15. Château Le Bon Pasteur, Pomerol (L) “The 2021 Le Bon Pasteur was impressive both times I tasted it. Vibrant and deep, the 2021 offers up generous red cherry/plum fruit, rose petal, spice, mint and licorice, all with a sense of exoticism that is hard to miss. There’s a feeling of real energy and vibrancy I don’t recall seeing here previously. The 2021 is one of the best vintages in recent memory. Sadly, yields are just 20 hectoliters per hectare. What a pleasant surprise the 2021 is. Don’t miss it.” 93-95 pts, Vinous 436662 6 bottle limit $170 16. Château Le Boscq, St‑Estèphe “This 44-acre estate is dominated by its rich Merlot. This new release is dense and solid with tannins that will need time. It is a full, ripe, finely chiseled wine that should be ready from 2027.” 92 pts, Wine Enthusiast 435873 $65 17. Château Bourgneuf, Pomerol “Clear and clean in the glass, a light colour, almost translucent. Floral and fruity, notes of roses and violets with raspberries and red cherries. High acidity, salty, gripping tannins and a menthol undercurrent. Quite a pretty, delicate take on the vintage for Pomerol, really haven’t pushed this, tannins are a touch grippy and grainy but this balances out to a finish with high-toned red berry fruit and lots of wet stone salty, minerality. Not super long, but very enjoyable.” Drink 2025 - 2040 92 pts, Decanter 435716 $100 18. Château Boyd Cantenac, Margaux (L) “Damson and smoked oak on the nose, sweet fruit on the opening beats and this is richer than many you will find in the appellation, with well- worked tannins. A gourmet feel, not quite masking the high acidities that appear on the finish, closing things down. But plenty of appeal, and estate signature.” Drink 2025 - 2040 91 pts, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux 450200 6 bottle limit $120
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