91 Points - International Wine Report - Six generations and nearly 2 centuries of work have gone into building this superb vineyard. Jérôme Lafon and his wife follow the principals used by their ancestors in 1850 with the help of today’s technology. This is a delicious medium bodied wine made up of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon it displays a wonderful balance of fruit and acidity, leading up to the finish where red cherry and tobacco notes linger on. Exceptional value for a 90+point rate

HVE Level 3. Delicious and incredible value for money - a must try. This Médoc from Bordeaux was awarded the highest level of HVE environmental accreditation. Château Meilhan is vinified and bottled by Guy Bailly, owner of Château le Bourdieu in the Médoc. Located near the village of Valeyrac, his chateau was built in 1830 by Phillipe Delacourt, known as the Lord of Bourdieu. This wine has a lovely nose of black fruits and toasted notes with the structure and balance you associate with Médoc win

93 Points - International Wine Report. In the heart of the minuscule 1000 hectare Fronsac appellation, tucked in between Châteaux Dalem, Haut Carles and Beausejour, lies this hidden jewel on the banks of the ambling Dordogne river. The microclimate here, created by the rolling hills of clay and chalk situated by the mineral rich river have an effect on the Merlot grapes which gives them stunning acidity. Plump, soft plummy black fruit flavours, medium to full bodied and a gorgeous satisfying mou

90 Points - International Wine Report. Since 1984 Château Les Vimières has been a family run vineyard and is the personal property of the Boissenot family. Jacques Boissenot consulted for four of the first growths of Bordeaux over a 50 year period! This is a remarkably balanced wine with elegant tannins and a long refreshing finish. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and aged for 18 months in Oak Barrels of which 33% is New Oak, Les Vimières is a wine that can be aged for up to 15 years. This is

92 Points (James Suckling) 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 t

91 points - International Wine Report - Vincent Mercier bought Château Tertre de Samonac in 2005, and is a self made Château owner. He has been making organic wine since the early 2000's, and this lovely 100% Merlot from 25-30 year old vines has a deep concentration of fruit and a great balancing acidity and tannins. A robust, yet balanced wine on the palate with good acidity, great tannins which will soften as the wine breathes. A wine with wonderful character. Taste The 2018 Château Tertre-Sam

91 Points - International Wine Report - Six generations and nearly 2 centuries of work have gone into building this superb vineyard. Jérôme Lafon and his wife follow the principals used by their ancestors in 1850 with the help of today’s technology. This is a delicious medium bodied wine made up of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon it displays a wonderful balance of fruit and acidity, leading up to the finish where red cherry and tobacco notes linger on. Exceptional value for a 90+point rate

94 Points International Wine Report / 91 Points - Decanter. Situated on the banks of the Barbanne river which separates Lalande from Pomerol, this is some of the finest terroir and one of the best performing properties in the appellation. This medium-bodied red displays a fantastic structure with lovey fine tannins that provide plenty of structural backbone. A supple, sensual red Bordeaux with instant appeal and a long path of pleasure ahead. Exceptional 2016 - ready now but will keep for years

91 Points - International Wine Report. Château Haut-Boutisse is one of the wines of Château Palais Cardinal, a family property that has existed since the middle of the 19th century and neighbour to the Grand Cru Classé Château Monbousquet. An average vine age of over 40 years and from the fabulous 2018 vintage gives a wine full of concentration, structure and classic Saint-Émilion traits. "The 2018 Château Haut-Boutisse Saint-Emilion Grand Cru offers inviting aromas of dark cherries and red plum

A great value Spanish blend of Tempranillo and Petit Verdot that is a lot of wine for your money. This organic wine is packed with ripe red berries balanced with refreshing acidity and subtle tannins. Taste Cherry colour with purple tones, typical aromas of mature berries and red wild fruits. On the palate it is balanced, structured and with plenty of character. About the Producer Started in 1954 by wine growers around the town of Manzanares in La Mancha D.O. of central Spain. Today they expor

90 Points - Decanter. This 90+ point Graves Bordeaux is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot from an historic listed Château on a terrace overlooking the Garonne River. Spiced red hedgerow fruit with well balanced tannins and a fresh finish. About the producer An estate in the heart of the vineyard, with a history as colourful as the vines themselves. The château itself is an old vineyard charterhouse built at the beginning of the 18th-century on a terrace overlooking the Garonne. Ce

90 Points - Cellar Tracker - From 20 year old vines, the Dominio de Taurum has an intense deep colour and delightfully ripe fruit with soft tannins from the subtle oak ageing. Opaque purple-coloured, it has an attractive perfume of violets, spice box, blackcurrant, and blackberry. Delicate and inviting with gentle notes of oak developing as the wine opens on the palate. Full and deep with a long finish indicating still its youth. This is a fantastic value Toro, well structured with a long finish

