57. Château La Fleur-Pétrus, Pomerol (L) “The 2019 Château La Fleur-Pétrus is a stunning example of what makes a great Pomerol – richness without weight, incredible elegance, complexity, and length, all of which it has in abundance. Giving up darker, powerful aromatics of blackcurrants, darker cherries, tobacco, chocolate, and just hints of spring flowers, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, concentrated, incredibly sexy mouthfeel, perfect tannins, and a great finish. It's one of the most opulent, seamless, impressive wines in the vintage, although it needs at least 7-8 years of bottle age. It should be a 30- to 40-year wine. Bravo!” 98 pts, Jeb Dunnuck 39886 4 bottle limit $480 58. Château de France, Pessac‑Léognan “The estate just outside Léognan is owned by the Thomassin family. This new release is structured, with dark, dry tannins over blackberry fruits. The wine needs aging, with acidity and black fruits taking their time. Drink from 2026.” 93 pts, Wine Enthusiast 39532 $50 59. Fugue de Nénin, Pomerol “The 2019 Fugue de Nenin comes from the 15 hectares on sandier terroir. Matured in 30% new oak, it has a straightforward dark cherry, raspberry and slightly Piggy bouquet that gains intensity in the glass. The palate is rounded and supple on the entry and very smooth in texture, offering dark berry fruit mixed with black pepper and spice toward the long finish. This is a fine, quite voluptuous Fugue. Drinking Window: 2024 - 2036.” 91 pts, Vinous 389432 $75
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