Château Angélus Saint-Émilion 2021 shows black cherry, cassis, plum, violet, graphite, cedar, cocoa and tobacco. Medium–full-bodied with fine tannins, bright acidity and deep mineral structure. Rated 95–98 pts, refined, elegant and age-worthy Bordeaux.
2022 Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan — 100 pts Jeb Dunnuck, 98 pts James Suckling & Decanter. Cassis, blackberry, violet, tobacco, & graphite aromas lead to a powerful yet seamless palate with velvety tannins and an exceptionally long finish
Château Cos d'Estournel 2021: 94–96 pt avg. Structured 2021 Bordeaux: cassis, blackberry, graphite, cedar.
Firm tannins, bright acidity. Less opulent, more linear style. Built for aging 2028–2045+.
Château La Mondotte 2016 Saint-Émilion (Merlot–Cabernet Franc) shows cassis, blueberry, black cherry, truffle, graphite, violet and mineral notes. Full-bodied, polished and structured with velvety tannins. Rated ~95–98 pts, long aging potential.
Château Palmer 2022 shows blackberry, violet, rose, cocoa, and sandalwood with silky tannins and great freshness. Rated 97–100 pts, this iconic Margaux delivers perfume, elegance, depth, and exceptional long-term aging potential.
Château Angélus 2022 shows blackberry, plum, violets, licorice, espresso, and dark chocolate with velvety tannins and vibrant freshness. Rated 97–100 pts, this exceptional Saint-Émilion delivers power, precision, elegance, and decades of aging potential.
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 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+.
