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This is a full-bodied, rich and concentrated wine revealing a deep ruby red hue. It develops with great elegance and no rough edges. The fruit is ripe yet fresh. Blueberry and blackberry mingle with a gentle blast of liquorice. It displays a perfect unctuous maturity, the finesse of the tannins gives the wine a velvety character and good length. We love the great mastery shown by the vintage.
Luce 2021 displays a remarkably intense ruby red colour. On the nose, dark fruit notes stand out, primarily wild blackberry and mulberry, lifted by delicate nuances of sweet violets and other blossoms, and smooth impressions of mixed spices. The palate swifty reveals the wine’s innate character and elegance. Its notably broad volume is enlarged even further by impressive, silk-smooth tannins, crafting a very balanced mid-palate crowned by a near-endless, spice-infused finish.
Beautiful and brilliant gold colour. Elegance and complexity on the nose with aromas of almond, cooked pineapple and honey. Round and gourmand wine with a certain tension and a beautiful length. Notes of exotic yellow fruit, honey and almond. Its opulence and power make it an ideal partner for delicate fine white meats such as poultry or veal in sauce. It goes well with fish and lobster.
"A rich, powerful red with so much fruit and intensity. It’s full-bodied with masses of fruit with vanilla and coffee character and a long, warm finish. Layered and intense. Really needs time in the bottle to come together. Better after 2025." - James Suckling
"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Clerc Milon leaps from the glass with beautiful scents of chocolate-covered cherries, plum preserves and crushed blackcurrants with suggestions of lilacs, cardamom, underbrush and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a firm frame of finely grained tannins and seamless freshness lifting the perfumed fruit to a nice long finish." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Floral nose, typically Cabernet Sauvignon. Notes of ripe black fruit. The palate is well-defined with good density. Fresh, full-bodied finish.
Garnet red colour going to dark purple. Very ripe fruit nose on a spicy background constitutes the bouquet. Strawberry, blueberry and blackcurrant notes. On the palate, velvet and distinction, expression of the fullness of Pinot Noir. A wine balancing richness and tannins and texture under a well integrated attack.
Dark rich red with purples hues. Expressive nose with red fruit such as black and red cherry, figs and plums. with a spicy and black pepper notes. Complex and concentrated with broad tanins that open up the palate, with intense structure that bring more fruit and spices towards a very long finish.
The colour is a gilded gold. The first notes on the nose are exotic (pineapple, mango and passion fruit), then the suggestions of freshly cut aromatic herbs appear: (coriander, basil) with a touch of ginger. Palate: Solar and powerful, the mouth is tonic and presents a distinguished sap which directs the finish towards pretty mouthwatering bitters.
"Deep garnet-purple in color, it leaps from the glass with bold black cherries, mulberries, plum preserves and blackcurrant cordial scents with hints of menthol, lilacs, licorice and cloves plus wafts of fallen leaves and tilled soil. Medium to full-bodied with a taut core of ripe, densely packed, muscular fruit, it has a firm line of ripe, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy." - Robert Parker
Deep purple colour, with deep and brilliant reflections. Very expressive on the nose with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry and Morello cherry mixed with notes of liquorice and violet. Great elegance on the palate, with a fine tannic framework supported by nice freshness, giving a wine of remarkable depth and persistence on the palate. A great wine that will go on for decades.
Riper and substantially more expressive than the 2018, Fortunate Son's 2019 Red Wine The Diplomat is a plush, luscious wine, laden with black cherries, mocha and loam notes. It's full-bodied, rich, velvety and supple, with a lingering finish, Like the previous vintage, it's mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, with a fair whack of Merlot. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A dense and deep colour, the wine has an intense and complex, slightly saline nose which reveals notes of blackcurrant and very ripe fruit with airing. From a powerful attack on highly refined, velvet tannins, the smooth and dense mid-palate offers attractive and expressive flavours, leading into a long and elegant finish. An incredibly precise wine, it sets a benchmark for Château Montrose.
With its usual deep ruby red colour, Ornellaia 2020 stands out on the nose with ripe red fruits and delicate vanilla and gentle tobacco notes. Upon tasting, the wine reveals itself to be rounded and velvety, making an enjoyable and engaging first impression that entices for a second sip. The tannins are dense yet elegant and the finish proves to be savoury and enduring.
The 2014 Cristal is a terrific effort that transcends the vintage. Bursting from the glass with expressive aromas of ripe citrus fruit, nectarine, white flowers, freshly baked bread and subtle hints of honeycomb, it's medium to full-bodied, vinous and fleshy, with an exuberant core of fruit that's girdled by racy acids, resulting in a wine that's simultaneously chiseled and demonstrative, meaning that early appeal doesn't come at the expense of the requisite tension for long-term cellaring. Concluding with a long, aromatic and intensely chalky finish, it is a brilliant Champagne that will offer a broad drinking window. This bottle was disgorged in June 2021 with seven grams per liter dosage.- William Kelly, Wine Advocate