2021 Michel Magnien Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes: Burghound ~90. Elegant, fresh and spicy, with red fruit, rose and Asian spice. Medium-bodied with moderate tannins. Best enjoyed 2026–2032; a classic, refined 2021 Vosne.
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.
2022 Pousse d’Or Clos des 60 Ouvrées Amphore: 95 Bettane & Desseauve, 94 RVF, 92–94 Burghound. Silky and energetic, with ripe plum, black cherry, blueberry, violet, clove and leather. Precise minerality, fine tannins and a long, saline finish.
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+.
2022 Pousse d’Or Corton “Clos du Roi” is a highly rated Grand Cru: 94–97 Fine Wine Review, 95 Bettane & Desseauve, 94 Atkin, 92–95 Burghound/Vinous. Powerful yet elegant, with fine tannins and excellent aging potential. Best 2030+.
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.
The flagship of Realm’s portfolio, The Bard is the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated Proprietary Blend we’ve made since 2003. We consider The Bard to be the most dynamic expression of Napa Valley:
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 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
Château 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
Jean Grivot Nuits-Saints-George 2021;95 JM, 93 WS; Aromas & flavors of red berries, herbs, & purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity & fine tannins. Aging in 30-60% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of van
2022 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.
Méo-Camuzet Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots 2022 earned 95 Decanter & Vinous, 94 Tim Atkin. Mulberry, black cherry, peony, violet, spice, and mineral notes unfold across a silky, refined palate with exceptional length and aging potential.
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.
