Petit Verdot from Bordeaux

Château Pédesclaux Grand Cru Classé Pauillac 2018 AOP

Château Pedesclaux aus der Appellation Pauillac im Médoc, ist ein 5ème Cru der Klassifikation von 1855. Das Weingut war lange Zeit sehr vernachlässigt worden, was sich änderte, als der Geschäftsmann Jackie Lorenzetti Château Pedesclaux im Jahre 2009 übernahm. Seitdem erkennt man das Weingut nicht wieder (im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes, durch die architektonischen Änderungen) und auch der Wein ist nun tatsächlich mehr als einem klassifizierten Gewächs würdig.Der 2018er Pedesclaux, der aus 48% Merlot, 47% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot und 2% Cabernet Franc besteht, ist ein toller, archetypischer Vertreter Pauillacs.René Gabriel: 18/20 Punkte; James Suckling: 95/100 Punkte; Falstaff: 94/100 Punkte.

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Château Lilian Ladouys Cru Bourgeois Saint-Estèphe 2019

Château Lilian Ladouys 2019 comes from the renowned Saint-Estèphe appellation, one of the most famous wine regions in the Médoc area of Bordeaux. Saint-Estèphe is known for its powerful, tannin-rich wines, which generally have excellent ageing potential and gain complexity over time. The Château Lilian Ladouys vineyard, which not without good reason calls itself the 'Rising Star of Saint-Estèphe', benefits from an outstanding terroir that is ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and smaller proportions of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The 2019 vintage benefited from a mild climate and optimal growth of the grapes, resulting in perfect ripeness and exceptional fruit concentration.In the glass, Château Lilian Ladouys 2019 is a deep, dark ruby red with violet reflections. On the nose, the wine unfolds a lush, complex aroma spectrum that immediately reveals the typical characteristics of Saint-Estèphe: Aromas of dark berries such as blackcurrants, blackberries and plums combine with spicy notes of cedar, tobacco and pepper. There are also subtle hints of liquorice, smoke and cocoa, which give the wine additional depth.On the palate, Château Lilian Ladouys 2019 is powerful yet elegant. The tannins are present but fine and well-structured, giving the wine a certain grip without being too heavy or drying. The fruit flavors are juicy and concentrated, with a fine minerality and a remarkable freshness, which the wine shows through the ideal balance of acidity and fruit richness. The finish is long and harmonious, with a hint of oak spice, dark chocolate flavor and a pleasant tobacco note.The 2019 vintage of Château Lilian Ladouys is widely regarded as exceptional. Critics such as James Suckling have given the wine a score of 93 points and praise its freshness, precise structure and remarkable elegance. Wine Enthusiast and Vinous also highlight the wine, particularly for its complexity and potential for long ageing. With an excellent ageing potential of 15 to 20 years, Château Lilian Ladouys 2019 is one of the wines from Saint-Estèphe that can be drunk well in its youth, but also benefits from longer ageing.Château Lilian Ladouys 2019 is an impressive Bordeaux wine that combines the typical characteristics of the Saint-Estèphe appellation: power, depth and elegance. The wine is an excellent example of the qualities of this region and offers a perfect balance of fruit, structure and spice. With its long ageing potential and its already high enjoyment value, it is an excellent choice for wine connoisseurs and collectors alike.

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Les Forts de Latour 2011

Château Latour ranks among the most famous wine producers in the world. Its second wine Les Forts de Latour is produced with the same precision brought to bear in the grand vin. The main differences are that the Les Forts de Latour has a higher percentage of Merlot (25-30%) and it matured in oak casks, of which 50% were new barrels.The Les Forts de Latour 2011 is a deep, dense purple in the glass. Fruitiness and floral notes characterize its bouquet. On the palate, the wine is sumptuous and velvety, with a complex, powerful and prolonged finish. Bordeaux expert René Gabriel writes about this assemblage consisting of 61.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 0.5% Cabernet Franc: “This wine has a brilliant, baroque, quite warm Cabernet bouquet hinting of coffee and dark precious wood, with an amazing depth.” Robert Parker judges: “One of the finest second wines now being made.”

