Petit Verdot – Vinumlector https://vinumlector.com Wine Experience Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:57:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo-White-100x100.png Petit Verdot – Vinumlector https://vinumlector.com 32 32 La Dame de Malescot Margaux AOC (Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry GCC 2nd wine) https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/margaux/la-dame-de-malescot-margaux-aoc-chateau-malescot-saint-exupery-gcc-2nd-wine/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:44:51 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=11733 Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry website. VARIETALS 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2020 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red with violet shades.

NOSE
Its bouquet, both intense and delicate, reveals aromas of ripe red fruits, violets, and soft spices, subtly enhanced by careful aging that brings depth and complexity.

PALATE
On the palate, the attack is silky, with fine, well-integrated tannins that offer a really beautiful roundness and a harmonious freshness.

AGEING
On the palate, the attack is silky, with fine, well-integrated tannins that offer a really beautiful roundness and a harmonious freshness.

PAIRING
It is perfect for pairing with delicate and gourmet cuisine, particularly beef, venison, or hearty game dishes.

RATINGS

4.1

]]> Château Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classé AOC https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pessac-leognan/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-pessac-leognan-grand-cru-classe-aoc/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:35:15 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=11730 Château Smith Haut Lafitte website. VARIETALS 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2021  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby colour.

NOSE
Very open nose of fresh red fruits (such as raspberry and strawberry) and black fruits (blackberries, blackcurrant), with hints of sweet spices, liquorice and tobacco leaf.

PALATE
On the palate, it is well balanced with a good freshness and great deal of vivacity. Nice complexity of flavors ranging from fresh fruits to spices, cigar box and hint of smoky minerality, faithful to the terroir of Graves. Complex yet fresh

AGEING
18 months in barrels (60% new, produced in a in-house cooperage).

PAIRING
The savory, classic, and smoky profile of this wine makes it a perfect match for roast beef, venison, or ribeye steaks over open flames.

RATINGS

96pts

96pts

96pts

4.3

]]> Château La Lagune Haut Médoc Grand Cru Classé AOC https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/haut-medoc/chateau-la-lagune-haut-medoc-grand-cru-classe-aoc/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:19:35 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=11468 is an exceptionally precise, fresh, and aromatic 3ème Grand Cru Classé (Third Growth) red wine from the Haut-Médoc appellation. Spearheaded by winemaker Caroline Frey, this estate stands out as a leading Left Bank pioneer in sustainability, with the 2021 vintage marking its official biodynamic certification. For more info, visit Château La Lagune website. VARIETALS 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2021  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Dark ruby colour with purple reflections.

NOSE
Highly perfumed and expressive, it delivers immediate aromas of fresh redcurrants, raspberries, and rose petals, interwoven with classic Left Bank signatures of cedar, tobacco leaf, and graphite.

PALATE
Light-to-medium-bodied, vibrant, and strikingly “crystalline” in its purity. This vintage focuses on racy acidity, savory minty freshness, and fine-grained, salty, tannins that leave a mouthwatering finish.

AGEING
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
A beautiful food-matching wine that pairs wonderfully with roasted red meats, rack of lamb, roasted duck, or earthy dishes featuring wild mushrooms and truffles.

RATINGS

93pts 

92pts

4.2 

]]> Moulin du Château La Lagune, Haut Médoc AOC (Château La Lagune GCC 2nd wine) https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/haut-medoc/moulin-du-chateau-la-lagune-haut-medoc-aoc-chateau-la-lagune-gcc-2nd-wine/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:45 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10611 certified organic and cultivated with respect for the soil and the living ecosystem. For more info, visit Château La Lagune website. VARIETALS 60% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2019  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Ruby colour.

NOSE
This wine reveals a beautiful aromatic intensity with red and black fruits.

PALATE
The mouth is elegant with a nice freshness and round tannins. The finish is long with a nice freshness.

AGEING
Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which are new.

PAIRING
This wine pairs exceptionally well with roasted or grilled meats and savory dishes.

RATINGS

92pts 

90pts

4 

]]> Château Siran Margaux AOC https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/margaux/chateau-siran-margaux-aoc/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:45 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10612 For more info, visit Château Siran website. VARIETALS 46% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 1%Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby red.

NOSE
The nose wafts complex scents of wild strawberry, fresh raspberry, cherry stones, tobacco, flowers, and a hint of cocoa.

PALATE
It is medium-bodied, supple, and fresh, exhibiting textured slate minerality. The Petit Verdot adds a distinct spicy, delicate finish.

AGEING
12 months in 35% new French oak barrels, fine grained and medium toasted.

PAIRING
Pairs beautifully with grilled red meats, roasted lamb, duck, mushroom risotto, and aged hard cheeses.

