• VN 98
    Vinous, 98 points

    (VN 96-98 points) The 2023 Cheval Blanc is uncharacteristically backward on first meeting, and it takes time to really fire up its engines. Quite strict and focused (surprisingly so), the bouquet reveals black fruit, a...

    $1,045.00
    1 in Pre-Arrival
    • VN 98
    Vinous, 98 points

    The 2023 Cos d'Estournel is just as compelling as it was en primeur. I especially admire how it balances textural richness and vibrancy. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, rose petal, mocha, lavender and new leather caress...

    $309.00
    5 in Pre-Arrival
    • VN 95
    Vinous, 95 points

    The 2023 Léoville-Poyferré was a serious proposition when I tasted it from barrel. Now, in bottle since June '25, it has a typically sensual and very pure bouquet that seems to give the olfactory senses a metaphorical...

    $165.94
    2 in Pre-Arrival
  • Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
    • VN 96
    Vinous, 96 points

    The 2023 Haut-Bailly has a very defined bouquet that is typical Haut-Bailly, with black plum, incense, hints of licorice and light marine scents that are very well defined. The oak is also very well integrated. The palate...

    $239.94
    1 in Pre-Arrival
    • VN 92
    Vinous, 92 points

    The 2023 Malescot Saint-Exupéry is quite discreet on the nose, light brambly black fruit commingling with cedar and forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. Well-balanced and harmonious, there is a...

    $99.94
    4 in Pre-Arrival
    • WS 96
    Wine Spectator, 96 points

    Stolid at first, this is inky, dark and tightly wound, but violet and iris notes steadily emerge as a core of cold cassis, plum paste and blackberry puree slowly awakens. The finish is dusted with cold charcoal, and a...

    $369.00
    8 in Pre-Arrival
  • Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
    • VN 93
    Vinous, 93 points

    The 2023 d'Armailhac has a delightful bouquet, beautifully defined with pure black fruit laced with graphite. The oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, laden with (again)...

    $99.94
    17 in Pre-Arrival
    • VN 94
    Vinous, 94 points

    The 2023 Bellefont-Belcier is redolent of black cherry, graphite, chocolate, new leather, incense, licorice and espresso. The 2023 offers a compelling mix of Saint-Émilion power and the more finessed tannins the estate...

    $89.94
    3 in Pre-Arrival
    • VN 93
    Vinous, 93 points

    The 2023 Branaire-Ducru is a very pretty, delicate wine. Floral and gracious, the 2023 is an understated, classy Saint-Julien. It offers lovely understated depth and fine overall balance. Crushed red/purplish berry...

    $99.94
    2 in Pre-Arrival
    • TWP 98
    The Wine Palate, 98 points

    Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Ducru-Beaucaillou needs a little swirling to unlock expressive notes of warm cassis, juicy blackberries, and boysenberry preserve, leading to hints of chocolate mint, graphite, and...

    $335.00
    5 in Pre-Arrival
    • VN 94
    Vinous, 94 points

    The 2023 Grand Puy Lacoste has an understated bouquet that is beautifully defined, opening with blackberry, briar, cedar and light pencil box aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a sapid entry, fine grip, quite linear...

    $134.94
    5 in Pre-Arrival
    • VN 98
    Vinous, 98 points

    (98+ points) Rich, layered and dynamic in the glass, the 2023 L'Eglise-Clinet is outrageously beautiful. Inky red/purplish fruit, spice, blood orange, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco open in the glass. The 2023 shows...

    $585.00
    2 in Pre-Arrival
  • Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
    • VN 95
    Vinous, 95 points

    The 2023 L'Évangile is a very fine effort for a property that is mostly planted with young vines. Ample and exuberant, the 2023 races across the palate with succulent red/purplish fruit, blood orange, mint, pomegranate...

    $425.00
    1 in Pre-Arrival
  • Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
    • JD 100
    jebdunnuck.com, 100 points

    One of the wines of the vintage, the 2023 Château Montrose sports a vivid purple hue as well as awesome aromatics of crème de cassis, fresh blackcurrants, graphite, crushed stone, tobacco, and violets. It's medium to...

    $409.00
    10 in Pre-Arrival