26. La Closerie de Fourtet, St-Émilion Grand Cru
" Produced from a parcel selection, the wine is soft, polished, forward, round, and fresh, with a nice sweetness to the cherries, and licorice on the palate and in the finish. This is the first vintage when the second wine will be offered as a future. The wine was made from blending 90% Merlot, with 10% Cabernet Franc. You can enjoy this for its fruits, and freshness on release." 90 pts, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider 347266 $80 27. Le Comte de Malartic, Pessac‑Léognan “This is the new name for the second wine of Malartic Lagraviere. The 2020 Le Comte de Malartic blend is 78.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17.8% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, with an alcohol of 14.5%. Sporting a deep purple-black color, it rolls nonchalantly out of the glass with notes of plum preserves, warm cassis and redcurrant jelly, plus hints of pencil lead, mossy tree bark and ground black pepper. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers mouth-coating, uncomplicated, juicy black fruits, framed by lovely freshness and soft tannins, finishing with a peppery lift. Simply delicious! Drink Date: 2023 - 2035.” (88-90) pts, Wine Advocate 362200 $55 28. Connétable Talbot, St-Julien “The 2020 Connétable Talbot is matured in 15% new oak. It has a fresh blackberry and briary scented nose with tobacco scents emerging with time. The palate is fresh and energetic, quite chiseled tannins, a little chalky in texture with a graphite-tinged finish. This punches above my expectations and is well worth seeking out. Drinking Window: 2024 - 2036.” 90 pts, Vinous 357767 $70
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