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B-21 Top Recommendation
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Another sweet deal on a cellar worthy assortment of high scoring Bordeaux, all value priced under $40! This treasure trove of irresistible “four lollipop” selections includes a stellar range of under the radar gems unbeatably priced for B-21 Bordeaux lovers to stash away by the case.
- Garnering 90 plus pt ratings from critics across the board, Antonio Galloni calls the 96 pt. 2020 Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse “a striking wine, loaded with potential" and the Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth declares it “a pretty gorgeous Pauillac,” this 200th anniversary release celebrated with a newly designed label.
- Boasting the legacy of the iconic Chateau Montrose at a mere fraction of the price, the estate’s second label 94 pt. 2019 La Dame de Montrose boasts an earthy minerality described as “almost Pauillac like” by Vinous critic Neal Martin and declared a "serious Dame de Montrose" by Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson.
- Calling it “one of the most exciting insider wines of the entire Bordeaux region,” Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson describes the refined 96 pt. 2020 Chateau Gloria from St. Julien as “rich, silky and utterly delicious,” with the structure to age for another two decades.
- Describing it as “a chateau that deserves more recognition in the market,” Jeb Dunnuck calls the rich Merlot-dominated 94 pt. 2020 Chateau De Fieuzal Rouge “a brilliant Pessac- Leognan” while Antonio Galloni of Vinous points out its “notable complexity and character."
- Sourced from vineyards near First Growth Lafite Rothschild, the powerful 94 pt. 2019 Pedesclaux is “a racy, voluptuous Pauillac” that’s “terrific in 2019” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, offering “ripe, finely grained tannins and oodles of freshness” according to the Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown who sums it up as “gorgeous.”
- Calling it “a don’t miss wine,” Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson describes the powerful 96 pt. 2020 Chateau Marquis D'Alesme as boasting “depth and personality” with “an effortless Margaux finesse” that will evolve over the next two decades.
- Described as “juicy” and “vibrant” by Decanter’s Georgina Hindle, the seductive 96 pt. 2020 Chateau Ripeau is an aromatic Merlot based Saint Emilion that finishes “long and hedonistic” according to the Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown.
- Sharing the unique Pessac-Leognan terroir of some of the Left Bank’s most prestigious estates including Haut-Brion, the powerful Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated 96 pt. 2019 Chateau LaTour-Martillac is “all about elegance and precision” according to Vinous critic Antonio Galloni boasting “plenty of richness and overall intensity.”
- Declared “another strong performance for this rising star of Saint-Emilion” by the Wine Advocate’s William Kelley, the elegant 97 pt. 2020 Chateau Laroque Is a “focused, straight, remarkably pure Saint-Emilion” according to Jeb Dunnuck boasting a “terrific finish” and promising over a decade of enjoyment.
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I loved the 2019 Château Latour-Martillac, and I under-rated it from barrel. Revealing a dense ruby/plum color as well as a gorgeous bouquet of blackcurrants, black cherry, smoked tobacco, gravely earth, and chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, layered mouthfeel, supple tannins, and one heck of a finish. It's beautifully done and will cruise for 25+ years in cold cellars. It needs plenty of air if drinking any time soon.
96 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Apr 2022)
Sweet berry, spice, tobacco and dried rose-petal aromas. Full-bodied with beautifully integrated tannins and a creamy, polished texture. Refined and complex. One of the best young bottles ever from here. Better after 2025.
95 points, James Suckling (Mar 2022)
Beautiful depth to the flavours here, this is just gorgeous, so bright and precise, with cassis, blackberry, bilberry, raspberry, a real array of fruit flavours, textures and acidity levels combining to give real complexity. 40% new oak, harvest September 19 to October 11. Great freshness and juice on the finish; this is a superlative Latour Martillac.
94 points, Jane Anson (Mar 2022)
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