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Château Labégorce Margaux AOC 2019

Consisting of 46% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, Château Labégorce is a model wine from the Margaux appellation with a great price-performance ratio. 2019 was a particularly good year on the left bank of the Gironde, enabling this vineyard, located on the northern edge of Margaux, to produce an exceptional grape juice of great precision and intensity.The 2019 Labégorce was matured in French oak, 40% of which was new barrels. Lots of blackcurrant, dark fruit, tobacco, coffee beans, dark cherry, chocolate, menthol, liquorice and beautiful roasted aromas create a harmonious aromatic picture, supported by fine and polished tannins. The typical Margaux finesse shines through here too, with a good balance of acidity and silky texture."A lot of Margaux for the money" could be the headline for this grape juice, which can also be enjoyed after 1-2 hours of decanting, but whose actual drinking maturity will begin in 2024.Jane Anson: 92/100Suckling: 91-92/100Gabriel (Kunz): 18/20

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Cheval Noir Pauillac AOC Rouge 2020

The Cheval Noir Pauillac AOC Rouge marks a new, exciting chapter in the history of Cheval Noir. For over a century, the name Cheval Noir has stood for elegance, authenticity and great wines from Saint-Émilion. With this cuvée, the house is venturing onto the left bank of the Gironde for the first time and interpreting one of the most renowned terroirs of the Bordelais: Pauillac.This wine was created in collaboration with one of the most prestigious châteaux in the appellation, combining the stylistic signature of Cheval Noir - finesse, balance and expression - with the powerful structure of the Left Bank. The result is a Pauillac that combines tradition and modernity as well as elegance and depth.In the glass, the wine is a bright garnet red. Intense red fruits dominate the nose, lending the wine freshness and expression. On the palate, Cheval Noir Pauillac is clearly structured, lively and harmonious, with the typical power and precision for which Pauillac is appreciated worldwide.The cuvée consists of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It combines the structure and tension of Cabernet Sauvignon with the supple fruit of Merlot and subtle spicy accents. A Bordeaux full of character that will delight both connoisseurs and lovers of classic Pauillac wines.

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Chateau Labegorce Margaux AOC 2020

Château Labégorce Margaux 2020 is an excellent representative of the renowned Margaux appellation in the heart of the Bordeaux region in south-west France. Château Labégorce, whose roots date back to the 18th century, stands for elegance, sophistication and a deep understanding of traditional Bordeaux winemaking. The 2020 vintage benefited from a particularly favorable climate: a warm, dry summer with occasional rainfall in August ensured optimally ripened grapes with excellent concentration and freshness.The 2020 cuvée is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Merlot (45%), supplemented by smaller proportions of Petit Verdot (2%) and Cabernet Franc (3%) - a classic composition that reflects the character of Margaux wines.In the glass, the wine is a deep, dark ruby red with violet reflections. On the nose, it unfolds a complex interplay of aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum and cherry, accompanied by fine notes of cedar wood, licorice, tobacco and roasted coffee - a typical expression of the careful barrique maturation.On the palate, Château Labégorce 2020 is powerful and elegant at the same time. The tannins are silky but present, while the acidity structure lends the wine freshness and longevity. The medium to full body is carried by dark fruit, fine spice and mineral depth. The finish is long and balanced, with a hint of graphite and elegant wood notes.Château Labégorce 2020 is considered by many critics to be one of the best vintages of the house in the last decade. Renowned wine critics such as James Suckling awarded it up to 92-93 points, while Wine Advocate and Vinous also emphasized the wine's balance and depth. The excellent ageing potential is particularly praised: the wine is already accessible now, but promises a rewarding development in the bottle over the next 15 to 20 years.

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Château Labégorce Margaux AOC 2018

Château Labégorce, located at the northern end of Margaux, is back on the map of the great wines of this appellation, and the 2018 vintage is no exception, quite the contrary. The vineyard extends over 70 hectares of vines, surrounded by such prestigious neighbors as Château Margaux and Château Lascombes.The cuvée consists of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. The wine matures for 12-14 months in French oak barrels, 40-50% of which are new barrels. In the glass, Château Labégorce 2018 is a deep purple-garnet with a black center. The bouquet seduces with intense aromas of ripe blackcurrants, cherries and cassis, accompanied by spicy notes such as tobacco, exotic woods and a hint of liquorice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a silky texture and well-integrated, fine-grained tannins. The finish is long and characterized by a subtle fruity sweetness and a pleasant freshness.Château Labégorce 2018 harmonizes perfectly with hearty dishes such as grilled beef, lamb chops, game dishes or stews. Matured cheese or black pudding also go well with this wine. For a special taste experience, we recommend pairing it with truffle aioli chicken hearts or wild boar with wild herb sauce.This wine has excellent ageing potential. It can be enjoyed now, i.e. still very young, and can continue to develop until 2045. For optimal enjoyment, it should be decanted for at least one hour.Jeb Dunnuck: 94/100

