Chateau Leoville Las Cases 'Le Petit Lion Du Marquis De Las Cases', Saint Julien 2018

Tasting Notes:

Château Calon-Ségur is an estate located in the commune of Saint-Estèphe on the left bank of the Gironde River in Bordeaux, which was rated as a third growth in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc and Graves. The château is unique in the Medoc as the vineyards are in one single plot surrounded by tall stone walls. The rich, supple textures that are often the signature of the vintage are peeking through. The fruits are ripe, the tannins are polished and the Nose is already adding a bit of secondary nuance.

Pairing:

Beef, Grilled dishes, Poultry

Tasting notes : 

Medium to full-bodied with polished tannins and vibrant freshness. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, stone fruits, dark chocolate, and spice. The finish is long, pure, and mineral-tinged.

Food pairing : 

Grilled red meats, game, rich poultry, mushroom dishes, aged cheese.

Tasting Notes:

The plum, boysenberry and raspberry fruit is very aromatic. Picking up subtle anise, alder and tobacco notes slowly but steadily through the finish. A graphite edge is buried deep.

Pairing:

Braised Lamb Shank, Eggplant Parmigiana, Cured Meat

Tasting notes : 

Flavors of cassis, baked plums, red currant jelly, dark fruits with a lingering savory/earthy finish and hints of chocolate, herbs, tobacco, and minerals.Balanced acidity, refined texture, and medium-plus finish—classic Saint-Julien finesse.

Food pairing : 

Roast beef, lamb, veal, pork, duck, game, even braised or grilled dishes.

Tasting notes : 

The wine opens with beautiful floral notes of violets and lavender, accented by earthy nuances and hints of crushed rocks over a core of kirsch, cassis, and wild blueberries .Full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins, it offers layers of cassis, liquid violets, cedar pencil, flowers, and minerals, leading to a multi-dimensional and balanced profile .​Long and refined, showcasing the wine's depth and complexity.

Food pairing : 

Pairs well with grilled or roasted beef, lamb.

Chateau Ormes de Pez produces wine in temperature-controlled vats, with 30% of harvest going through malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged in 50% new French oak barrels for 15 months, adding richness and softer textures. Enjoyed within 10-20 years, young vintages can be decanted for 1-2 hours, while older ones require minimal decanting. Pairs well with classic meat dishes, Asian dishes, and cheese, and pairs well with various dishes.

Tasting notes : 

Full-bodied, rich, creamy and layered, with velvety but focused tannins; flavors of ripe plum, dark cherry, licorice, truffle, chocolate‑mocha, pepper, and fine oak; elegant tension and freshness with a long finish.

Food pairing : 

Roast or grilled meats (beef, venison, duck, lamb).

Tasting notes : 

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 La Gaffelière opens with compelling wild blueberries, freshly crushed plums and kirsch scents plus hints of garrigue, underbrush, rose hip tea and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully elegant with a soft, velvety texture and seamless freshness carrying the multilayered fruit to a long finish.

Food pairing : 

Pairs well with Herb-crusted roast beef, lamb dishes.