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 Pavie 2021 (St-Émilion) scores ~93–97 pts from top critics (Suckling 97, Decanter 96, Vinous 96). Dark fruit, violet, graphite, firm tannins, fresh acidity. Structured, less opulent than 2019–20, but precise and built for long aging (2030–2050+).
2022 Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Émilion — 100 pts Decanter & Jeb Dunnuck, 99 pts James Suckling. Cassis, mulberry, violet, rose petal, and graphite aromas lead to a seamless palate with velvety tannins, extraordinary finesse, and a remarkably long finish
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+).
