Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)

I loved the 2020 Château Bouscaut. It has an incredible nose of pure cassis and black raspberries interwoven with notes of violets, tobacco, sous bois, and ample spicy background oak. Just a classic Graves on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, lots of classic minerality, scorched earth nuances, ripe tannins, and a great finish, it’s going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 15-20 years or more. I love the balance, and this is unquestionably a wine well worth seeking out.

Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)

I loved the 2020 Château Bouscaut. It has an incredible nose of pure cassis and black raspberries interwoven with notes of violets, tobacco, sous bois, and ample spicy background oak. Just a classic Graves on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, lots of classic minerality, scorched earth nuances, ripe tannins, and a great finish, it’s going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 15-20 years or more. I love the balance, and this is unquestionably a wine well worth seeking out.

Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)

I loved the 2020 Château Bouscaut. It has an incredible nose of pure cassis and black raspberries interwoven with notes of violets, tobacco, sous bois, and ample spicy background oak. Just a classic Graves on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, lots of classic minerality, scorched earth nuances, ripe tannins, and a great finish, it’s going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 15-20 years or more. I love the balance, and this is unquestionably a wine well worth seeking out.

Jancis Robinson (17)

Full bottle a heavy 1,375 g. Clear glass wrapped in silver foil. Undated cask sample. 68% Sémillon, 32% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged 12 months in oak barrels (40% new). Interesting Sémillon-dominated blend that is fresher than Ferrande's and, on the basis of past vintages of Bouscaut Blanc, should age well. Waxy textured with green fruit and leafy flavours. Very lively with good breadth. Thoroughly rewarding. Quite long. 13.5%

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)

The 2020 Boutisse is stellar. Bright and vibrant in the glass, the 2020 bristles with energy from start to finish. Inky red fruit, cedar, tobacco, mint and rose petal are all driven by the wine's vibrancy. The 2020 balances richness and tension so well. It is one of the more compelling recent vintages I can remember tasting.

Indulge in the luxurious taste of Boyd-Cantenac 2020, a wine embodying genuine Bordeaux character. This outstanding Third Growth offering hails from the celebrated region of Margaux, produced under the meticulous attention of the esteemed vintner, Lucien Lurton. Crafted from 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, Boyd-Cantenac 2020 tells the story of an exceptional winemaking season, with an excellent balance of maturity and freshness.

The wine bestows a captivating nose of blackcurrant, graphite and violet, while a mouthful reveals a velvety texture underscored by subtle tannins. The long, lingering finish is truly remarkable. A testament to the producer's remarkable ability to preserve the finesse of Cabernet, the Boyd-Cantenac 2020 is a vintage that will undoubtedly mature with grace in the cellar. A wine of this calibre deserves to be savoured on exceptionally celebratory occasions.

Indulge in the luxurious taste of Boyd-Cantenac 2020, a wine embodying genuine Bordeaux character. This outstanding Third Growth offering hails from the celebrated region of Margaux, produced under the meticulous attention of the esteemed vintner, Lucien Lurton. Crafted from 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, Boyd-Cantenac 2020 tells the story of an exceptional winemaking season, with an excellent balance of maturity and freshness.

The wine bestows a captivating nose of blackcurrant, graphite and violet, while a mouthful reveals a velvety texture underscored by subtle tannins. The long, lingering finish is truly remarkable. A testament to the producer's remarkable ability to preserve the finesse of Cabernet, the Boyd-Cantenac 2020 is a vintage that will undoubtedly mature with grace in the cellar. A wine of this calibre deserves to be savoured on exceptionally celebratory occasions.

Indulge in the luxurious taste of Boyd-Cantenac 2020, a wine embodying genuine Bordeaux character. This outstanding Third Growth offering hails from the celebrated region of Margaux, produced under the meticulous attention of the esteemed vintner, Lucien Lurton. Crafted from 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, Boyd-Cantenac 2020 tells the story of an exceptional winemaking season, with an excellent balance of maturity and freshness.

The wine bestows a captivating nose of blackcurrant, graphite and violet, while a mouthful reveals a velvety texture underscored by subtle tannins. The long, lingering finish is truly remarkable. A testament to the producer's remarkable ability to preserve the finesse of Cabernet, the Boyd-Cantenac 2020 is a vintage that will undoubtedly mature with grace in the cellar. A wine of this calibre deserves to be savoured on exceptionally celebratory occasions.

Indulge in the luxurious taste of Boyd-Cantenac 2020, a wine embodying genuine Bordeaux character. This outstanding Third Growth offering hails from the celebrated region of Margaux, produced under the meticulous attention of the esteemed vintner, Lucien Lurton. Crafted from 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, Boyd-Cantenac 2020 tells the story of an exceptional winemaking season, with an excellent balance of maturity and freshness.

