91 points Wine Spectator: "A gorgeous nose of ripe raspberry, with hints of vanilla and blackberry. Intense yet subtle. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit, yet refined and layered with silky tannins. Long and caressing. Gets better and better. I like it more than the 2003 or the 2000. (JS)" (03/2007)

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James Suckling: "This is a little over extracted but could turn out to be outstanding in the end due to the beautiful ripe fruit and intensity. " (04/2016) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Petit Faurie Soutard has a clean and pure bouquet with lifted black cherry and blueberry fruit that appear well-defined and in sync with the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of sweet tannin, a lot of extract here leading to a slightly cloying finish that needs to muster more freshness, more backbone. This is an all-out sexy Saint Émilion, but it n ...Read More » 

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100 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Truly great stuff, this wine performed at a three-digit level both in the horizontal tasting of 2005s in Baltimore, as well as in Montreal at this mini-vertical. This sensational, opaque, bluish/purple wine offers up notes of vanillin, spring flowers, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, plus a touch of licorice. The wine hits the palate with a thunderous cascade of ripe, rich, concentrated fruit. It is full-bodied, multidimensional and layered. The tannins are beautifully integrated but still present, and the wood ...Read More » 

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Wine Enthusiast: "From vines on the plateau to the west of the village of Saint-Émilion, this is a light, fruity wine. Its acidity and tannic structure lend a crisp texture to its black currant fruit. It will probably broaden as it matures, so drink from 2019. (RV)" (12/2017)

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100 points James Suckling: "Seductive. The nose draws you in deep: It’s like staring into a well of pristine dark cherries, dark plums, blackberries and mulberries. All the oak is perfectly subsumed. The palate’s flawless with immense depth and power and it’s so balanced as to appear to float. Immaculate fresh dark-berry and plum flavors. Silky and deep, ribbon-like finish. Perfect. Best from 2022. *2018 Wine of the Year*" (02/2018) 100 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Canon was a benchmark wine that seemed to revitalize this historic es ...Read More » 

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93 points James Suckling: "Wonderful aromas of blueberries, flowers and blackberries follow through to a full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a delicious finish. So attractive already. The quality of the tannins are wonderful. Best in 2015." (03/2012) Wine Spectator: "A hint of incense weaves through lightly mulled red currant and black cherry fruit. A nice whiff of mocha lingers through the toasty finish. (JM)" (05/2012)

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93 points James Suckling: "The aromas of ripe berries, chocolate and dried flowers are impressive. Full-bodied, tight and structured with a long, powerful finish. Muscular and focused. Give it two or three years to come together. Better in 2021. " (02/2018) 92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The Merlot dominated 2015 Château Belle Assise Coureau is a smoking value that I suspect can be found for even less than the listed retail price. It offers a classic bouquet of red currants, red plums, dried flowers, cedar wood, and earth in a medium-bodied, seamless, seducti ...Read More » 

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100 points Decanter: "From the very first sip you see why certain wines just have a hold on the imagination. This has the full intensity of St-Émilion with none of the need to shout about it or push its point home. It's just effortlessly intense and confident, with flavours of liquorice, pencil shavings, damson and cassis. It has wonderful freshness and balance, and full grip from firm tannins. Complex and persistent, this is an absolute joy to taste. 100% new oak. Drinking Window 2023 - 2042. (JA)" (12/2017) 100 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A hold onto your ...Read More » 

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90-92 points Neal Martin's Wine Journal: "A real surprise here. A lovely nose of truffles, tar and black fruits. Well-endowed palate with good depth. Deep and accessible with a toasty black tobacco finish. Fine length. Excellent." (01/2000)

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96 points James Suckling: "Intense aromas of blackberries, blueberries and spices. Hints of limestone and a graphite edge also come out now. Full-bodied, structured and muscular. Layered and intense. Dark berries and hints of sea salt on the finish. Steely minerality and freshness. Wow. Drink in 2024 but so interesting to taste." (02/2018) 93 points Vinous: "The 2015 Tour Saint Christophe was impressive from barrel and is equally impressive from bottle. Red cherry/raspberry jam, exotic spice and floral notes fill out in a sumptuous, racy Saint-Émilion ...Read More » 

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98-100 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2016 Figeac is another legendary Figeac in the making and it’s certainly in the same realm as the otherworldly 2015. A blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc, it has an ultra-classic profile with cassis, blackcurrant, violets, and tobacco. Deep, incredibly concentrated, layered, and seamless, with building tannin and a huge finish, it's going to need to be forgotten for a decade, but will unquestionably be a monumental wine. Drink 2025-2055" (10/2018) 100 points Vinous: "The 2016 Fige ...Read More » 

