Latour Martillac rouge
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle
Warm, complex, earthy spice tones with a lovely richness. Powerful yet elegant and ageing beautifully.
Petit Mouton
Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge
Hommage à Jacques Perrin (BIO ORGANIC)
La Chapelle
Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin
I was shocked at the quality of the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin and I can’t think of another wine that comes close to this level of depth, concentration and richness in the vintage. Its inky color is followed by sensational notes of roasted herbs, licorice, caramelized meats and layers of black and blue fruits. Rich, full-bodied, thick and unctuous, hats off to the Perrin family for this incredible effort! Give bottles 4-6 years of cellaring and drink over the following two decades. Jeb Dunnuck, Robert Parker 97 Points
Ausone
Château Angélus Saint-Emilion
A very important estate in St-Émilion, Château Angélus was acquired by the de Boüard de Laforest family in 1924 and merged with the previously owned Château Mazerat. The apostrophe was dropped in 1989 and is now simply known as Angélus. The wines are characterised by a fabulous texture offered by the high component of Cabernet Franc with the plump softness added by the Merlot creating a wine of pleasing plushness.