18. La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac‑Léognan “A particularly successful effort, the 2020 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion opens in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, burning embers and spices. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, it’s layered and integrated, with a fleshy core, powdery structuring tannins and good tension. Drink Date: 2025 - 2045.” 93 pts, Wine Advocate 371562, 347391 $200 19. Château Chasse-Spleen, Moulis-en-Médoc “The 2020 Chasse-Spleen has opened up on the nose, quite precocious with black cherries, blueberry and candied orange peel, one of the most sensual aromatics profiles from Moulis. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, not as complex as the finest wines that I've tasted from this address, yet cohesive with a pleasant pepperiness and quite a persistent finish. Very fine. Drinking Window: 2027 - 2042.” 91 pts, Vinous 483014, 362365 $80 20. Chevalier de Lascombes, Margaux "Really elegant and refined showing notes of raspberries, currants, pomegranate, pink grapefruit, flowering geraniums, magnolias,
gardenias and hawthorn. Medium bodied, soft tannins and a splendidly linear, tasty finale. A blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now or hold." 94 pts, WinesCritic.com 362432 21. Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, Pessac‑Léognan
$75
“Aromas of blackcurrants and blueberries. Lots of stones, too. Full- bodied and chewy with plenty of crushed cement. Chewy finish. Medium at the end. Drink after 2027.” 96 pts, James Suckling 371540 $380
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