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Chateau Poujeaux Moulis-en-Medoc AOC 2020

Château Poujeaux 2020 is an outstanding wine from the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, one of the smaller but highly regarded regions on the left bank of Bordeaux. The estate, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages, is known for its consistent quality work and its ability to produce wines with strong character and longevity year after year. The 2020 vintage benefited from a balanced climate with warm days, cool nights and an ideal ripening period, resulting in excellent concentration and elegance in the grapes.The cuvée of the 2020 vintage consists predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon (54%), supplemented by Merlot (40%) and Petit Verdot (6%). This classic Bordeaux composition reflects the terroir character of the gravelly soils in Moulis particularly well and ensures complexity and depth.In the glass, Château Poujeaux 2020 is an intense, deep ruby red. The nose reveals a multi-layered bouquet of dark berries, particularly cassis, black cherry and blackberry, accompanied by floral notes such as violets as well as cedar, tobacco, cocoa and a hint of graphite - typical of the Left Bank style.On the palate, the wine impresses with density and elegance. The tannins are finely polished, the texture silky, and yet the Poujeaux 2020 has a powerful structure. The fruit aromas are concentrated but not overripe, accompanied by fresh acidity and a beautiful mineral note. The finish is long, harmonious and shows very good ageing potential.The 2020 vintage is considered by wine critics to be one of the best in the winery's recent history. James Suckling awarded it 93 points and praised its "precise structure, purity and depth". Wine Advocate and Vinous also emphasized the balance of power, freshness and elegance. The wine is already very appealing when young, but has the potential to mature for 15 to 20 years, during which it will continue to grow in complexity.Château Poujeaux 2020 is a classic but modern Bordeaux with depth, structure and finesse. It combines the typical virtues of a Médoc wine - power, elegance and ageability - while at the same time displaying an accessible fruit and finesse that makes it very attractive even when young. An excellent representative of its terroir with a convincing price-performance ratio.

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Chateau Pontet Canet Pauillac AOP 2018

Der 2018er Pontet-Canet wurde mit 20/20 Punkten von André Kunz bei Bxtotal (René Gabriels Weinseite) bewertet, so dass wir diesen hier zu Wort kommen lassen:"Konzentriertes, gut opulentes, cremiges, komplexes Bouquet, Brombeergelee, Damassinepflaumen, Dörrfrüchte, Schwarztee, Korinthen, Lakritze, fein Caramel, Kandis, Minze. Dichtverwobener, vielschichtiger, cremiger, fein opulenter, burgundischer Gaumen mit fein konzentrierter, cremiger Struktur, sehr viel feinem Tannin, süsser, super Aromatik, kräftiger, feiner Frucht, sehr langer, aromatischer, frischer Abgang mit vielen Rückaromen. Ein völlig anderer Stil als die anderen grossen Weine vom Médoc, aber ein grossartiger Wein".Trinkreif ab Ende der 2020er Jahre.Kunz: 20/20 Punkte; James Suckling: 98/100 Punkte; Falstaff: 99/100 Punkte.

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Château Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estèphe AOC 2023

