Mixed Case: Bordeaux Values of 2015
Haut-Carles
Grand Vin de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
The 2015 Haut-Carles is plump, juicy and delicious. Inky blue/purplish fruit, lavender, chocolate, spice and licorice are front and center. Even with all of its intensity and raciness, the 2015 has quite a bit of supporting structure to balance things out. I would give it another year or so in bottle to allow the tannins to soften a bit further. Tasted two times. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018) — 7 years ago
Château Sociando-Mallet
Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
One of the standouts of the vintage, the 2015 Sociando Mallet is all finesse. Light on its feet, gracious and super-expressive, the 2015 speaks to class above all else. The flavors are bright and beautifully lifted in this polished, sophisticated Haut-Médoc. Although a touch light, the 2015 is very pretty. The blend is 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018) — 7 years ago
Château d'Arsac
Cru Bourgeois Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
A major sleeper in this vintage, the 2015 d'Arsac is superb. Hints to savory herb, flowers tobacco and mint meld into a core of sumptuous dark red fruit. This bold Margaux Cru Bourgeois is a serious overachiever and flat out delicious. The 2015 is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018) — 7 years ago
Château Belle-Vue
Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
The 2015 Belle-Vue is plump, juicy and absolutely delicious. Black cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate, spice and grilled herbs abound in a flavorful, intense red that hits all the right notes. This is a beautifully balanced, sumptuous, stylish Haut-Médoc. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018) — 7 years ago
Château La Vieille Cure
Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
The 2015 La Vieille Cure is superb. Ample and explosive on the palate, with tremendous depth, the 2015 is an arrestingly beautiful wine that never lets up. Red cherry jam, licorice, new leather, blood orange and spice all infuse this flamboyant, spectacularly rich Fronsac. What a wine! (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018) — 7 years ago
Château Pezat
Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
The 2015 Pezat Red, Jonathan Maltus's entry-level red, is flat-out delicious. Sweet red cherry and plum fruit are front and center in this racy, open-knit wine. There is much to like, including the wine's very accessible price. I would prefer to drink this succulent Saint-Émilion over the next few years, while the fruit retains its youthful vibrancy. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media, Feb 2018) — 7 years ago
Château Reynon
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
The 2015 Reynon is gorgeous. Attractive floral notes add perfume to a core of racy red cherry and plum fruit in this soft, open-knit Merlot-based wine from the late Denis Dubourdieu. Plush and caressing on the palate, with silky tannins, Reynon is a winner in 2015. The blend is 81% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Don't miss it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018) — 7 years ago
Château Charmail
Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
A sleeper of the vintage, the 2015 Charmail has turned out beautifully. The interplay of intense dark fruit and savory notes yields an expressive Haut-Médoc of character and distinction. Best of all, the 2015 is a superb value. The blend is 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 13% Petit Verdot. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018) — 7 years ago
Château Tour Saint-Christophe
Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
The 2015 Tour Saint Christophe was impressive from barrel and is equally impressive from bottle. Red cherry/raspberry jam, exotic spice and floral notes fill out in a sumptuous, racy Saint-Émilion loaded with personality. Even with all of its overtness, the 2015 retains a good bit of freshness as well. This is a fabulous showing from a property that continues to improve under the stewardship of owner Peter Kwok and consulting winemaker Michel Rolland. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018) — 7 years ago
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The 2015 Tour Perey is bright and nicely lifted, most likely from the presence of Malbec in the blend. Sweet red plum, mint, spice, chocolate and licorice are generously doled out in a plump, giving Saint-Émilion that will drink well with minimal cellaring. I would like to see the oak a bit better integrated, but the 2015 is nevertheless quite delicious. Tour Perey is 85% Merlot, 10% Malbec and 5% Cabernet Franc, done partly in larger 400-liter barrels. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018) — 7 years ago