P36. Château Grand‑Puy‑Lacoste, Pauillac “The 2020 Grand‑Puy‑Lacoste fulfils its promise from barrel. It has a very sophisticated and complex bouquet with black fruit, pencil shavings and light estuarine scents, beautifully defined and focused. The palate has real intensity and concentration, the precision belying a very intense GPL not unlike the 2016 with a persistent graphite‑infused finish that is just pure finesse. Magnificent. Drinking Window: 2027 ‑ 2055.” 96 pts, Vinous 357684, 483052 6 bottle limit $180 P37. Château La Grave, Pomerol “The 2020 La Grave is a powerful, savory wine. Black cherry, gravel, incense, dried herbs and smoke are some of the notes that build in this decidedly virile, imposing Pomerol. La Grave is more muscle than finesse, but all the elements are impeccably balanced. I imagine the tannins will always remain rather burly. La Grave is a potent, structured Pomerol for the dinner table. Drinking Window: $90 P38. Château Gruaud‑Larose, St‑Julien “A serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full‑bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to require patience. Drink Date: 2030 ‑ 2060.” 96 pts, Wine Advocate 465771, 483049 6 bottle limit $180 2026 ‑ 2040.” 92 pts, Vinous 371730 6 bottle limit
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