Merlot

99 points James SucklingThe focus and texture of this wine is really something. It’s totally transparent with blackberries, blueberries, earth, sto...

94 Points Jeb DunnuckThe 2021 Clos Lunelles comes from the Castillon region and is 80% Merlot and 10% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon...

Château Pavie Macquin in Saint-Émilion has a rich history from the late 19th century, named for Albert Macquin, a pioneering viticulturist who save...

J. Bookwalter Winery is built on a legacy of family, agriculture, and a deep connection to the land. For ten generations, the Bookwalter family has...

99 Points James Suckling This is a powerful Angelus, showing incredible depth and intensity as well as tannins that are totally melted into the win...

94 Points DecanterIntensely perfumed on the nose, so expressive and aromatic with dark chocolate and blackcurrant liqueur aspects. Juicy, fresh, pl...

96-97 Points James SucklingThis young wine really sings with a level of purity and precision that I’ve never seen from here. Medium to full body, u...

100 Points Jeb DunnuckOne of the wines of the vintage is the 2018 Château Pavie, and Gérard Perse continues to produce one of the greatest wines in...

94-95 Points James SucklingA firm, linear red with blackberry and blueberry aromas and flavors. Medium body and very fine, racy tannins. Pretty len...

93 Points DecanterDark chocolate, licorice and blackcurrants on the nose, smells aromatic and appealing with perfumed floral touches too. Smooth an...

99 Points Jeb DunnuckOne of the wines of the vintage is Jean-Luc Thunevin's 2020 Château Valandraud, which comes from the cooler, eastern side of S...

94 Points Jeb Dunnuck The 2021 Château Ripeau showed beautifully, and this charming, elegant, always textured Saint-Emilion warrants attention. Bla...

The 9 hectare vineyard of Chateau Berliquet is very close to the famous Chateau Angelus on the Magdelaine plateau. The soil is mostly of clay, chal...

96 Points James SucklingCrushed stone and blackberry character with some iodine. Medium to full body. Fine tannins and an umami finish. Impressive....

94 Points Wine EnthusiastBalanced and stylish, the wine has a fine contrast between structure and black-currant fruits. It is ripe, juicy with tann...

Tightly bound to his terroir, his merlot vine stocks and determined to produce great wines, the Trocard family has been running for 14 generations ...

99 Points James SucklingIncredible purity of fruit here with blackberry, black olive, concrete, stone and violet in the nose. It’s full-bodied with...

98 Points James SucklingSo attractive on the nose with blackberry, black olive and a hint of brown sugar. It’s full-bodied with layers of ripe tann...