92 Points - International Wine Report. "The 2018 Château Lagrave Paran 'Coeur de Cuvée' opens to inviting aromas of dark cherries and blackberries which are joined by tobacco, spices, toast and mineral undertones." A super concentrated Bordeaux from a tiny 3.5 hectare vineyard, aged in oak barrels (33% new) for 16 to 20 months. Rich dark fruits with well balanced spicy notes and nicely polished tannins. This is a cracking Bordeaux drinking beautifully now and with a great future ahead of it. Tas

91 Points - International Wine Report - The Château, which continues to maintain the look of a 17th-century farmhouse was built in 1658, making it one of the older chateaux in Saint-Émilion that is still in use today. This Micro vineyard is owned by the Artigue family, surrounded by the Crus Classés of Barde Haut and Clos de Sarpe, located in the heart of the vineyards of Saint-Emilion on the famous clay-limestone plateau. A young, and great value wine with  fresh notes of dark fruits plums, bla

Discover this beautiful red wine from Villa Degli Olmi - an award winning Vineyard - home to some beautiful wines in Puglia, Southern Italy. Primitivo has been a varietal used on both banks of the Aegean sea from Croatia through to Italy. Primitivo are grown here because they arrive at maturity earlier than other varietals, meaning the sugar and polyphenols are ready before the harsh, desert like sun arrives in mid summer. An incredible value, full-bodied Primitivo with an intense red, violet co

92 Points - International Wine Report - Château d’Eyssan is located in Saint Sauveur in Bordeaux, France and surrounded by prestigious Chateaux - sharing an exceptional terroir - and delivering one of the best Price / Quality ratio in the region. This gorgeous wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Chateau d’Eyssan is a lightly wooded, fruity, and lively Haut Medoc. The 2018 Château d'Eyssan offers inviting aromas of cherries and plum are woven together with cedar, spi

Villa degli Olmi is a cellar with a long tradition for the quality and distinctiveness of its wines. This Montepulciano is an intense ruby ​​red wine, incredibly pleasant on the nose with typical notes of liquorice and fresh mint. The taste is dry with soft tannins. It combines perfectly with elaborate meats, such as braised or roasted, and with aged cheeses. This Montepulciano D'Abruzzo from Villa Degli Olmi is a great value wine that impresses beyond its price tag. An absolute steal...   Taste

91 Points - Decanter (2018) - A jewel located on top of the highest hill in Margaux, Château Chantelune is a unique property. Its previous owner, Mr. Soubrane was a carpenter who believed in felling his trees by moonlight, claiming this gave the best quality wood. His practice gave the property its name, meaning “sing to the moon.” The current owner is the world renowned José Sanfins, director at third growth property, Château Cantenac Brown and produces only 400 cases. The rounded tannins add a

92 Points Wine Enthusiast - A real hidden gem. This is a wonderful parcel of vines sandwiched in between plots owned by Château Latour & Château Lynch Bages. This is a must have wine for any Bordeaux enthusiast or collector. Only 3000 bottles were made and this full bodied yet elegant wine will mature beautifully over the next 10 years. Made with 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot with the average age of the vines being 40 years old. Great finesse, smoothness, and tannins. This wine is simpl

95 Points Wine Spectator. One of Saint-Émilion's most prestigious Grand Cru's, located right next door to the famed Château Cheval Blanc. From the oldest surviving wine producing château in Saint-Émilion comes this incredible Grand Cru wine from a fabulous vintage. A sensationally moreish, fragrant and textured wine created by the renowned Olivier Decelle.  "Another over-achiever in the vintage, the 2018 Château Jean Faure checks in as 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec, which comes f

The Arnaud family, owners at the magnificent Château Pomys, have been making great Saint-Estèphe since the 18th century. This classic Saint-Estèphe - formally owned by Estournel, maker of multiple 100 points wines - marry traditional winemaking techniques with state of the art equipment allows the wine to express the characteristics of its terroir. Château Arnaud is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, well structured and rounded, aged in oak barrels in a state of the art undergroun

92 Points - Jose Penin - Produced at more than 900m of altitude between two Natural Parks, this amazing wine is a blend of Petit Verdot, Syrah and Tempranillo. The meticulous attention to detail both in the vineyard and in the winery reflects what makes Cortijo Los Aguilares such a unique place. The nose is full of ripe fruits, with fresh balsamic nuances and lightly toasted, spicy notes. The ageing in large French oak barrels preserves its fruity expression while providing roundness and complex

The 2nd wine of the Grand Cru Classé Château Jean Faure, Le Cedre de Jean Faure is a Merlot dominant blend (80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc), vinified separately to express the unique terroir of Château Jean Faure, the very same as its neighbours Château Cheval Blanc and Château Figeac. An elegant wine with supple tannins and expressive fruit, a fantastic affordable luxury.  About the Producer Château Jean Faure is located in the illustrious Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux, just a stones throw f

This Multi Award Winning wine from Villa degli Olmi is made in the style of Amarone but from grapes outside of the official jurisdiction. Corvina & Rondinella are the dominate varieties, however, the blend also consists of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot. Using the Appassimento method which consists of drying the grapes to concentrate the aromas, the wine is dark red in colour with a silky, unctuous texture and a pleasant aroma. This wine is soft with a lovely roundness and balanced persiste