36. Château de la Dauphine, Fronsac “The 2020 Château de la Dauphine has quite a decadent nose but it seems focused and delineated, raspberry coulis mixed with wild strawberry, later a touch of star anis. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, firm tannins, fine arching structure with a judicious touch of cracked black pepper on the finish. Excellent. Drinking Window: 2026 - 2045.” 92 pts, Vinous 362379 $50 37. Château La Dominique, St-Émilion Grand Cru “The 2020 La Dominique is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Dark and sumptuous in the glass, the 2020 is racy and wonderfully sleek right out of the gate. Dark cherry, gravel, spice, dried flowers and espresso lend shades of darkness to this deep, wonderfully plush La Dominique. Superb. Drinking Window: 2027 - 2040.” 96 pts, Vinous 362387 $140 38. Le Dragon de Quintus, St-Émilion Grand Cru “The 2020 Dragon de Quintus exhibits rich aromas of plums, cassis, dark berries and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy palate that’s ample and enveloping, finishing with a slightly heady, kirsch-inflected finish that reflects its lofty alcoholic degree. Drink Date: 2023 - 2035.” 90 pts, Wine Advocate 371554 $90 39. Echo de Lynch-Bages, Pauillac “Intense graphite and violet character with lead pencil. It’s full and firm with chewy and balanced tannins. Iodine coming through. So intense. Super second wine. Like the grand vin of Lynch from the 1980s.” (95-96) pts, James Suckling 347313 $100
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