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Château Bellegrave, Pomerol “Spiced plums, iron and minerals follow through to a round, medium-bodied palate with silky tannins and a linear, smoothly rendered finish. Refined, juicy and pretty long. 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc. From organically grown grapes. Already attractive but can hold.” 93 pts, James Suckling 332864 $100 Château Beychevelle, St‑Julien “Juicy and really appealing straight away on the palate, Fruit forward, this has energy and focus with emphasis on bright fruit and racy acidity. The overall frame is structured but not overwhelming in any way. I love the focus and this feels confident without shouting too much. On the ripe side in terms of concentration but the overall feeling, and lift on the end, is one of cool cola, blueberry and minty freshness. A lovely Beychevelle.” 95 pts, Georgina Hindle, Decanter 332893, 357605 $250 Blason d’Issan, Margaux “The 2022 Blason d’Issan is a delight. Soft, supple and inviting, this seductive Margaux will drink well right out of the gate. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, sage and mint all grace the gentle, open-knit finish.” 90 pts, Antonio Galloni, Vinous 272843 $70 Château Le Bon Pasteur, Pomerol “Ripe and succulent in feel, with blackberry and boysenberry reduction notes sparkling with dried anise, iris and black tea accents. The finish shows smoldering charcoal and earth details, while the fruit keeps the upper hand. Rock solid. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2038.” 94 pts, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 328073 $150
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