48. Château La Conseillante, Pomerol (L) “Gorgeous fragrance, very floral and almost evocative in terms of perfume, flowers, spices and dark blue fruits with hints of liquorice. Bright and shiny, but so calm and controlled. A tiny bit grippy from the grainy tannins and oak, a touch tight, but there’s such purity and gently expansive fruit - you can feel the concentration - no green elements, nothing harsh here. Pure and fine, really not a light wine but not heavy either. Crunchy, juicy, not fleshy but there’s texture here enough to give a wide mouthfeel and not feel too lean. Fun and fruity with refinement too so you’re getting the Conseillante DNA. I love it, not trying too hard. You’re not getting plush power but this is wonderful to open and enjoy.” Drink 2026 - 2046
96 pts, Decanter 411940, 441074
6 bottle limit
$480
49. Château Corbin, St-Émilion Grand Cru
“Perfumed floral notes with raspberry and fragrant cherry - smells pretty. Lean and initially quite sharp, lightly presented with a creamy, salty mineral texture balancing the high acidity. It’s a little subdued however, not as fruit forward as some or carrying much weight, but it’s focussed and retains the same balance the entire way through with a minty, fresh finish. Everything is well presented, just dialed down. While you’re not getting desne, plush fruit, this has a great and easy drinkability to it.” Drink 2026 - 2046 92 pts, Decanter 434194 $80 50. Cos d’Estournel, St‑Estèphe (L) “The 2021 Cos d’Estournel is one of the denser, more muscular wines of the vintage, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, charcoal, sweet cigar wrapper and subtle hints of smoked meats, framed by a touch of toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it’s rich and quite concentrated for the vintage, with a chassis of sweet, generously extracted tannin and a long, lusty finish.” Drink 2026 - 2045 93+ pts, Wine Advocate 425485, 450596 6 bottle limit $450
2021 BORDEAUX
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