7. Château Beauséjour, St-Émilion Grand Cru (L) “Pink floral and raspberry aromas, fragrant red cherries and just-ripe strawberries. Incredibly well textured, alive and forward in the glass, this has energy and lift. A really pure and precise bite to the fruit with excellent acidity and style. A delicious, moreish wine, revealing layers of flavour and texture with lovely gentle acidity and a soft, cooling menthol minerality that lingers.” Drink 2027 - 2047 96 pts, Decanter 440854 6 bottle limit $275 8. Château Bel-Air Jean & Gabriel, Lussac-Saint-Émilion “Wholesome and sunny shows notes of black plums, blackberries, incense, juniper berries and sweet cherries. Medium body, soft tannins and a composed, essential finish. A blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc.” 90 pts, Raffaele Vecchione, WinesCritic.com 435779 $45 9. Château Bélair-Monange, St-Émilion Grand Cru (L) “The wine comes from a 64-acre vineyard on the slope leading to the Saint-Emilion plateau. It is dense, its tannins still dominant. The wine’s fruit and rich structure are impressive. Drink from 2028.” 96 pts, Wine Enthusiast 435806 6 bottle limit $300 10. Château Belgrave, Haut‑Médoc (L) “Aromatic and expressive nose, perfumed and black-fruited with dark chocolate and clove. Supple and agile, a lively character but with a stony undercurrent that provides the grip and texture in the mouth. Great tannin management and focus, cool character but concentration, too, a lovely gravelly aspect that puts the terroir in the glass and gives a mineral salinity.” 94 pts, Decanter 435809 6 bottle limit $70
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