Composed of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Puygueraud was harvested from the 27th of September to the 11th of October. Yields were 47 hectoliters.

Tablas Creek - Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles 2023 available at The Wine Merchant - Cincinnati, Oh in Cincinnati, Oh

Tablas Creek - Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles 2023 available at The Wine Merchant - Cincinnati, Oh in Cincinnati, Oh

~ 91 Pts James Suckling Extremely aromatic with kir, cherries and flowers. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins. Juicy fruit. So round and inviting.

A polished and friendly style, with alluring cassis and plum puree flavors laced with light-handed anise and violet notes. Tasty. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,.

A red with lots of character and intensity with walnut and blackberry character. Full and velvety textured.

~ 91 Pts James Suckling Extremely aromatic with kir, cherries and flowers. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins. Juicy fruit. So round and inviting.

The 2015 Montlandrie is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, picked between September 29 and October 8, and matured in 45%.

The 2020 Montlandrie, the Durantou family's Côtes de Castillon, is fabulous. It is another very serious wine in this range. A core of dark Merlot.

Taylor Fladgate - Vintage Port Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha 2008 (375ml) available at Connecticut Avenue Wine & Liquor in Washington, DC

Marchesi de'Frescobaldi - Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva 2016 available at Super Wine Warehouse in Paterson, NJ

Chateau La Fleur de Bouard - Lalande de Pomerol 2016 (750ml) available at Wayne Bottle King in Wayne, NJ

Les Allées de Cantemerle - Haut-Médoc 2016 (750ml) available at Citarella Wines & Spirits - Greenwich in Greenwich, CT

Domaine De Bila Haut - Occultum Lapidem 2017 (750ml) available at Little Bros. Beverage Outlet in Flemington, NJ