard is also carried out with the minimum use of chemicals. The dry wine from France is HVE 3 certified, the highest level of natural wine production.The Château du Gazin 2018, aged for 18 months in barrels, simply blew us away and shows the wonderful fruit and intensity of the exceptional 2018 vintage. It has a deep ruby red colour. The nose shows strawberry, cassis, some nutmeg, notes of caramel and some cocoa. Round, full-bodied on the palate, with silky and fresh tannins, supported by lots of red fruit, strawberries, cherries, some pepper and mocha. The aftertaste is impressively long.Make sure you get this price-performance miracle, which cuts a fine figure both on its own and with game, braised, grilled or matured cheese.The wine critics were also enthusiastic: James Suckling: 92/100; Neil Martin in Vinous: 90/100; Beckustator: 91/100.

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Château du Glana 2019

Du Glana ist ein unglaublicher Schmeichler. Harmonie, fast schon Margaux´sche Finesse und Balance sind die jährliche Überschrift dieser Weine.Der Bordeaux begrüßt uns mit einem wunderschönen Rubinrot. In der Nase voll und komplex mit Aromen von Kräutern und frischgepressten Beeren. Am Gaumen rund und seidig, mit Blumen, Zitrus und am Ende Beeren. Die Säure balanciert dieses perfekt und die Tannine leiten in das lange Finale über. Der Château du Glana passt hervorragend zu gebratenem oder gegrilltem Fleisch.

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Chateau du Retout Cru Bourgeois 2020

Auf Château du Retout, geführt vom Ehepaar Helene und Frederic Soual-Kopp, entstehen seit nunmehr fast 20 Jahren wunderbar klassische Bordeaux-Weine, die sich kaum hinter einem noch so großen Namen aus dem Médoc verstecken müssen. Verantwortlich hierfür ist zum einen das herausragende Terroir dieses Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, zum anderen aber auch die Hingabe seiner Besitzer, die ihr nahe der Appellation Margaux gelegenes Weingut bewußt umweltfreundlich führen und mit dem Label HVE3 (Haute Valeur Environnementale) ausgezeichnet sind. Das Beste an Château du Retout ist indes der Preis; Weine von derart umwerfender Qualität dürften weltweit kaum zu solch moderaten Preisen zu finden sein.2020 war ein ausgezeichnetes Jahr am linken Ufer der Gironde, und so macht es uns Spaß, Ihnen diesen Wein präsentieren zu dürfen, der dominiert wird von einem hohen Anteil Cabernet Sauvignon (der Rebberg setzt sich aus 74 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 16 % Merlot und 10 % Petit Verdot zusammen).Der du Retout 2020 wirkt verführerisch fruchtig an der Nase, mit viel Schwarzkirsche, schwarzen Johannisbeeren, Brombeeren, Pflaume und Cassis. Auch Pflaume, etwas Lakritz und Zedernholz, Gewürznoten, Sandelholz und Kakao spielen hier mit durchaus straffen, aber gut integrierten Tanninen zusammen. Das Gesamtpaket ist äußerst intensiv, mit einem lang nachhallenden Ausklang. Ein Best-Buy-Wein, der nach etwas Dekantieren bereits jetzt schon genossen werden kann, allerdings von einer Kellerreife noch profitieren wird.Wir empfehlen den du Retout 2020 Solo, oder aber als food-pairing mit Ente, Geschmortem, Rind, Lamm und Hartkäse.Gabriel (A. Kunz): 18/20; James Suckling: 92/100; WA: 90/100.

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Château Fontesteau Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur AC 2018

Château Fontesteau Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur AC 2018 is an expressive gourmet wine from the traditional Haut-Médoc, one of the most renowned wine-growing regions in Bordeaux. The vines grow on gravelly soils with limestone and clay, which give the grapes a special finesse and structure. The Château Fontesteau vineyard, known for its sustainable cultivation, produces a great red wine that harmoniously combines elegance and power.In the glass, the wine is a deep ruby red with violet reflections. The nose reveals a complex interplay of aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries and ripe cherries, accompanied by subtle hints of violets, cedar wood and roasted cocoa beans. It is full-bodied on the palate, with a fine tannin structure, well-integrated acidity and a long, spicy finish with notes of licorice and tobacco.The grapes are carefully selected and vinified traditionally. Château Fontesteau Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur AC 2018 was matured in 75% barrique barrels, 20% of which were new. This gave it additional depth and elegance. The perfect balance of fruit and wood makes it accessible at a young age, but also gives it good ageing potential.This dry red wine is an excellent accompaniment to classic French dishes such as bœuf bourguignon, rack of lamb or duck breast. It is also an excellent choice with strong cheeses or grilled beef.For best enjoyment, a serving temperature of 16-18 °C is recommended.

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Château Fontesteau Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur AC 2020

Château Fontesteau 2020 is a remarkable red wine from the prestigious Haut-Médoc appellation in Bordeaux. The historic Château Fontesteau, which dates back to the 13th century, is surrounded by a rich ecosystem, including a forest of centuries-old oaks and a picturesque pond. During the reclassification in the Médoc, Château Fontesteau was promoted to the "Cru Bourgeois Supérieur" category, with only 14 of a total of 249 Cru Bourgeois represented in this higher category. The grapes for this red wine grow on the 35 hectares of vineyards on the 100-hectare estate on gravelly soils, which allow optimal drainage and ensure slow, even ripening of the grapes. The cuvée is made up of the typical Bordeaux grape varieties, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.After the harvest, vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks in order to preserve the fruitiness and elegance of the wine. The wine is then matured in French oak barrels, which gives it additional depth and a fine spiciness. In the glass, Château Fontesteau is a deep ruby red with violet reflections. The bouquet exudes intense aromas of blackcurrants, dark cherries and fine roasted aromas, complemented by nuances of cedar wood and graphite. On the palate, the wine impresses with a successful balance of powerful tannins, juicy fruit and well-integrated acidity. The fine spice from the wood maturation rounds off the taste and leads to a long-lasting, elegant finish.This classic Bordeaux is an excellent accompaniment to grilled beef, rack of lamb or braised duck. It is also an excellent choice with mature hard cheese or a traditional French cheese platter.Château Fontesteau should be served at 16 to 18 °C and ideally decanted before drinking to allow the aromas to develop to their full potential.A classic Haut-Médoc with structure, depth and elegance - perfect for Bordeaux lovers and festive occasions.

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