The 2013 Beauséjour (Duffau Lagarrosse) offers impressive intensity given the growing season with crisp and pure dark cherries, raspberry coulis and subtle earthy bordering upon loamy scents. The oak here is nicely...

New wave style yet balanced and ultra-fine. Polished tannins. Violet and dark berry aromas and flavors. Full body, firm and silky tannins. Smoky quality to it. Excellent. Drink now or hold.

The 2013 Petrus is medium garnet in color. It rolls out with expressive notions of black cherry compote, cassis, rose oil, and licorice, followed by suggestions of spice cake, fertile loam, and crushed rocks. The...