119. Manoir de Gay, Pomerol “Aromas of plums, sweet berries, orange rind and spices introduce the 2021 Manoir de Gay, a medium-bodied, supple and seamless wine that’s giving and charming. It’s the second wine of Pomerol’s Château Le Gay.” 87-89 pts, Wine Advocate 450613 $85 120. Château Margaux, Margaux “It is the blackberry fruits that leap from the glass in this fine wine. Its structure is there, but in a way that is so elegant. The wood tannins give structure and layers of concentration. The wine is juicy with black- currant flavors giving great density of freshness. Drink from 2028.” 98 pts, Wine Enthusiast 324550 $1,500 121. Château Marquis d’Alesme Becker, Margaux “Green pepper, vanilla, toast, cola and blueberries - a sense of cool freshness from the start with high acidity to begin with but actually settles where the chalky tannins then do most of the talking. The focus is on the structure right now and despite the bright star the fruit doesn’t quite make the end. However, I like the tannic expresion, it’s full in the mouth, almost chewy with no dryness or bitterness.” Drink 2026 - 2040 92 pts, Decanter 450109 $100 122. Le Marquis de Calon Ségur, St‑Estèphe “This second-label wine is a fine reflection of the estate. It is rich, with beautiful tannins and a creamy texture that has soft and generous blackberry fruits. Drink from 2028.” 94 pts, Wine Enthusiast 440999 $80
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