Château Lascombes Margaux 2005

This Second Growth Margaux has been on a real hot streak since 2000 under the new ownership team of Colony Capital. The expertise of quality-driven Bordeaux professionals such as Michel Rolland, Alain Raynaud and Bruno Lemoine (Montrose) resulted in significantly lower yields compared to the 1970s and 80s and made ... more

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac 2004

Robert Parker states that 'since 1978, Pichon Lalande is unquestionably one of Pauillac's most consistently brilliant wines. It can even rival Lafite, Latour and Mouton.' Planted to 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot, 2nd Growth powerhouse Pichon Lalande has vines averaging 35+ years and ... more

Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino 2004

Considered one of the best of the new generation, Giancarlo Pacenti has been called “the best winemaker in Brunello di Montalcino” by the Wine Spectator. For those looking for a real ‘wow factor’, this modern Brunello is a must-try. Owner Giancarlo Pacenti blends different vineyards from his family’s 50 acre ... more

Louis Jadot Clos Vougeot 2006

Made from Jadot's own holdings, this Grand Cru Pinot Noir has dark berry and earthy aromas with dense and powerful flavors. It has an almost thick mouthfeel that culminates in a delicious, complex and youthful finish with excellent length. The commune of Vougeot is in the center of the Côte ... more

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2005

The second wine of first-growth Chateau Margaux has become one of the most highly sought after wines in Bordeaux circles. It has the opulence, richness and lush tannins of the Grand Vin, yet in a style that enables earlier drinking, with a life span of 15-20 years... the influence of ... more

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, blended in 50% new and 50% once-used American oak barrels, and aged in barrel for approximately 25 months and another 15 months in bottle, this Cab is harmonious, smooth and supple. Look for black cherry, clove, cinnamon, lavender and licorice on the nose with a ... more

Château Langoa Barton Saint Julien 2005

This 3rd Growth is planted to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc and is considered by Parker to be “grossly underpriced for the quality and aging capability.” Both Langoa Barton and Leoville Barton are the properties of Anthony Barton, an Irishman whose family has had an interest ... more

Château Beychevelle Saint Julien 2000

This fourth-growth estate is planted to 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, and has been producing beautiful, more concentrated wines in recent years. Considered a great value in Saint-Julien, it is a great option for aging 10-15 years in a good vintage, and 15-20 ... more

Château Pontet Canet Pauillac 2003

Located directly across from Mouton Rothschild, fifth-growth Pontet Canet is planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The vines average 35+ years and the wine typically spends 16 months in oak, 60% of which is new. more

Château Branaire Ducru Saint-Julien 2005

Planted to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, with vines averaging 40 years, this fourth growth producer can easily rival a third growth, if not a second, yet it remains a great value and a favorite of Bordeaux wine drinkers. The final blend of ... more

Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac 2005

This outstanding effort is slightly lighter, more streamlined and delicate than followers of Lynch Bages have come to expect after such great vintages as 1982, 1989, 1990, 1996, and 2000. A deep ruby/purple hue is accompanied by a classic Medoc nose of tapenade, roasted herbs, licorice, cedar, black currants, and ... more

Château La Gaffelière Saint Emilion 2005

One of our favorite wines of the vintage, La Gaffelière 2005 exhibited incredible aromas from barrel, tons of richness, and a pure, sensual elegance that the wine has become known for. The estate is planted to 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the wine is aged ... more