2017

Aile D'Argent 2017 (750ML)

96 DE / 95-96 JS / 90-93 WS / 91-93 WA / 90-92 VM / 88-90 JD This is a gorgeous wine, with wonderfully round stone fruit flavours, reminiscent of apricot and generous white peach. It shows huge intensity and concentration,...

Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina 2017 (750ML)

"Just five minutes down the coast from San Sebastian, Ameztoi's vineyards overlook the Atlantic Ocean. The Ameztoi family has been making txakolina in Getaria for seven generations, utilizing the indigenous Hondarribi Zuri...

Angelus 2017 (1.5L)

96 DE / 95-96 JS / 94-97 JD / 94-96 WA / 94-96 VM / 93-96 WS Emmanuelle has been making wine here for 22 years now. The freshness of the Merlot in 2017 reminds her of 2001 - I would certainly agree, and maybe with a hint of...

Angelus 2017 (375ML)

96 DE / 95-96 JS / 94-97 JD / 94-96 WA / 94-96 VM / 93-96 WS Emmanuelle has been making wine here for 22 years now. The freshness of the Merlot in 2017 reminds her of 2001 - I would certainly agree, and maybe with a hint of...

Angelus 2017 (750ML)

96 DE / 95-96 JS / 94-97 JD / 94-96 WA / 94-96 VM / 93-96 WS Emmanuelle has been making wine here for 22 years now. The freshness of the Merlot in 2017 reminds her of 2001 - I would certainly agree, and maybe with a hint of...

Arche 2017 (3.0L)

92-93 JS / 89-91 WA A dense and sweet white lots of spice and mushroom character. Medium to full body and a sweet finish. - James Suckling The 2017 D'Arche gives up fresh apple juice, lemon curd and pink grapefruit notions...

Arche 2017 (6.0L)

92-93 JS / 89 - 91 WA A dense and sweet white lots of spice and mushroom character. Medium to full body and a sweet finish. - James Suckling he 2017 D'Arche gives up fresh apple juice, lemon curd and pink grapefruit...

Aromes De Pavie 2017 (750ML)

92-93 JS / 91-93 WA / 89-92 WS / 89-92 VM A firm and elegant red with very pretty dark berries, dark chocolate and mineral undertones. Round tannins. Medium-to full-bodied, racy and fine. Juicy. Second wine of Pavie. -...

Ausone 2017 (3.0L)

97-99 WA / 97 DE / 96-97 JS / 95-98 VM Blended of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Ausone offers up slowly emerging notes of crushed black plums, blackberries and mulberries with...

Ausone 2017 (6.0L)

97-99 WA / 97 DE / 96-97 JS / 95-98 VM Blended of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Ausone offers up slowly emerging notes of crushed black plums, blackberries and mulberries with...

Balestard Le Tonnelle 2017 (750ML)

91-92 JS / 90 DE /  This is at once a subtle yet structured wine with really plush yet lithe tannins, a medium body, lots of dark fruit and a chewy finish. - James Suckling Good, rich aromatics are evident on the...

Barde Haut 2017 (3.0L)

93-94 JS / 90-93 WS / 92-94 VM / 91-93 WA Very tight and direct with lots of limestone and salt aromas and flavors. Full body and firm and silky tannins. Tightly wound. Impressive. - James Suckling Lovely...

Barde Haut 2017 (6.0L)

93-94 JS / 90-93 WS / 92-94 VM / 91-93 WA Very tight and direct with lots of limestone and salt aromas and flavors. Full body and firm and silky tannins. Tightly wound. Impressive. - James Suckling Lovely...

Beau Sejour Becot 2017 (750ML)

91-94 JD / 92-94 WA Coming from an incredible terroir located on the limestone plateau just outside the village, the 2017 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot is a medium-bodied, refined, incredibly elegant 2017...

Beauregard 2017 (750ML)

92-93 JS / 90-93 VM / 89-92 WS / 89-91 JD Shows some serious length here with berries, chocolate and orange peel. Medium body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. 40% cabernet franc makes this happen. Rest merlot - James...

Belgrave 2017 (750ML)

92-94 WE / 91 DE / 90-91 JS / 88-91 WS Great black currant fruit shines through in this blend, which includes a higher-than-usual percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is fragrant, lightly spiced and offers a lively,...

