Top 10 Wine Grand Cru or Top 10 Grand Cru wines of the year 2023 Number 1, I would like to give it to Chateau Ozone 2015 (Château Ausone 2015) which I tasted many times. Definite quality every time As for other chateaus that are on the same level or plane, they are not bad. But in each tasting there may be many factors involved. Make it not as good as it should be
Grape harvest in Chateau Ozone
1 Chateau Ozone is the Chateau that dominates the throne, overtaking St.-Emilion Premiér Grand Crus Classés A (St.-Emilion Premiér Grand Crus Classés A) and Château Cheval Blanc. from the beginning and withdrew from the 2022 classification altogether because they could not endure the scandal of the classification.
Chateau Ozone Its origins date back to the 4th century from the original possessions of Ausonius, a famous Roman poet. It occupies more than 100 acres in the hills south of Saint-Emilion, and the chateau takes its name from the poet himself.
Chateau Ausone 2015
From the 13th to the 16th centuries, it was run by three families. It is one of the few chateau wineries that are managed by the families themselves. The present is family Chatonnet-Cantenat with the Dubois-Challon-Vauthier family and hired winemaker Michel Rolland as a consultant since 2002.
Currently, there is a grape planting area of 7 hectares, 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc. The main wines produced are Chateau Ozone and two wine labels called “Chapelle Do.” Zone” (Chapelle d’Ausone). Total production is only about 2,000 crates per year.
Chateau Ozone Curing Room
Chateau Ozone 2015 (Château Ausone Saint-Emilion 2015) Made from approximately 50 year old vines, composed of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc, aged for 20 months in 85% new French oak.
Bright crimson Aromas of ripe fruit such as blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, raspberry and blueberry, violet, mineral, spicy, fresh herb, licorice, nutmeg, cumin, chocolate. Fresh hides, tobacco, cedar, mint, charcoal and smoke, black lead, full-bodied, fresh acidity, firm tannins but beginning to ripen. Long finish with ripe fruit, oak, minerals and spicy herb. It will take about 4-5 years before it will be released and ready to drink……..20/20
Chateau Petrus Winery (Cr.wineinvestment.com)
2 Château Pétrus Pomerol 2015: The world’s best red wine made from Merlot grapes. which does not involve any grading at all, but can command a higher price than almost all Grand Cru wines.
Chateau Petrus 2015
The color is dark red, almost black. Fragrant scent of black fruit, mulberry, blackberry, blackcurrant and plum, lavender, vanilla, spicy herb, licorice, thyme, mineral nut. Fluff, black olive, chocolate, smokey oak, cedar, refreshing acidity, firm tannins. The finish is long with fruit, earthy, spicy, and fragrant oak. Not launched yet Should start drinking in the next 6-7 years. Anyone who has it in their cellar can keep it for 40-50 years…20/20 points.
Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint-Emillion 2015
3 Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Emilion 2015: formerly one of the 4 Wine Saint-Emilion Preamiers Grand Crus Classe Group A, but withdrew (along with Chateau Ozone) from. According to the 2022 grading, it is made from 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, with no Cabernet Sauvignon involved, and aged 100% new French oak.
Chateau Cheval Blanc Winery (Cr.winespectator.com)
Deep, bright red with fruity scents such as plum, blackberry, black cherry, mulberry and juniper, lavender, sandalwood, chocolate cake, spicy herb, licorice, cloves, cumin, cinnamon, black. Pepper, tobacco leaves, black pencil lead, smokey oak, roasted coffee beans, mineral, vanilla, full-bodied, refreshing acidity, firm tannins. It’s a wine whose juice looks like you can chew it. This vintage should be fully ripe in at least another 4-5 years…..20/20 points
Super Tuscan Sassicaia 2015
4 Tenuta San Guido “Sassicaia” Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC , Tuscany, Italy 2015 (Tenuta San Guido “Sassicaia” Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC , Tuscany, Italy 2015) : The best ofSuper Tuscan Wine Legendary, this 2015 vintage celebrates Sassicaia’s 50th anniversary. Made from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and aged in French oak for 24 months.
Tenuta Winery in Tuscany (Cr.winetourism.com)
Bright deep red with hints of purple. Fruity, a mix of black and red peeled fruits such as black currant, red cherry, raspberry, cedar, cigar box, leather, flowers. Dry, mineral, creamy, smokey, roasted coffee beans, spicy, green paper, cinnamon, licorice, bay leaf, tannins still firm. Ends long with fruits, minerals and herbs. It’s not fully launched yet, probably another 3-4 years at least. It’s another vintage classic….19.5/20 points.
Chateau Margaux 2015
5 Chateau Margaux, Margaux 2015 (Château Margaux, Margaux 2015): This vintage, black bottle, gold stripes, Limited Edition, commemorates Paul Pontallier. ) MD of the chateau who died in 2016. On the label near the bottom of the bottle is the word Hommage à Paul Pontellier, which means With Respect, Paul Pontellier. Made from 87% Cabernet Sauvignon. 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, aged 20 months in 100% new French oak.
