2013 – Vinum Lector https://renovate.vinumlector.com Wine Thailand Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:57:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-Favicon-iPad-Retina-32x32.png 2013 – Vinum Lector https://renovate.vinumlector.com 32 32 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé AOC https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-montrose-saint-estephe-grand-cru-classe-aoc/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:41:16 +0000 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9343
The history of Montrose, written in two centuries by three families of owners, is depositary of their spirit, marked by their quest of excellence and legendary vintages. Pioneers in the Médoc, visionary builders and wise managers, all these families knew how to work and valorise this unique terroir. The estate owes them the foundation on which Montrose builds its image today and its unique place in the world of exceptional wines. The result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé, with time it develops a delicate and complex bouquet. Climatic conditions for the 2013 vintage were generally more difficult than in other years, highlighting the importance of the Montrose terroir and microclimate. St-Estèphe escaped the torrential rain at harvest that plagued most of the Medoc and the resulting wines are incredible. An unusual blend as it has no Cabernet Franc ain this vintage.
For more info, visit Château Montrose website. VARIETALS 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2013 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Attractive, clear and glittering ruby colour.

NOSE
The nose is very fresh and minty, marked by raspberry aromas along with toasted notes and a touch of caramel.

PALATE
From a clean and bright attack, the straight palate shows balance in the middle, with good grip revealing liquorice notes. The tannins are silky and elegant.

AGEING
18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.

PAIRING
Ideal with braised meats, entrecôtes, steak with black truffle, rib eye steak, leg of lamb, duck confit or with hard cheeses.

RATINGS

92pts

92pts

16.5+

4.2

]]> Château Phélan Ségur Saint-Estèphe AOC https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-phelan-segur-saint-estephe-aoc/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:42:25 +0000 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9021 Château Phélan Ségur website. VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot VINTAGE 2013 - Download Tasting Note 2017 - Download Tasting Note 2021 - Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful, intense ruby red colour.

NOSE
Complex nose combining notes of fruit (strawberry, blackcurrant) and barrel-aging (vanilla, toast).

PALATE
Very good structure with tannins that give consistency to the wine and provide a perfect accompaniment to the evolution of the flavours. Acidity brings freshness and strengthens the astringency on the finish. Plenty of substance in the finish with good tannic and aromatic length.

AGEING
Matured for 14 to 18 months in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Pairs excellently with roast beef, venison, lamb, and hearty stews like hare stew. It also complements mushroom-based dishes (e.g., veal with chanterelles) or Korean BBQ.

RATINGS

90pts

90pts

3.9

]]> L’Héritier de Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac (Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2nd wine) https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pauillac/lheritier-de-grand-puy-ducasse-pauillac-chateau-grand-puy-ducasse-2nd-wine/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:44:58 +0000 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=6089 Château Grand-Puy Ducasse website. VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot VINTAGE  2013 -  Download Tasting Note 2017 -  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red with vibrant clarity.

NOSE
Prominent notes of blackcurrant and dark berries, supported by secondary aromas of graphite/pencil shavings, cedar, tobacco, and a hint of vanilla from French oak aging.

PALATE
Structured yet smooth, showcasing a core of ripe black fruits balanced by firm, polished tannins and refreshing acidity. The finish is persistent with subtle notes of licorice, dark chocolate, and sweet baking spices.

AGEING
After blending, the wine ages from 18 to 24 months in oak (40% new wood each year).

PAIRING
Pairs exceptionally well with red meat dishes (such as beef tenderloin or roasted venison), wild mushrooms, roasted pork, and firm, aged cheeses.

RATINGS

4.1

]]> Château Brane-Cantenac Margaux Grand Cru Classé AOC https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/margaux/chateau-brane-cantenac-margaux-grand-cru-classe-aoc/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:40:29 +0000 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=5881 Since Henri Lurton took over in 1992, he has made it his mission to produce the best possible wine, reinforcing Brane’s position as a second classified growth in 1855. The result is a fine wine that perfectly expresses its remarkable terroir. The rainfall marked this vintage. Despite their very low yields and their natural precocity, Merlots did not provide a sufficient level of quality, hence their historically low proportion in the Brane-Cantenac blend. Conversely, thanks to the precocity of the Brane plateau, the Cabernet Sauvignon was able to achieve good quality on this 2013 vintage. For more info, visit Château Brane-Cantenac website. VARIETALS 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2013 - Download Tasting Note 2018 - Download Tasting Note 2021 - Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
A beautiful, deep, limpid garnet colour.

