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2025
97
Quite floral on the nose, the wine is concentrated, plush, deep, and rich. The full-bodied palate offers a blend of oceanic and marine influences, plums, chocolate, spice, licorice, smoke, espresso, and cherries. Fresh, lively, creamy, and deep, the finish steals the show with countless layers of ripe berries, pit fruits, dark chocolate, mint, and a touch of salt that shows up in the endnotes. The wine blends 55% Merlot with 35% Cabernet Franc. 13.8% ABV. Harvesting took place from September 12 to September 22. Drink from 2029-2060. 96-98 Pts.

Quite floral on the nose, the wine is concentrated, plush, deep, and rich. The full-bodied palate offers a blend of oceanic and marine influences, plums, chocolate, spice, licorice, smoke, espresso, and cherries. Fresh, lively, creamy, and deep, the finish steals the show with countless layers of ripe berries, pit fruits, dark chocolate, mint, and a touch of salt that shows up in the endnotes. The wine blends 55% Merlot with 35% Cabernet Franc. 13.8% ABV. Harvesting took place from September 12 to September 22. Drink from 2029-2060. 96-98 Pts.

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2022
93
Smoke, flowers, cigar wrapper, citrus, and cherries fill the aromatic profile. The natural sweetness, verve, and supple textures are readily apparent as soon as the fruit-packed wine hits your palate. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2036.

Smoke, flowers, cigar wrapper, citrus, and cherries fill the aromatic profile. The natural sweetness, verve, and supple textures are readily apparent as soon as the fruit-packed wine hits your palate. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2036.

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2021
92
Orange rind, raspberries, licorice, and flowers pop in the nose with a single swirl. Medium-bodied, zesty, and fresh, the melange of fruits on the palate combines bright, juicy pit fruits with a refreshing touch of citrus that makes its way to the end of the finish. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2034.

Orange rind, raspberries, licorice, and flowers pop in the nose with a single swirl. Medium-bodied, zesty, and fresh, the melange of fruits on the palate combines bright, juicy pit fruits with a refreshing touch of citrus that makes its way to the end of the finish. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2034.

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2020
93
Black raspberries, licorice, cherry blossoms, and a hint of cocoa define the aroma. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, long, mineral-driven, and expansive, with sweet, energetic fruit and a touch of salty chocolate in the finish, which adds roundness and depth. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2035.

Black raspberries, licorice, cherry blossoms, and a hint of cocoa define the aroma. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, long, mineral-driven, and expansive, with sweet, energetic fruit and a touch of salty chocolate in the finish, which adds roundness and depth. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2035.

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2020
93
Deeply colored, black cherries, blackberries, herbs, licorice, tobacco leaves, and flowers are on display in the nose. The palate delivers its waves of sweet, vivid, dark red berries, chalk, and cocoa with ease and freshness. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2035.

Deeply colored, black cherries, blackberries, herbs, licorice, tobacco leaves, and flowers are on display in the nose. The palate delivers its waves of sweet, vivid, dark red berries, chalk, and cocoa with ease and freshness. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2035.

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2021
92
Mint, flowers, and cherries define the core of this wine. Fresh, juicy, medium-bodied, energetic, and vibrant, the finish is lively with a touch of marine influence that shows up at the end with its touches of salty rocks, adding a mineral edge to the wine. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2034.

Mint, flowers, and cherries define the core of this wine. Fresh, juicy, medium-bodied, energetic, and vibrant, the finish is lively with a touch of marine influence that shows up at the end with its touches of salty rocks, adding a mineral edge to the wine. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2034.

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2022
94
Licorice, black cherries, smoke, and dried flowers permeate the perfume. The palate is even better, with a blast of sensuously textured, sweet, and vibrant waves of fruit. Long, expansive, and intense, this can be enjoyed in its youth, but if you prefer more secondary character, it has the structure to age and evolve for 10-15 years with ease. The wine is made from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2037.

Licorice, black cherries, smoke, and dried flowers permeate the perfume. The palate is even better, with a blast of sensuously textured, sweet, and vibrant waves of fruit. Long, expansive, and intense, this can be enjoyed in its youth, but if you prefer more secondary character, it has the structure to age and evolve for 10-15 years with ease. The wine is made from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2037.

