2 Grand Cru Classe Vineyards sold in the same week is big news, especially in a region with so few classified vineyards for sale. It’s the fate of the vineyards in future vintages that is going to be very interesting.
Saint Julien is perhaps the second most consistent appellation in the 2017 vintage. The wines have character, soft tannins, complexity and early approachability, which is a winning combination.
2018 Saint Julien should win an award for the most consistent appellation of the 2018 Bordeaux vintage. From top to bottom, every wine is beautiful and a few wines are stunning!
At their best, 2018 Saint Emilion are deeply colored. They are concentrated, ripe, opulent and velvety on the palate. Many are alcoholic. But the top estates held everything in check, maintaining balance between ripeness and freshness.
Every vintage offers surprises and 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape is no exception. There are some true gems with a few wines that are so good, they transcend the vintage.
2017 Saint Estephe wines are a mixed bag. But if your vineyard was located next to the warming effects of the Gironde estuary, you were able to produce some very strong wines, as you can see.
The best 2019 St. Emilion wines are sublime, Opulent, rich, fresh, ripe and lusciously textured, at their best, these are fabulous, decadent, drinking experiences.