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95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Based on an 80/20 split of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Barde-Haut is a tour de force and a spectacular wine any way you look at it. Crème de cassis, dried flowers, earth, and loads of limestone-like minerality all flow to a full-bodied, opulent wine that has sweet tannins and a great mid-palate. Drink this uber-sexy beauty any time over the coming 15+ years. " (10/2018) 95 points James Suckling: "Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, wet earth and black tea. Full-bodied, dense and layered with medium, chewy tannins and a ...Read More » 

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According to Robert Parker: "Given the very fine 1989 and outstanding 1990 produced, this property may be on a hot streak. While the 1989 has a promising, understated bouquet of black-cherry fruit, minerals, and spicy oak, it is surprisingly restrained for the vintage. Nevertheless, the ruby/purple color, the velvety, extracted, almost sweet, alcoholic flavors, and good tannins in the finish are clearly reminiscent of a vintage where tremendous ripeness was attained. It is not a blockbuster, but rather an extremely well-balanced, concentrated, impressive ...Read More » 

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94 points Decanter: "The Merlin family have pulled out the stops at Laroze in recent years, and it really shows in this 2015. This really does showcase the Cabernet, and you could almost be fooled into thinking this is from the Médoc if it wasn't for the soft creaminess of the tannins that comes in behind the grilled almond oak aromas, and liquorice and dark chocolate flavours. It's elegant and restrained, but it means business. Drinking Window 2023 - 2038. (JA)" (12/2017) 94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Checking in as 62% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Fran ...Read More » 

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88-91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Good bright ruby. Vibrant, pure aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and dark chocolate. Silky and suave in the mouth but with lovely vinosity to leaven the wine's deep sweetness. I love the sugar/acid snap here. Very fresh hints of licorice and exotic ginger. Nicely mouthcoating and lush on the back end, finishing with spreading, ripe tannins and a chocolatey flavor. An excellent performance. Half of these vines date back to 1911. This one weighs in at 14.75% alcohol and would make a ...Read More » 

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99 points James Suckling: "Incredibly perfumed aromas of roses and violets, as well as blue fruit and lavender. Full-bodied and powerful, yet so full of finesse and vibrance. The height of elegance! Such depth of chalk and dark berries. It goes on for minutes. Drink after 2025." (02/2019) 97 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Belair Monange comes strutting out of the glass like a total rock star with gregarious red cherries, blackberries and warm plums scents ...Read More » 

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92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2015 Château Puy Blanquet is another top-quality Saint-Emilion in the vintage. A blend of 75% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this full-bodied, ripe, sexy beauty boasts terrific notes of cherries, crème de cassis, chocolate, and hints of charcoal. It has present tannin, yet they’re sweet and integrated, solid mid-palate depth and a great finish, all making for one seriously delicious 2015 to drink over the coming 10-15 years." (11/2017) 91 points Vinous: "The 2015 Puy-Blanquet is a lovely wine. Rea ...Read More » 

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93 points Decanter: "One to watch in 2015. Not a hugely well known wine from a satellite appellation, but this has an excellent balance between glamour and restraint. There is good persistency, with touches of minerality and salinity. It's my favourite of the Janoueix range, and again a testament to 2015 in the smaller right bank appellations. (JA)" (12/2017) 89-91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Cap St George, now owned by Jean-Philippe Janoueix, has a rich, sexy bouquet with small dark cherries, crème de cassis and dark plum fruit, a ...Read More » 

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100 points James Suckling: "Seductive. The nose draws you in deep: It’s like staring into a well of pristine dark cherries, dark plums, blackberries and mulberries. All the oak is perfectly subsumed. The palate’s flawless with immense depth and power and it’s so balanced as to appear to float. Immaculate fresh dark-berry and plum flavors. Silky and deep, ribbon-like finish. Perfect. *2018 Wine of the Year* " (02/2018) 100 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Canon was a benchmark wine that seemed to revitalize this historic estate. I was cro ...Read More » 

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Ripe, well-made, and slightly over-rated in my report written seven years ago, this 2000 exhibits lots of black currants, cherries, smoked herbs, and spice in a full-bodied, round, generous, fully mature style. Delicious at present, it should drink well for another 5-7 years. (RP)" (06/2010) 92 points Wine Spectator: "Subtle, yet rich. Refined, yet powerful. Full-bodied, with super silky tannins, yet it's elegant and caressing. Joy to taste. Fantastic l'Oratoire. From the same people who bring you La Mondotte a ...Read More » 

