Le Clarence de Haut-Brion - Chateau Bahans Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2015 Chateau Fonreaud Émilion were new

Émilion were new

92 Pts Antonio Galloni

sweet smoke and toast

The sweet and intense aromas are reminiscent of ripe cherry

I suspect that the 2009 Pontet-Canet is more approachable than the 2005

Le Clarence de Haut-Brion - Chateau Bahans Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2015 Chateau Fonreaud Émilion were newOffers a warm, plush, inviting feel, with tar, melted licorice and cocoa notes rolling out first, followed by a swath of warm plum and blackberry reduction flavors. Shows an alluring thread through the finish. Needs a little time to unwind, but there's lots to like here. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. 94 Pts Wine Spectator