Château Lilian Ladouys is located in the renowned Saint-Estèphe appellation in the northern Médoc and is one of the appellation’s rising stars. The 2023 vintage, often unfairly overshadowed by the 2022, is composed of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc, and reflects the classic character of Saint-Estèphe with remarkable freshness and precision.In the glass, the wine displays a deep ruby red color with violet highlights. The bouquet opens with intense aromas of black currants, blackberries, and mulberries, accompanied by floral notes of violets and lavender, as well as subtle nuances of graphite, licorice, and delicate spices. On the palate, it is quite powerful, with juicy dark fruit, lively acidity, and finely structured, ripe tannins. Mineral hints, elegant spice, and a long, precise finish lend the wine depth and finesse. Despite its youth, it is already approachable, yet it also possesses excellent aging potential for the next ten to fifteen years.Culinary-wise, the Château Lilian Ladouys 2023 pairs superbly with classic meat dishes such as rack of lamb, beef tenderloin, entrecôte, or game. It also pairs excellently with braised beef, duck breast, grilled meats, and hearty mushroom dishes. Thanks to its freshness and spice, it also pairs very well with hearty pasta dishes, Mediterranean cuisine, and select Asian dishes with dark sauces. To experience the full flavor, please decant this wine for at least one hour before serving.(Still) a hidden gem in terms of value—be sure to snag the 2023 vintage from Lilian Ladouys quickly before others do!

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Madame de Beaucaillou Haut-Médoc 2022

The Madame de Beaucaillou Haut-Médoc 2022 comes from Bordeaux and is produced by the renowned Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, which was classified as a deuxième cru in the 1855 classification. The grapes come from selected plots within the Haut-Médoc appellation and are vinified with the same care and precision as the estate’s top wines. The cuvée consists of 66% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Petit Verdot, and is aged in barrels for 12 months.In the glass, the wine displays a deep, dark ruby red color. The bouquet is intense and complex, with aromas of black currants, blackberries, and ripe plums, complemented by floral notes of violets as well as subtle hints of graphite, spices, and fine oak. On the palate, it is powerful yet elegant, with juicy dark fruit, remarkable concentration, and fresh, well-integrated acidity. The tannins are fine and precise, lending the wine structure without compromising its approachability. The long finish is accompanied by mineral nuances, subtle toasted aromas, and a delicate spiciness.In terms of quality, the 2022 vintage ranks among the most successful Bordeaux vintages of recent years. Madame de Beaucaillou impresses with its excellent value for money and offers remarkable depth and elegance for a wine in this price range. It also has an aging potential of about ten to fifteen years.On the culinary front, this Haut-Médoc is a versatile dining companion. It pairs particularly well with beef tenderloin, entrecôte, rack of lamb, game dishes, and braised beef. It also pairs superbly with hearty mushroom dishes, aged hard cheeses, and savory dishes featuring Mediterranean herbs. Its combination of fruit, spice, and structure also makes it an excellent companion for grilled meats and aromatic stews.Please decant one hour before serving!

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€20.90

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Le Moulin Rose de Malescasse Haut-Médoc AOP 2022

The Moulin Rose de Malescasse 2022 is the second wine of the renowned Château Malescasse and comes from the Haut-Médoc appellation. The vineyards are located between Margaux and Saint-Julien on the gravelly soils typical of the Médoc, which provide the vines with excellent drainage and contribute to the production of elegant, fruit-forward Bordeaux wines. The wonderful 2022 vintage benefited from a sunny and warm climate, which ensured optimally ripened grapes and particularly intense aromas.In the glass, Le Moulin Rose de Malescasse 2022 displays a deep ruby red color. Its bouquet is characterized by juicy aromas of black currants, blackberries, and ripe cherries, complemented by subtle notes of plums, spices, and a delicate hint of vanilla and toasted wood. On the palate, the wine is approachable, harmonious, and fruit-forward. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, creating a pleasant, silky texture. Its balanced structure combines the freshness of dark berries with subtle spice and an elegant, medium-length finish. Compared to the estate’s Grand Vin, the Moulin Rose is slightly more approachable earlier and particularly charming, without sacrificing the typical finesse and character of the Haut-Médoc. We estimate its aging potential to extend until approximately 2032.Thanks to its balanced character, this wine is a versatile food pairing, though it also shines on its own. It pairs superbly with grilled or pan-seared beef, lamb, duck breast, and hearty poultry dishes. It also pairs well with pasta featuring rich meat sauces, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses. Le Moulin Rose de Malescasse 2022 proves to be an excellent choice alongside a classic cheese and charcuterie platter or during a cozy get-together with friends. Served at a temperature of about 16 to 18 °C, it beautifully reveals its fruity aromas and elegant structure, offering an authentic, delightful expression of the Haut-Médoc at an almost unbeatable price.

Content: 0.75 litre (€25.20 / 1 litre)

€18.90

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