123. Château Marquis de Terme, Margaux (L)
“Smells perfumed with curry leaf notes to the aromatic expression, vanilla, cherry, cola and toast. Bold and well formed, slightly more amplified than some of the others in terms of the fruit concentration, ripe blackcurrant and cool blue fruit that carries past the mid palate with fine grained tannins that are a touch fleshy and crushed velvet in texture. Ends a touch mineral and sombre but this has been well made with attention to the fruit maturity and ageing. I like this and has good potential for easy drinking.” Drink 2025 - 2038 93 pts, Decanter 450112 6 bottle limit $110 124. Château Marsau, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux “Undoubtedly, the 2021 Marsau has one of the best quality-to-price ratios in Bordeaux. A 100% Merlot, it reveals aromas of blackberries, flowers, spices, blackcurrant and blueberries, followed by an elegant, gourmand and medium-bodied palate enhanced by bright acids and velvety, fine-grained tannins. In the context of the vintage, it’s a real success.” Drink 2023 - 2030 91 pts, Wine Advocate 435886 $45 125. Château Meyney, St‑Estèphe “This wine has density and some firm tannins. A spectacular vineyard that faces the Gironde estuary, this estate gives a rich wine that needs some serious aging. Drink this wine, with its black-currant fruits and solid tannins from 2027.” Drink 2025 - 2035 94 pts, Wine Enthusiast 324577 $75 126. Château La Mission Haut‑Brion, Pessac‑Léognan (L) “Luscious blueberry aromas vibrate with a dry core of tannins and open black-currant flavors. The wine has an opulent character. layers of acidity and tannins, finishing with dark black fruits. Drink from 2028.” 97 pts, Wine Enthusiast 441069 6 bottle limit $750
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