56. Les Griffons de Pichon Baron, Pauillac
“The 2020 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is a powerful, concentrated wine. Dark and sumptuous in the glass, with terrific textural intensity, Les Griffons exudes charm. Black cherry, espresso, licorice, cloves, chocolate and menthol infuse the 2020 with tons of character. All the elements are impeccably balanced throughout in this Pauillac from gravelly soils. Drinking Window: 2026 - 2030.” 93 pts, Vinous 362740 $100 57. Château Haut-Bages Libéral, Pauillac “Blackcurrant, orange peel and green coffee bean aromas follow through to a full body with medium, round tannins. Citrusy, juicy and rose bush finish. Chewy and intense. Some old vine character with bark and dark mushroom. Solid! One for the cellar. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. From biodynamically grown grapes. Demeter certification. Best After 2027.” 97 pts, James Suckling 347623, 357696 $95 58. Château Haut-Bailly II, Pessac‑Léognan “The 2020 Haut-Bailly II is super elegant and refined, with tons of aromatic nuance and character. Succulent dark cherry, rose petal, dried herbs and menthol lend energy to this super-classy Pessac‑Léognan. The energy, precision and nuance here are superb. Perhaps more importantly, Haut-Bailly II does not come across as a wine from a warm year at all. Drinking Window: 2026 - 2040.” 93+ pts, Vinous 358265 $80 59. Château Haut-Batailley, Pauillac “Dark, winey, structured and very Pauillac, this is laden with cassis and blackberry puree flavors scored by charcoal and warm earth, with tobacco and cast iron notes. Very long, focused and seriously well- built finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.” 95 pts, Wine Spectator 466014 $145
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