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 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 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 Haut-Brion 2020 is a top Bordeaux vintage wine, rated 96–100 points by major critics. Praised for deep cassis, graphite, spice, refined tannins, and balance. 1st Growth with long aging potential (2030–2060+).
