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		<title>Château Croizet-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:43:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The origin of the name Château Croizet-Bages dates back to the 17th century when the Croizet brothers, an emblematic dynasty of the Médoc landscape, founded this estate in the heart of the Pauillac appellation.
<p class="big"><span dir="auto">Pauillacais by nature, the wines of Château Croizet-Bages are sunny and generous.</span></p>

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<span dir="auto">To perfect the most delicate blends, Merlot, harvested relatively early, brings roundness to the grand vin. With notes of candied cherry, it expresses all the purity of a crisp and charming fruit. Petit Verdot, present in a tiny quantity and not every vintage, lends its vibrant color to the wine. The backbone of the grand vin, Cabernet Sauvignon, contributes a long, aromatic power that will reveal itself after a few years of aging. With notes of black fruit and cedar, the tannic structure reveals richness, breadth, and generosity.</span>

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For more info, visit <strong>Château <span dir="auto">Croizet</span>-Bages</strong> <a href="http://www.domaines-quie.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc

<strong>VINTAGE </strong>
2016

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Alcohol 13.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Dark ruby color.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
A traditional, highly expressive Pauillac bouquet combining dark currants, cedar wood, pencil lead graphite, tobacco, and subtle vanilla spice.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Balanced and medium-bodied with an approachable, smooth entry. The mid-palate offers juicy black fruit layered with fine grained, firm tannins and a savory, saline mineral character.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
12 months in French oak barrels, utilizing 50% new oak.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
This Pauillac complements roasted red meats, classic garlic-and-rosemary roasted lamb, duck breast reductions, and hard cheeses like aged Comté.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong>92pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="514" data-large_image_height="120"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1072" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo-300x70.png" alt="" width="150" height="35" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo-300x70.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo.png 514w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong>90pts <a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/wine-enthusiast-new-logo.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4775" src="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/wine-enthusiast-new-logo.png" alt="" width="200" height="38" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Figuière Bohème Côtes de Provence Rosé AOP</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/provence/cotes-de-provence/figuiere-boheme-cotes-de-provence-rose-aop/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Figuière is a pioneering maker of superior Provence wines and an ambassador of a new generation of top-level winemakers dedicated to their terroir.
Figuière strives to promote the superiority and creativity of the wines of Provence with a novel approach to rosé, designing it just like a “fine wine” in terms of time, craftsmanship and terroir. Figuière wines are the product of an unparalleled union between Provence and Burgundy, the La Londe terroir and the mastery of craft winemakers specialized in great Burgundy whites.

<span dir="auto">Figuière Bohème Rosé from Provence is summer in glass form with a clean, dry and precise profile, but at the same time with a fantastically mouthwatering fruitiness.</span><span dir="auto"> A stylish, modern Provence rosé where the light and slate-rich soil of the coast meets freshness, finesse and great drinking pleasure.</span>

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For more info, visit <strong>Figuière</strong> <a href="http://figuiere-provence.com/en/">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Rolle, Mourvèdre

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2025

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Figuiere-Boheme-Cotes-de-Provence-Rose-AOP-2025.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
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Alcohol 13%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
The color is delicate, almost porcelain pink.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
On the nose you encounter freshly squeezed citrus, juicy red berries in the direction of strawberries and raspberries and a touch of white flowers and herbs from the coast.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
On the palate, the wine is crisp and lively with fine, salty minerality and a cool, mouthwatering acidity that gives elegance to the delicate fruit. Dry in style, but the juicy berry fruit makes it very drinkable. The finish is clean and persistent with a bright, almost chalky note that calls for another sip.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Perfect with seafood, sushi, salads with herbs and citrus, grilled vegetables and light Mediterranean dishes.</p>
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		<title>Hepp Mirabelle d&#8217;Alsace Eau de Vie</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/hepp-mirabelle-dalsace-eau-de-vie/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of the XX century, the HEPP family were travelling fruit distillers, working from orchard to orchard around Uberach village. In 1972, Rene Hepp and his son Thracis established their own distillery and started to sell their eaux de vie which are today still exclusively distilled from Uberach vicinity fruits.

