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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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A brilliant wine from a great vintage in St Julien, rich, silky and utterly delicious. Espresso, cocoa, creamy blackberry and cassis, with juicy depths, spellbinding, concentrated and full of charm and character. 45% new oak. Remi di Constanzo technical director.
96 points, Jane Anson (Jan 2023)
This is poised and elegant with notes of bitter chocolate, crushed walnuts, black peppercorns, blackberries and blackcurrants. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins and layers of fresh black fruit. Classy. Try from 2026.
94 points, James Suckling (May 2023)
Tobacco, dark chocolate and scented flowers on the nose - beautiful aromatic display. Ripe and concentrated fruit but with clarity and precision alongside savoury elements of coffee, cola and creamy blackcurrants. Tannins are rich and grippy edged by liquorice and a salty minerality giving St-Julien typicity. Charming with energy and poise.
94 points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter (Jan 2023)