Vins Rouges
96 Château Grand-Puy Ducasse, Pauillac “Dark and winey, with flashes of game and sweet bay peeking out from behind a dense core of mulled black currant, blackberry and black cherry fruit flavors. Dark licorice and warm earth notes wrap up the finish, while a smoldering cast iron edge lingers. Muscular and burly overall, but there’s energy and depth for the requisite cellaring needed. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit $100 97 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac Verdot. Best from 2028 through 2042.” 94 pts, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 363870 “This version shows the floral side of the vintage, with a vibrant mix of iris, violet and rose petal notes leading the way, backed by a core of pure and racy red and black currant preserves. There’s a well-integrated singed cedar note running along its flanks and a long beam of iron driving the finish. Textbook. Cabernet Sauvignon
and Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2042.” 96 pts, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 272685, 353646
$190
98 Château La Grave, Pomerol “Fleshy and forward at first glance, but with good underlying energy, this lets raspberry and boysenberry pâte de fruit notes lead the way, while black tea, singed anise and subtle minerality chime underneath. Winds up with sneaky length in the end. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2038.” 94 pts, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 328490 $100
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