RATINGS

92pts

92pts

3.9

]]> La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe AOC (Château Montrose GCC 2nd wine) https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/la-dame-de-montrose-saint-estephe-aoc-chateau-montrose-gcc-2nd-wine/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:45 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10617
The history of Montrose, written in two centuries by three families of owners, is depositary of their spirit, marked by their quest of excellence and legendary vintages. Pioneers in the Médoc, visionary builders and wise managers, all these families knew how to work and valorise this unique terroir. The estate owes them the foundation on which Montrose builds its image today and its unique place in the world of exceptional wines.
Made from the same vineyard and with the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin, La Dame de Montrose, from a second selection, is a predominantly Merlot wine, supple and silky. Its pronounced red fruit aromas offer another expression of the terroir in a style all its own.
A reliable wine that expresses its maturity more quickly, this wine was created in 1983 in homage to Yvonne Charmolüe, who managed Château Montrose alone from 1944 to 1960. With production varying from year to year, this wine is aged for 12 months in 30% new barrels and represents on average 40 to 45% of the total production of the Montrose vineyard.
For more info, visit Château Montrose website. VARIETALS 49% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2017 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
The colour is on a deep red.

NOSE
The very expressive nose is slightly woody, dominated by black fruits (blueberry, blackberry and black cherry). It also reveals subtle notes of cedar and tobacco leaves.

PALATE
Tension and length in mouth are combined with a good balance. Tannins are precise and silky. The aromas purity brings finesse and elegance.

AGEING
Aged for 12 months in 30% new barrels.

PAIRING
The tension and savory undertones make it an excellent match for roast lamb, prime rib beef, venison, rich stews, or hard cheeses.

RATINGS

94pts

92pts 

92pts

92pts

4.1

]]> Almaviva https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/maipo-valley/puente-alto/almaviva/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:29:16 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10498

The name Almaviva, though it has an Hispanic sonority, belongs to classical French literature: Count Almaviva is the hero of The Marriage of Figaro, the famous play by Beaumarchais (1732-1799), later turned into an opera by the genius of Mozart. The label, meanwhile, pays homage to Chile’s ancestral history, with three reproductions of a stylised design, which symbolises their vision of the earth and the cosmos. The label bears the name Almaviva in Beaumarchais’ own handwriting. Two great traditions thus join hands to offer the whole world a promise of pleasure and excellence.

For more info, visit Almaviva website. VARIETALS 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carmenère, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2021 -  Download Tasting Note
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Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
It captivates with its deep ruby brilliance.

NOSE
Fresh, elegant, complex nose. An alliance of ripe fruit and subtle floral aromas dominates initially, before leaving place to fine notes of violet, licorice, ink and graphite.

PALATE
The juicy attack of ripe fruit such as raspberry and blackcurrant is well- balanced by a delicate structure and a fine texture of smooth and polished tannins, well coated with savors of vanilla and cocoa. The mouth is harmoniously balanced by a great acidity.

AGEING
20 months in new French oak barrels.

PAIRING
The elegant and fresh 2021 requires rich, structured dishes as roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic or Beef Wellington.

RATINGS

98pts

96+pts

96pts

4.4

]]> Château d’Issan Margaux Grand Cru Classé AOC https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/margaux/chateau-dissan-margaux-grand-cru-classe-aoc/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:29:16 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10499 Château d'Issan website. VARIETALS 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 3.55 g/l
pH 3.67

APPEARANCE
Intense purple/ruby with black highlights.

NOSE
Rich notes of blackcurrants, blackberries, violets, and orange peel, accented by cedar, tobacco, and dried mushrooms.

PALATE
Full-bodied, powerful yet silky, featuring refined, crunchy tannins and a long finish.

AGEING
Matured for 16–18 months in French oak barrels (50% new).

PAIRING
Pairs excellently with grilled or roasted red meats like beef, lamb, and venison, as well as mushroom-based dishes and aged cheese.

RATINGS

96pts

96pts

95pts

4.3

]]> Château Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-lilian-ladouys-saint-estephe-cru-bourgeois-exceptionnel/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:29:16 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10503 Château Lilian Ladouys website. VARIETALS 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2018 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Dense ruby/purple colour.

NOSE
Intense red and black fruits – raspberry, cherry, and blackberry – mingled with cedar, mint, and violet notes.

PALATE
Château Lilian Ladouys always reveals a rich and crisp structure with ripe tannins and refined oak which melts into an explosion of fruit. It has the opulence and length of a Saint-Estèphe fine wine.

AGEING
15 months in French oak barrels (40% new).

PAIRING
Best served with classic meat dishes like roast beef, grilled lamb chops, venison, or wild boar stew.

RATINGS

94pts

94pts

93pts

92pts 

4

]]> Château Palmer, Margaux Grand Cru Classé AOC https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/margaux/chateau-palmer-margaux-grand-cru-classe-aoc/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:28:52 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10464 Château Palmer website. VARIETALS 54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2017 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep purple-black in color.

NOSE
Strong aromas leaps from the glass with freshly macerated blue and black fruits: wild blueberries, blackberries and black cherries plus hints of licorice, rose hips, and oolong tea with a waft of truffles.

PALATE
Medium-bodied, very finely crafted with exquisitely ripe and smooth yet firm tannin and sporting great mid-palate intensity and wonderful freshness, it finishes long and minerally.

AGEING
It was matured in 60-65% new French oak for approximately 21 months.

PAIRING
Best paired with roasted lamb, grilled beef fillet, or duck. Its complex notes of violets and blackberry are enhanced by earthy dishes like truffles, mushrooms, or roasted poultry.

RATING

98pts

97pts

4.4

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