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Site title: Grape Observer Wine Review - Our purpose is to provide expert and unbiased wine reviews to help you enjoy better wine. Published by Sean Mitchell Dip WSET. Established 2009.

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This wine is from Château de Come in St Estèphe in Bordeaux.  It’s from the very good 2018 vintage and is labelled as a “vin biologique” (organic)*. In the glass, there are classic aromas of cedar and blackcurrant.  Its distinguishing feature though is the palate.  It has a refined balance to it and is supported by very firm tannins. This is a top class wine an...


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This is a very good Lalande de Pomerol from Château Chevrol Bel Air in Bordeaux and the 2019 vintage. It’s a blend of merlot (45%), cabernet franc (45%) and the remainder cabernet sauvignon and malbec. There is a little more cabernet franc than is usual for a Lalande and this expresses itself in the wine’s initial leafy aroma. With time in the glass, the wine reveals plums, a...


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This is a great value Vouvray Sec from Famille Bougrier, and less than €10 in France.  It has aromas of wax, stones and a little honey.  The palate is crisp and the stone characters continue.  Our admirably diligent shop attendant at Nicolas had concern as to whether the wine was in fact dry.  Rest assured, it is.  Drink over the next few years. ...


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This is an excellent wine from Tenuta San Guido in Tuscany.  It’s the third wine of this producer, who also produce the outstanding Sassicaia.  The 2024 vintage of Le Difese is a blend of cabernet sauvignon and sangiovese. The wine was a little reticent on opening, but promptly did so upon arrival at the table of pizza with Italian buffalo mozzarella.   With ti...


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This wine is from Pessac-Leognan in Bordeaux and is the second wine of Graves cru classé, Château Olivier.  It is a great value option.  The wine opens to attractive aromas of cedar and plums.  The palate has an opulent texture with reminders of cedar, cigar box and blackcurrant.  This is a very good quality wine that is drinking well now.  Re...


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