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2020
93
Raspberries, cherries, and flowers fill the perfume. The medium-bodied palate serves up its luscious layers of black cherries, herbs, and Indian spice with ease. You can enjoy this on release, or age it for more complexity. The wine blends 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2034.

Raspberries, cherries, and flowers fill the perfume. The medium-bodied palate serves up its luscious layers of black cherries, herbs, and Indian spice with ease. You can enjoy this on release, or age it for more complexity. The wine blends 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2034.

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2021
91
Flowers and red fruits crowd into the nose. Medium-bodied and focused on its energetic profile, the wine leaves you with a lingering note of spicy, fresh, vibrant raspberries accompanied by a chalky finish. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2032.

Flowers and red fruits crowd into the nose. Medium-bodied and focused on its energetic profile, the wine leaves you with a lingering note of spicy, fresh, vibrant raspberries accompanied by a chalky finish. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2032.

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2022
93
Black cherries, plums, smoke, and licorice shine in the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, supple, and already approachable. The wine is loaded with sweet, ripe, round-textured fruits and freshness that stick with you from start to finish. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2037.

Black cherries, plums, smoke, and licorice shine in the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, supple, and already approachable. The wine is loaded with sweet, ripe, round-textured fruits and freshness that stick with you from start to finish. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2037.

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2021
90
Initially, the perfume opens with a strong mineral note before moving to its raspberry, strawberry, and floral side. The medium-bodied palate is fresh, almost zesty, with a nice purity to the fruit, along with a touch of citrus and mint leaves, adding complexity to the refreshing finish. Drink from 2026-2029.

Initially, the perfume opens with a strong mineral note before moving to its raspberry, strawberry, and floral side. The medium-bodied palate is fresh, almost zesty, with a nice purity to the fruit, along with a touch of citrus and mint leaves, adding complexity to the refreshing finish. Drink from 2026-2029.

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2022
92
Charcoal, blackberries, and black cherries infuse the perfume. The palate is balanced between its supple textures, fruit, and freshness with lingering notes of sweet plums and cherries with just a hint of cocoa on the back end. The wine is produced using 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2034.

Charcoal, blackberries, and black cherries infuse the perfume. The palate is balanced between its supple textures, fruit, and freshness with lingering notes of sweet plums and cherries with just a hint of cocoa on the back end. The wine is produced using 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2034.

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2023
92
Black raspberries, forest leaf, and floral notes create the aromatic profile. The round-textured, medium-bodied palate is soft and fruity, leaving you with sweet, almost peppery black raspberries from start to finish. Drink from 2026-2034.

Black raspberries, forest leaf, and floral notes create the aromatic profile. The round-textured, medium-bodied palate is soft and fruity, leaving you with sweet, almost peppery black raspberries from start to finish. Drink from 2026-2034.

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2022
90
Cherries, tobacco, and a touch of smoke get things started. But it is the easy-to-like, sweet, ripe, red fruits with their charming, light touch on the palate, along with a consumer-friendly price that make this a winner. Drink from 2026-2030.

Cherries, tobacco, and a touch of smoke get things started. But it is the easy-to-like, sweet, ripe, red fruits with their charming, light touch on the palate, along with a consumer-friendly price that make this a winner. Drink from 2026-2030.

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2022
92
Medium-bodied, soft, and fruity, the wine is already effortless to drink, letting you enjoy its sweet, creamy fruit with accents of chocolate, spice, licorice, and a touch of chalk that shows up at the end of the finish. Produced from the estate's young vines, this is a true baby Clinet. Drink from 2026-2040.

Medium-bodied, soft, and fruity, the wine is already effortless to drink, letting you enjoy its sweet, creamy fruit with accents of chocolate, spice, licorice, and a touch of chalk that shows up at the end of the finish. Produced from the estate's young vines, this is a true baby Clinet. Drink from 2026-2040.

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2022
90
Juicy, fruity, fully-mature wine that lets you experience its plums, tobacco, and a bit of cocoa, along with the secondary characteristics of an aged Bordeaux at a super, consumer-friendly price, and it is ready to drink today. Ronan by Clinet may be the only entry-level wine that is released when fully mature, allowing you to enjoy all the qualities of an aged Bordeaux at a price that makes it possible to purchase by the case. Drink from 2026-2030.

