Domaine de Chevalier 2022 shows cassis, blackberry, graphite, tobacco, and cedar with silky tannins and fresh minerality. Rated 95–98 pts, this elegant Pessac-Léognan delivers finesse, depth, and strong long-term aging potential.
Château Pape Clément 2023 (Pessac-Léognan) is a top Bordeaux with strong critical praise, typically 93–97 points (Dunnuck 98, Suckling 97–98, Vinous 95–97, WA ~92–94). Dense yet fresher style, cassis, spice, graphite, polished tannins, long ageing potenti
Château Rauzan-Ségla 2023 (Margaux, 2ème Grand Cru Classé) scores ~95–97 pts from critics. Praised for cassis, violet, graphite, silky tannins, precision, and long finish. A classic, Cabernet-driven Margaux with excellent aging potential (2035–2050+).
2022 Château Léoville Poyferré, Saint-Julien — 100 pts Jeb Dunnuck, 99 pts James Suckling. Cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, & dark chocolate aromas lead to a powerful yet seamless palate with velvety tannins, exceptional depth, & a remarkably long fi
Château d'Issan 2021 earned strong reviews for elegance and classic Margaux style. Scores: JS 96, Decanter/Jane Anson 94, WA/Jeb 92. Floral, red berry, graphite notes; medium-bodied with fine tannins. Best 2026–2042.
Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2023 (Pessac-Léognan) is a highly perfumed, energetic Bordeaux (~95–97 pts, peaks 98). Red berries, violet, graphite, and spice with fine tannins and vibrant acidity. Cabernet Franc–driven, floral, and highly expressive 2028–2045.
Smith Haut Lafitte 2023 (Pessac-Léognan) is a top Graves wine (~94–96 pts, peaks 97). Blackcurrant, graphite, smoke, cedar, and cocoa with dense but polished tannins. Powerful yet refined, showing better freshness and balance. Long ageing 2028–2042+.
Château Bellevue Mondotte 2020 (Saint-Émilion) is a highly rated Bordeaux (avg ~95–98 pts). Critics praise its dense Merlot richness, dark fruit, oak spice, and powerful tannic structure. Built for long aging; best after ~2028, not for early drinking.
Château Pichon Baron 2021 is a classic Pauillac praised by critics (~95–96 pts). Elegant and structured, it shows cassis, graphite, cedar, violet, and spice with refined tannins. A long-lived Bordeaux, best from 2028–2050+.
Château Pichon Baron Pauillac 2023 is a highly rated 2ème Cru Classé, scoring ~95–98 points from top critics. Praised for cassis, graphite, tobacco, elegance, and refined tannins, it’s a classic, age-worthy Pauillac best enjoyed from 2030–2055+.
2022 Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan — 100 pts Jeb Dunnuck, 98 pts James Suckling. Cassis, blackberry, graphite, tobacco, & violet aromas lead to a powerful yet elegant palate with velvety tannins, exceptional depth, & a remarkably long finish.
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2023 (Pauillac) scored ~95–99 pts across major critics. Elegant, silky, floral and cassis-driven with graphite and fine tannins. Highly polished, less muscular. Long aging potential, approx. 2030–2050+.
Château Pape Clément 2021 offers cassis, blackberry, graphite, tobacco, and smoky oak with silky tannins and vibrant freshness. Critics scored it 94–97 pts, praising its elegance, depth, minerality, and exceptional aging potential.
Château Pichon Lalande 2021: 94–98/100 from top critics, led by Vinous (98), Suckling (97) & Decanter/WE (96). Elegant yet powerful, with cassis, blackberry, violet & graphite. Firm, polished tannins; best from ~2028.
Château Calon-Ségur 2022 Saint-Estèphe is a structured Bordeaux with cassis, blackberry, plum, violet, cedar, tobacco and graphite. Full-bodied with firm, polished tannins, freshness and depth. Rated ~95–98 pts with long aging potential.
Château Cos d’Estournel 2023 is a top Saint-Estèphe release, scoring ~95–99 points from major critics. Praised for cassis, dark fruit, graphite, florals, polished tannins, freshness and long finish. A refined, age-worthy Bordeaux with 2030–2055+ potential
