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We just can't get enough of the incredible 2019 Bordeaux! Described as "unquestionably a great vintage for Bordeaux" by Jeb Dunnuck, this absolutely stunning lineup of exceptional 2019s are all rated 97 pts and above with four scoring 100 pts., offered at value pricing that's hard to resist – pick a few favorites or mix a case or two and prepare to enjoy these age worthy beauties for years to come.
"One heck of an impressive Margaux" according to Jeb Dunnuck, the elegant 97 pt. 2019 Chateau Giscours is mostly Cabernet with 35% Merlot, its well-integrated oak and ripe tannins poised to evolve for "two decades or so," - as Antonio Galloni of Vinous declares, "The 2019 is fabulous - that's all there is to it." Earning the #13 spot of the Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections 2022, the "perfect" 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Troplong Mondot is a dazzling St. Emilion blend of mostly Merlot, "without question one of the wines of the vintage" according to critic Galloni that Jane Anson of Inside Bordeaux calls "impressive" with chalky limestone tannins that "speaks of its soils." A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend from Pessac Leognan, the muscular 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Haut Bailly is "just magic" according to the Wine Advocate's Lisa Perrotti-Brown, described as "unquestionably a big wine with a brilliant future" by critic Galloni. Always delivering one of the top values from Pauillac since its transformation by the brilliant Alfred Tesseron and his team, the powerful and alluring 99 pt. 2019 Chaeau Pontet Canet is "extremely well balanced and well-integrated" according to Decanter's Georgina Hindle, a full-bodied Left Bank blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon that Hindle calls "just such a great wine, everything you want" with firm, velvety tannins "promising a long life." Declaring "Oh, this is good," Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson calls St. Estephe's elegant 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Montrose "a masterclass in the flavors and aromatics that you expect in a great Medoc wine" and one that "makes you smile," summed up by James Suckling as "polished and very fine with lovely length." The massive 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron offers the power of well-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon blended with a little Merlot, boasting a firm tannic grip that "lands you squarely in Pauillac" according to critic Anson that "will age for decades without breaking a sweat." Blending mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc, St. Emilion's lush 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Canon 100 pt. is described as "one of the most refined, elegant Right Bank wines of the vintage" by the Wine Advocate's William Kelley, "with a deep core of fruit, beautifully refined tannins" and as noted by the Wine Spectator's James Molesworth, "a fine lacy thread of chalky minerality" that James Suckling declares "one for the cellar." Elegantly crafted from mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Neal Martin of Vinous calls the enchanting 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande "an absolute show-stopper" with gorgeous aromatics reminiscent of Latour, "a powerful, multi-dimensional Pichon-Lalande," that he sums up in a single word, "Stunning." Described as "a brilliant wine as one of the stars of the show from Margaux" by Jeb Dunnuck, the Left Bank's classically-styled 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Palmer is "a very fine wine with a serious structure" that "will age for many years" according to the Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss and called "a brilliant rendition of the contemporary Palmer style" by the Wine Advocate's William Kelley.
A treasure trove of exceptional Left and Right bank blends promising decades of longevity, those Bordeaux fans and collectors who make room in the cellar for these top-rated 2019's will be rewarded again and again, these beautiful top-rated Bordeaux certain to provide enjoyment for years to come. |
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Extremely aromatic, with incredible wet-earth, bark, stone and graphite notes on the nose, then changing to violets, blackberries and blackcurrants. Full-bodied, yet so linear and fine, with titanium tannins that go on so long. Builds and builds then just rolls around the palate through the endless finish. Real Bordeaux here. 56% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 4% cabernet franc, and 4% petit verdot. Exceptional. Better after 2029.
99 points, James Suckling (Mar 2022)
#22 - James Suckling Top 100 of 2022
The 2019 Haut-Bailly is made from 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps with cassis, black raspberries, and kirsch, followed by nuances of pencil shavings, violets, Sichuan pepper, cedar chest, and crushed rocks. Full-bodied and firm, with exquisitely fine-grained tannins and alluring tension, the palate shimmers with energy, finishing with epic length and with loads of floral and mineral sparks. This is truly a stunning wine.
98 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Apr 2022)
The 2019 Haut-Bailly had just been bottled prior to my visit. This is better than the 2018 with brilliant delineation on the nose and newfound purity. The palate is silky smooth with enormous depth, wonderful concentration and outstanding precision towards the finish with layers of lightly spiced black fruit. This is Fabulous with a capital "F". Tasted at the Haut-Bailly vertical at the château.
97 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Apr 2022)
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