Canon la Gaffelière (BIO ORGANIC)
Gruaud Larose (BIO ORGANIC)
Château Léoville Poyferré
Trottevieille
Château Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé
Château Troplong-Mondot St-émilion
On the rise and rise, Chateau Troplong-Mondot is increasingly considered a peer amongst the 1er Grand Cru Classe producers and perseveres with its lavish, luscious, strking wine styles. The wine is produced by Christine Valette in collusion with famed winemaking consultant Michel Rolland, who has been working with the estate since the 1980s, explaining some of the density and power now found in the wine. This 2010 iteration is 90% Merlot and finishes with a balance of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernt Franc. Consider the wine full-flavoured, dense and rich, but with a grace that belies its 15% alcohol
Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge
La Mondotte (BIO ORGANIC)
Chateau Calon-Segur
Château Valandraud Saint-Émilion
This release continues the great run of vintages from this estate, based in the eastern part of Saint-Emilion. Powerful tannins are echoed by sumptuous black-plum and berry flavors. The high alcohol shows in the density although this concentrated wine does stay comfortably in balance. It needs plenty of aging. Don't drink before 2027. Roger Voss Wine Enthusiast 97 Points