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- La Conseillante Pomerol 2018 1.5L MagnumJD97JS97WA98VM98$599.98Availability:In Stock
98 Points! The 2018 La Conseillante is composed of 83% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Franc, with a 3.65 pH and 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs a lot of swirling and coaxing to lure out the youthfully shy, incredible perfume of black raspberries, boysenberries, ripe plums and cinnamon toast, leading to notions of lilacs, clove oil and forest floor, plus a waft of iron ore. The medium to full-bodied palate is a jaw-dropping exercise in finesse, slowly unfurling in the mouth to reveal layer upon layer of bright, crunchy red and black fruits, supported by a rock-solid frame of firm, fine-grained tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and with an impressive mineral and exotic spice firework display. It's an incredible expression of Pomerol that cannot fail to inspire a resounding 'WOW' from whoever is fortunate to drink it. Tempting to broach now (albeit with a lot of air), try to keep your hands off it for a good 5 years and then drink it over the next 30 years or more. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, robertparker.com
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 5 LEFT! - Cuvelier Los Andes Coleccion 2018JS92Please proceed to checkout to reveal our lowest price.Special Price $21.98Availability:In Stock
92 Points! Sweet berry, tobacco and hints of dried meat and coffee on the nose follow through to a full body with plenty of fruit, chocolate and hazelnut notes. Chewy and flavorful. 52% malbec, 24% cabernet sauvignon, 11% merlot, 9% syrah and 4% petit verdot. Drink now or hold. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn More - Folie de Chauvin Saint Emilion 2018JS92$24.98Availability:In Stock
92 Points! Strawberries, blueberries and violets with woody notes. It’s full-bodied with a balanced, juicy texture, tight and fine tannins and a medium, savory finish. Try after 2022. - James Suckling
Learn More - Ramey Claret North Coast 2018WA94$35.98Availability:Out of Stock
94 Points! Deep ruby-purple, the 2018 Claret is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Syrah and 2% Petit Verdot. It features blackcurrant aromas with accents of peppercorn, bacon, cedar, thyme and lavender. Full-bodied, its powerful, concentrated fruits are supported by finely grained tannins, and it has a long, still youthfully coiled finish. It will continue to unfold for several more years in bottle. - Erin Brooks, robertparker.com
Learn More - Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Vin Valle de Uco 2018JS95$37.98Availability:In Stock
95 Points! This is really classy with deep blackberry, violet and blueberry aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and super refined with integrated tannins that spread across the palate. So polished and refined. 69% malbec, 19% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot, 4% merlot and 3% syrah. Goes on for minutes. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 7 LEFT! - Ao Yun Shangri-la Yunnan 2018DEC95JS98WA95$248.98Availability:In Stock
98 Points! I love the depth and complexity of the nose, which brings you down deeply into the wine, showing blackberry, ink, tar, earth, incense, cloves, and black licorice. Thyme, too. The purity of the fruit, including cassis, is the real thing. This is full-bodied, but remains so fresh and vertical on the palate. The tannins are so fine and integrated, producing a millefeuille-like layering of tannin and cool, blue fruit. Incredible wine. The greatest wine made in China so far. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 19% cabernet franc, 10% merlot, 7% syrah and 4% petit verdot. 26,000 bottles made. Drinkable now, but will be so much better in four or five years. - JamesSuckling.com
Winemaker Notes: "Produced from 314 plots totaling nearly 28 hectares (75 acres) of vineyards. Ao Yun vineyards range in altitude from 2,200 to 2,600 meters, enabling the cabernet sauvignon grape to express the full refinement of this unique terroir. Local farmers have worked these lands for centuries, adapting their farming techniques to the steep mountainsides. To respect time-honored local tradition, the grape harvest and winemaking are done entirely by hand. The Ao Yun terroir enjoys exceptional climatic conditions, with temperatures similar to those of Bordeaux."
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 6 LEFT! - Owen Roe Yakima Valley Red Wine 2018JS93$24.98Availability:In Stock
93 Points! Aromas of plums, currants, blueberries, dried tangerine peel, charcoal and spice box. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Structured and textured with bright layers of wild fruit and spice. 49% merlot, 38% cabernet sauvignon, 11% cabernet franc and 2% malbec. Drink from 2022. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 4 LEFT! - Fonbadet Pauillac 2018DEC91JD92+JS91WA91+NM93VM94$34.98Availability:In Stock
94 Points! The 2018 Fonbadet is superb. Classically elegant and refined, the 2018 graces the palate with exquisite finesse right out of the gate. Red berry, floral, blood orange and minty flavors convey freshness as the 2018 opens in the glass. Bright acids perk up the nuanced, persistent finish. Readers won't find too many 2018s that are this delicate, sensual and flat-out charming. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
93 Points! The 2018 Fonbadet makes good on the promise it showed last year, presenting a finely chiseled bouquet of blackberry, graphite and light sous-bois scents. Coy at first, it unfolds with confidence. The palate is very cohesive with well-judged natural acidity. There is plenty of coiled-up energy in this Fonbadet, but what really distinguishes it is the fineness of the tannin's and the persistence on the finish. Bravo! - Neal Martin, Vinous Media
Learn More - Jonata Todos Estate Red Blend 2018JS94VM92$54.98Availability:In Stock
94 Points! Opulent and elevated on the nose with black truffle, blackberries, flowers and orange blossom. Medium-to full-bodied, rich, round and juicy. Lots going on here. A little time in the bottle with soften it. Syrah, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petite sirah and others. Drink or hold. - James Suckling
92 Points! The 2018 Todos is a very pretty wine. Best of all, it can be enjoyed now, with minimal cellaring. Bright red cherry, plum fruit and lively acids make for a super appealing, juicy red with tons of immediacy and pure appeal. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 11 LEFT! - Baron Widmann Cabernet Merlot Auhof Alto Adige 2018$62.98Availability:In StockHURRY, ONLY 6 LEFT!
