Vins Rouges
165 Château Sociando-Mallet, Haut‑Médoc “Sweet and lifted aromas of blackcurrants and red cherries on the nose. Firm and fluid, this is packed full of energy and verve with a gorgeous texture of crushed stones and powdery liquorice. Juicy and vibrant but also concentrated and streamlined. …An excellent wine that really delivers on the charm front. Give it a few years to soften more. Classy.” 94 pts, Georgina Hindle, Decanter 272677 $95 166 Château du Taillan, Haut-Médoc “This impressive wine comes from a family-owned estate in the southern Médoc. The wine is rich with velvet textures and generous black fruits. The spice and truffle aroma goes with the richly polished black fruits to give a ripe wine that will be ready from 2027.” 93 pts, Wine Enthusiast 319652 $45 167 Château Tessendey, Fronsac “Now exhibiting a bit more oakiness than during the en primeur tasting, the 2022 Tessendey displays aromas of dark berries and spices. It is moderately full-bodied and dense, maintaining structure and harmony even with a robustly extracted framework of tannins and a prolonged finish.” 89 pts, Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate 319663 $38 168 Les Tourelles de Longueville, Pauillac “This throws off a lovely stream of violet and iris that settles gently over the top of a beam of pure cassis and bright plum flavors. A pure iron note supports the fresh finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2035.” 93 pts, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 319649 $95
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