Now, working with three 400-litre Carl stills, Yannick Hepp follows in his forebears’ footsteps to craft completely natural fruit eaux-de-vie of impeccable technical mastery. Concentrated and precise, they bring back fine flavours all too often forgotten. His range — artisanal, pared down to the essentials — is thoroughly contemporary.

For more info, visit <strong>Hepp - Distillerie Artisanal </strong><a href="http://www.distillerie-hepp.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Mirabelle plums

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hepp-Mirabelle-dAlsace-Eau-de-Vie.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
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Alcohol 45%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
Translucent, brilliant appearance with crystalline highlights.<br />
On the nose, softness and suppleness in its fruity notes. Aromas of mirabelle plum, yellow fruit and peach skin, layered with an almond note typical of stone fruits.<br />
On the palate, that same elegance, full and unctuous, over intense notes of very ripe, compote-like mirabelle, with a honeyed flavour of great finesse. The finish is long, carrying a delicate kernel (stonefruit) note.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
Natural fermentation of Mirabelle plums.<br />
13 to 16 kg of fruit per litre of alcohol.<br />
Distilled in a 400-litre Carl pot still.<br />
Matured for 1 year in stainless-steel tanks.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Best enjoyed over a good meal &#8211; after the vol-auvent and the baeckeoffe, but before the apple strudel!</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gold-Medaille-Or-2020-PARIS-CBY.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11533" src="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gold-Medaille-Or-2020-PARIS-CBY-300x300.png" alt="" width="120" height="120" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gold-Medaille-Or-2020-PARIS-CBY-300x300.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gold-Medaille-Or-2020-PARIS-CBY-150x150.png 150w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gold-Medaille-Or-2020-PARIS-CBY-600x600.png 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gold-Medaille-Or-2020-PARIS-CBY-100x100.png 100w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gold-Medaille-Or-2020-PARIS-CBY.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px" /></a></p>
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		<title>Hepp Poire Williams Eau de Vie</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of the XX century, the HEPP family were travelling fruit distillers, working from orchard to orchard around Uberach village. In 1972, Rene Hepp and his son Thracis established their own distillery and started to sell their eaux de vie which are today still exclusively distilled from Uberach vicinity fruits.

Now, working with three 400-litre Carl stills, Yannick Hepp follows in his forebears’ footsteps to craft completely natural fruit eaux-de-vie of impeccable technical mastery. Concentrated and precise, they bring back fine flavours all too often forgotten. His range — artisanal, pared down to the essentials — is thoroughly contemporary.

For more info, visit <strong>Hepp - Distillerie Artisanal </strong><a href="http://www.distillerie-hepp.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Williams pears

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hepp-Poire-Williams-Eau-de-Vie.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 42%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
A superb crystalline appearance that unveils the ripe-fruit aromas characteristic of the Williams pear.<br />
A nose of exuberant purity, fine density and intense elegance, driven by its signature aromas of very ripe Williams pear.<br />
A palate of radiant harmony &#8211; complex, delicate and wonderfully rounded, as juicy as could be. An impressive finish with long, lingering length on the palate.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
Natural fermentation of Williams pears.<br />
22 to 25 kg of fruit per litre of alcohol.<br />
Matured for 1 year in stainless-steel tanks.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
An exceptional digestif to round off your evenings in style, this eau-de-vie is best served chilled (8 to 10°C) and is sumptuous when paired with a pear sorbet, a delight not to be missed.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Château de Laubade Vieille Eau de Vie de Prune</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/chateau-de-laubade-vieille-eau-de-vie-de-prune/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château de Laubade was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the appellation. Today, the third generation is actively involved in the quest of excellence of the property, composed of 260 acres of single vineyard, to make Château de Laubade an undisputed reference among the Armagnac category.

