Chateau Lalande Borie St. Julien 2016Varietal: 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Spectator: 91 94 Pts With its dark garnet color, the Chteau Lalande Borie reveals a fruity nose, with aromas of plums, combined with beautifully integrated woody notes. The attractive palate shows off an ample and beautiful structure, before a finish of sublime length. A subtle and classy wine.

The wines themselves of course deliver on their promise as well

Sauzet is still synonymous with high-quality

this wine in its total production is just a bit more than 100 cases a year

who is aided by assistant winemaker Marie Laroze

Gamay and Chardonnay

One-quarter whole clusters were retained in the vinification of this 2017

And so it should come as no surprise that the Herzog family has been making wine for a long time

48% Merlot

He became an obsessed gardener and cook while studying philosophy in college

located on the northern side of Montalcino

Key lime and lemon meringue flavors mingle with white peach and a pleasing salinity reminiscent of sea spray and oyster shell

Varietal: 48