2012 – Vinumlector

Le Dragon de Quintus Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC (Château Quintus 2nd wine)

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:46:54 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Dense, purple-red color.

NOSE
The nose is greeted by a variety of plums. As if that were not impressive enough, black cherry and vanilla also join in.

PALATE
The wine is attractive, very round, smooth and fresh, with red fruit, redcurrant and blueberry overtones.

AGEING
18 months in 40% new oak barrels.

PAIRING
This developed red works perfectly as a pairing wine for a variety of meat and game dishes, but it’s also a pleasure when enjoyed solo.

RATINGS

91pts

90pts

4

Château Clauzet Saint-Estèphe AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:45:43 +0000

Château Clauzet is an estate located in the northern Médoc peninsula of Bordeaux, France, within the prestigious Saint-Estèphe AOC. The property is highly regarded for producing classic, deeply structured Left Bank Bordeaux wines that offer exceptional value compared to their classified growth neighbors. The purchase of Château Clauzet completes a dynamic process that began in 2012 at Château La Haye and remains under the Belgian flag, passing into the hands of the Cardon family. Vines from specific plots of land will therefore be used in the production of the wine to guarantee its own identity, vintage after vintage and starting with the 2018 harvest. Château Clauzet Saint-Estèphe 2012 is a classic Cru Bourgeois red Bordeaux blend, known for its structured, classic profile, and this vintage balances the natural power of Saint-Estèphe clay-gravel terroirs with the elegance of matured black fruit. VARIETALS 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2012 Download Tasting Note

Château Les Grands Chênes Médoc AOC LGC6 – Limited Edition (Blend of 6 best Vintages)

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:47:50 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep, brilliant red moving to garnet.

NOSE
A red fruit nose that no single year dominates – blackcurrant, dried fig, leather, cedar and forest floor.

PALATE
Broad and complex, with red fruit with a light toasted note, tannins fully resolved.

AGEING
14 to 16 months in a mix of stainless steel vats, French oak barrels and a very small percentage inside terracotta jars.

PAIRING
Rib of beef, game, or aged Comté. Decant gently one hour before service. For the Thai table it is recommended with grilled meat and beef massaman.

RATINGS

92pts

90pts

3.9

Château Angelus Limited Edition Collection Case of 6

Vinum Lector Staff — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:35:41 +0000

In the last thirty years, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest has constantly challenged practices and techniques for the benefit of his land and the unique characteristics of the wines grown on it, enabling Château Angelus to be recognised as one of the foremost properties in its appellation area. This recognition has been documented in one classification after another, the last of which awarded Château Angelus the status of Premier Grand Cru Classé "A".

This six-bottle gift box featuring the 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2022 vintages celebrates ten years with Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal at the helm of the estate, a decade marked by the handover from Hubert de Boüard de Laforest to his daughter, and vintages that have become true signatures.

Some are enhanced by exceptional bottle designs, from the precious 2012 black and gold bottle with its Haute Couture elegance to the 2022 vintage with its 20-carat gold and mother-of-pearl decoration.

More than just a collection, these wines tell a story of passing on and know-how that has driven Angelus for eight generations. These six vintages promise remarkable ageing potential and are already expressing their full grace.

For more info, visit Château Angelus website.

VARIETAL & VINTAGE

Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2012 – Download Tasting Note «LE PREMIER» - 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2014 – Download Tasting Note «L’INDIEN» - 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2016 – Download Tasting Note «LE RAYONNANT» - 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2018 – Download Tasting Note «LE PHÉNIX» - 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2020 – Download Tasting Note «LE SUBLIME» - 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2022 – Download Tasting Note «LE MAJESTUEUX» - 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc

Susana Balbo Nosotros Library Edition Cabernet Sauvignon

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:44 +0000

Nosotros line celebrates the efforts of all the people who work day by day to make this wine and it is considered the winery’s “selection of selections”. This wine celebrates our story of courage, which began 25 years ago with the dream of the founder, Susana Balbo, the first female winemaker in Argentina. A second dream came true in 2012 when her two children, José and Ana, joined the family business. The Nosotros Library Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 from Valle de Uco is a wine that stood out in that vintage and was stored in the family cellar. Today, we celebrate the 25 years with this grape variety, which we see as one of Argentina's hidden gems, as well as Susana's favorite variety. For more info, visit Susana Balbo website. VARIETAL 100% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2012 Download Tasting Note

