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		<title>Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri DOC</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/tuscany/bolgheri/tenuta-san-guido-sassicaia-bolgheri-doc/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tenuta San Guido is the result of a very long tradition and of an ethical message handed down from generation to generation. Over the years, the dedication and commitment to the company's activities have led to many successes: Sassicaia, in the wine sector, the Razza Dormello Olgiata, in the breeding of thoroughbred horses and the Rifugio Faunistico Padule di Bolgheri, for the protection of nature and wildlife.

Originally reserved for family and friends until 1967, Sassicaia was released on the market for the first time in 1971 with the 1968 vintage. To this day, the winemaking team remains committed to preserving the stylistic imprint that inspired the creation of this wine.
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<em>“We believe that Sassicaia is one of the greatest wine creations of the century. It also happens to be simply wonderful to drink. May it thrive through the new millennium.”</em> - Serena Sutcliffe MW &#38; David Peppercorn MW

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For more info, visit <strong>Tenuta San Guido</strong> <a href="http://www.tenutasanguido.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2020

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tenuta-San-Guido-Sassicaia-Bolgheri-DOC-2020.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://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 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Deep ruby-red colour.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
A highly perfumed and complex nose which features blackcurrant, blackberry jam, and plum, interwoven with savory notes of forest floor, cedar, tobacco leaf, and graphite.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Fleshy and expansive palate with an extra dimension of textural intensity. It offers layers of dark cherry, licorice, and crème de cassis. The wine is balanced by a sharp acidity and silky, fine-grained tannins.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Aged for 25 months in French oak barriques (roughly 45% new oak) before bottling.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Due to its firm structure and rich tannins, Sassicaia 2020 pairs best with a classic Fiorentina steak or herb-crusted roast lamb or wild boar ragù served over pappardelle.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong>97pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="19" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong>97pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="878" data-large_image_height="218"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-3025" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-300x74.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="37" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-300x74.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-768x191.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-600x149.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator.jpg 878w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong>97pts </strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" 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" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" 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" alt="" width="150" height="35" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It was in 1981 that the Marquis Lodovico Antinori, cousin of Piero Antinori, founded the Ornellaia Estate, in the heart of the Bolgheri area, a few kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. Thus, with the first harvest of 1985, what would become an icon among the SuperTuscans was born: the "Ornellaia". With the inauguration of the company, the world-famous enologist, Michel Rolland, begins to deal with the technical part of the cellar. Subsequently, in the 90s the other two labels were born: "Le Volte" and "Le Serre Nuove".

Ornellaia is a blend of nature and musing. Complex ancient soils converse through human wisdom with a delicate microclimate that is echoed and reflected in the Mediterranean Sea. Prolonged ageing accompanies the estate’s fine wine in achieving its utmost expression, revealing finesse and generosity over time.
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<em>“Ornellaia 2018 features a lively and intense aromatic expression, a distinctive mark of the vintage.”</em> - Olga Fusari – Winemaker

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For more info, visit <strong>Ornellaia</strong> <a href="http://www.ornellaia.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
51% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2018

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ornellaia-Bolgheri-Rosso-Superiore-DOC-2018.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://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 14.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Distinctive deep ruby-red colour.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Red fruits, citrus notes, hints of liquorice and Mediterranean scrub combine to form its aromatic profile.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
The tannins, both dense and silky in texture, fill the palate with elegance and precision. The finish is lifted by a distinct tangy vein that enhances the sensation of freshness and persistence.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, 70% new and 30% once used. After the first 12 months of maturation, the wine is assembled and returns to the barriques for 6 months.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Perfect in combination with second courses, with dishes based on poultry or game.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong>97pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="19" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong>97pts </strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" 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 loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-1072" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo-300x70.png" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" 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" alt="" width="150" height="35" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong>97pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1146" data-large_image_height="200"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-3609" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck-300x52.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="26" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck-300x52.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck-1024x179.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck-768x134.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck-600x105.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck.jpg 1146w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Château Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the heart of Saint-Estèphe, Château Lilian Ladouys cultivates the art of a wine that is generous, refined, and resolutely approachable. Nurtured by an exceptional terroir and a respectful approach to nature, it captivates with its freshness, finesse, and immediate charm. An inviting estate, a sincere wine, ready to be discovered without delay.

Château Lilian Ladouys is a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel (the top Cru Bourgeois classification) driven by the Lorenzetti family’s passion and the knowledge of the estate’s teams. When tasted, Lilian Ladouys always reveals a rich and crisp structure with ripe tannins and refined oak which melts into an explosion of fruit. This 2018 has the opulence and length of a Saint-Estèphe fine wine.

