{"title":"Best Bordeaux Buys Under $100","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBordeaux is one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, known for producing wines that are prestigious, high in quality, and reliably impressive. From easygoing everyday bottles to historic, collectible grands vins, there is something for every occasion. Yet finding a great Bordeaux that delivers exceptional value without stretching your budget can be challenging. With so many wineries to choose from, the selection process can feel overwhelming. Browse our curated selection below:\u003c\/h6\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-de-pez-red-wine","title":"De Pez","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Pez, west of the commune of Saint-Estèphe, rivals Calon Ségur as the most ancient of all the Bordeaux vineyards. Its 39 adjoining hectares enjoy ideal exposures on the hilltops around the Château itself. Thanks to continuous investment, Château de Pez has been carefully renovated since it was acquired by the House of Louis Roederer in 1995. Today this great Cru Bourgeois is restored to its former glory and retakes its rightful place in the limelight as one of the shining stars of Saint-Estèphe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaker notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe precision accorded to every detail, right down to the meticulous selection of our 600 French oak barrels, has produced a typical Méoc wine which is fairly powerful, fruity, round, rich and smooth on the palate, making for a delicious wine with excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 90:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 de Pez offers up aromas of sweet blackberries, cherries, pencil shavings and white flowers, followed by a medium-bodied, ample and fleshy palate that's supple, suave and seamless. This attractively balanced, charming wine will drink well on release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 93:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, iron, fine cassis and cocoa powder on the nose. This is very well-textured on the palate, showing elegance and refinement with a medium body and a linear, juicy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 92:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished and charming, the 2022 de Pez bursts with aromas of blackberries, vanilla pod and pencil shavings, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and velvety palate that's integrated and expressive. This will offer a broad drinking window. As readers may remember, this estate has now been fully restructured and serves as something of a research and development laboratory for its sibling, Pichon Lalande, and director Nicolas Glumineau and his team have been working to bring more precision and purity to the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 94:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serious depth and complexity on the nose, showing a refreshing touch of spearmint to the pure blue fruit, cassis and minerals plus a hint of incense and graphite. Powerful but polished and taut in tannins with a linear set of fruit on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Structured, fine-boned and well-dissolved with a fresh, lengthy finish. 38% cabernet sauvignon, 59% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Great for aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 94:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2022 de Pez is a stellar wine. Plum, blood orange, exotic spice, cedar and new leather fill out the layers. Technical Director Nicolas Glumineau has increased the focus at Pez through stricter selection in the field and greater attention in the winery—something made easier with the new cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 91-93:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2023 de Pez confirms the progress taking place at this address. As readers may remember, this estate has now been fully restructured and serves as something of a research and development laboratory for its sibling, Pichon Lalande, and director Nicolas Glumineau and his team have been working to bring more precision and purity to the wine. Offering up aromas of cassis, violets and pencil shavings, framed by nicely integrated new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, polished and suave, with a layered core of sweet, vibrant fruit framed by ripe, powdery tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 93-94:\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautiful Pez with a solid core of fruit and creamy, refined tannins. It’s complex with plenty of blackcurrant, graphite, lead-pencil and nutmeg flavors. Linear and polished texture. Very precise and defined. 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A jovial, lively character! Bordeaux, Saint-Estèphe, laid-back and relaxed. The pleasure of a glass of wine, fruity and smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaker notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is fresh, rich and well-balanced on the palate with a precise finish underpinned by delicious tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2021\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 88-89:\u003c\/strong\u003e A firm and racy wine with blackberry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Tangy acidity and a bright finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 88-90:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 2nd Pez is a rich, full bodied Saint-Estèphe. Cedar, tobacco, savory herbs, leather and menthol build in a deep Saint-Estèphe endowed with real presence. Technical Director Nicolas Glumineau calls the 2nd a 'bistro wine.' It will be a pretty great bistro. This is terrific for a second wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 89:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal blackcurrant nose, really very Cabernet. The palate is lively with lots of buzzy, zippy fruit. Quite high-toned black fruits with creamy edges, this is youthful and perky, balanced but with a sense of fun to the black cherry and raspberry fruit. Smooth with St-Estèphe typicity so you get a touch of minty, mineral austerity on the finish - real terroir signature. The acidity is apparent, so the fruit feels a little austere but there's plenty of layers to this. Ageing will bring softness and harmony. The third vintage - since its introduction in 2019 - to take young-vine fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2023\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 90:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Carmes de Rieussec has turned out very well, revealing aromas of white flowers, grapefruit, pineapple and orchard fruits. 