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94 points James Suckling: "This has great clarity of ripe red plums and mulberries, as well as attractive, floral nuances, leading to a very focused feel on the palate that offers a succulent and fluid array of ripe red fruit that holds fresh and even. Ever so fine tannins. Try from 2022." (02/2019) 92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Blended of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Haut-Brisson is quite oaky on the nose with underlying plum preserves, baked cherries and dried mulberries plus wafts of bay leaves, ...Read More » 

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96 points Wine & Spirits: "A conspicuously modern wine, Pavie with its hyper-ripe fruit and substantial new oak treatment stands out as an offense to some, a glorious pleasure to others. In the case of the 2004, it carries the oak beautifully, untamed by it. The wine is wild, in fact, and quite hard to resist. The cool complexity of the tannins grows out of three terroirs: the limestone plateau, a sector of gravel and limestone and a third sector of clay. The fruit opens with thick-skinned black plum power, reverberating with feral scents and violets. St ...Read More » 

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100 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "After tasting it three times from bottle, I am convinced this prodigious wine is one of the greatest young Bordeaux I have ever tasted. Inky blue/purple with notes of camphor, forest floor, blackberry, cassis, sweet cherries, licorice, the wine has stunning aromatics, unctuous texture and an almost inky concentration, but without any hard edges. With considerable tannin and just enough acidity to provide definition, this wine transcends even its premier grand cru classe terroir. It is certainly the finest Clos F ...Read More » 

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94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "This beautiful wine from Fleur Cardinale performed great in its youth, both from barrel as well as post-bottling. A gorgeous blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon made by the Decoster family, the 2005 provides more evidence that this property is fully exploiting its tremendous potential. A few years away from reaching its plateau of maturity, its stunning nose of black cherry liqueur, cassis, licorice, earth and spice is followed by a full-bodied, concentrated and pure wine. Drink it ...Read More » 

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99 points James Suckling: "The aromas to this are phenomenal with oyster shell, blackberries, iodine and black truffles. Full-bodied, layered and so refined and intense. Love the texture and intensity. Chalky. Amazing. Goes on for minutes. Try in 2023." (02/2018) 97 points Vinous: "The 2015 Larcis Ducasse is just as compelling from bottle as it was from barrel. Rose petal, lavender, spice and mint give it an attractive upper register that melds seamlessly into a core of inky red and purplish fruit. Dense, powerful and overt, the 2015 also has quite a b ...Read More » 

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96 points James Suckling: "Intense aromas of blackberries, blueberries and spices. Hints of limestone and a graphite edge also come out now. Full-bodied, structured and muscular. Layered and intense. Dark berries and hints of sea salt on the finish. Steely minerality and freshness. Wow. Drink in 2024 but so interesting to taste." (02/2018) 93 points Vinous: "The 2015 Tour Saint Christophe was impressive from barrel and is equally impressive from bottle. Red cherry/raspberry jam, exotic spice and floral notes fill out in a sumptuous, racy Saint-Émilion ...Read More » 

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98-100 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2016 Figeac is another legendary Figeac in the making and it’s certainly in the same realm as the otherworldly 2015. A blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc, it has an ultra-classic profile with cassis, blackcurrant, violets, and tobacco. Deep, incredibly concentrated, layered, and seamless, with building tannin and a huge finish, it's going to need to be forgotten for a decade, but will unquestionably be a monumental wine. Drink 2025-2055" (10/2018) 100 points Vinous: "The 2016 Fige ...Read More » 

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Just when you thought all the 2000 Bordeaux were either out of stock or out, way out, of your price range, there comes along a gem like this. A fabulous year for Merlot and Right Bank Bordeaux. This wine is silky smooth with plenty of stuffing for the cellar. And it is priced fairly.

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100 points James Suckling: "Seductive. The nose draws you in deep: It’s like staring into a well of pristine dark cherries, dark plums, blackberries and mulberries. All the oak is perfectly subsumed. The palate’s flawless with immense depth and power and it’s so balanced as to appear to float. Immaculate fresh dark-berry and plum flavors. Silky and deep, ribbon-like finish. Perfect. *2018 Wine of the Year* " (02/2018) 100 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Canon was a benchmark wine that seemed to revitalize this historic estate. I was cro ...Read More » 

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92 points James Suckling: "Soft red fruit and fresh coffee. Some chocolate and spice. Beautifully textured fruit on the palate with a bright acidity and velvety tannins. Very long and smooth finish. So enjoyable already. Best ever from here? Better in 2015." (02/2013) 92 points Wine Spectator: "This has a really nice graphite frame that drives the core of fig, plum and boysenberry fruit authoritatively, with dense ganache, espresso and tar on the finish. The grip is keeping things tight now, but this should meld in the cellar, as the underlying feel is ...Read More » 

