A Left Bank benchmark, Château Sociando-Mallet 2005 is a bold and structured Haut-Médoc from an outstanding vintage. Though unclassified, it often rivals Classified Growths in quality. The nose reveals intense aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, spices, and cedar. On the palate, it is dense and powerful, with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish.

One of the greatest hedonistic vintages, in line with 1989, 1982, 1959 or 1947. Its color is a very dark red. The nose is very complex, delicate and elegant; aromas of fresh black fruits, blackcurrant, spices and violet combine wonderfully. The palate is delicious and the tannins are velvety. The structure and precision of this wine highlight opulent, ripe and fresh fruit.

Le Puy Retour des Iles was born from the desire to rediscover the sensations that English merchants of the Middle Ages must have experienced when they tasted the wines brought back from their journey across the oceans, in search of the most sought-after dishes. To do this, the estate carefully chose four barrels of their wine which showed unique potential just waiting to be...