For more info, visit <strong>Château Lilian Ladouys</strong> <a href="http://www.chateau-lilian-ladouys.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>

2018

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chateau-Lilian-Ladouys-Saint-Estephe-Cru-Bourgeois-Exceptionnel-2018.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://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 14.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Dense ruby/purple colour.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Intense red and black fruits &#8211; raspberry, cherry, and blackberry &#8211; mingled with cedar, mint, and violet notes.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
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.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
15 months in French oak barrels (40% new).</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Best served with classic meat dishes like roast beef, grilled lamb chops, venison, or wild boar stew.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong>94pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="19" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong>94pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/wine-enthusiast-new-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="240" data-large_image_height="46"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4775" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/wine-enthusiast-new-logo.png" alt="" width="150" height="29" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">93pts <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 loading="lazy" 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="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">92pts <a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1191" data-large_image_height="633"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4453" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-1024x544.png 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-768x408.png 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-600x319.png 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png 1191w" alt="" width="150" height="80" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Château de la Coste Margaux AOC (Château Paveil de Luze 2nd wine)</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/margaux/chateau-de-la-coste-margaux-aoc-chateau-paveil-de-luze-2nd-wine/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château de La Coste is the second wine of Château Paveil de Luze, one of the oldest properties in the Médoc. The vineyard dates from the 17th century and is run by the Barons de Luze Family since 1862. Today, Marguerite and Catherine de Luze represent the sixth generation and continue to elaborate fine and delicate wines. Château de la Coste's vineyards are in the northern part of the Margaux appellation.

Château de la Coste is an excellent, early-drinking representation of the Margaux appellation from a highly-regarded Bordeaux vintage. As the second wine of <span data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">Château Paveil de Luze</span>, it offers the classic elegance and "feminine" character of Margaux at a more accessible price point.<span class="uJ19be notranslate" data-sfc-root="c" data-wiz-uids="zSK0Qd_k,zSK0Qd_l" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><span class="vKEkVd" data-animation-atomic="" data-wiz-attrbind="class=zSK0Qd_j/TKHnVd" data-sae=""><span aria-hidden="true" aria-owns="action-menu-parent-container"> </span></span></span>

For more info, visit <strong>Château Paveil de Luze</strong> <a href="http://www.chateaupaveildeluze.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2020

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chateau-de-la-Coste-Margaux-AOC-2020.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://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 13.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Brilliant ruby color with purple reflections.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Dominant notes of black fruits and cassis, accented by hints of cinnamon and sandalwood.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Soft, lush, and elegant with a silky finish and ripe berry flavors.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
The wine is aged for 12 months in barrels (30% new).</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Offering a harmonious blend of flavors, it is best matched with roasted red meats such as grilled steak, roast pork and lamb shank.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">92pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/wine-enthusiast-new-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="240" data-large_image_height="46"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4775" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/wine-enthusiast-new-logo.png" alt="" width="150" height="29" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">4.1 <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="456" data-large_image_height="110"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4519" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png" alt="" width="150" height="36" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png 456w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Château Clauzet Saint-Estèphe AOC</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-clauzet-saint-estephe-aoc/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château Clauzet is a classic red Bordeaux blend from the <span data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">Saint-Estèphe</span> appellation in the Médoc.

While 2013 was a challenging vintage for red Bordeaux across the board, critics generally describe Clauzet 2013 as a successful, mid-weight wine with the firm structure typical of its region.

The 2017 vintage is particularly notable as it was the final one produced under the 20-year ownership of Baron Velge before the estate was sold to Jacky Lorenzetti  and the integration of Château Clauzet within the structure of Château La Haye.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2013 - <a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chateau-Clauzet-Saint-Estephe-AOC-2013.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

2017 - <a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chateau-Clauzet-Saint-Estephe-AOC-2017.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://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 />
Bright ruby with garnet hints.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Floral and fragrant with notes of violet, cassis, sloe, and ripe blackcurrant.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Medium weight with firm and fine-grain tannins and a crunchy fruit character. Smooth finish with mellow oak interation and good length.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Matured in oak barrels (roughly 45-50% new) for 12 to 14 months.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Hearty red meats such as beef and venison.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong>3.9 <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="456" data-large_image_height="110"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4519" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png" alt="" width="150" height="36" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png 456w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Prelude a Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac AOC (Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2nd wine)</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pauillac/prelude-a-grand-puy-ducasse-pauillac-aoc-chateau-grand-puy-ducasse-2nd-wine/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three large plots in the best parts of Pauillac form the vineyard of this classified growth, an unusual configuration and a direct inheritance from the estate’s founder, Pierre Ducasse, an eminent lawyer. In the 18th century he gave a single name to a fine vineyard holding, which was put together through inheritance and purchases. When he died in 1797, his son, Pierre, inherited a 60-hectare exploitation, named Ducasse-Grand-Puy-Artigues-Arnaud, of which two third were planted with vines. The estate was classified in 1855, under the name of Artigues Arnaud.

