2023 UGCB tasting afternoon and evening.
Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam
Tasted Monday, March 9, 2026 by Zweder the teacher with 87 views
Introduction
Walkeround tasting, so just short notes.
Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam
Tasted Monday, March 9, 2026 by Zweder the teacher with 87 views
Walkeround tasting, so just short notes.
2023 Château Bouscaut Blanc 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Fairly full bodied. Pleasant acidity and s slight touch of sweetness. Friendly wine.
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2023 Château Carbonnieux Blanc 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Fresh and classical wine with good and fresh acidity.
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2023 Château Carbonnieux 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Very youthful with firm acidity and tannin. Needs ageing.
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2023 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 95 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Full bodied and round, good and fresh acidity and slightly sticky tannin. A very fine wine.
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2023 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 95 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Full bodied and aromatic, well dosed oak. A serious wine.
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2023 Domaine de Chevalier 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Beautifully round and juicy with well dosed oak, pleasant acidity and good tannin.
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2023 Château de Fieuzal Blanc 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Sauvignon Blanc dominates in this wine. There are good acidity and minerals. A bit drying in the finish.
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2023 Château de Fieuzal 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Very youthful and lactic. Round tannin and fresh acidity.
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2023 Château de France Blanc 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
The Sauvignon dominates in this wine, ok acidity and some bitterness in the finish.
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2023 Château de France 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Firm wine, full bodied, an ok dose of oak, good acidity and length.
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2023 Château Haut-Bailly 95 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Round and concentrated with good and firm acidity and tannin. Savory. Very good wine.
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2023 Château Larrivet-Haut-Brion 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Harmonious wine with well dosed oak, juicy acidity and good tannin. Fine wine.
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2023 Château Latour-Martillac 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Round acidity and tannin, slight touch of sweetness, good acidity and length.
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2023 Château Larrivet-Haut-Brion Blanc 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
White fruits and vanilla from the oak. Tasty and serious wine. Will improve with some ageing so the oak can integrate a bit more. 93+
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2023 Château Latour-Martillac Blanc 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Firm acidity and oak. Sauvignon dominates. Medium bodied.
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2023 Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
The sauvignon dominates in a positive way with good and fresh acidity and the wine has a good length as well.
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2023 Château Malartic-Lagravière 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Juicy and round red berries, elegant and a good length. The tannin is friendly and round.
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2023 Château Pape Clément Blanc 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Full bodied and fresh with lemon acidity, a pleasant dose of oak and a good length.
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2023 Château Pape Clément 95 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Dark and red berries, oak and cedar, some smoke, good acidity and tannin, refined. Excellent and luxurious wine.
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2023 Château Picque Caillou Blanc 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
This vintage it is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc which is noticeable in the bouquet and on the palate. There is a pleasant dose of oak and fresh acidity.
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2023 Château Picque Caillou 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Cherries and dark berries, a bit lactic, some smoke, good and friendly acidity and round tannin.
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2023 Château Ferrande Blanc 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves
Green apple and lemon, good acidity, light bodied and elegant.
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2023 Château Balestard La Tonnelle 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Herbs and spices, red berries, good acidity, medium to full bodied.
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2023 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Fresh dark and red berries, round acidity and good, firm tannin.
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2023 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Lactic red berries, round and juicy with fresh acidity.
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2023 Château Cap de Mourlin 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Quite intense and juicy with dark berries, well dosed oak, good acidity and length.
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2023 Château Dassault 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Ripe fruits, juicy and friendly with good acidity and length.
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2023 Clos Fourtet 95 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Very juicy dark and red berries, good acidity, full bodied, excellent wine with a good length.
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2023 Château Grand Mayne 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Juicy, fresh fruits, good acidity and round supple tannin. Nice wine.
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2023 Château Larmande 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Minerals, lactic, ok acidity and sticky tannin.
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2023 Château Pavie Macquin 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Cherries, red and dark berries, full bodied, good acidity, round tannin and a pleasant touch of sweetness.
