Château Léoville Las Cases 2020 (Saint-Julien): universally rated 96–99 pts by major critics. Dense, structured Bordeaux with cassis, graphite, violet, and mineral notes. Powerful tannins, linear style, long finish. Built for long aging (2030–2060+).
Château Palmer 2021: highly rated at 95–97/100 by Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, James Suckling, Wine Advocate & Dunnuck. Elegant, fresh and structured, with blackcurrant, violet, graphite and spice. Best from ~2028.
Château Angélus Saint-Émilion 2021 shows black cherry, cassis, plum, violet, graphite, cedar, cocoa and tobacco. Medium–full-bodied with fine tannins, bright acidity and deep mineral structure. Rated 95–98 pts, refined, elegant and age-worthy Bordeaux.
Powerful yet refined, this Pritchard Hill Cabernet bursts with cassis, black cherry, blueberry, graphite, dark chocolate, violet, and cedar. Full-bodied with polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long mineral finish. Consistently rated 97–98 points.
Realm Cellars Houyi Vineyard 2022 Napa Red Blend: critics rate it 94–97 pts (Decanter 97, Suckling 96, Vinous 95, WA 94). Described as powerful, structured Pritchard Hill Cabernet blend with blackberry, cassis, mocha, cedar, firm tannins, and long aging p
Château Cos d'Estournel 2021: 94–96 pt avg. Structured 2021 Bordeaux: cassis, blackberry, graphite, cedar.
Firm tannins, bright acidity. Less opulent, more linear style. Built for aging 2028–2045+.
Château La Mondotte 2016 Saint-Émilion (Merlot–Cabernet Franc) shows cassis, blueberry, black cherry, truffle, graphite, violet and mineral notes. Full-bodied, polished and structured with velvety tannins. Rated ~95–98 pts, long aging potential.
Château Palmer 2022 shows blackberry, violet, rose, cocoa, and sandalwood with silky tannins and great freshness. Rated 97–100 pts, this iconic Margaux delivers perfume, elegance, depth, and exceptional long-term aging potential.
Château Angélus 2022 shows blackberry, plum, violets, licorice, espresso, and dark chocolate with velvety tannins and vibrant freshness. Rated 97–100 pts, this exceptional Saint-Émilion delivers power, precision, elegance, and decades of aging potential.
Château Pavie 2021 (St-Émilion) scores ~93–97 pts from top critics (Suckling 97, Decanter 96, Vinous 96). Dark fruit, violet, graphite, firm tannins, fresh acidity. Structured, less opulent than 2019–20, but precise and built for long aging (2030–2050+).
2022 Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Émilion — 100 pts Decanter & Jeb Dunnuck, 99 pts James Suckling. Cassis, mulberry, violet, rose petal, and graphite aromas lead to a seamless palate with velvety tannins, extraordinary finesse, and a remarkably long finish
Château Haut-Brion 2020 is a top Bordeaux vintage wine, rated 96–100 points by major critics. Praised for deep cassis, graphite, spice, refined tannins, and balance. 1st Growth with long aging potential (2030–2060+).
Dalla Valle Maya 2021 is a Napa Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon blend with cassis, blackberry, violet, rose, cedar, tobacco and chocolate. Silky, full-bodied and highly refined with ultra-fine tannins and a long finish. Rated 97–100 pts.
