P45. Château Langoa‑Barton, St‑Julien “This is very linear and structured, with blackcurrant, pine‑needle, graphite and cedar aromas and flavors. Intense. Full‑bodied, chalky and intense. Superb. Best of the trilogy. Drink after 2027.” 97 pts, James Suckling 466040 4 bottle limit $120 P46. Château Lascombes, Margaux “In this stylish wine, fruit and tannins are in harmony. Black plum flavors are richly concentrated with the firm structure. The wine is set for long‑term aging. Drink from 2027.” 95 pts, Wine Enthusiast 357911, 362812 6 bottle limit $180 P47. Château Léoville‑Las Cases, St‑Julien “Made from 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Merlot, the 2020 Leoville Las Cases is deep garnet‑purple in color. After a swirl or two, it erupts from the glass with explosive scents of blackcurrant cordial, stewed blackberries, juicy blackberries, and violets, leading to suggestions of licorice, cinnamon toast, and fertile loam with a touch of truffles. The medium‑bodied palate is tightly wound with loads of nuanced black fruit, earthy, and floral layers, supported by very fine‑grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and multi‑layered.” 99 pts, The Wine Independent 347727, 457513 4 bottle limit $590 P48. Château Léoville‑Poyferré, St‑Julien “The Grand Vin 2020 Chateau Leoville Poyferre, which is released in a stylish black bottle commemorating a century for the Cuvelier family, is reminiscent of the 2016 with its powerful, concentrated, yet vibrant and inward style. Pure creme de cassis, melted chocolate, loamy earth, graphite, and some spicy nuances all define the aromatics, and it's full‑bodied, with a stacked mid‑palate, nicely integrated oak, ripe tannins, and one hell of a great finish. This is another utterly brilliant wine from this team, which has been producing First Growth quality wines for many years now. The blend of the 2020 is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, aged in 80% new barrels, hitting 13.58% natural alcohol and a pH of
3.81. Best After 2028.” 98+ pts, Jeb Dunnuck 347711, 457510
4 bottle limit
$225
2020 BORDEAUX
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