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2023 Château Soutard 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Perfumed, juicy acidity and sticky tannin. Still quite reticent, but a good future ahead.
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2023 Château La Tour Figeac 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Chocolate, juicy fruits and friendly tannin. Nice wine.
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2023 Château Valandraud 95 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Cherries, dark berries, vanilla, a mouth full of sticky but good wine with a good length.
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2023 Château Villemaurine 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Juicy, fresh acidity, a touch of ok bitterness, good length.
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2023 Château Beauregard 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Round and full bodied with juicy fruits and good acidity.
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2023 Château Le Bon Pasteur
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Not a pleaser in the start, noticeable bitters but ok acidity. Have to taste again. No score for now.
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2023 Château Clinet 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Red and dark berries, some herbs and spices, good acidity and drying tannin. Needs some years in the bottle.
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2023 Château La Conseillante 96 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Creamy and full bodied with good fruits and round tannin. Well balanced, elegant, good length and already a pleaser. 96++
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2023 Château La Croix de Gay 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Juicy, fresh fruits and acidity, still very open and youthful.
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2023 Château Le Gay Pomerol 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Special, a bit herbaceous, cherries, red berries and some ok bitterness and tannin. Give it some years of rest.
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2023 Château Gazin Pomerol 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Cherries, red and dark fruits, some herbs and spices, very youthful. Give it some time.
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2023 Château Petit Village 95 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Ripe red and dark berries, good acidity, harmonious, round tannin.
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2023 Château La Pointe 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Tight and focused with minerals and some bitterness. Ok acidity, tannin and length.
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2023 Château Rouget 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Dark berries, good acidity and sticky tannin. Needs some years of ageing.
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2023 Château Clarke 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Listrac-Médoc
Juicy fruits, good acidity and friendly, round tannin.
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2023 Château Fonréaud 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Listrac-Médoc
Juicy, round and friendly, ok wine.
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2023 Château Fourcas Dupré 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Listrac-Médoc
Juicy dark berries, a light touch of pleasant oak, elegant and clean.
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2023 Château Fourcas Hosten 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Listrac-Médoc
Elegant wine with good freshness, good fruits and a pleasant dose of oak. Nice wine.
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2023 Château Chasse-Spleen 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Moulis en Médoc
Juicy cherries and dark berries, some well dosed oak which is supple and sticky at the same time.
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2023 Château Maucaillou 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Moulis en Médoc
Juicy and fairly elegant, good acidity and tannin. Clean wine.
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2023 Château Poujeaux 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Moulis en Médoc
Creamy, juicy and round, good acidity and tannin, good length.
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2023 Château Beaumont 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
Dark and red fruits, fresh and good acidity. Elegant wine with some well dosed oak.
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2023 Château Belgrave 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
Full bodied, red and dark fruits, some oak and fresh acidity. A firm dose of sticky tannin.
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2023 Château de Camensac 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
Full bodied and juicy, good acidity and some length. Ok wine but not really special.
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2023 Château Cantemerle 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
Minerals and a bit lean, I am not impressed. Still too reticent?
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2023 Château Citran 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
Juicy and ok. Not extremely concentrated or special.
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2023 Château Coufran 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
Juicy wine with ok acidity and tannin. Not really exclusive or refined, but certainly an ok wine.
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2023 Château La Tour de By 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc
Firm and supple at the same time. Good fruits and acidity. Always a sure bet for an affordable and good glass with some depth.
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2023 Château Brane-Cantenac 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Refined bouquet with ripe fruits, oak and cedar. On the palate the same impressions, sweet spices, good acidity and length.
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2023 Château Cantenac Brown 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Juicy dark and red fruits, well dosed oak, round acidity and tannin, Full bodied and mouth spreading. 93+
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2023 Château Dauzac 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Juicy red berries, fairly round tannin, full bodied and a good length.
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2023 Château Desmirail 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Juicy red and dark fruits, oak and cedar, round and friendly acidity and sticky tannin. 92+
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2023 Château Giscours 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Juicy dark berries, oak and cedar, good acidity and tannin. Classical wine.