The wine bestows a captivating nose of blackcurrant, graphite and violet, while a mouthful reveals a velvety texture underscored by subtle tannins. The long, lingering finish is truly remarkable. A testament to the producer's remarkable ability to preserve the finesse of Cabernet, the Boyd-Cantenac 2020 is a vintage that will undoubtedly mature with grace in the cellar. A wine of this calibre deserves to be savoured on exceptionally celebratory occasions.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95+)

The 2020 Branaire-Ducru was so alluring en primeur, but is very shy today. That said, some of that youthful exuberance has given way to the characteristic Brainaire finesse. Dark red cherry, spice, grilled herbs, menthol and licorice emerge, but only with great reluctance. Sweet floral and spice notes lift the finish nicely. The 2020 is going to need the better part of a decade to come around.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95+)

The 2020 Branaire-Ducru was so alluring en primeur, but is very shy today. That said, some of that youthful exuberance has given way to the characteristic Brainaire finesse. Dark red cherry, spice, grilled herbs, menthol and licorice emerge, but only with great reluctance. Sweet floral and spice notes lift the finish nicely. The 2020 is going to need the better part of a decade to come around.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95+)

The 2020 Branaire-Ducru was so alluring en primeur, but is very shy today. That said, some of that youthful exuberance has given way to the characteristic Brainaire finesse. Dark red cherry, spice, grilled herbs, menthol and licorice emerge, but only with great reluctance. Sweet floral and spice notes lift the finish nicely. The 2020 is going to need the better part of a decade to come around.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95+)

The 2020 Branaire-Ducru was so alluring en primeur, but is very shy today. That said, some of that youthful exuberance has given way to the characteristic Brainaire finesse. Dark red cherry, spice, grilled herbs, menthol and licorice emerge, but only with great reluctance. Sweet floral and spice notes lift the finish nicely. The 2020 is going to need the better part of a decade to come around.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95+)

The 2020 Branaire-Ducru was so alluring en primeur, but is very shy today. That said, some of that youthful exuberance has given way to the characteristic Brainaire finesse. Dark red cherry, spice, grilled herbs, menthol and licorice emerge, but only with great reluctance. Sweet floral and spice notes lift the finish nicely. The 2020 is going to need the better part of a decade to come around.

Vinous - Neal Martin (92)

The 2020 Branas Grand Poujeaux has a fresh and focused bouquet with blackberry, briary, bay leaf and hints of pressed iris flower. The oak is very nicely integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-delineated tannins, lightly spiced with ample depth and grip. Lovely black fruit here and impressive tension on the finish. Bon vin.

Vinous - Neal Martin (92)

The 2020 Branas Grand Poujeaux has a fresh and focused bouquet with blackberry, briary, bay leaf and hints of pressed iris flower. The oak is very nicely integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-delineated tannins, lightly spiced with ample depth and grip. Lovely black fruit here and impressive tension on the finish. Bon vin.

Vinous - Neal Martin (92)

The 2020 Branas Grand Poujeaux has a fresh and focused bouquet with blackberry, briary, bay leaf and hints of pressed iris flower. The oak is very nicely integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-delineated tannins, lightly spiced with ample depth and grip. Lovely black fruit here and impressive tension on the finish. Bon vin.

James Suckling (96-97)

Extremely floral and beautiful with blackberry and blackcurrant aromas that follow through to a full body with a solid core of fruit and loads of dark fruit, sweet tobacco, bark and earth. Chewy, fine tannins. Perhaps the best of the trilogy years.

James Suckling (96-97)

Extremely floral and beautiful with blackberry and blackcurrant aromas that follow through to a full body with a solid core of fruit and loads of dark fruit, sweet tobacco, bark and earth. Chewy, fine tannins. Perhaps the best of the trilogy years.

Vinous - Neal Martin (86-88)

The 2020 Château Brown was picked from September 15 to October 1, cropped at 35hl/ha and matured in one-third new oak. It offers dark berry fruit on the nose mixed with espresso and light tobacco scents, perhaps lacking a little focus. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. The oak needs to be more in sync with the fruit and there is just a patina of dryness toward the finish. I would aver that the previous two vintages have the upper hand.

Vinous - Neal Martin (86-88)

The 2020 Château Brown was picked from September 15 to October 1, cropped at 35hl/ha and matured in one-third new oak. It offers dark berry fruit on the nose mixed with espresso and light tobacco scents, perhaps lacking a little focus. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. The oak needs to be more in sync with the fruit and there is just a patina of dryness toward the finish. I would aver that the previous two vintages have the upper hand.

