Vinous - Antonio Galloni (86-88)

The 2020 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel is perfumed and silky in the glass. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and crushed flowers lend attractive aromatic presence. This is an especially gracious style that feels a bit light, especially on the mid-palate and finish, where there is some loss of persistence.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)

The 2021 G 'Estournel is racy and expressive in the glass. Pretty floral and savory accents run through a core of dark Merlot fruit. This mid-weight, gracious Haut-Médoc is all charm. The 2021 is impeccably balanced from start to finish. Delicious.

James Suckling (93)

Deep, dark and rich fruit, from plums to berries. Full bodied, layered, dense and very rich. Best after 2022.

Vinous - Neal Martin (91)

The 2015 Haut-Condissas had been bottled a week before my visit. That said, there does not appear to be too much bottle shock, and there are lovely black cherry, cassis fruit tinged with incense and violets. The oak is neatly integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, an attractive saline note that lends this 2015 sappiness and neatly counterbalances the concentration of the vintage. I appreciate the focus here and the nascent energy, a Haut-Condissas that should easily give 20+ years of pleasure. Tasted at the Haut-Condissas vertical at the property.

James Suckling (92-93)

Blackberry, black-olive and violet aromas follow through to a full to medium body with round, creamy tannins and a juicy finish. Very pretty.

Imbibe in the elegance of Loudenne 2018, a fine vintage from the esteemed Château Loudenne, the "Pink Castle" of Bordeaux. As one of Médoc's iconic producers, Château Loudenne encases their deep-rooted prowess in each bottle. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with a finesse of Merlot, the harmonious Loudenne 2018 boasts a well-balanced structure with a delightful complexity.

Vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks before aging in French oak barrels, this gem delivers a sophisticated palate of blackberries, cherries, and traces of spice cushioned by supple tannins. The vineyards' proximity to the Gironde Estuary gives the Loudenne 2018 a distinctive maritime influence, unfolding layers of flavour with moments on the tongue.

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