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93-96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Tasted as a barrel sample, the 2016 Barde-Haut is certainly in the same ballpark as the 2015. Terrific black and blue fruits, flowers, violets, and licorice notes all give way to a medium to full-bodied, fresh, vibrant 2016 that’s very much in the style of the vintage." (10/2018) 96 points Vinous: "Readers will find a rich, flamboyant wine in the 2016 Barde-Haut. There is not a ton of subtlety here, but I am not sure that matters all that much given how immensely pleasing the 2016 is. Crushed rocks, graphite, lavender, blackb ...Read More » 

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91 points James Suckling: "Light aromas of poached strawberries with a subtle leafy layer, which adds charm and interest. The palate has smooth tannins, fresh fruit presence, as well as flavors of light cherries and berries." (02/2018) 91 points Wine Enthusiast: "With 30% of the harvest aged in new oak, this is a spicy, toasty wine. That shows through in the firm tannins that back up the rich black fruit. Produced from 30-year-old vines, it has concentration and a fine, solid texture. (RV)" (12/2017)

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93-95 points Wine Enthusiast: "This is a perfumed wine, likely thanks to a dollop (7%) of Cabernet Franc. It has ripe fruit characters, pleasant richness and a firm structure. (RV)" (04/2017) 94 points James Suckling: "There’s a very rich and powerful core of red-plum and mulberry aromas and flavors here, delivering an assertive and very shimmery, polished palate. Great tannin texture. Long and regal. Every bit as good as the 2015, but more lively in 2016. Try from 2023." (02/2019) 94 points Vinous: "The 2016 Fombrauge has come together beautifully d ...Read More » 

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The dark ruby-colored 1996 is round and soft, with plenty of herb-tinged berry fruit intermixed with smoke and earth. (RP)" (04/1999)

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96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Showing better than a previous bottle, the 2009 Larcis Ducasse is just now starting to come into its own, offering terrific, full-bodied aromas and flavors of blackcurrants, licorice, espresso, and leafy herbs. This deep, rich, full-bodied effort has absorbed its oak élevage beautifully, has a layered, unctuous texture, and plenty of sweet tannin. It’s a heavenly Saint Emilion to enjoy over the coming 15+ years." (02/2018) 96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A complex set of aromas ranging from coffee to forest floor, herb ...Read More » 

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93-96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Tasted as a barrel sample, the 2016 Barde-Haut is certainly in the same ballpark as the 2015. Terrific black and blue fruits, flowers, violets, and licorice notes all give way to a medium to full-bodied, fresh, vibrant 2016 that’s very much in the style of the vintage. Drink 2020-2038" (10/2018) 96 points Vinous: "Readers will find a rich, flamboyant wine in the 2016 Barde-Haut. There is not a ton of subtlety here, but I am not sure that matters all that much given how immensely pleasing the 2016 is. Crushed rocks, graphite, ...Read More » 

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99 points James Suckling: "The aromas here are so spellbinding with shitake mushrooms, wet earth and moss, as well as tree bark and, finally, dark fruit. The palate is incredible as it builds and grows with full body, but always tight and reserved. It shows so much depth and complexity. Please try not to touch this until 2025." (02/2019) 97 points Vinous: "The 2016 Larcis Ducasse is absolutely gorgeous. Fresh, vibrant and alluring, with tremendous vibrancy, the 2016 has so much to offer. Expressive savory and blood orange notes add brightness to the re ...Read More » 

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91 points Decanter: "This is extracting at a deep, dark steady pace with liquorice notes. It feels full and rich, and the tannins are astringent and fully present at the front of the mouth. 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Carmenère. (JA) " (04/2017) 91 points James Suckling: "Bright blackberry and wet-earth aromas with hints of mushrooms and dried flowers. Medium to full body and firm tannins that are soft and polished. Lovely finish. Try from 2021." (02/2019) Vinous: "The 2016 Trianon offers good potential. An exotic bou ...Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The wine is an impressive blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, made under the supervision of Hubert de Bouard. I don’t think Clos La Madeleine has ever made a better wine. This 2009 has liqueur of dusty chalk intermixed with red and black fruits, hints of blackberry and black cherry, and loads of full-bodied opulence yet great structure and definition. This is a sleeper of the vintage and a personal best for Clos La Madeleine, long under the radar of wine consumers. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2035. (RP) 93 ...Read More » 