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- Virginie Thunevin Bordeaux 2018JS92$12.98Availability:In Stock
92 Points! Currant, blackberry, black-tea and iodine aromas. It’s medium-bodied with sleek, silky tannins. Fresh and delightful. Chocolate and hazelnut. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com
Looking for one heck of a delicious Bordeaux drinker? The 2018 Domaine Virginie Thunevin will fill the role nicely, offering loads of fruits, medium-bodied richness, some classic tobacco and earth notes, sweet tannins, and a great finish. It shines for its charm, drinkability, and balance, and is ideal to enjoy over the coming 4-5 years. - Jeb Dunnuck
Learn More - Ferran Pessac-Leognan 2018JS93WA91$19.98 As low as $17.98Availability:In Stock
93 Points! Dried blackcurrants, cloves, charred wood, dried leaves and tobacco on the nose. Hot stones, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins. Savory and clay-like notes on the finish. Very typical for the appellation. Try from 2024. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn More - Couvent des Jacobins 'Calicem' Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018 Pre-Arrival$84.98Availability:In Stock
- Sénéjac Haut Medoc 2018DEC90JS93WA90-92NM91-93$19.98Availability:In Stock93 Points! Blackcurrant, blackberry, herbal and earthy undertones. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins and structure. Savory and layered on the palate. Rich finish. Chewy. Try after 2024. - JamesSuckling.com
- Chateau Puygueraud Francs Cotes de Bordeaux 2018DEC92JD92JS93$18.98Availability:In Stock
93 Points! Aromas of blackberries, dried lavender, black olives, tobacco, herbs and some smoked meat. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Layered and concentrated with a sleek, savory finish. 85% merlot, 12% cabernet franc and 3% malbec. Better from 2022. - James Suckling
92 Points! This is great stuff and highly drinkable with a wonderful richness on the nose and palate. It’s pretty fierce in fact and has real impact with the austerity of the mid palate quickly filled out by rich sweet black cherry fruit and a deeply spiced finish. - Decanter
92 Points! Coming from the talented Thienpont team, the 2018 Château Puygueraud is a juicy, up-front, undeniably delicious 2018 offering lots of perfumed, floral, and violet notes, sumptuous blue fruits, medium-bodied richness, and a juicy, balanced, lengthy style that keeps you coming back to the glass. The balance is spot on, as is the purity of fruit, and it's ideal for enjoying any time over the coming decade. The blend is 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and the rest Malbec. - Jeb Dunnuck
Learn More - Pape Clement Rouge Pessac Leognan 2018WS96WE96JD99JS97WA96+VM96$119.98Availability:In Stock
99 Points! Coming from 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc brought up in 60% new French oak, the 2018 Château Pape Clement from Bernard Magrez is a gorgeous wine that's performing even better from bottle than barrel, which is always a good sign. Deep ruby/purple, with stunning crème de cassis and blackberry fruits as well as kaleidoscope-like notes of graphite, scorched earth, smoke, violets, and spring flowers, it offers full-bodied richness yet stays light on its feet, graceful, and almost ethereal on the palate, with integrated acidity and building yet seamless tannins. The Cabernet Sauvignon really sings at this point, and there's almost a Médoc-like regalness here. Reminding me of a slightly more elegant 2005 (it also has similarities to the 2016), it will benefit from 4-6 years in the cellar and keep for 30+ years. - Jeb Dunnuck
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 2 LEFT! - Marsau Cotes de Francs 2018JS94$28.98Availability:In Stock
94 Points! Beautifully pure cherry, berry, black-olive and lightly toasted coffee-bean aromas follow through to a full body with a lovely center palate and purity of fruit. Lots of fine tannins. Balanced and poised. Wonderful depth. Tiny production – only 20% of the normal production. Pure merlot. From organically grown grapes. Needs two or three years to come around. Try after 2022. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn More - La Gurgue Margaux 2018JS93-94VM93$34.98Availability:In Stock93 Points! The 2018 La Gurgue is one of the little jewels of Margaux. Pliant, supple and inviting, the 2018 has so much to offer. All the elements are wonderfully fused together. Ripe red cherry, blood orange, mint and sweet floral notes all build as this racy Margaux shows off its sensuality and charm. Mildew was especially severe, and yields were just 12 hectoliters per hectare, but the wine is superb. The blend is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media Learn More