Bellegrave 2017 (750ML)

91-92 JS / 88-90 WA A layered and flavorful red with currant and sweet-berry character. Medium to full body and silky tannins. - James Suckling The deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Bellegrave (Pauillac) explodes with...

Berliquet 2017 (750ML)

92-93 JS / 91-93 WA / 89-92 WS / 88-90 JD / 88-90 VM Some berry and spice character and a salty undertone. Medium body and a fresh finish. Firm and silky tannins. Shows some drive at the end. This is the first year from the...

Blason D'Issan 2017 (750ML)

91-92 JS  This is round and velvety with a juicy and fruity character and an undertone of sweet strawberries. Round and full-bodied. Sweet tannins. - James...

Bouscaut Blanc 2017 (750ML)

Branaire Ducru 2017 (1.5L)

92-93 JS / 90-93 WS / 91-93 VM / 90-92 JD / 88-90 WA This is very tight and focused with a precise depth of blackberry and blueberry fruit. Full body, melted tannins and a fresh and vivid finish. Shows a compacted style. -...

Branaire Ducru 2017 (375ML)

92-93 JS / 90-93 WS / 91-93 VM / 90-92 JD / 88-90 WA This is very tight and focused with a precise depth of blackberry and blueberry fruit. Full body, melted tannins and a fresh and vivid finish. Shows a compacted style. -...

Branaire Ducru 2017 (750ML)

92-93 JS / 90-93 WS / 91-93 VM / 90-92 JD / 88-90 WA This is very tight and focused with a precise depth of blackberry and blueberry fruit. Full body, melted tannins and a fresh and vivid finish. Shows a compacted style. -...

Brillette 2017 (750ML)

Brown Rouge 2017 (750ML)

 89-92 WS / 89-90 JS / 88-90 WA / 88-90 VM Lively, featuring a mix of damson plum, cherry and currant flavors, with savory hints and a light tar streak. Fresh through the finish. Well-knit overall. - James Molesworth,...

Canon 2017 (1.5L)

94-97 JD / 94-96 WA / 94-95 JS / 94 DE / 93-96 WS / 93-96 VM One of the gems in the vintage is the 2017 Château Canon, which checks in at 73% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc. Sensational notes of black cherries,...

Canon 2017 (375ML)

94-97 JD / 94-96 WA / 94-95 JS / 94 DE / 93-96 WS / 93-96 VM One of the gems in the vintage is the 2017 Château Canon, which checks in at 73% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc. Sensational notes of black cherries,...

Canon 2017 (750ML)

94-97 JD / 94-96 WA / 94-95 JS / 94 DE / 93-96 WS / 93-96 VM One of the gems in the vintage is the 2017 Château Canon, which checks in at 73% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc. Sensational notes of black cherries,...

Cantemerle 2017 (750ML)

93-94 JS / 92 DE /89-91 WA / 88-90 VM / 87-90 WS This shows a polished yet encompassing structure of solid tannins, which support flavors of mulberries and black cherries. Medium-bodied, velvety with rather chewy. Long...

Cap De Faugeres 2017 (750ML)

90-91 JS / 88-90 VM Fresh and clean red with mineral and dark-berry character. Medium body and fine tannins. Nice cocoa powder charater. - James Suckling The 2017 Cap de Faugères, owned by Silvio Denz...

Cap Saint George 2017 (750ML)

Carbonnieux Rouge 2017 (750ML)

91-92 JS / 90-93 WS / 88-90 VM / 90-92 JD Dark berries with hints of dark chocolate spices. Medium to full body. Juicy finish. - James Suckling Features a dark profile, with plum and black currant fruit layered with tar...

Carignan Prima 2017 (750ML)

91-92 JS / 16.5 JR This is nicely layered with plenty of plum fruit intertwined between structured tannins and driven acidity. Rather chewy. - James Suckling Dark cherry red. Inviting, ripe, pure dark fruit with a lovely...

Carmes De Rieussec 2017 (750ML)

92-93 JS / 90-92 JD / 90-92 WA / 89-91 VM This is very spicy and full of botrytis with a medium to full body, apple, pear and hints of lemon. Medium sweet and has an effect of being dry at the finish. - James...

