Baron de Brane, Margaux
Second label of the heralded Château Brane-Cantenac.
It's fresh and lively, with oak and good fruit, and the 2009 is drinking well.
NYC try Warehouse Wines and Spirits
Chasse Spleen, Moulis
The leading Moulis estate along with Château Poujeaux. Both are great buys. Parker gives most vintages around 90 points.
In London, BBR carries it
Château Saint-Pierre, St. Julien
The smallest St. Julien cru. Margaux-like nose, with to a dense, cassis laden palate more akin to Pauillac.
In the US, try Hart Davis Hart
London try BBR
Elegant Pauillac second label of Pichon-Longueville Lalande.
London try Nicolas
NY try Millessima
Ch. du Tertre, Margaux
Textbook Margaux, with a supple, velvety feel and a stylish core of plum, red currant and black cherry fruit. Wine Spectator 90+.
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2 comments:
This is a great list.
Here's a St. Emillion that I (and Wine Spectator) love:
Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere (St-Emilion)
Here's one that's highly recommended and the price is good: Ch. d'Armailhac, Pauillac
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