Chateau Mazails 2011, Medoc

Chateau Mazails 2011, Medoc. Appellation Medoc Controlee. Cru Bourgeois. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot.

Renato Ratti, Langhe, Nebbiolo 2011

Renato Ratti, Langhe, Nebbiolo 2011. Early drinking Nebbiolo from Langhe district. Misty, hilly district of Piedmont. Elegant cherry and raspberry fruit. A little oak.

Castello della Paneretta, Chianti Classico Reserva 2011

Castello della Paneretta, Chianti Classico Reserva 2011 - a wonderful wine, purchased from Marks & Spencer. Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes from vineyards overlooking town of San Gimignano. 14.5% ABV. Deep ruby colour. Flavours of ripe cherries, mocha and wild herbs.

La Cour Maubourg 2011, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

La Cour Maubourg 2011, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru.
N.B. Saint-Emilion Grand Cru are produced under slightly tighter production restrictions than regular Saint Emilion wines. This is distinct from "Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe" (approx 64 Chateaux).

Antoine Sanzay, Saumur Champigny 2011

Antoine Sanzay, Saumur Champigny 2011. Appellation Saumur Champigny Controlee (created in 1957). Cabernet Franc - light to medium bodied, often with vegetal characteristics, in particular green bell peppers. Sometimes, wrongly identified as unripe Cabernet Sauvignon.

Chateau La Rose Vosel 2011, Lalande de Pomerol

Chateau La Rose Vosel 2011, Lalande de Pomerol (just to the north of Pomerol). The wines of Lalande-de-Pomerol are a 'Bordeaux blend' made predominantly from Merlot, but may also contain Cabernet France, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.