Introducing the exemplary Brown Blanc 2020, the epitome of fine craftsmanship from the prestigious Brown Blanc Vineyards. This splendid vintage hails from the renowned wine region of Bordeaux, France, and exhibits the mastery of traditional French viniculture. Brown Blanc 2020 is a masterfully created blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, hand-harvested at their prime.

The vinification process follows time-honoured methodologies, with fermentation in stainless steel vats and maturation in French oak barrels for 12 months. This endows Brown Blanc 2020 with an exceptional complexity and unparalleled depth of flavours. The result: a multi-layered palette of plush blackcurrants fused with subtle whispers of vanilla and spice.

Created by the esteemed wine producer, Maurice Brown, his meticulous focus on quality lends a remarkable exquisiteness to the Brown Blanc 2020. Undoubtedly, this exquisite Bordeaux blend stands as a testament to the producer's unwavering commitment to excellence in winemaking.

Jeb Dunnuck (99)

The 2020 Château Calon Ségur is pure gold and another masterpiece from this estate. Harvested all in September and pulled from their 48 hectares of vines, the blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 20 months all in new French oak, and it hit 13.2% natural alcohol. My notes started and ended with "wow," and this riveting Saint-Estèphe offers a heavenly bouquet of red and black currants, truffly earth, iron, espresso, and tobacco leaf. With incredible purity of fruit, full-bodied richness, and ultra-fine tannins, it's a deep, pure, layered 2020 that deserves at least 7-8 years of bottle age and will cruise for 40-50 years in cold cellars. Hats off to the team at Calon Ségur.

Jeb Dunnuck (99)

The 2020 Château Calon Ségur is pure gold and another masterpiece from this estate. Harvested all in September and pulled from their 48 hectares of vines, the blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 20 months all in new French oak, and it hit 13.2% natural alcohol. My notes started and ended with "wow," and this riveting Saint-Estèphe offers a heavenly bouquet of red and black currants, truffly earth, iron, espresso, and tobacco leaf. With incredible purity of fruit, full-bodied richness, and ultra-fine tannins, it's a deep, pure, layered 2020 that deserves at least 7-8 years of bottle age and will cruise for 40-50 years in cold cellars. Hats off to the team at Calon Ségur.

Jeb Dunnuck (99)

The 2020 Château Calon Ségur is pure gold and another masterpiece from this estate. Harvested all in September and pulled from their 48 hectares of vines, the blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 20 months all in new French oak, and it hit 13.2% natural alcohol. My notes started and ended with "wow," and this riveting Saint-Estèphe offers a heavenly bouquet of red and black currants, truffly earth, iron, espresso, and tobacco leaf. With incredible purity of fruit, full-bodied richness, and ultra-fine tannins, it's a deep, pure, layered 2020 that deserves at least 7-8 years of bottle age and will cruise for 40-50 years in cold cellars. Hats off to the team at Calon Ségur.

Jeb Dunnuck (99)

The 2020 Château Calon Ségur is pure gold and another masterpiece from this estate. Harvested all in September and pulled from their 48 hectares of vines, the blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 20 months all in new French oak, and it hit 13.2% natural alcohol. My notes started and ended with "wow," and this riveting Saint-Estèphe offers a heavenly bouquet of red and black currants, truffly earth, iron, espresso, and tobacco leaf. With incredible purity of fruit, full-bodied richness, and ultra-fine tannins, it's a deep, pure, layered 2020 that deserves at least 7-8 years of bottle age and will cruise for 40-50 years in cold cellars. Hats off to the team at Calon Ségur.

Vinous - Neal Martin (87+)

The 2020 Cambon La Pelouse has a touch of over-ripeness on the nose at the expense of the detail of some of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid black fruit. It shows more finesse than the aromatics with a zesty, quite focused and tensile finish. If the nose can improve, this will certainly deserve a higher score.

Vinous - Neal Martin (87+)

The 2020 Cambon La Pelouse has a touch of over-ripeness on the nose at the expense of the detail of some of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid black fruit. It shows more finesse than the aromatics with a zesty, quite focused and tensile finish. If the nose can improve, this will certainly deserve a higher score.

Vinous - Neal Martin (87+)

The 2020 Cambon La Pelouse has a touch of over-ripeness on the nose at the expense of the detail of some of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid black fruit. It shows more finesse than the aromatics with a zesty, quite focused and tensile finish. If the nose can improve, this will certainly deserve a higher score.