NOSE
Beautiful nose featuring raspberry and strawberry scents, floral notes, and a hint of sweet spices.

PALATE
The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin with pleasant flavours, accessible and supple on the finish.

AGEING
18 months in French oak barrels, 70% new.

PAIRING
It pairs beautifully with roasted/grilled red meats, hearty poultry, rich pork dishes, earthy mushrooms and hearty pastas, but even salmon, thanks to its savory profile.

RATINGS

91pts

4.1

]]> M. Chapoutier Les Greffieux Ermitage https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/rhone-valley/ermitage/m-chapoutier-les-greffieux-ermitage/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:05:54 +0000 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=4414
Certified biodynamic and organic wine and controlled by Ecocert.
For more info, visit M. Chapoutier website. VARIETALS 100% Syrah VINTAGE 2013  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Crimson with vermilion tints.

NOSE
Graphite and pencil lead on the nose, with hints of sweet spices, mocha and floral hints of peony. Enticing aromas deep in the glass.

PALATE
Full and fresh on entry. Full-bodied, with discreet tannins. The finish is floral and spicy, with a wonderful aromatic complexity and a fine toasty character.

AGEING
The wine is aged in barrel, a third of which in new casks. Ageing lasts between 14-18 months. Natural clarification and unfined.

PAIRING
Beef, veal, game and aged cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
According to the vintage, the wine can be kept from 30 to 60 years, or even from 50 to 75 years.

RATINGS

95pts

94pts

94pts

17/20pts

4.4pts

]]> Château Chasse-Spleen Moulis en Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel AOC https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/moulis-en-medoc/chateau-chasse-spleen-moulis-en-medoc-cru-bourgeois-exceptionnel-aoc/ Wed, 19 Dec 2018 11:01:00 +0000 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=2546 Château Chasse-Spleen is the leading Moulis estate along with Château Poujeaux. Although it is classified only as a Cru Bourgeois, it regularly outperforms many of the Médoc's more renowned classed growths. There are numerous stories trying to explain the name of Chateau Chasse Spleen. The first version is that the name was inspired from a visit by Lord Byron in 1821, which was so moved, that he quoted, “Quel remede pour chasser le spleen”, which when loosely translated means, “What remedy to remove the spleen?”. The other equally poetic explanation is attributed to the poem Spleen, whose author Charles Baudelaire also visited Château Chasse-Spleen. A very elegant, fresh and classical wine with a lot of energy and drive on the finish with great aging potential.

For more info, visit Château Chasse-Spleen website. VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2013 -  Download Tasting Note 2020 -  Download Tasting Note 2021 -  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
The colour is ruby red with depth.

NOSE
The expressiveness of the nose is broad, fresh and enjoys a great aromatic freshness. Essentially built on a bouquet of pulpy black fruits (cherry and blackberry).

PALATE
The mouth is wide, dynamic and elegantly structured on a Cabernet Sauvignon frame which marks the volume with a delicate and creamy tannic harmony. The finish is quite long and floral, with a good persistence.

AGEING
12 to 18 months in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Chateau Chasse Spleen is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta as well as cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now with ageing potential until 2025.

]]> Susana Balbo Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade Malbec – 99pts Terroir Library Collection https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/argentina/mendoza/uco-valley/susana-balbo-nosotros-malbec/ Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:59:55 +0000 https://renovate.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=1160 Every wine collector must have a bottle in the cellar.

For more info, visit Susana Balbo website. VARIETAL 100% Malbec VINTAGE Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade Malbec 2013 - Download Tasting Note made from 100% Malbec grapes from Gualtallary, Uco Valley Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade Malbec 2016 - Download Tasting Note made from 100% Malbec grapes from Los Chacayes, Uco Valley Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade Malbec 2017 - Download Tasting Note made from 100% Malbec grapes from Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade Malbec 2019 - Download Tasting Note made from 100% Malbec grapes from Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco  ]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
Total acidity 5.8 g/l

APPEARANCE
Deep, intense red color.

NOSE
It leads with intense aromas of violets, tobacco, dark chocolate, and minerals, opening up into thick layers of black fruit and baking spices.

PALATE
In the mouth, spicy and with juicy acidity. Vibrant, intense, with elegant tannins and good persistency. Great aging potential.

AGEING
16 months in 80% new and 20% second-use French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Grilled or roasted meats like beef, lamb or quail and pasta with cream-based sauces.

RATINGS

99pts

4.6

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