Vins Rouges
99 Château Gruaud-Larose, St‑Julien
“Compelling from the first sip, this has excellent balance on the palate delivering a wine with freshness and lift as well as depth and breadth. Lovely licks of bitterness and salty stones join ripe blackcurrants and juicy plums. You can feel the power no doubt but it’s under the silky frame tempering it and making this rich but utterly charming. A great Gruaud and comes in at 13.5% ABV.” 97 pts, Georgina Hindle, Decanter 272653 $225
100 Château Haut-Bailly, Pessac‑Léognan
“A youthfully reticent bouquet of licorice, pencil lead, spices and dark berries prefaces the 2022 Haut-Bailly,
a medium to full-bodied, layered and structured wine with a concentrated core of lively fruit framed by youthfully firm tannins. Concluding with a long, energetic and pencil lead-inflected finish, the 2022 has gained in elegance and integration during élevage, yet it will require time to fully mellow and realize its full potential.” 97 pts, Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate 272951, 364249 $375 101 Château Haut-Batailley, Pauillac “Juicy and fresh, with a mix of red and black currant and cherry notes infused with an iris accent. Shows purity through the iron-tinged finish. An elegantly styled Pauillac that should age gracefully in the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2025 through 2040.” 94 pts, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 272974 $145
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