Chateau Paul Mas Clos des Mures 2019

"Sustained garnet appearance. Spicy and minty-red nose. Aromas of black fruits, fresh blackberry, and plum. Powerful mouth. Depth with lots of volume on the palate. Balanced with a finish on notes of prunes and cocoa." —winemaker

"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

"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

Blend: 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carmenere

"The nose is dominated by lots of pure blackberry, crushed herbs, earth and peppery characteristics. The mouth is full bodied, very rich with soft and fine tannins. The finish is fresh with a surprising elegance." —winemaker

"The wines of Château Cissac are superior, classic wines, which combine the strength of the Médoc and the aromatic elegance of the greatest of the Bordeaux wines. They have a distinctive depth of colour and a subtle balance between aromas of cherry and plums, mingled with liquorice and smoke." —winemaker

Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

"Intense dark crimson color. The nose is fruity, elegant with a nice freshness. A frank and clear attack. The wine is greedy and powerful with fine tannins. Cool finish with sustained fruit." —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

"This 2014 vintage is the fruit of one year enclosed by an exceptional Indian summer, which brought to our grapes the period of sunshine necessary for an optimal maturation of fruits. It is the result of all the team’s work, which surrounds me at Noaillac." —winemaker

"Concentrated, with red fruit, hints of cocoa, dried herbs and warm spice. Fruit driven finish with fine tannins to balance." —winemaker

"The Bouey Family works to extract the very essence of Château Lestruelle, applying precision winemaking techniques and protecting it from any incoming oxygen. The fruit of these labors is a gorgeous garnet, almost purple, wine with generous yet delicate aromas of red berries and caramel. On the palate, the fine-grained tannins remain fresh and joyful, creating a smooth and rounded texture. It ends with intense notes of red berries, remaining full-bodied and velvety all the way to the finish." —winemaker