The second wine, Prélude à Grand-Puy Ducasse, was created in 1955, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the estate's classification.

For more info, visit <strong>Château Grand-Puy Ducasse</strong> <a href="www.grandpuyducasse.fr">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon

<strong>VINTAGE </strong>
2017

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Prelude-a-Grand-Puy-Ducasse-Pauillac-AOC-2017.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://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 13%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Intense garnet color.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Enticing aromas of black cherry, redcurrant, and dark chocolate, with subtle hints of cedar and tobacco.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Medium-bodied and supple. It features silky tannins and layers of sour cherry, spice, and a fresh, balsamic finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Aging 14 months in French oak barrels, 15% new.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Look for dishes that match its medium body and classic Pauillac savory notes, such as roasted chicken with herbs, grilled lamb chops, pork tenderloin or classic burgers.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">3.9 <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="456" data-large_image_height="110"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4519" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png" alt="" width="150" height="36" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png 456w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pauillac/chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-grand-cru-classe-aoc/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><span id="" class="jAOkJc" tabindex="0" role="button" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-ved="2ahUKEwjNhP71pZOUAxXH1QIHHfrZHGQQqdYPegYIAQgDEAE" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">Château Lynch-Bages</span></span> is a prestigious wine estate in the <span data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">Pauillac appellation</span> of Bordeaux, France. Though officially classified as a Fifth Growth in the <span data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">1855 Bordeaux Classification</span>, it is widely regarded as a "super second" because its quality consistently rivals that of higher-ranked Second Growth estates.

Situated on the Bages plateau just southwest of Pauillac, overlooking the Gironde estuary, <span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><span id="" class="jAOkJc" tabindex="0" role="button" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-ved="2ahUKEwjNhP71pZOUAxXH1QIHHfrZHGQQqdYPegYIAQgDEAE" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">Château Lynch-Bages is o</span></span>wned by the Cazes family since 1939. Under the leadership of the late Jean-Michel Cazes and currently his son Jean-Charles Cazes, the estate has gained international legendary status.

For more info, visit <strong>Château Lynch Bages </strong><a href="http://www.lynchbages.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE </strong>
2017

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chateau-Lynch-Bages-Pauillac-Grand-Cru-Classe-AOC-2017.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://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 13%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Deep garnet red with purplish-blue hues.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The nose expresses an aromatic palette of black and red fruit with spicy notes.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
The attack is supple, rich, with a good volume. This 2017 offers a wonderful<br />
freshness, characteristic of the vintage, where the wonderful maturity of all the 4 grape varieties has produced tannins of an excellent quality.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Maturation was in wooden barrels for 18 months (75% new oak).</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Best served with barbecue, roasted meat, game and all kind of cheese.</p>
<p><strong>READINESS FOR DRINKING</strong><br />
An approachable Lynch Bages but it should drink well for 15 to 20 years.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong>95pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="19" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong>94pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/wine-enthusiast-new-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="240" data-large_image_height="46"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4775" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/wine-enthusiast-new-logo.png" alt="" width="150" height="29" /></a></strong></h3>
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<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">94pts <a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1191" data-large_image_height="633"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4453" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-1024x544.png 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-768x408.png 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-600x319.png 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png 1191w" alt="" width="150" height="80" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Château d’Issan Margaux Grand Cru Classé AOC</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/margaux/chateau-dissan-margaux-grand-cru-classe-aoc/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The history of Château d’Issan consists primarily of a long list of property transmissions and legacies. By inheritance and marriage, the estate has been handed down from owner to owner, and all of them have contributed in their own way to its renown and helped to forge its unique character. Over a period of nearly three centuries, the estate was passed down along a line involving a number of families with names such as Noailhan, Meyrac, Ségur, Salignac, de la Vergne, Escodeca de Boisse, etc. From 1575 onwards, the property was owned by five generations of the Essenault family, who ended up renaming it, contracting their name to “Issan” and thus Château d’Issan was born...

