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Bordeaux | 6 | 84-86 (VN (NM)) | $155.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)The 2020 Château de Sales has a little greenness on the nose, but it’s fresh with attractive black currant fruit. You’d just think it came from a much cooler growing season. The medium-bodied palate offers dry tannins, touches of leathery black fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hopefully this will gain more cohesion during barrel aging. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | - | $162.00 | |||||
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Experience the epitome of fine winemaking tradition with Laurets 2020. This vibrant and complex wine showcases the depth of the Bordeaux region and the unparalleled craftsmanship of the Du Laurets estate. Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in fine-grained French oak barrels for 18 months, Laurets 2020 presents an enthralling dance between fruity and spicy notes. Its deep plum shade promises an indulgent nose of cherries, ripe red fruits, and hints of spice, diligently accompanied by a layered palate of velvety tannins and lingering finish. The wine is made from a blend of Merlot, Illuminating the prowess of winemaker Stephane Derenoncourt, known for his profound respect for the vine and dedication to quality, Laurets 2020 satisfies both the casual wine drinker and the discerning connoisseur. An unforgettable resource from an outstanding vintage, Laurets 2020 encapsulates the essence of Bordeaux's divine terroir. Truly, a priceless gem in the vast world of wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) | $234.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96-97)Great texture to this wine with creamy, firm tannins that are so polished. Full and gorgeous. Very enticing. 96% merlot and 4% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 88-90 (VN (AG)) | $145.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-90)The 2020 Retout is a potent, brooding Haut-Médoc. Inky dark fruit, gravel, spice, chocolate and lavender lend quite a bit of aromatic complexity. Unctuous and deep, the Retout has quite a bit to offer, starting with its distinctive personality. |
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Bordeaux | 9 | - | $170.00 | |||||
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Chateau L'Escadre Major 2020 exemplifies the pinnacle of South African viticulture, meticulously crafted in the renowned Stellenbosch region. Handpicked from prime vineyards, this vintage benefits from optimal climate conditions and terroir, imparting a complex bouquet of dark berries, subtle oak, and elegant spice. Fermented using traditional methods and aged for eighteen months in French oak barrels under the expert stewardship of the esteemed Chateau L'Escadre team, this wine achieves remarkable balance and depth. The 2020 vintage showcases rich tannins, a harmonious acidity, and a lingering finish, reflecting the producer’s commitment to excellence and sustainable practices. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs, Chateau L'Escadre Major 2020 pairs seamlessly with premium red meats and fine cheeses, offering a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 90 (VN (NM)) | $190.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2020 Le Boscq still has that expressive, overtly floral bouquet with bunches of pressed violet infusing the black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Quite powerful and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, touches of black olive, fine depth with a slightly chewy finish that would benefit from a little more delineation and finesse. But I like this sturdy Saint-Estèphe and it should cellar well for a decade. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 90 (VN (NM)) | $313.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2020 Le Boscq still has that expressive, overtly floral bouquet with bunches of pressed violet infusing the black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Quite powerful and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, touches of black olive, fine depth with a slightly chewy finish that would benefit from a little more delineation and finesse. But I like this sturdy Saint-Estèphe and it should cellar well for a decade. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (NM)) | $177.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2020 Le Boscq still has that expressive, overtly floral bouquet with bunches of pressed violet infusing the black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Quite powerful and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, touches of black olive, fine depth with a slightly chewy finish that would benefit from a little more delineation and finesse. But I like this sturdy Saint-Estèphe and it should cellar well for a decade. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (NM)) | $286.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2020 Le Boscq still has that expressive, overtly floral bouquet with bunches of pressed violet infusing the black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Quite powerful and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, touches of black olive, fine depth with a slightly chewy finish that would benefit from a little more delineation and finesse. But I like this sturdy Saint-Estèphe and it should cellar well for a decade. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (VN (NM)) | $182.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2020 Le Boscq still has that expressive, overtly floral bouquet with bunches of pressed violet infusing the black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Quite powerful and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, touches of black olive, fine depth with a slightly chewy finish that would benefit from a little more delineation and finesse. But I like this sturdy Saint-Estèphe and it should cellar well for a decade. |
