APPEARANCE
A beautiful mid-coat ruby tile color.

NOSE
An aromatic explosion of aging notes (such as vanilla, roasted coffee, spices, etc.), very ripe fruit (raisins, caramel), and very subtle notes of bottle aging (leather, tobacco, etc.).

PALATE
Its perfectly blended, smooth, and silky flavor stands out. Very long, with a velvety sensation and a very pleasant aftertaste.

AGEING
It takes place over a period of 24 months in 225-liter American and French oak barrels. Once the aging process is complete, the wine is bottled and matures for three years before being released.

PAIRING
All kinds of roasted meats, classic recipes, such as game stews, cured and smoked cheeses and dark chocolate desserts.

RATINGS

3.9  

APPEARANCE
Garnet red with a ruby hue.

NOSE
The wine initially has a discreet and elegant nose which opens up with airing to reveal succulent aromas of brandied morello cherries mingled with peppery, minty notes.

PALATE
From a substantial and powerful attack, the mid-palate reveals a close-knit, creamy texture set off by well-integrated, structured tannins. The succulence hinted at on the nose is expressed in black fruit and mocha notes, leading into an opulent finish which underlines the wine’s complexity.

AGEING
Aged in French oak barrels, with a smaller proportion in new oak.

PAIRING
Perfect for meat dishes and game.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now and best before 2033.

RATINGS

92pts

92pts

91pts

4.1

APPEARANCE
The wine presents a dark garnet red color.

NOSE
Beautiful aroma of black fruit, and after a few years in the bottle the wine is enriched with a subtle touch of cigars and leather.

PALATE
On the palate it is round and full of fruit, with refined tannins and a nice length in the finish.

AGEING
The wine matures 50% in new oak barrels, 30% in barrels older than one vintage and 20% in tanks.

PAIRING
Grilled meats, soft cheeses and desserts made with dark chocolate.

APPEARANCE
A rich garnet red with purple reflections.

NOSE
The nose of 2016 Lacroix-Martillac reveals ripe fruit backed by smokey aromas.

PALATE
The palate is rich and fruity with a presence of powerful but rounded tannins. A long fresh finish.

AGEING
12 months in French oak barrel.

PAIRING
It goes well with duck with complex sauce, braised lamb with spices and hard seasoned cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now over the next 10 years.

RATINGS

92pts

4

APPEARANCE
Crimson red with intense ruby reflections.

NOSE
On the nose an explosion of sour cherry, ripe red fruit, blueberry, orange rind and flowers blends with spices, aromatic herbs, tobacco, coffee, dark chocolate, licorice and pepper.

PALATE
Full-bodied, rotund, perfectly balanced with velvety warmth. The sip is solid, supported by freshness and fine tannins.

AGEING
In the middle of winter the dried grapes are pressed and the thick juice is let to ferment for a long time. Follow 36 months of ageing in 30-50hl oak barrels and ageing in bottle.

PAIRING
Long drying and refinement time require dishes cooked for long time, high intensity and aromatic aftertaste.

RATINGS

93pts

93pts

4.2

APPEARANCE
Dark purple in colour.

NOSE
This Cabernet Sauvignon embodies a fruitdriven wine with rich notes of blackcurrant, plum, and morello cherry.

PALATE
Touches of oak, chocolate, and vanilla bean complete the rich round palate. A muscular wine with good layers of spice and a nice dry finish to the tannins. Still plenty of youth and vibrancy in tightly coiled package.

AGEING
Fermentation completed in barrel, with 18 months’ maturation, followed by individual barrel selection.

PAIRING
A good old scotch fillet in peppercorn sauce would be a treat alongside it.

RATINGS

4.3

APPEARANCE
Ruby red color with purple reflections.

NOSE
With aromas of black fruits and dried herbs, Donjon de Lamarque is a fleshy wine that offers vanilla notes and underwood aromas.

PALATE
It presents a well-balanced body and a great length on the palate. Perfect balance, the tannins are present with a fruity character which ends with a beautiful finish.

AGEING
The wine is aged for 12 to 14 months in 2 vintage-old oak barrels from Allier region.

PAIRING
Pairs well with grilled red meats, game and spicy dishes.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now or keep for 5 to 10 years.

RATINGS

4

APPEARANCE
Intense and deep ruby red.

NOSE
Intense with hints of wild berries, cherry notes and a well-balanced spiciness.

PALATE
Warm and velvety with ripe red fruit aromas, elegant tannins and a long finish.

AGEING
18 months in in 25 HL French oak barrels and tonneaux.

PAIRING
A wine for special occasions, better if served with grilled meat, Florentine steak or aged cheeses. Ideal in front of an old movie, like a Spaghetti western.

RATINGS

96pts 

APPEARANCE
Purple in colour.

NOSE
The nose reveals aromas of crisp black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry) and spices (cinnamon, vanilla, cloves).

PALATE
The palate is supple and silky, with black fruit and spices, medium acidity and fine, silky tannins. The finish is pleasant.

AGEING
Wine is vinified in concrete vats then aged in French oak barrels: 1/3 in new barrels, 1/3 in one year old barrels, 1/3 in 2 years old barrels for 12 months.

PAIRING
Suitable for roasted or grilled beef, pork and game dishes.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now or cellar it for 5 to 7 years.

RATINGS

4

APPEARANCE
Ruby red towards garnet with ageing.

NOSE
Elegant and refined aromas of licorice, berry jam, tobacco, star anise and spices.

PALATE
Intense and deep, with a rich and expressive center of the mouth, fine and evolved tannic texture and a finish of great balance.

AGEING
Aging in Slavonian oak barrels of 30-35 hl for 40 months followed by 12 months in bottle.

PAIRING
Riserva Brunello pairs superbly with Italian and International cuisine; typical Tuscan dishes, roasts, game, mushrooms, red meats and seasoned sheep’s cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Perfect now, but can evolve well in 10 years.

RATINGS

94pts

94pts

4.4