Fruity nose of blackcurrants, charcoal, blueberries and sage. Medium- to full-bodied with soft and integrated tannins. I like the mineral, ashy undertones. Drink now. Screw cap.

A small proportion of this rounded wine has been wood aged. That has produced some fine tannins aligned with the berry flavors. It is a fruity and ripe Merlot-dominated wine, full of juicy acidity at the end.

Bright and crunchy with stone and melon character. Medium body. Fresh.

A nicely polished and relatively soft red with ripe tannins and purple fruit. It’s medium-bodied. Fresh at the end. Nicely done.

Aromas of sliced lime, grapefruit peel, pears, jasmine and crushed stones. Medium-bodied, tangy and juicy with hints of peach pit and spices on the palate. Mineral and dry on the finish.

This is fruit-forward with ripe raspberries and blackberries, as well as hints of dried herbs and orange peel. Medium- to full-bodied with sleek, glossy texture and grainy tannins. Vivid acidity and a flavorful finish.

Black berry fruit, rosemary and paprika on the nose. Savory and tangy with a medium body, soft tannins and fresh, earthy finish. Cabernet sauvignon. Drink now.

Owned by a member of the French supermarket Leclerc family, this estate in the Entre-deux-Mers has produced a smooth wine that is polished from new wood, while also having layers of intense black-currant fruits. It is rich although fresh acidity counterbalances the density. Drink from 2022.

This offers up so much black- cherry and dark-plum character. It's really juicy and finely grained with pretty acidity and a very well- positioned center palate. Chewy finish.

A juicy red with plums and dried berries, as well as some dried flowers and walnut undertones. It’s full and flavorful with a smoky aftertaste. Give this a year or two to come together. Try after 2023.

Pretty aromas of lemon zest, apple blossom, stones, and fennel. It's medium-bodied with bright acidity and silky, fine bubbles. Touch of honey on the mineral finish. Blend of cabernet franc and semillon. Tangy, Drink now.

A complete wine, this offers balanced tannins and smoky dark fruits. Acidity and spice from wood aging add to the complexity and potential.

Blackberry and blueberry with chocolate and spice character. Medium body, medium chewy tannins. Slightly hollow in the middle palate, but should fill in nicely.

Savory plums and cranberries with orange zest and baking spices. This is tight but smooth on the palate, showing some red-berry fruit at the end. Well balanced.

The 2015 Peyrabon has a perfumed bouquet driven by the 51% Merlot, crushed strawberry and redcurrant aromas neatly entwined with the new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, a fine line of acidity, good density towards the finish that delivers an attractive spiced aftertaste. This is very fine and should drink well for a decade.

Bright ruby hue, with tones of garnet beginning to appear on the rim. On the nose, lifted notes of fresh vanilla, red and black cherries, dried peppermint, black raspberries, and violets. Full-bodied, but not imposingly so, with a New World boldness and freshness. Big, grippy tannins with a great deal of power are balanced by fresh acidity and a nice concentration of flavor on the palate. The elegant finish alternates between sweet oak spices and the pure-fruit character. Drink now–2030.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Toumalin leaps from the glass with lively notes of crushed red and black cherries, warm black plums and boysenberries plus hints of violets, black tea and wild sage. Medium to full-bodied with a firm, grainy texture and loads of freshness, it has a taut, crunchy fruit core and vibrant finish.

The 2018 la Tour de Ségur has a deep garnet-purple color and features expressive notes of mulberries, baked blueberries and Christmas cake with touches of mocha, Chinese five spice and cardamom. Full, rich and packed with black and blue berry preserves, it has a velvety texture and soft freshness, finishing spicy.

A classy, complex nose of passion fruit, mango, lemon tart and gooseberry. Great intensity on the savoury palate with a smokey undertone. Creamy hazelnuts, yuzu zest and green fruits, seasoned with vanilla seeds, lead to a touch of spice on the finish.

Black fruit and savory aromas of smoked meat, dried herb and oyster on the nose. It’s medium - bodied with firm, sleek tannins.