Château Clerc Milon Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:21 +0000

Tied to the Seigneuries of Lafite and Mouton (future First Classified Growths belonging to two different branches of the Rothschild family), Château Clerc Milon derives its name from its historic owners, the Clerc family, who acquired it when it was sold as a national asset after the French Revolution. Today, the third generation, represented by Camille and Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild, perpetuates Baron Philippe de Rothschild's values and expertise and continues to develop Château Clerc Milon with the same dynamism and desire for modernity. Thanks to over 50 years of continuous work and a dedicated team with cutting-edge technical facilities, Château Clerc Milon is more than ever a benchmark of Médoc excellence. Although the atypically dry weather meant that yields were relatively low, the wines show rich, powerful and stylish tannins. Overall, the profile of the 2005 vintage is rather reminiscent of 1976, 1982 and 1995. For more info, visit Château Clerc Milon website. VARIETALS 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenère VINTAGE 2005 - Download Tasting Note 2009 - Download Tasting Note 2010 - Download Tasting Note 2012 - Download Tasting Note 2014 - Download Tasting Note 2015 (also in 1500ml) - Download Tasting Note 2021 - Download Tasting Note 2023 - Download Tasting Note

Baron de Brane Margaux AOC (Château Brane-Cantenac GCC 2nd wine)

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:22:52 +0000

Château Brane-Cantenac stands proudly in the heart of the prestigious Margaux appellation. Renowned for its wines of remarkable elegance and finesse, this 75-hectare property is an emblem of quality and excellence in the world of fine wines. Since Henri Lurton took over in 1992, he has made it his mission to produce the best possible wine, reinforcing Brane’s position as a second classified growth in 1855. The Château de Brane-Cantenac vineyard is unique in that the terroir of the Brane plateau contributes to the elegant and aromatic signature of the estate's wines. Baron de Brane is the second wine from Château Brane-Cantenac. This wine is a tribute to Baron Jacques-Maxime de Brane, who owned the vineyard in the 19th century. This second wine is made from deep gravel plots of clay gravel. For more info, visit Château Brane-Cantenac website. VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2012 - Download Tasting Note 2014 - Download Tasting Note 2016 - Download Tasting Note 2019 - Download Tasting Note

Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac AOC (Château Clerc Milon GCC 2nd wine)

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:50:54 +0000

Tied to the Seigneuries of Lafite and Mouton (future First Classified Growths belonging to two different branches of the Rothschild family), Château Clerc Milon derives its name from its historic owners, the Clerc family, who acquired it when it was sold as a national asset after the French Revolution. Living testimony to the considerable improvements in quality achieved at the property since the arrival of Baron Philippe and his descendants, Château Clerc Milon now has a second wine. Pastourelle de Clerc Milon has joined the dance and already accomplished its first very confident steps in the company of fine Pauillac wines. Its name comes from a traditional dance, the pastourelle, which evokes a knight’s romantic encounter with a shepherdess: the name echoes the pair of dancers that adorn the label of the Grand Vin. Made of gold, enamel and pearls, this precious miniature from the Museum of Wine in Art at Château Mouton Rothschild belonged to Catherine II, the empress of Russia, and is inspired by characters of the Commedia dell’Arte. Baroness Philippine de Rothschild chose it as the Clerc Milon emblem because of her love of the theatre. 2012 was a year of contrasts. The conditions of the vintage favoured superb expression of the Merlot, here mostly planted on clay-limestone parcels. For more info, visit Château Clerc Milon website. VARIETALS 65% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2012 - Download Tasting Note 2014 - Download Tasting Note 2015 - Download Tasting Note 2016 - Download Tasting Note 2019 - Download Tasting Note 2020 - Download Tasting Note 2021 - Download Tasting Note 2022 - Download Tasting Note