Château Lalande-Borie - Saint-Julien 2015 (750ml) Zilavka

Château Lalande-Borie - Saint-Julien 2015 (750ml) ZilavkaBlend: 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon Critical Acclaim JS93 James Suckling Dark berries with chocolate and lightly toasted oak on the nose. Opens to a full body with silky tannins and a focused and fine finish. Shows tension and beauty. Drink or hold. WE92 Wine Enthusiast A dense wine with great fruit, this has a velvet texture and great elegance. There is structure of course from the firm tannins that stay in the background, while the main thrust

and it brought me into looking closely into this winery's story

This wine delivers lots of power (with 15% alcohol)

in the California Gold Country town of Auburn

with hints of lemon

Very dense in the mouth and a tannic character

Pontet-Canet’s estate manager since 1989

Only the greatest Maisons are capable to produce such fine

Pair this wine with your favorite seafood dish

Originally founded in 2003 by Ward Lay

Its refreshing profile makes it an excellent choice for those seeking a lively and expressive New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

which adds texture and depth

Wine Spectator: 90 pts