75. Château la Gaffelière, St-Émilion Grand Cru (L) “The 2021 La Gaffelière is a wine of sublime elegance and understated finesse. Aromatic and pliant, the 2021 shows the more delicate side of the year, yet all the Gaffelière signatures are present. Lavender, mocha, spice, dried herbs and leather are some of the many notes that grace this exquisite Saint-Émilion. The balance here is mind-blowing. Give this time, as it won’t be ready to drink anytime soon.” Drink 2031 - 2061 96 pts, Vinous 450145 6 bottle limit $175 76. Château La Garde, Pessac‑Léognan “A structured wine, firm with solid tannins, this needs aging. Its blackberry fruits and acidity give a succulent character to the wine, endowing it with potential richness. Drink from 2027.” 93 pts, Wine Enthusiast 435765 $55 77. Château Le Gay, Pomerol “The 2021 Le Gay is a powerful, tightly wound wine, its mid-weight structure notwithstanding. It will be interesting to see where this goes. The 2021 certainly has enough depth to drink well for many years. Dark plum, spice, leather, mocha and well-judged oak inform a wine that is all about balance and proportion.” Drink 2026 - 2041 93+ pts, Vinous 450610 $260 78. Château Gazin, Pomerol (L) “This is lifted, bright and high toned. There’s some energy here with tannins that are fine but have bite and tang and support the expression and coat the mouth in grippy saltiness. A good effort this year, not trying too hard. Mouthwatering but cool and crisp with a lovely weight and frame and flavours of blueberry, liquorice, flint and dried herbs.” Drink 2025 - 2040
92 pts, Decanter 411945, 435730
6 bottle limit
$220
2021 BORDEAUX
27
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