Château Julien (haut Médoc)

Château Sociando-Mallet

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

2020 vintage. Fourth time tasting this in the last 11 months. Always either a 9.2 or 9.3. 01.27.25. — 3 days ago

Jan, Ruud and 13 others liked this

Château Cantemerle

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

2016 vintage. Cantemerle is always a good idea if you want value for money. Like many left bank Bordeaux in this great vintage, it tends to close down a bit, so give it some time in the glass or decant. The nose slowly develops after an hour, with a mix of black and red fruit, classy cedar notes, and flowers. As usual, it's all about elegance, but it doesn't lack power either. Still needs a few more years to reveal all its complexity, but very good already. Ab. 13%. — 23 days ago

Tom, Peter and 9 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Clos du Marquis Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend


Stunning creation from Clos du Marquis is a testament to the magnificent 2005 vintage. The wine offers an impeccable harmony of rich blackcurrant and plum aromas, intertwined with elegant notes of cedar, tobacco, and subtle spices. Its structured tannins and vibrant acidity create a perfectly balanced palate, while the long, sophisticated finish leaves a memorable impression. A truly remarkable expression of the Saint-Julien terroir that continues to evolve beautifully with time.
— 17 days ago

Château Gloria

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2021

2022 vintage. Deep dark red, with purplish rim. Very attractive nose already, with cassis, blackberries, raspberries,flowers and subtle cedar.
Midweight, with layers of succulent black and red fruits and fresh acidity, embedded in a ripe tannic structure. Great length, with a distinctive mineral touch. Not sure if it is as good as the incredible 2016, but a close contender for one of the best wines ever for this estate. Abv. 13%. It totally outperforms the Croizet Bages 2022 tasted alongside.
— 11 days ago

Andrew, Tom and 12 others liked this

Château Haut-Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 2015

2015 vintage. Light-medium body (unusual for Pauillac of this age). Raspberry, tobacco and silt in the finishing flavors. Tasted twice previously in the last few years with consistent notes. — 4 days ago

Jan, Ericsson and 14 others liked this

Château Malescasse

Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Mike Coffey
9.1

Great wine, very approachable and powerful. I had this with a good bolognese but needed a ribeye. Highly recommended — 13 days ago

Château La Lagune

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Christmas Day. Another wonderful experience with 1989 Bordeaux, this time La Lagune from the Haut-Médoc, a wine that is particularly ageworthy and on this occasion absolutely singing. Fresh, sappy fruit and youthful vigour on the palate, this was a clean, pristine bottle and utterly drinkable – it just about lasted throughout dinner. — a month ago

Ira, Bob and 1 other liked this

Château Léoville Poyferré

Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Opened and double decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 1996 pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some signs of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a lovely combination of ripe and desiccated fruit: cassis, brambles, horse blanket, cigar box, old leather, earth and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Another lovely and immensely charming Poyferré. Drink now with a decant and through 2046. — 13 days ago

Daniel, Jeroen and 23 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Paul K
9.4

Three Leoville wines tonight and having a blast. — 7 days ago

James K
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James K

Such a blast! Thanks, @Paul K. So cool to taste a common thread through these three different Leovilles.
9.4

Château Branaire (Duluc-Ducru)

St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

I think the Branaire style works well in a vintage like 2003 — 23 days ago

Shay, Peter and 10 others liked this