32. Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac (L) “The 2021 Carruades de Lafite is mostly composed of the younger replacement vines dotted throughout Lafite’s vineyards on the plateau, which are harvested separately. Offering up aromas of red berries, cassis, cedar box and orange rind, it’s medium to full-bodied, lively and layered, with good concentration and a long, penetrating finish. It’s a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, part of which was matured in wooden vats rather than barriques.” Drink 2027 - 2045 94 pts, Wine Enthusiast 412018 6 bottle limit $525 33. Château Certan de May, Pomerol (L) “The wine from this 13-acre vineyard is full of smoky, black-fruit aromas. It is fine with firm structure, some solid tannins and a fresh aftertaste. Drink from 2028.” Drink 2028 - 2038 94 pts, Wine Enthusiast 435733 6 bottle limit $225 34. La Chapelle de la Mission Haut‑Brion, Pessac‑Léognan (L) “Cedar and luscious blueberries on this second-label wine. On the palate, blackberry fruits, intense acidity and a layer of firm tannins are in the background. Drink this wine from 2027.” 93 pts, Wine Enthusiast 441009 6 bottle limit $180 35. Château Chasse-Spleen, Moulis-en-Médoc (L) “Offering up aromas of dark berries, pencil shavings and pipe tobacco, the 2021 Chasse-Spleen is medium-bodied, fleshy and polished, with a lively core of fruit, ripe tannins and a seamless profile, concluding with a delicately minty finish.” Drink 2025 - 2040 90 pts, Wine Advocate 411912 6 bottle limit $80
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