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97 points Wine Spectator: "This is a stunner, with the warmth of the vintage marrying ideally with the relative coolness of the terroir to deliver a wide range of vivid plum, boysenberry, raspberry and cherry paste flavors that have energy and drive, carried by a long graphite note and backed by a roasted apple wood accent that has been fully absorbed. Powerfully ripe, but not heady, with a sense of poise through the finish. A jaw-dropper.--Non-blind Pavie vertical (March 2017). Best from 2020 through 2040. (JM, Web Only-2017)" 96 points Robert Parker's ...Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The first substantial and reassuringly great Belair-Monange in many decades, the 2008 represents the epitome of elegance and minerality. Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by sweet red and black fruits intermixed with notes of spring flowers and crushed rocks, a layered mouthfeel, superb nobility and remarkable intensity offered in a finesse-filled format. Kudos to Edmond and Christian Moueix for their resurrection of this iconic 6.2 acre vineyard. 93+ (RP)" (05/2011) 92 points Stephen Tanzer's Internati ...Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Thick and rich, yet still remains refined. Crushed blackberries, cherries and tar. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, rich and intense aftertaste of vanilla, chocolate and berries. Very impressive for this estate. Best after 2008. (JS)" (03/2003) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The impressive 2000 is undoubtedly a sleeper of the vintage. It offers an opaque purple color along with copious quantities of sweet creme de cassis notes intermixed with coffee, smoke, earth, and mocha. Full-bodied and intense, with ...Read More » 

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96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Fonplegade opens with a very savory nose of smoked meats, tapenade, sautéed herbs and beef drippings over a core of plum preserves, chocolate-covered cherries and cedar chest plus wafts of violets and cigars. Medium to full-bodied, the palate possesses both intensity and elegance, with the black fruit layers superbly framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. (LPB) 96+" (11/2018) 95 points James Suckling: "A ver ...Read More » 

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98 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 1990 Cheval Blanc is fast becoming my favorite modern-day vintage of this Saint Emilion estate and perhaps the 1990 is now exiting the slip-steam of the feted 1982. This is unequivocally a brilliant wine. The nose holds nothing back, a line of senses all doing the conga towards your olfactory senses: macerated dark cherries, exotic kirsch-like aromas, leather, mahogany bureau, touches of crème de cassis and herbs all vie for attention. The palate is full-bodied and cloaked in a silky, velvety texture that lea ...Read More » 

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Quality has exploded in 2000, offering an extra dimension in both aromas and flavors. A blend of 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon produced from modest yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare, this opaque purple-colored, fat, ripe, exotic, flamboyant effort (coffee, plums, vanilla, and sweet black cherries galore) is a St.-Emilion fruit-bomb made in a modern style. With loads of character, glycerin, fruit, and concentration, this full-bodied, 'stacked and packed' wine will be adored by consu ...Read More » 

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96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A blend of 70% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2005 Beau-Sejour-Becot is another terrific 2005 that’s still young, yet offers plenty of pleasure. Crème de cassis, graphite and chocolate characteristics all emerge from this broad, fabulously pure, concentrated beauty. It’s just at the early stages of its drinking plateau and has another 2-3 decades of primes drinking ahead of it. Bravo!" (08/2018) 94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A beautiful wine from Beau-Séjour Bécot, the color of the 2 ...Read More » 

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92 points James Suckling: "Focused fruit, such as raspberries and blackberries with chalk and flowers. Full body, firm and chewy tannins and a long and defined finish. Quite muscular. Try after 2021." (02/2019) 92 points Vinous: "The 2016 Puy-Blanquet is a gorgeous, classically built Saint-Émilion that emphasizes freshness and purity. Deceptively medium in body, the 2016 is supple, deep and incredibly inviting. Sweet tobacco, cedar, leather and licorice add lovely aromatic top notes. Pliant and inviting, this incredibly delicious yet understated Saint- ...Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "It is a seductive, rich, generously endowed effort revealing plenty of spice box, herb, black currant, kirsch, espresso, and toasty oak characteristics in a decidedly modern, but opulent, fleshy style. Enjoy this endearing, long, velvety-textured St.-Emilion over the next decade. (RP)" (06/2010) 92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright ruby-red. Roasted currant and black cherry scents complicated by sexy oak. At once chewy and silky in the mouth, with complex, fresh flavors of plum, redcurr ...Read More » 

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91 points James Suckling: "Very pretty aromas of chocolate, forest floor and berries follow through to a full body, tangy acidity and a long and flavorful finish. Tangy. Better in 2019 but excellent now. " (02/2017) Vinous: "The 2014 Cap St. Georges is a soft, supple wine to drink now and over the next few years. Succulent dark cherry, spice, leather and tobacco add to the wine's considerable near- and medium-term appeal. Drink 2017-2024. (AG)" (02/2017)

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