Chateau Marguax wine aging area (Cr.chateau-marguax.com)
Bright crimson Fruity scents such as blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, and raspberry. Lavender Chocolate cake, graphite, spicy herb, cumin, sandalwood, juniper, tea leaf, tobacco, smokey oak, cedar, cigar box, mineral, refreshing acidity, tannins are firm and start to soften. Long finish with fruit, oak, spicy herbs and minerals. You should start drinking it in about 4-5 years……20/20 points.
Taita Mountains 2018
6 Montes “Taita” Wisdom in Wine DOValle de Colchagua 2018: It is Monte’s Super Icon wine. One of Chile’s quality wine producers Made from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, the remaining 15% Syrah and Carmenere, aged for 18 months in new French oak, only 3,000 bottles will be made and packaged in a box. beautiful wood
Deep ruby red, bright, with a fruity aroma. Black currant, blackberry, raspberry, plum, blueberry, fruit jam, mineral, dried flower, bold black pepper, cedar, chocolate, mocha, thyme. Spicy, herbal, licorice, star anise, clove, vanilla, refreshing acidity, firm tannins. Finishes long with fruit, mineral, spicy, herbal, and fragrant oak. Not yet fully released, probably in another 2-3 years. It is one of the Chilean wines that must be tasted at least once in your life….19.5 /20 points
Penfolds Grange 2013
7 Penfolds Grange South Australia 2013 (Penfolds Grange South Australia 2013): It is the 60th vintage of Grange using the code Bin 95 (Bin 95). Made from 96% Shiraz and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 20 months in 100% new American oak barrels.
Penfolds Winery (Cr.hsrsa.com)
Deep, bright red color with fruity scents of mulberry, plum, blackberry and blackcurrant, balsamic, spicy herbs, licorice, cardamom, black pepper. Sweet oak, espresso, black chocolate, toasted coconut, vanilla, black olives, earthy pudding, refreshing acidity, firm tannins but starts off smooth. The ending is long with ripe fruit, herbal vanilla, and you can start drinking from this time onwards. and can be stored in a cellar for up to 35-40 years …..19.5/20 points
Aconcagua Valley Sea
8 Seña Aconcagua Valley, Chile 2017 (Seña Aconcagua Valley, C hile 2017) One of the grand wines. teacher of chile Born from a handshake between two legends from two countries, Robert Mondavi, the “father of Napa Valley wine,” and Eduardo Chadwick, owner of Villa Herrazuriz in Chile. This 2017 Bordeaux Blend is made from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Malbec, 17% Carmenère, and 17% Petit. 6% Vergdot, aged for 22 months, of which 90% is aged in French oak.
Red, dark garnet, slightly purplish, bright, fruity scent: cherry, strawberry, plum, blackcurrant. Lavender, rose petals, chocolate, cocoa, spicy, dry herbs, nutmeg, licorice, cumin, mint, cigar box, refreshing acidity, firm tannins. Long finish with fruit, spicy herbs, smokey oak, not yet released. Can drink now But if it’s really delicious, wait another 4-5 years….19.5/20 points
Chateau Pichon Baron Pauillac 2020
9 Chateau Pichon Baron Pauillac 2020 (Château Pichon Baron Pauillac 2020), full name is Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron, is 1 of 15. Winegrand Kru Class 2 (2éme Cru Classé) and regarded as Super Seconds, 12,404 cases produced, Vintage 2020 is an exceptional vintage.
Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot at a rate of 76 -24 %, aged for 18 months, 80% in new oak, dark crimson red, bright, with a fruity aroma. Blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, violet, mineral, cedar, tobacco, rust, spicy, herbal, nutmeg, refreshing acidity, firm tannins. Not launched yet Should start drinking in the next 6-7 years……19.5/20 points
Kaiken Mai Mendoza, Malbec 2019
10 Kaiken “Mai” Mendoza Malbec 2019 (Kaiken Mai, Mendoza, Malbec 2019): The wine that the heir to Chile’s Montes wine empire expanded to invest in Argentina and was able to do well. “Mai” is Mendoza’s native language and means “The First,” a reference to Kaiken’s first Icon wine made from 100% Malbec aged over 100 years from grapes, aged for 18 months in new French oak and 24 months in the bottle.
Deep, bright red with notes of ripe fruit, black cherry, plum, raspberry and blackberry, mineral, floral, spicy herb, basil, cinnamon, tobacco, smokey oak. Firm and smooth tannins, refreshing acidity, long finish with ripe fruit. Spicy Herb Mineral is drinkable now, but will become even more delicious in another 3-4 years. Can be stored for up to 15 years….19/20 points
Chateau Ozone
Note: All of this is information for your decision making. There was no intention of persuading anyone to drink. But if you are going to drink, please drink responsibly for both yourself and society.
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