"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Léoville Poyferré hits the ground running with intense cassis, violets, dark chocolate, menthol and fragrant earth notions complemented by nuances of cigar box…

A nicely rounded young red with fine tannins that are polished and poised. Medium body with a solid center-palate and a creamy finish. Shows wonderful ripeness.

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Smith Haut Lafitte delivers notes of baked plums, boysenberries and dried mulberries with an undercurrent of cigar box, new leather and bouquet garni. Full-bodied, the…

Delicate and elegant wine, with smoky fruit, ripe but freshened with a tight layer of acidity. It has delicious black currant juice flavors, but the texture remains light and the tannins soft.

From the hallowed grounds of Chteau Margaux, where legends have aged since the 12th century, comes the 2023 Pavillon Rougea second wine with first-class f.

Layers of black fruits and tight tannins set this wine on a serious road. It has the freshness of the vintage as well as the bright acidity. At the same time it is structured and dense. This second…

94 De / 91 Ja / 91 JS / 91 We / 91 Vm / 90+ Wa / 90 Ws / 90 Wci / 90 Fs / 17.5 Jr. A true younger sibling of the first growth, this well-known second wine offers a finely scented bouquet and creamy…

Charming damson plum and black cherry fruit has melded nicely with notes of black tea, alder and lilac. The caressing finish shows good perfume. Wins on.