Caves Alianca Vinho Verde 2017 (750ML)

Tasting notes: Citrine and pale colour. Fruity fragrance with smooth marks of tropical fruits. Slightly acid but fresh on the mouth. The end is smoothly sweet. Gastronomy: This wine is ideal as an appetizer or with a meal...

Chapoutier Cote Rotie Neve 2017 (750ML)

92 DE Prettily floral, medium-bodied, fresh, very fine tannins, with a good sense of drinkability. The oak here is a little more dominant, and the tannins, though not dry, are a touch drier than M Chapoutier’s La...

Chapoutier St Joseph Granits Blanc 2017 (750ML)

93 DE A classic, elegant, and intense vintage of Granits Blanc. Fresh, rich aromatic expression: honeysuckle and spiced peach with well-integrated oak spice. Medium-bodied, silky, with brisk acidity. Long, saline finish...

Charmail 2017 (750ML)

89-90 JS  Light and fresh with succulent tannins, some nice berry fruit and a pretty finish. A bit dilute now but may fill out during the elevage. - James...

Cheval Blanc 2017 (1.5L)

97-98 JS / 95-97 JD / 96 DE / 93-96 VM / 93-95 WA This is tight and very tannic with a linear and steely backbone of texture. Full-bodied, compacted and complete. Muscular and flexing it but polished and toned. Wow. There...

Cheval Blanc 2017 (375ML)

97-98 JS / 95-97 JD / 96 DE / 93-96 VM / 93-95 WA This is tight and very tannic with a linear and steely backbone of texture. Full-bodied, compacted and complete. Muscular and flexing it but polished and toned. Wow. There...

Cheval Blanc 2017 (750ML)

97-98 JS / 95-97 JD / 96 DE / 93-96 VM / 93-95 WA This is tight and very tannic with a linear and steely backbone of texture. Full-bodied, compacted and complete. Muscular and flexing it but polished and toned. Wow. There...

Citran 2017 (750ML)

91 DE / 89-90 JS / 88-90 VM Good depth of flavour, rich but austere, with a silky texture that gets better and better with time in the glass and expanding outwards, which is not always the case in 2017. This is not...

Clerc Milon 2017 (750ML)

94 DE / 93-95 WA /  92-93 JS / 91-93 JD / 90-93 WS / 89-91 VM It's immediately obvious from both colour and first nose that this has a wonderful richness to it, offering powerful cherry pit, graphite and dark chocolate...

Clinet 2017 (3.0L)

93-95 JD / 92-95 WS / 92-94 WA / 92-94 VM / 92-93 JS / 90 DE Reminding me of the 2014, the 2017 Château Clinet is a beautiful, dense, concentrated wine that has terrific notes of blueberries, spring flowers, and...

Clinet 2017 (6.0L)

93-95 JD / 92-95 WS / 92-94 WA / 92-94 VM / 92-93 JS / 90 DE Reminding me of the 2014, the 2017 Château Clinet is a beautiful, dense, concentrated wine that has terrific notes of blueberries, spring flowers, and...

Clos de Bouard 2017 (750ML)

90-92 JD / 89-90 JS / 88-90 WA Made by Coralie de Boüard, the 2017 Château Clos de Boüard is Merlot-dominated cuvée that has a fair amount of Cabernet Franc as well as some Cabernet Sauvignon. It's a...

Clos De Sarpe 2017 (750ML)

92-93 JS / 92-95 JD / 93-95 WA A layered and pretty wine with plum, chocolate and cedar character. Medium body and firm tannins with a fresh and lively finish. Very solid and tight Linear and racy. From organically grown...

Clos des Lunes Lune D'Argent 2017 (750ML)

93-94 JS / 90-92 JD Serious density and richness to this wine with a creamy texture and lemon and mango character. Full and textured. - James Suckling The 2017 Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent is the normal blend of 70%...

Clos Du Clocher 2017 (750ML)

91-92 JS / 91 DE / 90-92 WA / 90-92 VM / 88-90 JD More fruit than many Pomerols in 2017 with a solid core of berry and chocolate character. Ripe tannins and a long, subtle finish. - James Suckling No frost to contend with...

Clos Fourtet 2017 (750ML)

94-97 JD / 94-95 JS / 94 DE / 93-96 WS / 92-95 VM / 92-94 WA This incredible terroir located just outside the village of Saint-Emilion has turned out a spectacular 2017 that has more richness and texture than most in the...