2016 French Blend between $75 and $100

JP Moueix bought this 26ha estate next to Château Ausone in 2008. The château was previously known as Bélair and Christian Moueix added Monange – his grandmother’s maiden name – to pay tribute to the family’s roots... Read More

An alluring intriguing style featuring dark fig boysenberry and melted licorice notes wrapped together and flowing through while hints of graphite and warm ganache hang in the background. Feels polished with well-buried racy acidity.... Read More

The 2016 Phelan-Segur has a really quite superb bouquet, quite Pauillac-like in style with graphite-infused black fruit, subtle tertiary notes and later, pressed flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. There is... Read More

Firm and focused this finely knit version offers a satiny texture and hints of smoke and oyster shell which underscore flavors of pureed raspberry peach skin and blood orange granita with a rich touch of toasted brioche. Long... Read More

Produced from the first vineyard acquired by Roederer in 1841, this Champagne shows the beginnings of maturity as well as ripe, fresh apple fruit flavors. An aroma of toast mingled with kiwi fruits gives a finely balanced wine... Read More