Wine Spectator: Rich, dry and full-bodied, with loamy earth, dried berry, mineral, anise and black licorice flavors that run deep and persistent, layered and concentrated, ending with a long,...

Wine Spectator: Menthol and prune aromas and flavors highlight this intense, sweet dessert wine. It exhibits plenty of brightness and complexity, ending with butterscotch and bitter chocolate...

About this Wine: The unique encepagement and the twelve hectares of vines situated on the soils of St Julien endow the wines of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande with an exception...

Wine & Spirits: This is a selection from botas of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez raised separately and then blended to age for three years in solera. The result puts the sweetness of the PX in fro...

Wine Spectator: The bramble and spice elements are balanced and fresh in this muscular, juicy red from the south of France. Displays hints of black olive to the dried blackberry and plum comp...

Wine Enthusiast: A consistent performer, Yalumba's Hand Picked Shiraz-Viognier seems slightly bigger and chunkier in 2008 than in the past, with bold fruit-blueberries and blackberries-accente...

Wine Front: Lime, pea pod, juicy passionfruit, tight with good acidity. Has a gin and tonic like edge and is typical of the regional style. A bit flinty with a tight and tangy finish. Goo...

Wine Front: Aromas of black plums, red cherry, cloves and earth. A pluming entry to a wine that shows soft, smoothly polished tannins amongst a wash of cranberry sour/sweetness and savour...

James Halliday: A spotlessly clean floral bouquet leads into a dancing, light on its feet, palate, the low alcohol liberating what is a delicate but dry style; a classic now or much later dri...

Wine Spectator: Fresh, crisp and vibrant, with expressive nectarine, lime and spice flavors that float through the tight finish with élan. Shows depth and intensity on a light frame. Drink ...

Wine Spectator: Really vibrant, with lovely notes of plum, violet and cherry preserves laced with chalky cut that stretches out the finish. Very, very solid. -J.M.

Wine Spectator: Lemon peel, spices and honey on the nose. Full-bodied, with a dense yet elegant structure. Medium sweet, with a spicy finish. Stylish. Very well done

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale yellow. High-pitched, mineral-driven aromas of lemon zest, talc and spearmint. Taut and juicy, showing citrus fruits, a hint of green apple and strong minerality. Pick...

Wine & Spirits: A pure, black currant'scented cabernet, this wine's plump fruit is restrained by tight, herbal spice. The texture lends a sense of refinement in its light feel. Pour it with f...

Wine Spectator: This is explosively rich, with almond cream, heather and honeysuckle aromas giving way to mouthwatering lime chiffon, papaya and dried persimmon notes. Long and expansive, wit...

Wine Spectator: A blockbuster wine for this appellation, with masses of fruit and velvety tannins, toasty oak and chocolate. 75 percent Merlot, 25 percent Cabernet Franc and 5 percent Caberne...

Wine Spectator: Light, tight and vibrant, with creamy baked bread aromas and flavors around a bright core of lemon and pear fruit, finding a welcome balance on the lithe, sparkling finish.--H...

Wine Spectator: Nicely defined, with salted caramel, date and green tea notes leading the way, backed by brisk blood orange and spice cake notes that add length and cut on the finish. Drink n...

Wine Spectator: Richly layered and detailed, but thoroughly mouthwatering, this lets lacy citrus, floral and white peach flavors meld into a core of quince, fig and persimmon fruit, while war...

About this Wine: From soils of gravel and sand, the wines of Chateau Siran are typical of the Margaux region's great growths. Powerful yet refined, the perfect balance of tannins, fruit and ac...