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Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1953 from M. Pecresse, also owner of Château Trotanoy. The vineyard is planted on heavy clay soils, allowing the Merlot grapes their best expression. The vineyard work is meticulous, with a hand-harvest completed in a few hours once the grapes are perfectly ripe. The wine is vinified in thermo-regulated concrete tanks, before being aged in oak barrels. Supple, round, generous and fruit-driven, Château Lagrange is a delightful expression of the lighter style of Pomerol wines, approachable in its youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats. Gentle \u0026amp; controlled maceration \u0026amp; extraction. Ageing 6-18 months in French oak barrels (40% new).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2015\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 93-94:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tight and silky red with lovely blackberry and walnut shell character. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Gorgeous balance. Mostly merlot with a touch of cabernet franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalstaff 92-94:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark ruby, purple reflections, discreet bright rim. Delicate herbal savouriness underlying ripe plum aromas, a hint of chocolate, subtle cherry, still somewhat restrained. Elegant, balanced, pleasant fruit, fine well-integrated tannins, persistent, a nougat echo, it has good development potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2016\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 90:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made up of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Lagrange (Pomerol) is medium garnet-purple in color and reveals notes of kirsch, warm red plums and blackberry compote with touches of garrigue, black olives and wild thyme. Medium-bodied with a firm backbone of grainy tannins and loads of freshness lifting the savory and red fruit flavors, it finishes on an earthy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 92:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bigger-framed wine from beginning to end, here we get those fleshy Pomerol fruits on full display. Attractive fleshy damson and cherry fruits fade a little on the finish, to be replaced by soft cappuccino and tar notes which add a seductive swirl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2017\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 89-91:\u003c\/strong\u003e The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Lagrange (Pomerol) is 100% Merlot and opens with a seriously plummy nose with a compelling undercurrent of spice cake, potpourri and chocolate box plus a waft of sage. Medium-bodied, taut and muscular with a rugged frame of chewy tannins and lively acid, it finishes with an energizing herbal lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 93:\u003c\/strong\u003e A very linear yet creamy red with blueberries and hints of stone and cement. Medium to full body. Firm, silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Tight, focused flavors and structure. Better after 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2018\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 94:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely perfumed and refined with black olives and cherries. Floral undertones. Full-bodied, yet reserved. Stone and dry-earth character to the dark fruit on the palate. Juicy and creamy-textured finish. Best after 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 92:\u003c\/strong\u003e A succulent and ripe expression of the fruit, with mocha, chocolate and dark pepper spice. Still getting a trace of heat through the finish. There is clear balance here but it is a big-shouldered wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2019\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 92:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pretty and floral with ash and dried earth. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and a fresh, fine-textured finish. Try after 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 92:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm and slightly subdued tannins that build fairly quickly over the palate. There is an austerity and a clear liquorice wash over the cassis and blackberry fruits that should soften and fill out over ageing. 30% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2021\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 92-93:\u003c\/strong\u003e A firm and silky wine with finesse and beauty. Medium body. Medium, round tannins. Juicy finish. Subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 89-91:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 (Lagrange Pomerol) comes across as a bit linear in this vintage. There is plenty of drive, but perhaps a bit less in the way of mid-palate generosity. Bright citrus and floral accents lend energy throughout. It will be interesting to see if the 2021 gains a touch more volume with \u003cspan\u003eélevage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 91:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant blackcurrants on the nose, softly perfumed and so attractive. Plums, damsons, raspberries and red cherries. Lightly framed on the palate, soft and gently round with such precision and clarity, fine sleek tannins and a backbone of liquorice, dark chocolate, graphite, chalk and smoked blackcurrants giving such depth on the mid palate. A brooding style, stopping short of being spicy but with a touch of cinnamon, vanilla and cedar on the finish. I love the cooling finish and overall tone of this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 90-92: \u003c\/strong\u003eAromas of rich berries, cherries, spices and truffles introduce the 2022 Lagrange (Pomerol), a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy wine that's deep and layered, its sweet core of fruit framed by powdery tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 95-96: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery firm and focused with silky tannins, which are driven and intense. Full-bodied yet reserved and polished. Impressive finish for the estate with chocolate and light coffee bean. Pure merlot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 90-92:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2022 Lagrange is a charming, forward Pomerol, notwithstanding tannins that need élevage to come together. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, spice, leather and dried herbs lend notable aromatic presence to this mid- weight, charming Pomerol from the Jean-Pierre Mouiex family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 92:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smells nicely floral and aromatic, scented and fruity. Cool fresh acidity and fleshy red and blue fruits with ample, grippy tannins initially, all lovely elements, but then it loses some push and persistence. Tannins are at the fore, and do most of the talking, even though they're nicely compact with detail as well as richness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalstaff 94:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep dark ruby garnet colour with opaque core and purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Ripe plums, blackberry confit, orange zest in the background, inviting bouquet. Juicy and fresh, red cherries, mineral, discreet fruitiness on the finish, good length, secure ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast 92:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe, full-bodied Merlot gives a fine setting for the black fruits. 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It possesses all the finesse one would expect, which is surprising in such a hot year. This medium-bodied Margaux should continue to drink well for a decade or more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 91:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly cooked dark fruits with a coffee and chocolate undertone on the nose. Full bodied, with soft, velvety tannins and a long fruity finish. Very yummy. No need to wait, but it will be better in two or three years. Find the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2021\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 93:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 Malescot St. Exupery has turned out nicely in its fleshy, flamboyant style, bursting with aromas of dark berries, cherries and creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and seamless, with supple tannins and a lively core of fruit, it's a strong effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 94:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very floral with black currant and black cherry aromas with hints of lavender. Floral. Medium-bodied with firm and silky tannins that show beautiful length and polish. Goes on for a long time for the vintage. Classy. Drink after 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 94:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 Malescot St. Exupéry is beautiful—a wine that isn't trying to be too much in this challenging vintage. Floral aromatics and silky tannins give this mid-weight edition of Malescot quite a bit of charm. All the elements are so nicely balanced. Crushed flowers, dark red\/purplish fruit, mint, spice and a dash of orange peel linger. This is nicely done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2023\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 93-95:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most suave, classy vintages from this estate in some years, the 2023 Malescot St. Exupery is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, berries, licorice and pencil shavings, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with good depth at the core, supple tannins and a harmonious, integrated profile. Part of the blend is maturing in foudre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 96-97:\u003c\/strong\u003e This has a very deep and beautiful palate with cherries, chocolate, hazelnut and orange peel. Pretty blackcurrants and blue berries, too. Medium body. The finish has gorgeous al-dente fruit at the end and is always subtle. Open tannins. 