........8 x La Dame de Montrose 2014 - $95. Second Label of Chateau Montrose. “An even Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend; lots of spice, deep cassis fruit and incredible freshness. Will show soon and last well.” 90+ points. Steven Spurrier Decanter. This maybe the best buy of the indent
........010 x Les Pagodes de Cos d’Estournel 2014 - $120. Second label of Chateau Cos d’Estournel. “Fine. Floral fruit-has Pauillac elegance. Quite fleshy and well structured with a real sense of place. Attractive yet serious.” 90+ points SS. Decanter
..........4 x Clos du Marquis 2014 - $139 Second label of Chateau Leoville Las Cases. “Very good density of fruit; lots of lift and great purity and class. Pure St Julien.” 90+ points SS. Decanter
..........8 x Chateau Branaire-Ducru. - 2014 $127.50 4th Growth. “Very well expressed ripe Cabernet fruit with elegant structure and good length. Never showy at the start of its life, this is a classic Branaire that needs to age.” 90+ points SS. Decanter.
..........14 x Chateau Giscours 2014 - $150. 3rd Growth. “This Chateau has been going through a re-emergence in resent years and it has been receiving excellent reviews. “Elegant, crunchy black fruits on the nose and florality and ripeness on the palate. Typical classy Giscours with seductive charm and elegant tannins.” 90+ points SS. Decanter.
..........4 x 2014 Alter Ego de Palmer 2nd Label of Chateau Palmer - $183. “Beautifull perfume and polished flavours. Velvety-smooth, delicate tannins and a hidden depth that will build while retaining freshness and purity". 90 points. SS. Decante.
.......... 14 x Domaine de Chevalier 2014 - $150. “Rich and silky with a great sense of controlled power. Promosing hints of how it will develop. Restrained tannins. 65% Cab Sav, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.” 94 points Jane Anson. Decanter.
..........1 x Chateau Malartic Lagraviere 2014 - $116.50. “Clear breeding and ambition. Damson, pencil lead and wet stone aroma. Full extraction, more than most but without losing vibrancy and grip. An excellent 2014 – the fruit floats above the tannins, one to wait for.” 93 points. JA. Decanter
..........12 x Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot. 2014 - $143. “Fragrant, floral, dark fruit notes. Tender tannins and freshness on the palate. Supple texture. Long, clean finish.” 91 points. JL. Decanter.
..........9 x Chateau Coutet 2013 - $88 Powerful, with intense apricot, tangerine and pineapple notes forming the core, all wrapped with toasted almond, shortbread and sweetened butter notes. Has loads in reserve, with serious cu t still to fully show itself. Neal Martin - Wine Advocate #212 (Apr 2014)
..........3 x Chateau Coutet 2010 - $139. Bright gold. Almonds on the nose. Lots of bright fruit. Massively sweet. Big boned. Super opulent. There's a savoury dryness to the finish of this. Very clean and bright. Very persistent.” 18+/20 Jancis Robinson.
..........12 x Chateau Rieussec 2014 - $109. Very refined nose of nectarine, peach, crystallised ginger and sweet spices. Layered, intense and suave, with extremely long-lasting flavours of ginger, sweet spices and tropical fruits. Very harmonious wine: a standout Rieussec.
Drink: 2018-2045 Decanter average score for Château Rieussec (Sauternes & Barsac First Growth): 95 points |
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