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Bordeaux | 9 | 93 (VN (AG)) | $336.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2020 Le Crock is dense, rich and super-concentrated. It’s a style that works so well for this wine. Ripe red plum, tobacco, cedar, mint, dried herbs, blood orange and white pepper all run through this gorgeous, wonderfully inviting Saint-Estèphe. Savory and earthy notes frame the finish very nicely. The 2020 is an absolute delight. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) | $183.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2020 Le Crock is dense, rich and super-concentrated. It’s a style that works so well for this wine. Ripe red plum, tobacco, cedar, mint, dried herbs, blood orange and white pepper all run through this gorgeous, wonderfully inviting Saint-Estèphe. Savory and earthy notes frame the finish very nicely. The 2020 is an absolute delight. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) | $302.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2020 Le Crock is dense, rich and super-concentrated. It’s a style that works so well for this wine. Ripe red plum, tobacco, cedar, mint, dried herbs, blood orange and white pepper all run through this gorgeous, wonderfully inviting Saint-Estèphe. Savory and earthy notes frame the finish very nicely. The 2020 is an absolute delight. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93 (VN (AG)) | $194.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2020 Le Crock is dense, rich and super-concentrated. It’s a style that works so well for this wine. Ripe red plum, tobacco, cedar, mint, dried herbs, blood orange and white pepper all run through this gorgeous, wonderfully inviting Saint-Estèphe. Savory and earthy notes frame the finish very nicely. The 2020 is an absolute delight. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 91-93 (VN (NM)) | $154.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)The 2020 Le Pape was picked September 9–15. It is initially tight on the nose and only opens about an hour after opening (I spent the time chatting to Véronique Sanders via Zoom) to offer blackberry and wild hedgerow intermixed with light incense and pressed iris scents, all very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, beautifully balanced and very harmonious. There is a tincture of white pepper sprinkled over the finish that veers toward more red fruit in its final few bars. Excellent. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 91-93 (VN (NM)) | $178.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)The 2020 Le Pape was picked September 9–15. It is initially tight on the nose and only opens about an hour after opening (I spent the time chatting to Véronique Sanders via Zoom) to offer blackberry and wild hedgerow intermixed with light incense and pressed iris scents, all very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, beautifully balanced and very harmonious. There is a tincture of white pepper sprinkled over the finish that veers toward more red fruit in its final few bars. Excellent. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) | $468.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2020 Le Prieuré is so elegant and nuanced. As always, readers will find a Saint-Émilion built on linear intensity and vibrancy more than size. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and crushed rocks are all beautifully delineated. The clean, intensely mineral finish is absolutely striking. This is such a gorgeous wine. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (VN (AG)) | $237.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2020 Le Prieuré is so elegant and nuanced. As always, readers will find a Saint-Émilion built on linear intensity and vibrancy more than size. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and crushed rocks are all beautifully delineated. The clean, intensely mineral finish is absolutely striking. This is such a gorgeous wine. |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 92 (VN (AG)) | $325.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2020 Le Thil is a gorgeous, enticing Merlot-based Pessac-Léognan from team at Smith Haut-Lafitte. Wild cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint and white pepper lend notable freshness to this very attractive, mid-weight 2020. Bright acids and lifted floral accents perk up the finish. There is a bit of nervousness in the tannin, but there always is here. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 92 (VN (AG)) | $195.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2020 Le Thil is a gorgeous, enticing Merlot-based Pessac-Léognan from team at Smith Haut-Lafitte. Wild cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint and white pepper lend notable freshness to this very attractive, mid-weight 2020. Bright acids and lifted floral accents perk up the finish. There is a bit of nervousness in the tannin, but there always is here. |
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Bordeaux | 17 | 92 (VN (AG)) | $179.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and espresso saturate the palate with remarkable depth. This deep, flavorful Médoc is a tremendous effort from Bernard Magrez and his team. My only complaint is the absurdly heavy bottle, which is completely out of touch with today's world. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92 (VN (AG)) | $96.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2020 Les Grands Chênes is terrific, just as it was en primeur. Blackberry jam, gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth and espresso saturate the palate with remarkable depth. This deep, flavorful Médoc is a tremendous effort from Bernard Magrez and his team. My only complaint is the absurdly heavy bottle, which is completely out of touch with today's world. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WI) | $183.00 | |||||
The Wine Independent (94)The 2020 Les Gravieres, 100% Merlot, is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of blueberry compote, baked plums, and blackberry preserves leap from the glass, giving way to hints of violets, dark chocolate, and menthol. The medium-bodied palate is beautifully poised, with lively black fruits and a fine-grained texture, finishing long. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WI) | $269.00 | |||||
The Wine Independent (94)The 2020 Les Gravieres, 100% Merlot, is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of blueberry compote, baked plums, and blackberry preserves leap from the glass, giving way to hints of violets, dark chocolate, and menthol. The medium-bodied palate is beautifully poised, with lively black fruits and a fine-grained texture, finishing long. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 94 (WI) | $300.00 | |||||
The Wine Independent (94)The 2020 Les Gravieres, 100% Merlot, is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of blueberry compote, baked plums, and blackberry preserves leap from the glass, giving way to hints of violets, dark chocolate, and menthol. The medium-bodied palate is beautifully poised, with lively black fruits and a fine-grained texture, finishing long. |
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