Products tagged with en primeur
Bordeaux
Château Mangot, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, FR, 2022 (Futures) 6pk OWCJames Suckling 94-95:
A juicy and solid young St Emilion with crushed stone, hints of large grains of sea salt and a black berry character throughout. Full and chewy, but polished. New Grand Cru. Made from biodynamically grown grapes.
Bordeaux
Château Barde-Haut, Saint-Émilion, FR, 2022 (Futures) 0.75L x 6btlsJames Suckling 94-95:
A velvety red with lovely creamy tannins, juicy fruit with black berries, spice, ink and boysenberry. Medium to full body with a solid structured and depth. Velvety texture. Hints of sea salt.
Bordeaux
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 2022 (FUTURES) 6pk OWCJames Suckling 95-96:
This is solid with dried pineapple, grapefruit and apple character. It’s full-bodied with fantastic structure and depth. Phenolics are all there. Serious. 86% sauvignon and the rest semillon.
Bordeaux
Château La Croix Saint Georges, Pomerol, FR, 2022 (Futures) 0.75L x6btlsJames Suckling 95-96:
Blackberry, hazelnut and chocolate, yet it remains reserved and focused. Full body with a solid core of fruit and fine tannins. Very classy. One of the best I have had.
Bordeaux
Château Angélus, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru "A", FR, 2022 (FUTURES) 3pk OWCLush dense & creamy because of the early onset of growth thanks to its terroir but also elegant,classy & pure with lots of freshness
53% Merlot 46% Cabernet Franc 1% Petit Verdot
James Suckling 99pts
Wine Advocate 98pts
Jane Anson 97pts
Vinous 95pt