90 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards. A serious, cellar-worthy Amarone Riserva from one of Valpolicella’s most meticulous producers. The 2015 Pian di Mezzo is made only in top vintages and aged longer than the standard Amarone, delivering greater depth, structure and composure. Powerful yet controlled, and despite the high alcohol, everything remains impressively integrated and balanced. Wine Press Ratings 90 Points / Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards "Dense, ripe, black jammy fruit wi

92 Points - Jane Anson. Château Bouscaut, a leading estate in Pessac-Léognan, delivers precision and richness in the 2015 vintage. Both approachable and age-worthy, this wine reflects the estate’s balance of ripe fruit, freshness and terroir expression. Taste Deep ruby, the nose offers blackcurrant, cherry, graphite and subtle spice. The palate is structured yet supple, with layers of dark fruit, chocolate and hints of tobacco, framed by fine, polished tannins. Elegant, long and expressive, show

96 Points - Gault & Millau. Bollinger’s La Grande Année is only made in the very best vintages, and the 2015 release is a top grand marque cuvée not to be missed. A blend of 11 crus — 79% Grand Cru and 21% Premier Cru — it is composed of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Rich, precise, and ageworthy, this is a Champagne that shows Bollinger at its most refined — a must-try for anyone who loves the very best. Taste La Grande Année 2015 opens with aromas of ripe orchard fruit, citrus zest, to

97 Points - Jeff Leve. Château Climens, the “Lord of Barsac,” delivers its hallmark elegance and precision in the 2015 vintage. A modern expression of Barsac’s limestone-rich terroir, this 1er Grand Cru Classé shows purity, freshness and ageing potential. Winemakers Vintage Notes "With a mild spring like in 2011, a hot summer like in 2003 and a dry summer like in 2005, the year promised to be an early one and the health of the vineyards remarkable. The grapes continued to ripen in excellent cond

CVNE Cune Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja 2015 is a layered and elegant red that delivers classic Rioja complexity: ripe dark fruit, polished tannins, and subtle depth. Handcrafted in a dedicated winery by one of Spain’s most respected producers, it carries the highest critical and popular acclaim for its outstanding structure, longevity, and refinement. This is a Rioja for true aficionados and a worthy centrepiece for any collection. TasteThis Rioja reveals enticing aromas of dark berry fruits, bla

A beautifully mature Premier Cru Chablis, now hitting its stride. The 2015 Les Fourneaux from Charly Nicolle shows how well this warmer vintage ages in Chablis: layers of ripe citrus, baked apple and hazelnut, with gentle honeyed notes and that unmistakable saline finish. Still fresh, but confidently evolved — a superb moment to drink. Taste Ripe lemon and baked apple lead, followed by subtle notes of hazelnut, honey and warm stone. The palate is rounded and savoury with gently developed complex

92 Points - Tim Atkin, MW. The Relais de la Dominique is the second wine of Chateau La Dominique Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe and neighbour of the mighty Cheval Blanc. The Relais de la Dominique 2015 proves the value of second wines in great vintages - a second wine that scores 92 from Tim Atkin MW is worth seeking out. Now mature, its bouquet is a fascinating mix of cherries, flowers, mint, earth and spices. On the palate, it shares La Dominique's open, gentle style with its beauty and brilli

Clement Fayat set up his construction business in the 1950’s. Having grown it to the 4th largest in its sector (just behind Bouygues – owners of Chateau Montrose) he decided to follow his passion and began to invest in properties in Bordeaux. A lover of Pomerol, he purchased Prieurs de la Commanderie in 1984 and has begun to achieve the potential quality that rough diamond always promised. Dusty garnet colour. Aromas and flavours of mocha, toasty pistachio, and berry tart with a supple, bright,

91 Points / Gold Medal - Tastings.com. Owner Jose Sanfins is also the Director at the 3rd growth Château Cantenac Brown. 100% aged in oak barrels, this beautifully complex wine with a velvety finish is made from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and can be aged for up to 20 years. This wine is a beautiful deep ruby colour. Richness and density are both apparent in a wine that will eventually turn into bold ripe black fruits. A wine for both the present and the future. "Well-delivered slice of Médoc with cl