2022, Pichon Comtesse Reserve, PAUILLACBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc One of Bordeaux's most popular second labels and on top form in recent vintages. The 2022 blend is 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot (none was used for the grand vin) and 2% Cabernet Franc. Fully ripe fruits, smoky and creamy character with charred raspberry and cassis, violet edged, pencil lead, bitter chocolate, cocoa dust. An impressive wine, tannins close

A triumph in such a hot growing season

the 2021 Pontet-Canet is medium to full-bodied

with velvety polished tannins

High acidity but lovely and cool all the way through

The palate is well-balanced

violets and orange rind introduce the 2021 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel

a ton of Pauillac character

finishing long with a spicy lift

4th Growth vineyard of Chateau Marquis de Terme is planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2022 La Chapelle de La Mission Haut Brion is a powerful

bitter lemon rind and soft honeysuckle aromas

Elegant and complex