AOC – Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois SuperieurRatings Robert Parker 88 Wine Spectator 84 Tasting Notes This is another very good effort from this consistent property that turns out wines that are often very close to classified-growth quality. Dark ruby/purple-tinged with cedary, black currant notes intermixed with roasted herbs and underbrush, this medium-bodied wine displays excellent… Read More »
AOC – Bordeaux Grape 70% Sauvignon Blanc 30% Semillon Tasting Notes A fresh white, with a creamy edge to the peach, melon and salted butter notes. The stylish finish lets a hint of macadamia nut chime in. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Drink now. – by Wine Spectator Made by Chateau Guiraud *Sauternes 1er Cru Class… Read More »
AOC – Saint Estephe Cru Bourgeois Superieur Grape 50% Cabernet Sauvignon35% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc Ratings Robert Parker 85 Tasting Notes I rarely see Calon Segur’s second wine, but the inimitable Madame Gasqueton offered the 2006 Capbern Gasqueton for tasting during my visit to this northerly, gorgeous chateau. It is a soft, pleasant, bistro-styled red… Read More »
AOC – Haut Medoc Grape 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Merlot Tasting Notes A perfect blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Le Haut-Medoc de Giscours benefits from the meticulous care of the team at Chateau Giscours. This wine is very pleasant in its early years, offering a pure, intense bouquet of fruit and spices and expressing… Read More »