This exceptional 2022 vintage can be characterised by intense fruit nuances, balance, depth of aromatics, and definition of tannins, presented in a particularly bright and vibrant colour, with magnificent concentration and refined power. The Cabernets and the Malbec are once again remarkable - giving this new opus a unique signature.

For more info, visit <strong>Château d'Issan</strong> <a href="http://www.chateau-issan.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2022

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chateau-dIssan-Margaux-Grand-Cru-Classe-AOC-2022.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://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 14.5%<br />
Total Acidity 3.55 g/l<br />
pH 3.67</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Intense purple/ruby with black highlights.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Rich notes of blackcurrants, blackberries, violets, and orange peel, accented by cedar, tobacco, and dried mushrooms.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Full-bodied, powerful yet silky, featuring refined, crunchy tannins and a long finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Matured for 16–18 months in French oak barrels (50% new).</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Pairs excellently with grilled or roasted red meats like beef, lamb, and venison, as well as mushroom-based dishes and aged cheese.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">#1 Top 100 World Wines 2025 </strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="19" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">96pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1146" data-large_image_height="200"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-3609" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck-300x52.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="26" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck-300x52.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck-1024x179.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck-768x134.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck-600x105.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jeb-Dunnuck.jpg 1146w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">96pts </strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><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 loading="lazy" 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="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">95pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1191" data-large_image_height="633"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4453" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png" alt="" width="150" height="80" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-1024x544.png 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-768x408.png 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-600x319.png 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png 1191w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Almaviva</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/maipo-valley/puente-alto/almaviva/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 1997, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A., and Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle, Chairman of Viña Concha y Toro S.A., sealed a partnership agreement with a view to create an exceptional Franco-Chilean wine called Almaviva. Produced under the joint technical supervision of both partners, the first vintage achieved immediate international success upon its launch in 1998.
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<p class="photoswipe-wrapper">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.</p>
For more info, visit<strong> Almaviva </strong><a href="http://www.almavivawinery.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Carmenère, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2020 - <a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Almaviva-2020.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

2021 - <a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Almaviva-2021.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 15%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
An appealing dark and vibrant ruby color.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The nose is pure and layered, displaying a generous and elegant bouquet of blackberry, ripe cassis and wild strawberry, associated to mineral hints and delicate notes of violet, ink, vanilla and dark chocolate.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
The palateshows outstanding balance, density and structure, roundness and savors. Refined, ripened and coated tannins grant this wine a voluptuous texture, perfectly balanced by a great acidity, as the evolution leaves an impression of length and harmony.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
20 months in new French oak barrels.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
The earthy, dark fruit profile of the wine stands up well to the richness of grilled wagyu, rib eye or game meats.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Les Grands Chênes L&#8217;Élégance Médoc AOC</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/medoc/les-grands-chenes-lelegance-medoc-aoc/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first plantation in the history of the Château Les Grands Chênes, named Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, took place in 1880. This property was one of the first acquired by <strong>Bernard Magrez</strong> in the Médoc vineyards. This castle is often considered as “The Pearl of the Medoc”. It is located on the famous gravelly ridge of Saint Christoly du Médoc and is built around an old fortress dating from the sixteenth century.

It's in Saint-Christoly Médoc, a town once famous for its port where the sounds of barrels rolling onto the quayside, is where the vineyards of Château Les Grands Chênes are located. Ideally planted on a beautiful hillside of Garonne gravel, it makes the most of this top-quality terroir.

Crafted with input from renowned consultant <strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true">Michel Rolland</strong>, <span data-subtree="aimfl" data-processed="true">the </span>2019 Les Grands Chênes L'Élégance is a refined Médoc wine from the extensive portfolio of Bernard Magrez, often referred to as a "hidden treasure" for its quality-to-price ratio.<span class="uJ19be notranslate" data-sfc-root="c" data-wiz-uids="b3G2Nd_k,b3G2Nd_l" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><span class="vKEkVd" data-animation-atomic="" data-wiz-attrbind="class=b3G2Nd_j/TKHnVd" data-sae=""><span aria-hidden="true" aria-owns="action-menu-parent-container"> </span></span></span>

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2019

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Les-Grands-Chenes-LElegance-Medoc-AOC-2019.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://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 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Ruby color.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
An expressive bouquet of red and black currants, cedar pencil, dried flowers, and a hint of tobacco and licorice.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Medium-to-full-body with polished tannins and a round, fleshy texture. Round with complex flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and subtle spices like clove. Long, creamy finish with a refreshing mineral spark and a peppery kick.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Aged for about 16 months, with 30% in French oak barrels (half of which are new).</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Its structure and savory profile make it a great match for red meats, game, barbecue, or rich sauces.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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