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These terroirs are located slightly to the west and are surrounded by prestigious Classified Growths, particularly Seconds Crus Classés of Saint-Julien and Pauillac : Léoville Poyferré, Léoville Barton, Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande... The Clos du Marquis offers a fine expression of the Saint-Julien character : structure, complexity, harmony, distinction and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2012\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 92:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tasted blind at the Bordeaux 2012 Southwold tasting. The 2012 Clos du Marquis has a very intense bouquet, the more fruit-driven of all the Saint Julien 2012s with layers of black cherries and cranberry fruit, an undercurrent of autumn leaves and cigar box. The palate is medium-bodied with fine definition: smooth and very harmonious, quite intense on the entry and yet without that long sustain on the finish. That does not matter too much, because what comes before is very precise and pure, the class of the terroir evident from start to finish. Tasted January 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 91-92:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is very tannic and powerful with a full body and intense backbone. Chewy finish. Not up to the Leoville Las Cases level though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 91:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2012 Clos du Marquis has more horsepower on the nose compared to the 2012 Talbot. The fruit is slightly darker, though the oak is well-integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with a lightly spiced entry, granular in texture, a touch of white pepper sprinkled over the red fruit with just a very slight but welcome bitterness on the finish that lends it edge. Tasted twice with consistent notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2014\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 92:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2014 Clos du Marquis, a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, has kept that soupçon of opulence that I observed when this was in barrel; it has layers of blackberry, raspberry coulis, incense and iris emerging from the glass whilst maintaining superb delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip on the entry. Graphite-infused red and black fruit on the front palate whilst the back is adorned with just a hint of blue fruit that lends this a more feminine allure. There is lovely balance here, fresh and focused with a touch of graphite borrowed from over the border in Pauillac. 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Lest anyone underestimate it on the strength of the challenging vintage alone, by the numbers it contains a higher concentration of polyphenols than either the 2019 or 2020 vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 95:\u003c\/strong\u003e There’s so much graphite on the nose, with blackcurrants, blueberries and lots of red currants. Full- to medium-bodied with focused and poised fruit and tannins and a long, flavorful, silky finish. Drink after 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 92:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 Clos du Marquis is a potent, heady wine. Blue fruits, lavender, licorice, pencil shavings and crushed rocks all race across the palate. This is classic Saint-Julien in bearing. 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The blend is 59% Cabernet Sauvignon and 41% Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2015\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 88:\u003c\/strong\u003e The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Reserve de la Comtesse is a little tarry to begin, with red and black fruits, herbs and damp soil scents. Medium-bodied, firm, fresh and chewy in the mouth, it finishes a little green and herbal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 93:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an impressive second wine. It shows a lot of vibrant red berries, blackberries and darker plum fruits. The palate is impressive for the vibrant and lively acidity cast amid sturdy but supple tannins. Second wine from Pichon-Lalande. Try from 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast 93:\u003c\/strong\u003e There are plenty of tannins here along with fresh black currant fruits. This wine is structured and firm in the style of a Pauillac. 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Those extra few days have contributed to the particularly soft and silky quality of the tannins in the Cabernet Sauvignon, which have a gorgeous density to them. This is a serious wine that could stand up against many Médoc grand vins. The blend here is 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2019 \u003cspan\u003ePichon Comtesse Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 91:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2019 Resèrve de la Comtesse is striking, soaring from the glass with scents of violets and rose petals mingled with cassis and dark berries. Medium to full-bodied, polished and succulent, it’s lively and seamless, with impressive concentration and a long, penetrating finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 93:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pretty red with blackberry, cherry and currant. Some chocolate and walnut, too. It’s medium-bodied with integrated tannins and a polished finish. Hazelnut at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast 94:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine's richness is paralleled by its generous character and ripe blackberry flavors. Its texture is delicious, balancing structure and vibrant black fruits. Drink from 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2020 \u003cspan\u003ePichon Comtesse Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 91:\u003c\/strong\u003e Much like the grand vin, the 2020 Resèrve de la Comtesse is charming and polished, bursting with aromas of dark berries, plums, rose petals and mint. Medium to full-bodied, suave and enveloping, it will drink well on release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 91-93:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2020 Réserve de la Comtesse is absolutely gorgeous. Far more expressive than the Grand Vin today, the Réserve is everything a second wine should be. Ripe dark cherry, plum, spice, menthol, licorice and tobacco all flesh out in a sumptuous, racy Pauillac that impresses with its alluring personality. This is an especially fine vintage for the Réserve. The 2020 is 47% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot – in other words, a high percentage of PV that undoubtedly marks the blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 92: \u003c\/strong\u003eDark bramble berries with lots of perfumed aromas; purple flowers, iris and violets with blueberries and pomegranates as well as some earthy notes. Rich, and seductive, this has an immediate weight in the mouth - opulent with structure and thickness to the tannins even though they are fine, this has weight and density. Lots of liquorice and blackcurrant but well integrated. 