-
-
Robert Parker's100 points
-
James Suckling97 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Chateau Bellevue Mondotte
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Bellevue Mondotte 2009"Chateau Bellevue Mondotte is a small estate in Saint-Emilion, they produce a ..."$650.00 -
-
-
Wine Spectator92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2000
- Brand Chateau d'Armailhac
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau d'Armailhac 2000"Château d'Armailhac is a wine estate in the Pauillac appellation of the Médoc..."$250.00 -
-
-
James Suckling91 points
-
Wine Enthusiast92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Ferrande
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Ferrande Graves Bordeaux 2018"The wines are aged in an average of 20% new, French oak barrels for 12 to 14 ..."$50.00 -
-
-
Robert Parker's95 points
-
James Suckling94 points
-
Jeb Dunnuck95 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau Haut-Brion
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Chateau Haut-Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2016"Château Haut-Brion is the oldest of Bordeaux's five first growths, and one of..."$500.01 -
-
-
VertdeVin96 points
-
Robert Parker's94 points
-
Decanter94 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2008"Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one of the most significant..."$550.00 -
-
-
Richard Hemming16.5 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Chateau Saintongey
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Saintongey Vieilles Vignes 2009"From the producer - "We immediately perceive a good maturity of the grapes in..."$35.99 -
-
-
Jeb Dunnuck93 points
-
James Suckling94 points
-
Robert Parker's94 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau la Mission Haut-Brion
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion 2016"Château La Mission Haut-Brion is an estate in the Pessac-Léognan appellation ..."$319.99 -
-
-
Jane Anson92 points
-
Vinous91 points
-
Decanter90 points
-
Alistair Cooper93 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Vieux Chateau Saint Andre
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Vieux Chateau Saint Andre 2018"Vieux Chateau Saint Andre 2018 is a wine that represents the perfect harmony ..."$64.99 -
-
-
James Suckling95* points
-
Decanter91 points
-
Neal Martin92* points
-
Jancis Robinson16* points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Chateau Palmer
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Alter Ego De Palmer 2015""Most serious Alter Ego ever. More inner Ego now!" James Suckling "This is..."$154.99 -
-
-
Robert Parker's93 points
-
Jancis Robinson16.5 points
-
James Suckling95 points
- Variety Merlot Blend
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Chateau Palmer
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Alter Ego de Palmer 2021"A fantastic second wine from the Third Growth Chateau Palmer. Unlike the flag..."$169.99 -
-
-
Jancis Robinson16.5 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Angelus
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Carillon D'Angelus 2nd vin du Château Angélus 2018"85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc. Will have 16 months in oak, 50% new. Barrel s..."$300.00 -
-
-
Robert Parker90 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2012
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
CARILLON DE L'ANGELUS 2012$130.00 -
-
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 1994
- Brand Chateau Lafite Rothschild
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Carruades De Lafite 1994"Carraudes is the second wine of Lafite, and has historically been regarded as..."$349.99 -
-
Lisa Perrotti-B91-93 points
-
Wine Spectator93-96 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Fleur Cardinale
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ch Fleur Cardinale 2018"Ripe and juicy, this is a delicious wine with its fine tannins and acidity al..."$99.00 -
-
-
The Wine Cellar89 points
-
James Suckling91 points
-
Wine Spectator89 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Château Beychevelle
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Chateau Amiral de Beychevelle 2018"A prestigious wine, "Cru Classé" with the soul forged by three centuries of h..."$120.75 -
-
-
Robert Parker95 points
-
Wine Spectator94 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2011
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
-
-
-
Robert Parker96 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2012
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
CHATEAU ANGELUS 2012$559.00 -
-
-
James Suckling100* points
-
Wine Enthusiast99* points
-
Neal Martin98* points
-
Antonio Galloni97+* points
-
Decanter97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau Angelus
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Angelus 2016"The 2016 Angelus is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc and 60% Merlot. "...it ha..."$979.00 -
-
-
Jeb Dunnuck94 points
-
Antonio Galloni92 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Chateau Angelus
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Angelus Grand Cru Classe 2017"The 2017 Angélus is impeccable. Bright and energetic, with terrific lift from..."$900.00 -
-
-
James Suckling99 points
-
Jeb Dunnuck100 points
- Variety Merlot
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Angelus
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Chateau Angelus Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018"Château Angélus is a Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate on south-facing slopes..."$1,000.00 -
-
-
Jancis Robinson16 points
-
James Suckling99 points
-
Robert Parker's97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Angelus
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.6% Alcohol
Chateau Angélus 2018"This shows beautiful sensibility of generous fruit and soft and velvety tanni..."$1,000.00 -
-
-
Jancis Robinson16 points
-
James Suckling99 points
-
Robert Parker's97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Angelus
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.6% Alcohol
Chateau Angélus 2018 1.5L"This shows beautiful sensibility of generous fruit and soft and velvety tanni..."$4,500.00 -
-
-
Jancis Robinson16 points
-
James Suckling99 points
-
Robert Parker's97 points
- Variety Cabernet Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Angelus
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.6% Alcohol
Chateau Angélus 2018 1.5L"This shows beautiful sensibility of generous fruit and soft and velvety tanni..."$2,000.00 -
Red Wine
Red wine is made from dark-colored grape varieties. The juice from these grapes is used to make red wine, and during the fermentation process, the juice is in contact with the grape skins, which gives red wine its color. The most common types of red wine include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz/Syrah. The flavors of red wine can range from fruity to spicy, and the tannins (a naturally occurring compound that can make wine taste dry) can range from low to high. Red wine is typically served at room temperature and is often paired with red meat and strong cheeses.
Red wine is typically aged in oak barrels before it is bottled, which can add flavors and aromas such as vanilla, spice, and toast to the wine. The aging process can also affect the tannins and acidity of the wine, making it taste smoother and more balanced. Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry. In addition, there are also variations in red wine depending on the region of production, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.
Red wine can be made using a variety of techniques and methods, each of which can affect the final taste and quality of the wine. For example, some winemakers use "cold soak" techniques to extract more color and flavor from the grapes. Cold soak is a method in which the grapes are left to macerate in the juice at a low temperature for a period of time before fermentation, this can extract more color and flavor from the grape skins without extracting too much tannin from the seeds. Other winemakers use "whole cluster fermentation" techniques to extract more complexity and depth from the wine. Whole cluster fermentation refers to fermenting the grapes with the stems included, which can add more tannin and structure to the wine.
The alcohol content of red wine can vary, but it is typically around 12-15% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some red wines, particularly those from warmer regions or those made using certain techniques, can have a higher alcohol content. For example, some Zinfandel wines produced in California can reach up to 16% alcohol by volume.
The flavor and aroma of red wine can be influenced by many factors, including the grape variety, the terroir (soil, climate, and topography) of the vineyard, and the winemaking techniques used. For example, a Pinot Noir from a cool climate region will have a high acidity and fruity flavors, while a Shiraz from a warm climate region will have a higher alcohol content, a more full-bodied texture, and a more spicy and black pepper profile.
Different styles of red wine can be enjoyed at different occasions, for example, some red wines are best consumed young and fresh, while others are meant to be aged for several years. For example, a young and fresh Beaujolais wine made from Gamay grapes can be consumed within a year or two, while a Bordeaux wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes can be aged for several years.
Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry.
Different regions also have their signature red wines, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.