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B-21 Top Recommendation
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A sweet deal on a cellar worthy assortment of under the radar gems, this treasure trove of irresistible "five lollipop" selections are all bargain priced under $50 for B-21 Bordeaux lovers to stash away to enjoy over the next few decades, a terrific opportunity to stock the cellar with high scoring, value priced Bordeaux whether choosing a few favorites or mixing a case.
- Described as "enormously elegant, with tons of St Julien balance" by Jane Anson of Inside Bordeaux, the impressive 96 pt. 2019 Chateau Lagrange St. Julien is "a benchmark for the estate" according to Neal Martin of Vinous, a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot crafted with Lagrange's highest proportion ever of Cabernet Sauvignon. Employing rigorous selection in the vineyard with only a third of the harvest going into the Grand Cru, winemaker Matthieu Bordes and consultant Eric Boissenot aged the 96 pt. 2019 Chateau Lagrange for 21 months in 50% new French oak barrels, yielding "a dark sumptuous wine" with a "super finessed personality" according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous and summed up as "a wine for some long-term aging" by the Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss.
- Crafted by the same stellar team as its Super Second sibling Leoville-Barton, the elegant 96 pt. 2019 Chateau Langoa Barton is "a soft, seamless, beautifully textured Saint-Julien" according to Jeb Dunnuck, a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc offering lush concentrated dark fruit over a framework of velvety tannins. Sourced from vineyards bordering Leoville-Barton and Leoville-Poyferre and the remainder further south near Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Antonio Galloni of Vinous describes the luscious 96 pt. 2019 Chateau Langoa Barton as "an especially succulent, richly textured Langoa" that "will drink well right out of the gate" while the Wine Advocate's William Kelley calls it "a timeless classic for patient readers with cold cellars" promising to evolve over the next few decades.
- Described " by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni as "a bold, sumptuous Pauillac with soft contours, generous fruit and tons of sheer appeal, the muscular 96 pt. 2019 Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal offers dark energetic fruit layered with minerality and refined tannins on a long-lived finish, an overachiever earning the #7 spot on James Suckling's Ten Best Value Buys 2019 Bordeaux. Sourced from vineyards situated on the gravelly plateau between Lynch-Bages and Pichon-Baron, the richly textured 2019 Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, delivering "a dash of savory on the sleek finish" according to the Wine Spectator's James Molesworth and an outstanding value "from an estate that deserves to be much better known" according to the Wine Advocate's William Kelley.
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Plenty of blackberry, currant and floral aromas. Some mint as well, following through to a full-bodied palate with layers of ultra-fine tannins and wonderful length. This is sophisticated and beautifully crafted with style and personality, displaying its terroir. Extremely well done. Drink after 2025.
96 points, James Suckling (Feb 2022)
A timely classic for patient readers with cold cellars, the 2019 Langoa Barton is performing beautifully in bottle, unwinding in the glass with a rich bouquet of cassis, plums, cigar wrapper, pencil shavings and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, deep and elegantly muscular, its concentrated core of fruit is framed by lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins that assert themselves on the youthfully firm finish. Forget it for a decade and reap the rewards for the following four.
94+ points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Apr 2022)
A soft, seamless, beautifully textured Saint-Julien, especially in the vintage, the 2019 Château Langoa Barton gives up lots of red and black currant fruits as well as textbook damp earth, leafy herbs, chocolate, and spring flowers. It's complex, medium to full-bodied, has beautiful tannins, and no hard edges. Drink this beauty any time over the coming 20-25 years. The blend is 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc.
94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Apr 2022)
The powerful tannins give this wine structure. They go with the jammy black fruits and richness. Spice and a complex texture are promising in this fine, stylish wine. Drink from 2026.
94 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (Oct 2022)
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