Juicy, fruity, fully-mature wine that lets you experience its plums, tobacco, and a bit of cocoa, along with the secondary characteristics of an aged Bordeaux at a super, consumer-friendly price, and it is ready to drink today. Ronan by Clinet may be the only entry-level wine that is released when fully mature, allowing you to enjoy all the qualities of an aged Bordeaux at a price that makes it possible to purchase by the case. Drink from 2026-2030.

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2021
91
Bright, juicy currants supply the fruit and energy here to this medium-bodied, red berry-filled wine. Crisp and soft on the palate, and in the spicy, red currant-oriented finish, this is ready to go. You can enjoy this today and over the next 10-12 years. The wine is a blend of 60.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 11.1% Petit Verdot, 12.9% ABV. Drink from 2026-2037.

Bright, juicy currants supply the fruit and energy here to this medium-bodied, red berry-filled wine. Crisp and soft on the palate, and in the spicy, red currant-oriented finish, this is ready to go. You can enjoy this today and over the next 10-12 years. The wine is a blend of 60.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 11.1% Petit Verdot, 12.9% ABV. Drink from 2026-2037.

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2020
94
Currants, citrus, flowers, herbs, and tobacco fill the perfume. The palate is packed with supple-textured, creamy, chocolate-edged blackberries, black currants, crushed stones, and plums. This is already a treat in your glass, but it has the ability to age and evolve, perhaps, up to 20 more years. Elegant in style, with good energy and refinement, this is a perfect example of a baby Latour. Drink from 2027-2045.

Currants, citrus, flowers, herbs, and tobacco fill the perfume. The palate is packed with supple-textured, creamy, chocolate-edged blackberries, black currants, crushed stones, and plums. This is already a treat in your glass, but it has the ability to age and evolve, perhaps, up to 20 more years. Elegant in style, with good energy and refinement, this is a perfect example of a baby Latour. Drink from 2027-2045.

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2019
99
The aromatic display of flowers, cigar box, smoke, cedar, lead pencil, Indian spices, black with red fruits, and creme de cassis is effortless to delve into. The fruits are bright, fresh, crisp, and mildly peppery, with a dark-chocolate accent on the multi-layered palate, setting the stage for the ripe, bright, supple, vibrant fruits that fill and expand on your palate. All that regal, ripe, sweet fruit and crushed gravel sticks with you almost seamlessly for more than 50 seconds until you reach the endnote, with its salty, mineral-driven kick. The wine was made from a blend of 92.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7.5% Merlot. Drink from 2030-2070.

The aromatic display of flowers, cigar box, smoke, cedar, lead pencil, Indian spices, black with red fruits, and creme de cassis is effortless to delve into. The fruits are bright, fresh, crisp, and mildly peppery, with a dark-chocolate accent on the multi-layered palate, setting the stage for the ripe, bright, supple, vibrant fruits that fill and expand on your palate. All that regal, ripe, sweet fruit and crushed gravel sticks with you almost seamlessly for more than 50 seconds until you reach the endnote, with its salty, mineral-driven kick. The wine was made from a blend of 92.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7.5% Merlot. Drink from 2030-2070.

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2025
98
Blackberries, licorice, flowers, and chocolate are showcased in the perfume. There is an exceptional level of lift and vibrancy, paired with marine influences that drive the wine before you delve into its layers of perfectly ripe, black cherries, and plums. Elegant, powerful, long and juicy, there is a gorgeous sapidity in the finish that you cannot help but like. The wine blends 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV, 3.5 pH. Harvesting took place August 29 - September 20, making this the earliest start to a harvest in the history of the estate. Aging is taking place in a combination of 50% new, French oak barrels, foudres, and 1-year-old barrels. Drink from 2030-2060. 97-99 Pts

Blackberries, licorice, flowers, and chocolate are showcased in the perfume. There is an exceptional level of lift and vibrancy, paired with marine influences that drive the wine before you delve into its layers of perfectly ripe, black cherries, and plums. Elegant, powerful, long and juicy, there is a gorgeous sapidity in the finish that you cannot help but like. The wine blends 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV, 3.5 pH. Harvesting took place August 29 - September 20, making this the earliest start to a harvest in the history of the estate. Aging is taking place in a combination of 50% new, French oak barrels, foudres, and 1-year-old barrels. Drink from 2030-2060. 97-99 Pts