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2023 Château Labégorce 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Juicy dark and red berries, well dosed oak, friendly acidity and slightly sticky tannin.
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2023 Château Lascombes 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Full bodied and classical with a firm dose of acidity and sticky tannin. Wait at least until 2033+
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2023 Château Malescot St. Exupéry 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Juicy fruits, well dosed oak and cedar, full bodied, good acidity and a pleasant touch of sweetness.
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2023 Château Marquis d'Alesme 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Juicy dark berries, pleasant oak, full bodied, good acidity and tannin. Also a good length.
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2023 Château Monbrison 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Toast in the bouquet. On the palate juicy dark berries, good acidity and round tannin.
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2023 Château Prieuré-Lichine 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Juicy, classical with good acidity and tannin as well as some ok bitterness in the finish.
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2023 Château Rauzan-Gassies 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Classical and elegant at the same time with fresh acidity and round tannin.
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2023 Château du Tertre 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Juicy fruits, fresh acidity, sticky tannin and a good length.
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2023 Château Beychevelle 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien
Minerals, firm but good acidity, sticky tannin and a pleasant touch of sweetness.
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2023 Château Branaire-Ducru 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien
Lovely and aromatic bouquet with e.g. some smoke. On the palate harmony and roundness with good acidity and tannin.
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2023 Château Gloria 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien
Full bodied, youthful and sticky with good acidity. Overall a very healthy and ok wine.
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2023 Château Gruaud Larose 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien
Ripe dark berries, lovely oak and cedar and a pleasant touch of sweetness. A wine with finesse. 94+
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2023 Château Lagrange (St. Julien) 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien
Already supple and approachable with ripe fruits and friendly acidity and tannin.
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2023 Château Langoa Barton 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien
Full bodied and juicy with good and round acidity. Very youthful.
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2023 Château Léoville Barton 95 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien
Refined oak and cedar, juicy dark berries and a good length. Excellent wine.
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2023 Château Léoville Poyferré 96 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien
Beautiful oak and cedar, lush dark berries, beautiful acidity and a pleasant touch of sweetness.
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2023 Château Saint-Pierre 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien
Still quite reticent, juicy dark and red berries and round tannin. Wait until 2034+
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2023 Château Talbot 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien
Very tasty and juicy, savory, good round acidity and tannin. A touch of pleasant bitterness in the finish.
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2023 Château Batailley 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Juicy dark berries, well dosed oak, good acidity and sticky tannin.
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2023 Château Clerc Milon 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Full bodied, dark berries, harmonious, good acidity and length.
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2023 Château Croizet-Bages 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Juicy and good freshness, a bit herbaceous, round tannin.
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2023 Château d'Armailhac 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Dark berries, good concentration, fresh acidity and tannin.
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2023 Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Juicy fruits, well dosed oak, good acidity and sticky tannin.
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2023 Château Haut-Batailley 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Dark and red berries, round acidity and friendly tannin.
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2023 Château Lynch-Bages 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Full bodied and firm, dark berries, graphite, a mouth full of good wine.
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2023 Château Lynch-Moussas 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Dark berries, not extremely concentrated, elegant and friendly.
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2023 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 97 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Beautiful, complex and elegant bouquet with good oak and cedar, fresh fruits, good acidity and round tannin.
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2023 Château Cos Labory 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Estèphe
Light to medium bodied, a bit sticky and also supple. Good acidity.
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2023 Château Ormes de Pez 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Estèphe
Good dark and red berries, fresh acidity and somewhat sticky tannin. A nice classical wine.
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2023 Château de Pez 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Estèphe
Firm wine with a firm dose of round acidity and tannin. Probably best around 2035.
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2023 Château Phélan Ségur 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Estèphe
Juicy wine with good cherries and dark berries, good acidity and round tannin.
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2023 Château de Rayne-Vigneau 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Flowers and orange in the bouquet. Same on the palate, good sweetness and fresh acidity.
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