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Château Tour Saint Bonnet has spent the past few decades solidifying their reputation as one of the best values in all of Bordeaux. The tiny Left Bank estate, as Parker’s Wine Advocate declared, “has long produced great value, quintessentially Medoc-styled wines”. In fact, the king Robert Parker, Jr. himself referred to these wines as ‘a miniature Grand Puy Lacoste’ and in iconic BDX vintages such as 2005, 2009 and 2010 he deemed this wine one of the sleepers of the entire vintage.
The 2016 bottling continues a great legacy at this hidden gem. It was a sensational year in Bordeaux so it should come as no surprise that this received its highest score to date from Parker’s Wine Advocate, even with such an illustrious history.
Bordeaux specialist William Kelley even called out Parker’s famous quote about this being a miniature Grand-Puy-Lascote and said it “continues to resonate” with this latest 2016 bottling. Not too shabby when you think about its “big brother” going for over $100/bottle!
It’s a gorgeous Cabernet dominant-blend with black fruits, some earth and a bit of charred oak on the palate complimented by gorgeous balance and firm, dusty tannins that provide lift and support. With a little bit of age already to it, it’s beginning to enter its prime now and should be enjoyed over the next 2-5 years for maximum enjoyment!
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90+ Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
This estate in Saint-Christoly-Médoc has long produced great value, quintessentially Médoc-styled wines, and the 2016 La Tour St Bonnet has turned out especially well. Offering up aromas of sweet blackcurrant fruit intermingled with notions of loamy soil, tobacco leaf and vanilla pod, it’s medium to full-bodied, with powdery tannins and a nicely concentrated core of fruit. Robert Parker once described this estate as producing a miniature Grand-Puy-Lacoste, and that observation continues to resonate with me. While the 2016 drinks well today, a bit more time in the cellar will only pay dividends.
90 Points, James Suckling
Damien has crafted a delicious Médoc, full of character with dense black currant and cherry fruit, cedar, tobacco and wonderful complexity. It’s silky complexion is what pushes it over the edge (and, of course, the price!) It doesn’t hurt that it comes from a 95-point Left Bank vintage that the Wine Advocate declared, “outstanding.”
As soon as you take the first sip on this one, you can easily see the Burgundian connection. Doglia’s Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato 2022 is medium bodied with scents of fresh cut lavender. On the palate, it’s an absolute delight, full of flavor but with an acid backbone that make it perfect to pair with almost any cuisine. Notes of wild fruits and a touch of pepper are just so good. This is a silky smooth, delicious bottle of wine.
90 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Xavier Vignon’s brand spanking new CDR 100% is a thing of beauty. It’s already got a blessing from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate who described this wine as, “Full-bodied, concentrated and supple”. This is a gorgeous and intricate blend that features all of the Southern Rhone appellations. This year, the blend was 40% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah, 7% Cinsault, 7% Marselan, 6% Terret Noir. Nobody can do it like the mad scientist, Xavier Vignon.
94 Points, Tasting Panel
This is a really exciting new release in the collection of single-vineyards from the Wagner Family, and arguably the most interesting one of the bunch. This is the only Pinot Noir in the Caymus collection that has the advantage of being from a natural Pinot Noir haven in the Russian River Valley. Dairyman Vineyard’s proximity to the pacific ocean, with its morning fog and afternoon coastal breezes allows for an even and elongated growing season, with super concentrated and expressive grape clusters that help make this Dijon clone Pinot Noir one that you need.