Bordeaux
Bordeaux
2016 Chateau de La Dauphine, Fronsac, Bordeaux, FRChâteau La Dauphine 2016 Fronsac shows blackberry, plum, raspberry, rose, spice, chocolate and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied with supple tannins, ripe fruit and savory, toasted accents. Rated 90–91 pts, best in the medium term.
93 Points - JS
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Château Lilian Ladouys, St Estephe, FR, 20182019 Château Lilian Ladouys (Saint-Estèphe): 90–93 pts from major critics (WE 93, JS 92, Vinous 91–92, JD 91). Rich blackberry, cassis, cedar, graphite and spice with polished tannins, freshness and strong aging potential. Best 2026–2038.
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Château Haut Bergey Rouge, Pessac-Leognan, FR, 2022Château Haut-Bergey 2022 shows blackcurrant, plum, graphite, tobacco, and violet with polished tannins and fresh mineral balance. Rated 91–94 pts, this elegant Pessac-Léognan offers clarity, value, and 8–12 years of aging potential.
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Château Fombrauge, Saint-Emilion, FR, 2022Château Fombrauge 2022 shows blackberry, plum, violets, cocoa, and spice with velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Rated 92–95 pts, this rich yet elegant Saint-Émilion delivers polished structure, balance, and strong aging potential.
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Chateau d'Aiguilhe, Castillon, Cotes de Bordeaux, 20192019 Château d'Aiguilhe (Castillon–Côtes de Bordeaux): consistently rated ~92 pts (WA, Vinous, JS, Dunnuck, Decanter; WS 90, WE 88). Rich blackberry/cherry fruit, limestone minerality, fine tannins, fresh balance. Drink 2024–2035, peak 2026–2034.
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La Dame de Boüard, Montagne Saint-Émilion, FR, 2021 (Magnum)La Dame de Boüard 2021 (Montagne Saint-Émilion) scores ~87–91 pts overall. Notes: black cherry, plum, violet, cocoa, spice; medium-bodied, soft tannins, modern style. Generally good quality, approachable young, best 2024–2030, not a long-term cellar wine.
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Château d'Aiguilhe, Comtes von Niepperg, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, FR, 2018Château d’Aiguilhe 2018 Castillon shows blue fruit, blackberry, cherry and floral spice with earthy limestone notes. Medium–full-bodied, soft yet structured with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Rated 91–93 pts, age-worthy 10–15+ years.
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Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Rouge, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 2022Château Larrivet Haut-Brion 2022 shows blackcurrant, cherry, graphite, violets, and smoky cedar with supple tannins and fresh balance. Rated 93–96 pts, this polished Pessac-Léognan delivers elegance, depth, and 10–15 years of aging potential.
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Château Marjosse Rouge, Bordeaux Supérieur, FR, 2021 (Pierre Lurton) MAGNUM)Château Marjosse is a Bordeaux red with plum, cherry stone and olive notes. Medium-bodied, juicy and approachable with soft tannins and a fruity finish. Rated 89 pts by James Suckling.
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Château Prieuré-Lichine, Margaux, FR, 2023Château Prieuré-Lichine 2023 (Margaux) scores ~91–96 pts across critics. Praised for elegance, fine tannins, cassis, floral notes, and balanced structure. Medium-bodied with polished oak influence and solid aging potential. Drinking window ~2028–2045.
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Château La Dame de Montrose, St. Estephe, FR, 2023Château La Dame de Montrose 2023: ~91–94 pts across major critics (up to ~95 barrel). Notes of blackcurrant, plum, violet, graphite; medium-full, polished tannins, fresh acidity, saline finish. Considered a top Bordeaux second wine, ageworthy 2027–2040+.
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Château Lilian Ladouys, St Estephe, FR, 2021 (MAGNUM)Château Lilian Ladouys 2021 (St-Estèphe) scores ~89–91 pts from major critics. Medium-bodied, classic Bordeaux with blackcurrant, plum, graphite, herbs, firm tannins, fresh acidity. Structured, elegant but slightly strict; best 2027–2034.
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Chateau Meyney, St. Estèphe, Bordeaux, FR, 2019Château Meyney 2019 Saint-Estèphe (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot) shows cassis, blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, cedar and spice. Medium–full-bodied, structured and fresh with firm tannins. Rated ~91–95 pts, good aging potential.
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Château La Croix St. Georges, Pomerol, FR, 2021Château La Croix St. Georges Pomerol 2021 shows black cherry, plum, blackberry, violet, truffle, cedar and cocoa. Medium–full-bodied with silky tannins, bright acidity and savory minerality. Rated 92–95 pts, refined, elegant and age-worthy Bordeaux.
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Château Marjosse Rouge, Bordeaux Supérieur FR 2020 (Pierre Lurton) (Magnum)Château Marjosse is a Bordeaux red showing ripe berries, vanilla, licorice, cocoa and walnut. Medium-bodied with creamy texture, supple tannins and juicy fruit. Polished, balanced and approachable. Rated 90–91 pts.
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Château Fombrauge, Saint-Emilion, FR, 2019Wine Enthusiast 95Points
Jeb Dunnuck 94Points
James Suckling 93Points
Wine Spectator 93Points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90Points
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Château Pedesclaux, Pauillac, FR, 20232023 Château Pédesclaux (Pauillac) earned strong reviews, averaging ~94 pts. Critics praised its cassis, graphite, mint, freshness, and refined tannins. Scores: Suckling 95, Anson 94, Galloni 94, Decanter 94–95. Drink from 2027–2045+.
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Château Les Griffons de Pichon Baron, Pauillac, FR, 2022Château Les Griffons de Pichon Baron 2022 shows cassis, blackberry, graphite, cedar, and tobacco with rich concentration and refined tannins. Rated 91–95 pts, this polished Pauillac delivers power, balance, and impressive aging potential.
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Château La Croix Saint Georges, Pomerol, FR, 2023Château La Croix Saint Georges Pomerol 2023 scores ~92–93 pts overall. Critics praise its rich plum, blackberry, chocolate, floral notes, silky texture, ripe tannins, and polished finish. A plush, elegant Merlot-driven Pomerol with aging potential through
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Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe, FR, 2021Château Phélan Ségur Saint-Estèphe 2021 shows cassis, blackberry, plum, graphite, cedar, tobacco, violet & spice. Medium–full-bodied with firm refined tannins, bright acidity and mineral drive. Rated 93–95 pts, structured, elegant and age-worthy Bordeaux.
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Château Lagrange, Saint-Julien, FR, 2023Château Lagrange 2023 (St-Julien) scores ~92–95+ pts from major critics. Praised for elegance, balance, polished tannins, cassis/black fruit, cedar notes. Classic Left Bank style, very consistent. Best 2028–2045 cellaring window
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Château Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, FR 2023Branaire-Ducru 2023 (St-Julien) is a refined, classic Bordeaux (~93–95 pts). Blackcurrant, cherry, cedar, and tobacco with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Elegant, balanced, and Cabernet-driven. Less powerful but highly precise and ageworthy 2027–2040.
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Château D'Armailhac, Pauillac, FR, 2023Château d'Armailhac Pauillac 2023: Refined Pauillac with cassis, graphite, cedar and violet notes. Elegant, mineral-driven and classically structured with fine tannins and strong aging potential. Rated 94–95 JS, 93–95 JD, 92–94 Vinous.