115. Château Lynch Moussas, Pauillac “A dark, knitted nose. Red and black cherries, smooth and well textured with fine tannins that just give support. I like the blue fruit touch on the palate, this has a cool feel aided by bitter dark chocolate elements adding the nuance but all presented with gusto. This is serious and powerful for sure with persistence and long length. It’s like a greyhound straight out the gates, fast and decisive. Good balance and well built with power and concentration. A great effort and a real success for getting the most out the vintage. Tasted twice. Ageing 60% new oak.” 92 pts, Decanter 434181 $85 116. Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac “A high percentage (75%) of new wood has given this wine a very fine polished character. Along with the structure, it has brought out impressive aromas of black fruits, cinnamon spice and power. The wine is has a fresh black-fruit aftertaste. Drink from 2028.” 96 pts, Wine Enthusiast 430205, 450095 $300 117. Château Malartic-Lagravière, Pessac‑Léognan “This is a beautifully structured and textured wine, with rich black fruits that exude style. It is an impressive wine from an estate that is at the top of its form. Drink from 2027.” 95 pts, Wine Enthusiast 450117 $120 118. Château Mangot, St-Émilion Grand Cru “Offering up attractive aromas of red cherries, raspberries and mulberries mingled with licorice and petals, the 2021 Château Mangot is medium-bodied, fleshy and precise, with a pretty core of fruit, integrated acids and fine, powdery tannins that assert themselves on the gently chalky finish.” Drink 2025 - 2037 91 pts, Wine Advocate 435881 $50
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