P49. Château Lynch‑Bages, Pauillac “A beautifully layered red with blackcurrant, hazelnut and lead‑pencil character and fine, velvety tannins. Full‑bodied and reserved. It’s like a tightly knit ball of polished tannins that are cashmere in texture. So very long and impressive. Give this time. A terrific Lynch. Better after 2027.” 99 pts, James Suckling 347719, 457496 6 bottle limit $300 P50. Château Margaux, Margaux “Gorgeous aromas of dark plums and violets. Orange peel, too. Some crushed stone. Bark. Stems. Iron shavings. Full‑bodied, but very tight and compacted. The tannins are all here making it very structured, yet they are polished and melted together. Needs years to show all of its greatness. Incredible polish and structure. More structured than the 2019. Try after 2030 and beyond.” 100 pts, James Suckling 465793 6 bottle limit $1,600 P51. Château Marquis de Terme, Margaux “The 2020 Marquis de Terme is one of the best offerings from this Margaux estate in recent years. It has a lively and well‑defined bouquet with blackcurrant, wild strawberry and pencil box scents, perhaps a little Pauillac in style. The palate is medium‑bodied with grip and backbone, well balanced and poised, I appreciate the salinity
of this Marquis de Terme and the manner in which it discretely persists on the finish. Classy. Drinking Window: 2025 ‑ 2045.” 93 pts, Vinous 347735, 362390 6 bottle limit
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