Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 20222022 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.
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Chateau Pichon Lalande, Pauillac, FR, 2023Château 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+.
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Château Pape Clement, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 2021 (MAGNUM OWC)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.
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Château Pichon Lalande, Pauillac, FR, 2021Château 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.
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Château Calon-Ségur, Saint-Estéphe, Bordeaux, FR, 2022Château 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.
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Château Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, FR, 2023Château 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
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Château Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, FR, 2021Château Cos d'Estournel 2021 earned 96 pts from Decanter & Wine Enthusiast, 95 from James Suckling, & 93–94 from major critics. Cassis, violet, graphite, & tobacco notes with polished tannins, minerality, & exceptional finesse. A classic, age-worthy Borde
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Château Montrose, Saint-Estephe, FR, 2023Château Montrose 2023 (Saint-Estèphe) is an elite Bordeaux (~97–98 pts, peaks 99–100). Blackcurrant, graphite, violet, and cedar with immense depth, fine tannins, and mineral freshness. Powerful yet refined, built to age beautifully from 2035–2065+.
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, FR, 2023Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2023 (Saint-Julien) earned 95–97 pts from top critics (Suckling, Dunnuck, Vinous, Decanter, etc.). A classic, elegant Bordeaux with cassis, graphite, floral notes, fine tannins, freshness, and 30+ years of aging potential.
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Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, FR, 2019 (Justine Tesseron)James Suckling 99 Points
Wine Enthusiast 97 Points
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, FR, 2021Refined and beautifully structured, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2021 delivers cassis, blackberry, violets, graphite, cedar, & crushed stone minerality with remarkable precision & freshness. Critics 96–98+ pts, praising its elegance, depth, & classic Saint-J
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Château Figeac, Saint-Emilion, FR, 20212021 Château Figeac (Saint-Émilion): A standout of the vintage. Critics: Decanter 97, Wine Enthusiast 97, Jane Anson 97, WA 96+, JS 95, Dunnuck 95, Vinous 94–94. Elegant, Cabernet-driven, fresh, mineral, age-worthy; drink 2027–2050+.
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Château Leoville Las Cases, St. Julien, FR, 2021Château Léoville Las Cases Saint-Julien 2021 shows cassis, blackberry, cherry, graphite, cedar, tobacco, violet and spice. Medium–full-bodied with firm tannins, bright acidity and mineral drive. Rated 95–98 pts, precise, structured and age-worthy Bordeaux
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Château la Conseillante, Pomerol, FR, 2023Château La Conseillante 2023 (Pomerol): critics score ~95–100 pts (WA 98–100, Suckling 97–98, Decanter 98, Vinous 95–97). Widely praised for floral aromatics, black fruit, silky tannins, precision, freshness, and long, elegant aging potential.
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Château Figeac, Saint-Emilion, FR, 2023Château Figeac 2023: top Right Bank Bordeaux with critic scores ~96–100. Highlights include 100 pts Galloni, 97–98 Suckling, 98 Decanter, 98 Jane Anson. Consensus: elegant Cabernet-driven style, fine tannins, bright acidity, long mineral finish, 20–40yr a
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Chateau Pichon Lalande, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 20222022 Château Pichon Lalande, Pauillac — 100 pts Wine Advocate & Falstaff, 99 pts James Suckling. Cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, and tobacco aromas lead to a seamless palate with silky tannins, remarkable precision, and an exceptionally long finish.
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Château L'Eglise-Clinet, Pomerol, FR, 202199 Points James Suckling
95 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Insider
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Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 2023Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2023: Elite 2023 Bordeaux. Critics score 97–100 pts (Dunnuck 100, WA 98, JS 97–98). Aromas of cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite and smoke; silky tannins, freshness and precision. Drink 2030–2055+.
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Château Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, FR, 2022Château Cos d’Estournel 2022 shows cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, incense, and spice with powerful yet refined structure. Rated 96–100 pts, this standout Saint-Estèphe delivers exotic complexity, balance, and long aging potential.
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, FR, 2022Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2022 delivers cassis, blackberry, violets, graphite, cedar, and cigar box with silky tannins and exceptional freshness. Rated 97–100 pts, this iconic Saint-Julien offers remarkable depth, elegance, and aging potential.
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Château Pedesclaux, Pauillac, FR, 202294-95 James Suckling
89-91pts Wine Advocate
92-94pts Vinous
95pts Decanter
92-94pts Jeb Dunnuck
94pts Jane Anson
93-95pts Wine Independent
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Château Pavie, Saint-Emilion, FR, 2021 (Gérard Perse)Château Pavie Saint-Émilion 2021 shows black cherry, cassis, plum, violet, graphite, licorice, cocoa & spice. Medium–full-bodied with fine tannins, bright acidity & mineral tension. Rated 95–98 pts, powerful yet refined, structured & age-worthy Bordeaux.
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Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 202197pts Wine Enthusiast
96pts James Suckling
95pts Wine Advocate
95pts Decanter
94pts Jeb Dunnuck
93pts Vinous
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Château Léoville Las Cases, Saint-Julien, FR, 2020 (Delon family & Michael Georges)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+).