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2025
97
Black fruit, smoke, truffles, chocolate, plums, and Maraschino cherries fill the exotic perfume. But, here, it is the palate that owns the day. Intense and concentrated, the wine offers so much volume, width, and length that you are instantly seduced. Dark, deep, focused, and precise, there is also opulence, depth, and sensuality. The finish provides the lift, so the wine is equally fresh and velvety. This is a fabulous vintage for L'Evangile. The wine blends 66% Merlot with 13% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. 13.7% ABV. The harvest took place August 26 - September 15. The wine is aging in a combination of 40% new, French oak, 40% foudres, amphora, and used oak barrels. Yields were low at only 22 hectoliters per hectare. The Grand Vin was made from 60% of the harvest. Drink from 2030-2060. 96-98 Pts

Black fruit, smoke, truffles, chocolate, plums, and Maraschino cherries fill the exotic perfume. But, here, it is the palate that owns the day. Intense and concentrated, the wine offers so much volume, width, and length that you are instantly seduced. Dark, deep, focused, and precise, there is also opulence, depth, and sensuality. The finish provides the lift, so the wine is equally fresh and velvety. This is a fabulous vintage for L'Evangile. The wine blends 66% Merlot with 13% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. 13.7% ABV. The harvest took place August 26 - September 15. The wine is aging in a combination of 40% new, French oak, 40% foudres, amphora, and used oak barrels. Yields were low at only 22 hectoliters per hectare. The Grand Vin was made from 60% of the harvest. Drink from 2030-2060. 96-98 Pts

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2025
91
Licorice, flowers, and cherries are already expressive in the nose, and on the medium-bodied, forward, elegant, fruity, and fresh palate. The wine was made from blending 85% Merlot, with 15% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV. The wine comes from a parcel selection. Drink from 2028-2038. 90-92 Pts

Licorice, flowers, and cherries are already expressive in the nose, and on the medium-bodied, forward, elegant, fruity, and fresh palate. The wine was made from blending 85% Merlot, with 15% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV. The wine comes from a parcel selection. Drink from 2028-2038. 90-92 Pts

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2025
91
Blackberries, currants, espresso, and licorice come through in the nose, and on the medium-bodied, sweet, soft, lifted, and fruity, creamy palate. The wine blends 55% Merlot with 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2029-2045. 90-92 Pts

Blackberries, currants, espresso, and licorice come through in the nose, and on the medium-bodied, sweet, soft, lifted, and fruity, creamy palate. The wine blends 55% Merlot with 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2029-2045. 90-92 Pts

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2025
96
Deeply colored, with chocolate-covered plums, flowers, forest floor, leafy greenery, and spice box aromatics that are quite expressive in the aromatic profile. The palate is even better, with a vivid display of ripe, sweet, juicy dark fruits. Elegant, concentrated, silky, and deep, the wine has ample lift, so you taste and feel the freshness and purity in the fruit. The extensive finish displays chocolaty plums, licorice, and spice from beginning to end. The blend is 70% Merlot with 30% Cabernet Franc, 14.5% ABV, 3.6 pH. Yields were low at 19 hectoliters per hectare. Harvesting took place September 8 - September 18. Drink from 2030-2060. 95-97 Pts

Deeply colored, with chocolate-covered plums, flowers, forest floor, leafy greenery, and spice box aromatics that are quite expressive in the aromatic profile. The palate is even better, with a vivid display of ripe, sweet, juicy dark fruits. Elegant, concentrated, silky, and deep, the wine has ample lift, so you taste and feel the freshness and purity in the fruit. The extensive finish displays chocolaty plums, licorice, and spice from beginning to end. The blend is 70% Merlot with 30% Cabernet Franc, 14.5% ABV, 3.6 pH. Yields were low at 19 hectoliters per hectare. Harvesting took place September 8 - September 18. Drink from 2030-2060. 95-97 Pts

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2025
91
Medium-bodied, soft, round-textured, and fruity, the wine delivers its licorice, espresso, black cherries, and cocoa filled profile from start to finish. Due to its sweetness, and creamy textures, you can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2028-2034. 90-92 Pts

Medium-bodied, soft, round-textured, and fruity, the wine delivers its licorice, espresso, black cherries, and cocoa filled profile from start to finish. Due to its sweetness, and creamy textures, you can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2028-2034. 90-92 Pts

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