Domaine Du Haut Bourg
Clos Rougeard
Le Bourg Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2018
Clos Rougeard Le Bourg 2018 (Magnum)
Deep ruby in the glass. The bouquet is truly very fine: refined and elegant, with aromas of cassis, black cherry and plum, lifted by graphite, tobacco and a touch of violets.
On the palate, the first impression is the velvety texture. The tannins are ripe and finely grained, well integrated into a wine that balances power with elegance.
The fruit is pure and lively, supported by fresh acidity and a clear sense of minerality.
The finish is long and harmonious, with dark berries and subtle spice lingering. Already impressive today, with plenty of potential to evolve further.
For me the best Le Bourg in years! — 2 months ago
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2021
This will be a stunner in 5-10 — 9 days ago
Château d'Arcins
Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Red Bordeaux Blend 2018
Ripe figs and currants. Big and bold. Spicy. Long legs. Impressive. — 2 months ago
Andrew Cullimore
Medium deep ruby garnet core , quite narrow garnet ruby rim. Grafite , cassis , deeper , darker fruit than the 2017. Blackberry and some ash and tobacco. On the palate this is deeper, with more darker fruit also, grafite , cassis and with a roundness and richness that the 2017 doesn’t have . Quite fresh acidity and gritty tannins , good length with grafite and cassis freshness . This is showing well but can still improve over the next 5 or so years and will last well over the next 10 years if not more . Quite refined , complete and well balanced for Sociando Mallet — 3 hours ago