Earthy, distinct, value.
This Merlot and Cabernet blend comes from the 16th Chateau de Courteillac near the village of Saint Emilion. The chateau has been in the current Rayne family for four generations.
It offers great value. This vintage shows liberal black plums and currents, pipe tobacco and chocolate, brown spices and leather. The entry is fresh and it has distinct earthiness which the fruit takes a backstage to. Dry toasted and a suitable partner to roasts, lamb, firm cheeses and rustic lentil dishes.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 2nd, 2020

Outstanding, dashing, value.
This Merlot and Cabernet blend comes from the 16th Chateau de Courteillac near the village of Saint Emilion. The chateau has been in the family current Rayne family for four generations.
It offers outstanding value. This vintage is quite dashing; plumcake, wild currents, leather and spice, patchouli and vanilla with grilled red bell peppers and a sprinkling of rose petals. It has and appealing umami character, savoury and a little salty with fine spices, pencil shavings, bay leaf and mocha. Very good balance and structure with a long cocoa finish.
Pair: Roasts, lamb and rustic lentil dishes.

©copyright 2015 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 22nd, 2015

Outstanding, dashing, value.
This Merlot and Cabernet blend comes from the 16th Chateau de Courteillac near the village of Saint Emilion. The chateau has been in the family current Rayne family for four generations.
It offers outstanding value. This vintage is quite dashing; plumcake, wild currents, leather and spice, patchouli and vanilla with grilled red bell peppers and a sprinkling of rose petals. It has and appealing umami character, savoury and a little salty with fine spices, pencil shavings, bay leaf and mocha. Very good balance and structure with a long cocoa finish.
Pair: Roasts, lamb and rustic lentil dishes.

©copyright 2015 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 22nd, 2015

Generous, supple, value.
Made by the family Montes of Chile, Kaiken comes from Mendoza estates located in Agrelo and Vistalba. The wines are hand harvested and small tank fermented with 6 months of French oak ageing.
Black currents and forest berries, black pepper, smoked savoury herbs and pipe tobacco, leather, vanilla and violets appear on the nose. The palate is supple and oozes generous and expressive fruit flavours. It's a delicious wine, modern and balanced with a long smooth finish. It's such a drinkable bottle with great value, you'll see the bottom in no time!

Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 10th, 2020

Fresh, supple, approachable.
Made by the family Montes of Chile, Kaiken comes from Mendoza estates located in Agrelo and Vistalba. The wines are hand harvested and small tank fermented with 6 months of French oak ageing.
Smoked meat and dried violets, roasted herbs and pepper spices are elevated by aromas of blackberry, high-toned cherry and licorice. It's a pretty red; fresh, supple and approachable with black and red berry flavors melded with charred cocoa nibs and toasted spice.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 10th, 2020