This start off richly, featuring beautifully rendered layers of fig, boysenberry and plum pâte de fruit flavors coursing through. The structure is refined and integrated, with a light chalky edge adding tension and vivacity while being absorbed by the fruit. The finish has pyrotechnics of anise, black tea and singed

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it offers vibrant red currants, black cherries, wild blueberries, earth and mineral characteristics to begin, with slowly unfurling floral notes of violets and dried roses plus compelling baker’s chocolate and fragrant earth layers. Medium to full-bodied, generously fruited and possessing firm yet very, very fine-grained,

The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just enough acidity to complement the satin texture. This seductive wine shows flavors of black cassis, black cherry and a hint

Full-bodied, rich and opulent. Gorgeous intense notes of blackcurrant pastilles, redcurrant jelly, kirsch and blueberry compote with hints of rose hip tea, sauteed herbs, underbrush, pencil shavings and Indian spices. Fantastic freshness, finishing very long and very spicy.  

Dark ruby/purple color. Bit grainy in feel, with ample cedar- and juniper-lined tannins carrying a mix of red and black currant, bay leaf, black tea flavors, before a tangy sanguine note captures the finish. Notes of lead pencil shavings, black currants, earth, cedar, and spice box emerge from a relatively

Polished red wine with flavours of tobacco, cedar, leather with core of cherry and tea. Firm tannins, smooth texture and lively acidity keeps this wine balanced. A harmonious wine with a long finish to boot.

Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Rauzan-Ségla bursts from the glass with bold, vivacious Black Forest cake, blackberry pie and warm blueberry scents plus nuances of cardamom, candied violets, smoked meats and Chinese five spice with a waft of dusty soil. Full-bodied, rich, plush and decadent, it completely coats the palate

A heady aroma of blackberry and anise introduces a muscular Malbec of regal structure and weight. The silky mouth coating palate reveals hints of black plum, bittersweet cocoa and espresso emerging from the elegant weave of tannins that envelop the fruit like a velvet glove.

Very deep purple-black in color, it needs a little coaxing to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal a fragrant perfume of violets, chocolate-covered cherries, crushed blueberries and eucalyptus over a core of preserved plums, kirsch, black raspberries and crème de cassis plus hints of licorice and chargrilled meat.

Deep garnet-purple colour with nose offering fleeting glimpses at provocative cherry tart, chocolate mint, baked redcurrants, warm cassis and wild blueberry scents plus suggestions of lilacs, cinnamon stick and Indian spices. Medium to full-bodied, the palate absolutely explodes with vibrant red and black fruit bursts and tons of exotic spice

Silky and dense, this red delivers focused flavors of currant, licorice, tobacco and mineral, supported by well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity. Not showy, but has depth. Lithe and energetic. However it is, the 2006 is a fantastic modern Vega Sicilia in the making, powerful and clean, still very young and

Medium to full-bodied wine, very firm, grain textured with great core of youthful black fruits, loads of savoury layers on the very long finish.