Chateau Larcis Ducasse, Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B 2015

Tasting Notes:

The 2016 Le Carillon d'Angelus, which represents a higher percentage of the total production this year, has a tightly wound blackberry and briary-scented bouquet with admirable delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, harmonious and rounded in style with just the right amount of salinity on the finish to beckon you back for another sip. This is a lovely Deuxième Vin built to give pleasure.

Pairing:

Braised Lamb Shank, Eggplant Parmigiana, Cured Meat

A classic expression of Pomerol elegance, the 2014 Château Vray Croix de Gay offers plush red fruit, silky tannins, and refined complexity. Crafted from old vines on the famed Right Bank, this wine showcases the charm of Merlot with notes of ripe plum, dark cherry, and subtle hints of cocoa and truffle.

Well-balanced with a long, velvety finish, it’s a wine of depth and finesse — approachable now but capable of aging gracefully for several more years.

Tasting Notes:
Red berries, black plum, mocha, dried herbs, soft spice

Food Pairing:
Perfect with roast duck, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses.

Style:
Full-bodied, smooth, and elegant

Tasting notes : 

Rich and seductive with plush, rounded tannins and seamless freshness. Flavors of crème de cassis, graphite, white flowers, cedar herbs, and tobacco lead to a long, opulent finish.

Food pairing : 

Pairs well with Grilled or roasted red meats such as beef and lamb.

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.

Tasting Notes:

The Gruaud-Larose wines combine finesse and balance, and are less tannic than they were in the past. Made to be aged for several years, and a many years in the best vintages, they need at least ten years to soften before drinking. Their colour is almost black, and the bouquet presents powerful aromas of red fruit. On the palate, they reveal themselves to be creamy, full-bodied and rich.

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 : 

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).

"In 2018, the Léoville-Barton, a top Bordeaux estate, produced a top-notch wine at a reasonable price. The 2018 Léoville-Barton is a masterpiece of Saint Julien style, with a bouquet of opulent blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum fruits, cedar, cocoa, violet, herb, and toasty oak tones. The flavors are luscious and attractive, with exotic nuances of herb, cedar, cigar-box, cocoa, and baking spice." - Wine Review Online

Food Pairings: This wine pairs well with beef, lamb, venison and poultry.