For more info, visit <strong>Château de Laubade </strong><a href="http://www.maison-leda.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Four different plum varietals

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Chateau-de-Laubade-Vieille-Eau-de-Vie-de-Prune.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
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Alcohol 42%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
Clear, shimmering pale gold with bright straw-yellow highlights.<br />
Remarkably elegant nose, highly precise, and singular. It opens with prominent notes of stewed plums and rich prune paste, which gives way to sweeter, complex aroma of acacia honey, vine peaches, vanilla, and a very light touch of white oak wood.<br />
Potent, rich, and full-bodied palate with a pleasantly heavy, oily mouthfeel.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
‘Home-made’ continuous distillation, plum varietial by plum varietal. The mash is fermented for 6 to 7 weeks and then aged separately in oak barrels for 6 to 12 months before the final blend.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
A brilliant partner for both sweet (glazed ham or vanilla icecream) and savory dishes (pan-seared foie gras or blue cheese).</p>
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		<title>Duc de Loussac XO Bas Armagnac</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Duc de Loussac Armagnac gets its origins back in the 17th century. The Marquise de Montespan, one of the most famous mistresses of the Sun King Louis XIV, was born in the Château of Lussac in the Gers departement. In 1679, the Sun King conferred the Duc de Loussac title to the Marquise de Montespan, who had just given him a 7th son. The Duc de Loussac is a purely fictional character, inspired by the magnificent Marquise de Montespan, and the very real "Duché de Loussac" title given by the King of France.
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<p data-astro-cid-7vvvriqi="">Duc de Loussac VSOP is a blend of armagnacs aged 10 years and above.</p>

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For more info, visit <strong>Duc de Loussac</strong> <a href="http://www.ducdeloussac.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard, Baco

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Duc-de-Loussac-XO-Bas-Armagnac.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
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Alcohol 40%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
Deep copper-amber with bright orange and golden highlights.<br />
It opens with tight, semisweet fragrances of toffee-covered apples and rich wood resin, followed by complex layers of orange peel, warm cinnamon, and grilled bread.<br />
Structurally taut, sweet, and moderately oily. It delivers an incredibly seductive, round, mouthfeel packed with flavors of nougat, marzipan, gingerbread, and vanilla.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape varietal by grape varietal. This is the only Armagnac House coopering its own casks from Gascony oak, to ensure the finest maturing process.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Maturing between 15 and 25 years, by grape varietal and by vintage.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Enjoy after a meal neat, as a digestive, or with a chocolate cake or a vanilla ice cream.</p>
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		<title>Duc de Loussac VSOP Bas Armagnac</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Duc de Loussac Armagnac gets its origins back in the 17th century. The Marquise de Montespan, one of the most famous mistresses of the Sun King Louis XIV, was born in the Château of Lussac in the Gers departement. In 1679, the Sun King conferred the Duc de Loussac title to the Marquise de Montespan, who had just given him a 7th son. The Duc de Loussac is a purely fictional character, inspired by the magnificent Marquise de Montespan, and the very real "Duché de Loussac" title given by the King of France.
<div class="carte-appellation">
<p data-astro-cid-7vvvriqi="">Duc de Loussac VSOP is a blend of armagnacs from 5 to 8 years old.</p>

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For more info, visit <strong>Duc de Loussac</strong> <a href="http://www.ducdeloussac.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard, Baco

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Duc-de-Loussac-VSOP-Bas-Armagnac.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
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Alcohol 40%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
Bright, deep amber hue.<br />
The nose displays an initial prominent oakiness, evolving quickly into delicate, velvety notes of nut paste, roasted almond, cola nut, meringue, and fresh breadcrumbs. Dried fruits, vanilla and plum, soft and delicate mouth with gentle finish.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape varietal by grape varietal. This is the only Armagnac House coopering its own casks from Gascony oak, to ensure the finest maturing process.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Maturing between 6 and 12 years, by grape varietal and by vintage.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
The perfect choice to conclude a meal. It makes a real difference in a coktail.</p>
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		<title>Duc de Loussac VS Bas Armagnac</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:20:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Duc de Loussac Armagnac gets its origins back in the 17th century. The Marquise de Montespan, one of the most famous mistresses of the Sun King Louis XIV, was born in the Château of Lussac in the Gers departement. In 1679, the Sun King conferred the Duc de Loussac title to the Marquise de Montespan, who had just given him a 7th son. The Duc de Loussac is a purely fictional character, inspired by the magnificent Marquise de Montespan, and the very real "Duché de Loussac" title given by the King of France.
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<p data-astro-cid-7vvvriqi="">Duc de Loussac VS is a blend of armagnacs from 3 to 5 years old.</p>

