92+ The 2018 Saint-Véran from Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon is really a lovely example of the vintage, combining beautifully ripe fruit tones with a fine base of soil elements and just a touch of buttery oak. The bouquet jumps from the glass in a sophisticated blend of pear, apple, hazelnut, chalky soil tones, fruit blossoms and buttery oak. On the palate the wine is bright, full-bodied, focused and zesty, with a lovely core of fruit, excellent mineral undertow, very impressive acidity for the vintage and a long, detailed and complex finish. This is gorgeous Saint-Véran! (Drink between 2020-2032)