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It's one of the most successful second wines produced this year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 93:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm and polished tannins highlight this second wine from Pichon Lalande, with dark berry, chocolate, meat and cedar character as well as lead pencil. Very polished with structure and length. Needs time to soften. Better after 2027.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 93:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 Réserve de la Comtesse has developed into an elegant, polished Pauillac. Silky, aromatic and racy, the 2021 is seriously impressive. Graphite, lavender, spice, menthol and licorice meld into a core of dark blue\/purplish fruit. In some recent years, the Réserve has been a big wine, maybe too big. In 2021, it's a wine of unbelievable elegance. The winemaking team gave this a bit more new oak (70%) at the beginning of élevage-an unusual choice-then dialed it back to 60% for 12 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 90:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfumed blackcurrants on the nose and palate - juicy and succulent, the tannins are mouthfilling and have a cool blue fruit flavour, almost blueberry and plum, fresh with a softly fleshy texture. Lovely depth on the mid-palate, it doesn't let up - going from start to finish with gusto. You also get liquorice, clove tones - dark spiced aspects but they’re integrated and don't cause angles just nuances in terms of flavour. You've definitely got the Pauillac power and concentration but also an energy that is so captivating. 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Offering up aromas of sweet minty berries, burning embers, pencil shavings and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, lavish and aromatic, with an almost exotic core of fruit, powdery tannins and a penetrating finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 95:\u003c\/strong\u003e The al dente fruit is so attractive with blackcurrants, dark plums and orange peel. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with tannins that start slowly, building at the end to a crescendo of intensity and power. It’s muscular and chewy but not overdone. A great second wine of Pichon Lalande. Needs time to soften and come together. Best after 2029.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 93:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2022 Réserve de la Comtesse Is a sexy wine. Plush contours wrap around a core of black cherry, plum, graphite and dried flowers. 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A joyful expression with mouthwateringly pure strawberry, redcurrant, raspberry and red cherry given structure and frame by touches of oak. I love the lick of slate on the finish with the minerality putting this squarely in St-Emilion. A lovely introduction to Figeac with its own personality. You can drink this now, but has potential to age. Keep a bottle to open when anyone comes over, this will impress!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 90:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 Petit-Figeac is an immensely pretty, pure, charming wine, bursting with aromas of raspberry coulis, violets, blood orange and rose petals, followed by a medium-bodied, supple and suave palate that's bright and precise, with a succulent core of fruit and melting tannins. 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Medium-bodied with a solid center palate of fruit and ultra-fine tannins that give length and drive. Structured and polished, leading to a finish that goes on for minutes. 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 92:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2021 La Petite Eglise is an intriguing wine, although it naturally lacks the dynamic energy of the best years. Succulent red cherry, blood orange, cinnamon, new leather, spice and cedar all meld together. Gracious and supple, with tons of charm, La Petite Eglise is quite seductive in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2022\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 92-94:\u003c\/strong\u003e There will only be some 4,700 bottles of the 2022 La Petite Eglise, a cuvée that combines some younger-vine fruit with two dedicated parcels, one located next to Pomerol's church, the other by the château of La Fleur-Pétrus. 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This is the best young Langoa Barton I can remember tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 96:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quite a classic wine for this hot and dry year. Excellent depth but also freshness, with convincing ripeness and a very long finish. Just medium to full body, with gritty tannins at the end. The fruit sweetness here is restrained. 60% new oak. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 94:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2022 Langoa Barton has a wonderful bouquet that has really blossomed since I tasted it from barrel. There is still a trait of Margaux thanks to its wilted violet element, but there may be more graphite and tobacco tones now the wine is in bottle. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins and a precise, sensual finish. It's fresh and definitely a more elegant Langoa compared to recent vintages. 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