A blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2006 d’Armailhac is deep garnet with a touch of brick. It reveals lively notes of dried Provence herbs, raspberry preserves, and...

The white 2006 Grange des Peres – a blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, and Chardonnay – is alluringly scented with lily and honey, leading to an almost sweet palate impression on account of sheer ripeness and glycerin. With...

The white 2006 Grange des Peres – a blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, and Chardonnay – is alluringly scented with lily and honey, leading to an almost sweet palate impression on account of sheer ripeness and glycerin. With...

Spices, vanilla bean, and berries on the nose. A nice balance. Full and soft, with round tannins. A soft and juicy palate. 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc. 650 cases.

The 2006 Leoville Barton has a deep brick color. It skips out of the glass with cheery, carefree notes of black cherry compote, redcurrant jelly, and cassis, followed by wafts of dried roses, cinnamon toast, and crushed...

The 2006 Cristal Rosé ages slower than the corresponding white Cristal and opens with very delicate red berry aromas on the deep and vinous nose. Highly delicate and elegant on the palate, this is a deep, dense, rich...

The 2006 Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut is quite tangy and reserved by the standards of this sunny, demonstrative vintage. Offering up aromas of smoke, toasted bread, orange oil, mocha and confit lemon, it's medium to...