Vins Rouges
123 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac “Ripe and generous on the palate, this is chewy, crunchy and alive. Ripe fruit is there - chewy and sweet black currants and cherries - fleshy and filling - as is
concentration of flavours, but there’s a delicate layering of elements which builds the wine on the palate giving power but also focus and precision. Still feels a little shy, with tension there in the funnelling of flavours and a relatively crisp finish but this will elongate in time. Cool blueberries, wet stones, pencil lead and graphite give the mineral touches. No overt heat, oak or spice which also is excellent. One for the long haul. Built with ageing in mind I think.” 97 pts, Georgina Hindle, Decanter 272669 $350
124 Madame de Beaucaillou, Haut‑Médoc “Grippy and firm in the mouth, tannins take hold with blackcurrant, fragrant plums, liquorice spice, tobacco and stone element. It has a flash of heat at first but then settles with a cooling touch on the finish. High acidity meets plenty of brooding spice and bitterness to give plenty of flavour with lingering bite. Unfussy but this has personality.” 90 pts, Georgina Hindle, Decanter 332850 $55 125 Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry, Margaux
“A flat-out stunner, with waves of blackberry, black currant and plum that tumble through like crumpled velvet, while the vintage’s telltale iris/violet gilding weaves throughout. There’s a long tug of warm humus and a deftly inlaid alder smoke accent as well. Seriously long, with the fruit providing a steady grip. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 through 2042.” 96 pts, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 272606 $150
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