29. Château Carbonnieux, Pessac‑Léognan
“Sweet strawberry and red cherry fruit on the nose with some bramble notes. This lacks a little power and depth but offers gentle cooling blue fruit with a nice juicy acidity - blueberries, black cherries and blackcurrants with fine tannins and a persistent soft grip that carries the flavours from start to finish. It’s well balanced with a light frame and you get the coolness of the vintage through with the minerality on show. 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend.” Drink 2024 - 2035 89 pts, Decanter 450211 $85 30. Le Carillon d’Angélus, St-Émilion Grand Cru “Beautifully expressive aromatics, really jump from the glass, alive and nuanced, floral, fruity - rosehip, cranberry, cardamom, cinnamon. Supple and lithe, this has movement to it which is so nice. Not super tense and straight, not dense and chewy, somewhere in-between with bright, mouth-watering acidity that lifts the expression. Hints of chalky minerality on the finish brings it back to focus with a moreish aspect. Tannins are great, barely noticeable but still giving the frame and support to the structure. Well delivered. Gorgeous purity, balance and harmonious, really lovely drinking here.” Drink 2026 - 2035 93 pts, Decanter 435790 $225 31. Château Les Carmes Haut‑Brion, Pessac‑Léognan (L) “A gorgeous aromatic display draws you in: crystalline, floral with iris, peony and violet, herbal, earthy and fruity. Sumptuous, this is a classy wine, beautifully smooth but with powdery tannins that give grip and intensity to the structure. It’s grippy at the moment, not as ethereal or silky as some right now, but it’s characterful with power, all while being nuanced and detailed. Charming but still yet to fully come out of its shell. Crunchy, great energy and focus with salty minerality on the finish. This will be a beauty.” Drink 2027 - 2050
96 pts, Decanter 412417, 435759
2 bottle limit
$260
2021 BORDEAUX
14
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