The 2011 Pichon Longueville Baron exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, an opulent mouthfeel for a 2011, silky tannins and no hard edges. Medium-bodied and well-endowed, it is a major success in this vintage. Shows a taut feel for now, with lots of cassis and blackberry fruit, lined with iron and

The 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron was broody at first, as if a big “No Entry” sign had been placed in front of the aromatics. But peeking underneath are some wonderful blackberry, cedar and graphite aromas that just sing of Pauillac and exude typicity. The palate is medium-bodied with very impressive depth

The 2006 Château Pichon-Lalande has a voluminous bouquet with outgoing blackberry, cassis and violets scents, a touch of boysenberry jam tucked just underneath, although it does not quite have the delineation of the Lynch Bages. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. This feels very composed in the mouth, quite

A sensational sleeper of the vintage, this modern-styled St.-Emilion boasts a dark purple color along with a beautiful bouquet of black olives, cherry jam, incense, spicy oak and black currants. Full-bodied, unctuously textured, lush, seductive and gloriously perfumed. Dense and ripe, with flashes of black Mission fig, Turkish coffee and

Medium to deep garnet-purple coloured with gorgeous notes of lilacs, Black Forest cake, kirsch and black raspberries plus nuances of cinnamon stick, dark chocolate and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, firm on the palate, finely grained texture with bags of perfumed black fruits and wonderful freshness, finishing long and very fragrant.

Deep garnet-purple coloured offering suave and seductive nose of warm red and black currants, black plum preserves, truffles, tapenade and rose hip tea with touches of sandalwood and Chinese five spice plus waft of iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, firmly structured and packed with mineral and exotic spice-laced black fruits,

Full-bodied wine that is richly fruity in the mouth, and attractive weight and good length. A pretty floral style of Eschezeaux

Aromas of blackberry, black olives and licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and nicely done. The aromatics have retained a respectable degree of freshness, although it is not as nuanced or as complex as the previous two vintages. It offers redcurrant, leather and a

Elegant yet intense wine sporting candied black cherry, violet and tobacco flavours with a dense, muscular finish.

Spice combined with notes of sweet fruits such as black cherry, currant, raspberry and plum. Robust structure, fresh and fruity. Well balanced and elegant with fruit and spice and velvety tannins. The retronasal olfaction confirms the notes present in the nose. A long and persistent wine.

Elegant, with colour changing naturally from a pretty raspberry hue to salmon-pink. A precise nose of extraordinary freshness and a wide range of red fruits: raspberry, redcurrant, strawberry, black cherry. A fresh and sharp attack for this supple and rounded wine. On the palate, it offers the sensation of plunging

Very grapey on the nose, with mineral, tarragon and fresh flowers. Full-bodied, with very well-integrated tannins and a light vanilla, berry and milk chocolate aftertaste. Subtle and balanced.