A terrific example of Lafleur, the 2006 ?.. is almost as good as their brilliant 2005 ?.. it boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sumptuous bouquet of black cherries, kirsch liqueur, licorice, and minerals, sweet tannin, and a medium to full-bodied style. It is reminiscent of a richer, more bulked up, concentrated version of the 1999 or...

"Asolutely delicious left bank claret, roughly two thrids merlot with the rest cabernet sauvignon. Bellecrox is a hop and a skip from Graves, hence its taste-alike mature, gamey, classy, cigar smoke-scented fruit. Claret like this could easily set you back a few pounds more."Jane Macquitty’s column on the Times Top 100 Wines of Summer, 06/2022

74% Sauvignon Blanc, 26% Sémillon. Barrel sample. Fragrant and pure with pin-point precision. All in length and line. Floral, citrus aromas. Delicious fruit but again controlled, the finish pebble-sucking and saline. Atypical white Bordeaux. Could be burgundy – Puligny? JR