James Suckling (92-93)

Finely textured with firm, fine tannins that coat a core of dark berries, cocoa and some tobacco. Medium body with a broad mid-palate. Expansive finish. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot.

James Suckling (92-93)

Finely textured with firm, fine tannins that coat a core of dark berries, cocoa and some tobacco. Medium body with a broad mid-palate. Expansive finish. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot.

James Suckling (92-93)

Finely textured with firm, fine tannins that coat a core of dark berries, cocoa and some tobacco. Medium body with a broad mid-palate. Expansive finish. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot.

James Suckling (91-92)

Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and powdery tannins. Fresh and crunchy, with floral and savory olive notes. Nice persistency.

The Ducru-Beaucaillou Haut-Medoc Madame de Beaucaillou 2021 is a majestic wine, rich in history and craftsmanship. Produced in the heart of Bordeaux, on the Left Bank of the Gironde, this vintage testifies to the exceptional terroir of Saint-Julien. Crafted by the acclaimed Château Ducru-Beaucaillou whose expertise has been honed over 300 years, this wine manifests their relentless devotion to quality and innovation.

Being a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, the Ducru-Beaucaillou Haut-Medoc Madame de Beaucaillou 2021 provides intense flavours with balanced tannins, boasting notes of ripe dark fruit, delicately accented by spicy nuances. It's aged in French oak barrels for up to 18 months, imparting a complex, refined character. A remarkable testament to its vintage and a collector's item, this wine exhibits the precision and consistency the estate is renowned for. Experience the excellence of French winemaking with Ducru-Beaucaillou Haut-Medoc Madame de Beaucaillou 2021.

James Suckling (93-94)

A very fresh and juicy red with a medium body and supple, soft tannins. Vibrant red-berry fruit with pretty spice notes. Raspberries and licorice with some salted chocolate. 67% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 1% cabernet franc.

James Suckling (93-94)

A very fresh and juicy red with a medium body and supple, soft tannins. Vibrant red-berry fruit with pretty spice notes. Raspberries and licorice with some salted chocolate. 67% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 1% cabernet franc.

James Suckling (93-94)

A very fresh and juicy red with a medium body and supple, soft tannins. Vibrant red-berry fruit with pretty spice notes. Raspberries and licorice with some salted chocolate. 67% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 1% cabernet franc.

James Suckling (95-96)

This is very framed and beautiful. Tannin tension, in a very fine and polished way. It’s full-bodied, yet agile and almost weightless. Long and persistent with great finesse and structure. 89% sauvignon blanc and 11% semillon.

James Suckling (94-95)

A tight and focused young red with redcurrant and blackberry character. It’s medium-bodied with racy and fine tannins and a linear, focused finish. Lots going on, yet it’s tight and energetic.

James Suckling (94-95)

A tight and focused young red with redcurrant and blackberry character. It’s medium-bodied with racy and fine tannins and a linear, focused finish. Lots going on, yet it’s tight and energetic.

James Suckling (94-95)

A tight and focused young red with redcurrant and blackberry character. It’s medium-bodied with racy and fine tannins and a linear, focused finish. Lots going on, yet it’s tight and energetic.

James Suckling (94-95)

A tight and focused young red with redcurrant and blackberry character. It’s medium-bodied with racy and fine tannins and a linear, focused finish. Lots going on, yet it’s tight and energetic.

James Suckling (94-95)

A tight and focused young red with redcurrant and blackberry character. It’s medium-bodied with racy and fine tannins and a linear, focused finish. Lots going on, yet it’s tight and energetic.

James Suckling (94-95)

A tight and focused young red with redcurrant and blackberry character. It’s medium-bodied with racy and fine tannins and a linear, focused finish. Lots going on, yet it’s tight and energetic.

James Suckling (92-93)

This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.

James Suckling (92-93)

This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.

James Suckling (92-93)

This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.

James Suckling (92-93)

This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.

Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)

The 2021 Manoir de Gay has a light blackberry and sous-bois scented nose that needs more vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins, leathery black fruit with a saline finish. Not bad, though it lacks real excitement.

James Suckling (97-98)

A Margaux with beautiful depth and grace and wonderfully well-placed, refined tannins, showing presence and a soft texture. They caress your palate. Full-bodied, yet tight and extremely long. Seamless. 87% cabernet franc, 8% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.

James Suckling (97-98)

A Margaux with beautiful depth and grace and wonderfully well-placed, refined tannins, showing presence and a soft texture. They caress your palate. Full-bodied, yet tight and extremely long. Seamless. 87% cabernet franc, 8% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.

James Suckling (97-98)

A Margaux with beautiful depth and grace and wonderfully well-placed, refined tannins, showing presence and a soft texture. They caress your palate. Full-bodied, yet tight and extremely long. Seamless. 87% cabernet franc, 8% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.

James Suckling (97-98)

A Margaux with beautiful depth and grace and wonderfully well-placed, refined tannins, showing presence and a soft texture. They caress your palate. Full-bodied, yet tight and extremely long. Seamless. 87% cabernet franc, 8% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.

Jeb Dunnuck (93)

One of the most concentrated wines in the vintage, the 2021 Château Marquis D'Alesme still stays balanced and classy. Red and black fruits, graphite, smoked tobacco, and some cedar pencil notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a layered, textured mid-palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Based on 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, aged in 60% new barrels, give it just a few years and enjoy over the following 10-12+.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)

The 2021 Marquis de Terme is inky, vibrant and super-expressive. Dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice are all dialed up. A whole range of floral and savory nuances lingers on the close. Readers will find a Margaux endowed with terrific depth as well as character. I am very much looking forward to tasting this from bottle.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)

The 2021 Marquis de Terme is inky, vibrant and super-expressive. Dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice are all dialed up. A whole range of floral and savory nuances lingers on the close. Readers will find a Margaux endowed with terrific depth as well as character. I am very much looking forward to tasting this from bottle.

Crafted in the illustrious vineyard fields of France, Marsau 2021 is a coveted expression of the Bordeaux region's prowess in winemaking. Made from red Merlot grapes, it treats the palate with a full-bodied concoction of ripe cherry and chocolatey undertones, seamlessly blended with hints of vanilla derived from ageing in French oak barrels. Marsau 2021 denotes both the harvest and bottling year, prime indicators of its exceptional freshness and vivacity. Created under the masterful watch of Château Marsau's winemakers, this wine is a testament to their unyielding pursuit for excellence in yielding low-volume, high-quality vintages. Traditional vine cultivation methods are used in the carefully tended vineyard, ensuring the characteristic depth of flavour and colour of the Marsau 2021. A veritable jewel of the right bank's Côtes de Bordeaux—Francs appellation, Marsau 2021 promises an indulgent, memorable gustatory experience for the discerning oenophile.

Wine Advocate (88)

The 2021 Maucaillou offers a very creditable showing in bottle, exhibiting aromas of cassis, sweet soil tones and cigar wrapper, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy palate with bright acids and soft, powdery tannins. This is impressive for the vintage.