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For more info, visit <strong>Duc de Loussac</strong> <a href="http://www.ducdeloussac.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard, Baco

<strong>SIZE</strong>
700ml

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Alcohol 40%</p>
<p><strong>TASTING NOTES</strong><br />
Golden color with brown glints and great brightness.<br />
A rich nose with intense aromas of orange blossom jacinth and pear. Fine and delicate aromas of plums and honey with slightly flavored vanilla notes.<br />
The mouth is round and smooth. The finish is long and elegant, revealing oak, vanilla and ripe fruits aromas.</p>
<p><strong>DISTILLATION</strong><br />
‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape varietal by grape varietal. This is the only Armagnac House coopering its own casks from Gascony oak, to ensure the finest maturing process.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Maturing between 3 and 6 years, by grape varietal and by vintage.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
It pairs exceptionally well with rich, savory meats, fatty cheeses, and autumnal fruit desserts. Try it with duck confit, foie gras or Roquefort cheese.</p>
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		<title>Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases Saint-Julien AOC (Château Léoville Las Cases 2nd wine)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:19:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château Léoville Las Cases is one of the most emblematic estates in the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation on the Left Bank of the Bordeaux region, with vintage after vintage reaching new heights of excellence and elegance.

The Second Wine of Château Léoville Las Cases, Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases was created in 2007 and is made from plots of vines in the Clos Léoville Las Cases. Combined with the presence of gravelly soils derived from the Günz, resting on subsoils of a gravelly-sandy nature with more or less deep clay, the terroir of Château Léoville Las Cases combines all the conditions needed to produce vintages with legendary allure.

For more info, visit <strong>Château Léoville Las Cases </strong><a href="http://www.domaines-delon.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
55.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38.5% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>

2022

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Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Deep ruby red dress.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The nose offers a primary, fragrant bouquet dominated by black currant, blueberry jam, and plum, interspersed with notes of violet, anise, and shaved tobacco.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Medium-to-full-bodied with an initially dense and tightly woven tannic structure. The mid-palate opens up with layers of rich black fruit, a velvety texture, and a mineral, saline-driven finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Matured in French oak barrels, utilizing roughly 39% new oak.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Pairs elegantly alongside savory proteins like roast lamb, duck breast, ribeye steak, or wild venison game dishes.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong>94pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="514" data-large_image_height="120"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-1072" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo-300x70.png" alt="" width="150" height="35" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo-300x70.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo.png 514w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
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<h3><strong>94pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/falstaff-logo.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="434" data-large_image_height="152"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5186" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/falstaff-logo-300x105.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="53" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/falstaff-logo-300x105.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/falstaff-logo.jpg 434w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Chanoine de Balestard Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC (Château Balestard La Tonnelle 2nd wine)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:19:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Created in 2021, Chanoine de Balestard, the second wine of Château Balestard La Tonnelle, is named after Balestard, a canon of the Chapter of Saint-Émilion. Derived from a strict selection during blending and young vines of the estate, Chanoine de Balestard, with its roundness, balance, and freshness, can be enjoyed from a young age.

Discover the Chanoine de Balestard 2022, an elegant and complex red wine from the Bordeaux vineyards. This vintage offers beautiful aromatic depth and a refined tannic structure, ideal for lovers of fine wines.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
70% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2022

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Ruby, prune color, dense and full.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Distinguished by its intense and expressive nose, with complex notes of dark cherry, black fruit jam, blackcurrant, figs and violet, showing a very Cabernet Franc profile.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Very smooth attack, linear and balanced, with silky tannins and a beautiful length. Flavors of black cherry, plum, and licorice blend harmoniously with undergrowth and leather notes, offering a rich and balanced tasting experience with a well-integrated use of wood. A good satisfying Bordeaux.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
In French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% one-year-old.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Try it with spiced duck breast or beef fillet with mushrooms. Also an excellent companion for braised dishes and stews.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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