P7. Château Bélair‑Monange, St‑Émilion Grand Cru “A blend of 98% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Belair‑Monange has a deep garnet‑purple color. It begins on a single note of bright, juicy red berries and roses, before expanding out to a whole array of suggestions of black plums, raspberry preserves, and mince pie, plus wafts of lilacs, loam, and cinnamon toast. The palate is full‑on, full‑bodied, jam‑packed with muscular black and red berry layers and so many floral and savory accents, supported by velvety tannins, finishing with epic length and so much energy that it shimmers.” 99 pts, The Wine Independent 371802 4 bottle limit $300 P8. Château Belgrave, Haut‑Médoc “The 2020 Belgrave is a dark, brooding wine. Black cherry, gravel, smoke, cured meat and incense all run through this deep, alluring Haut‑Médoc. This virile, muscular wine has a ton to offer. A whole range of savory Cabernet Sauvignon notes infuse the resonant finish with tons of character. Drinking Window: 2025 ‑ 2035.” 90 pts, Vinous 371693 6 bottle limit $70 P9. Château Beychevelle, St‑Julien “The Grand Vin 2020 Chateau Beychevelle is a tiny selection representing just 55% of the total production of the estate. The blend is 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot which spent 18 months in 70% new French oak, hitting 13.5% natural alcohol. Surpassing both the 2016 and 2018, this inky‑hued Saint‑Julien offers a round, lush, full‑bodied style as well as gorgeous aromatics of black cherries, blueberries, loamy earth, chocolate, and spring flowers. The vintage doesn't get any sexier, and this has sweet tannins, an opulent mouthfeel, and riveting purity and finesse. While it already offers pleasure, it's going to benefit from 4‑6 years of bottle age and keep for
25+. Best After 2027.” 97 pts, Jeb Dunnuck 357646, 465746
6 bottle limit
$200
2020 BORDEAUX
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