P19. Château Clinet, Pomerol “What a beautiful young wine, showing so much finesse and tension, with ultra‑fine tannins and subtle and long flavors and character. It’s medium‑bodied with extremely silky tannins that grow on the palate to a seamless finish. Harmonious. Another fine Pomerol for the cellar. Drink after 2027.” 98 pts, James Suckling 465912 4 bottle limit $220 P20. Clos l'Église, Pomerol “The 2020 Clos L'Eglise is not as showy as it was from barrel, perhaps because of its recent bottling. Bright red‑toned fruit, spice, mint, blood orange and rose petal are all laced together. En primeur, Clos L'Eglise was quite powerful, but I see more finesse today. Even so, this is one of the most concentrated Clos L'Eglises ever, since surpassed by the 2022, though! Drinking Window: 2026 ‑ 2040.” 96 pts, Vinous 382104 4 bottle limit $200 P21. Clos Fourtet, St‑Émilion Grand Cru “Deep garnet‑purple in color, the 2020 Clos Fourtet is a little closed to begin, starting off with cedar and crushed rocks notions before scents of black cherry compote, wild blueberries, and dark chocolate emerge, plus suggestions of violets and licorice. The full‑bodied palate is packed with tightly wound, muscular black fruits, supported by ripe, fine‑grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and mineral‑laced. The blend is 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Cabernet Franc.” 98 pts, The Wine Independent 382060 457575 4 bottle limit $275 P22. Clos de l'Oratoire, St‑Émilion Grand Cru “The 2020 Clos de l'Oratoire is a powerhouse. Blackberry, gravel, smoke, incense, crushed rocks and dried herbs hit the palate as this potent, structured Saint‑Émilion opens up. This is an especially virile, tannic wine that is going to need time to settle down. The balance of fruit intensity and structure is compelling, to say the least. But this needs time. Drinking Window: 2030 ‑ 2040.” 94+ pts, Vinous 357643 4 bottle limit $90
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