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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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A don't miss wine, this has wonderfully powerful fruits delivered with class and character. The abundant tannins have slate-edged grip and the black cassis and bilberry fruits sit alongside waves of oyster shell, liqourice, sage and black pepper. Delivers depth and personality and an effortless Margaux finesse. Harvest September 23 to October 2. Marjolaine de Coninck technical director, owner Nathalie Perrodo.
96 points, Jane Anson (Mar 2023)
The 2020 Château Marquis D'Alesme Becker showed well, and this tiny Margaux estate continues to producer fabulous wines under the helm of Marjolaine de Coninck. Based on 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, it has a juicy, medium-bodied, round, even sexy style that carries lots of cassis and assorted darker, blue fruits, notes of spicy wood, flowers, and violet, soft tannins, terrific balance, and great finish. Coming from a mix of gravelly, sandy soils and aged in 50% new French oak, this beauty hit 14% natural alcohol (no doubt helped by the large Merlot component) and is going to benefit from just a few years of bottle age. It's going to see its 20th birthday in fine form.
94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2023)
The 2020 Marquis d'Alesme is matured in 50% new oak and was bottled a little later than other châteaux. It has a crisp bouquet with redcurrant, white-tipped strawberry, cedar and crushed violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine and quite saturated tannins, mainly black fruit tinged with spice, smooth in texture with a touch of piquancy towards the finish. It is persistent and it blossoms in the glass. Very fine.
94 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Feb 2023)
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