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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 93/100 “The 2023 Branaire-Ducru is a very pretty, delicate wine. Floral and gracious, the 2023 is an understated, classy Saint-Julien. It offers lovely understated depth and fine overall balance. Crushed red/purplish berry fruit, rose petal, mint, blood orange, cinnamon and white pepper all grace this soft, open-knit Branaire. It will be interesting to see if this gains weight with time in bottle.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026) : 95/100 "Very aromatic nose with ripe fruit. Hints of black fruit. Even more subtle when swirled in the glass. Hints of vanilla and cedar. Meticulous on the palate, very aromatic in the middle, with classy texture, the wine melts on the palate, juicy, distinguished, noble and above all, impossible to spit out. It's superb!"

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 93/100 “The 2023 Branaire Ducru was bottled at the end of June. It has a more generous bouquet than anticipated, black plum and raspberry fruit laced with cinnamon and graphite scents, typically Saint-Julien. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a bright, quite high-toned entry with top notes of blue fruit, again, that graphite edge, plus a little tarriness toward the nicely structured finish. Classic claret through and through, which is just what you want from Branaire Ducru, this will drink sooner than the previous vintage.”

The 2022 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (2026 Guide): 96/100 “The estate has found its stride, producing typical Saint-Julien wines that are refined and well-balanced. 2022 is no exception and the wine charms us: the palate is structured, yet refined and silky, with fruit and freshness, and very lovely, mellow, velvety tannins. Everything is in place for this to become a great wine in a few years’ time, even though it is already devilishly good.”

Vinous (N. Martin – January 2025): 96/100 “The 2022 Branaire Ducru, bottled mid-June, was one of the most impressive I tasted from barrel. It retains a wonderful bouquet with more red fruit compared to its peers, hints of iodine and a touch of desiccated orange peel. The wine shows fine, almost clinical delineation. It is medium-bodied with an extremely well balanced palate, slightly powdery tannins and a sense of tension and brightness that, like some of the best Saint-Juliens in 2022, puts it above the 2019 or 2020. Quite linear and mineral-driven towards the sapid finish, this is a classic Branaire-Ducru that will age with style in bottle.”

The 2020 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 95/100 “This is a very pretty classic, well designed and very refined. Straightforward and precise on the palate, supported by fresh fruit, with good length and style. A fine affair that will evolve well, just like its predecessors, the lovely 2019 and 2018, also highly recommendable.”

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2024): 93/100 “The 2020 Branaire Ducru has an open, more forward bouquet than its peers—just a touch of mint infusing the red berry fruit, later developing hints of India ink and pressed violet. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, sappy tannins. This doesn't quite posess the panache and complexity of its peers. It's old school in style with a firm backbone. Despite a little austerity toward the finish, this is a Saint-Julien that brims with charm and classicism.”

Rated 18,5 en 2016 by la Revue du Vin de France.

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The 2014 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (March 2017): 94/100 “Beautiful, dark, intense color. Very aromatic nose, with fresh, ripe fruit. Slender and suave on the palate from the outset, tasty and delicately fatty in the middle. It evolves with great taste towards great length, without any tannic angle. Very good.”

Vinous (N.Martin - February 2024): 91/100 “The 2014 Branaire-Ducru has a ‘calmer’ bouquet than its peers, a little muted at first, though well-defined with mainly black tertiary fruits mixed with tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins.”

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 93/100 “The 2023 Beychevelle was bottled in June 2025. "It underwent a strict selection, so this Grand Vin represents 53% of the total crop," winemaker Philippe Blanc told me. Allowing this five minutes to open in the glass, it has a refined bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar and a sprig of wild mint. Clean and precise, it gains intensity yet always conveys a sense of control. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins. Again, much like the Amiral de Beychevelle, it has a precise and refreshing mineralité-driven finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a delicious Beychevelle that will just need three to four years in bottle.”

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 97/100 "This will be a landmark wine, with structure and power perfectly balanced by the freshness of the tannins. After a full attack, it unfolds notes of juicy black fruit for several seconds and its tannins melt into a silky finish. Ultra-complete and to be opened in at least 10 years."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 Beychevelle is so impressive. A wine of precision and stature, the 2022 has so much to offer. Inky dark fruit, licorice, mocha and lavender build in a sumptuous, creamy Saint-Julien. All of that intensity mounts through the mid-palate, reaching a stunning crescendo on the explosive, resonant finish. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2022 retains a gorgeous sense of freshness and vibrancy."

J.M Quarin (February 2025): 95/100 "Beautiful dark red, purple and deep. Intense, fine, subtle and very fruity nose. Delicate on the palate, evolving in a perfumed way, with incredible tactile grace. Perhaps a little less structured than some, but the final taste is so enticing that it's hard not to succumb. In fact, it can be enjoyed young or waited for.This is a Margaux Saint-Julien."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 96/100

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The 2009 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - April 2022): 93/100 “The 2009 Beychevelle is very perfumed and floral on the nose with brambly red fruit loam, incense and mint. It's well-defined and shows more pedigree than the 2005. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple entry, a fine bead of acidity and slightly grainy in texture. This has a touch of curry leaf towards the finish that I have found on previous bottles. Drinking now, and it should cruise for another 15-20 years.”

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 97/100 "This beautiful Saint-Julien wine has been revolutionising the vineyard for the past ten years. Certified organic since the 2022 vintage, the vineyard is a model of agroecology. As for the wine, it shows great pedigree, with finesse and elegance at their peak. The most refined Gruaud there is, without compromising on power and aromatic intensity."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 95/100 "Deep, layered and resonant, with tremendous persistence, the 2022 Gruaud Larose is a wine of notable pedigree and class. Black cherry, plum, menthol, sage, licorice and orange peel build in a wine of real substance and finesse. Swaths of tannin wrap around the long, sustained finish. This is every bit as impressive as it was en primeur."

J.M Quarin (February 2025): 97/100 "Black and purple colour. Intense, fine, fruity, slightly truffled and vanilla nose. Extremely meticulous on the palate, with a classy touch and a subjugating taste of black fruit, the wine evolves powerfully, long and noble, all the while melting into persistence. Outstanding and unbeatable."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 95/100

The 2020 vintage in the press:

J.M Quarin (February 2024) : 94/100

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 94/100 "The 2021 Gruaud Larose is a wine of pure breeding and stature. Sepia-toned fruit, spice, new leather, licorice, gravel, dried herbs, pencil shavings and incense are beautifully amplified. Pliant and expansive in the glass, with terrific energy, the 2021 exudes class. Polished,supple tannins wrap it all together, before a final burst of vivrant acidity extends the finish."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 95/100

The 2020 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - November 2024): 95/100 “The 2020 Gruaud Larose is realizingthe potential I saw from barrel and again just after bottling. It is generous on the nose with backed black cherries, boysenberry and subtle floral scents. Cedar and forest floor aromas come trough with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and crisp acidity, quite structured and firm. There is an abiding sense of symmetry on the finish that is very appeading. Superb.”

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 96/100

J-M Quarin (Octobre 2023): 96/100 “Soft on entry, very aromatic in the middle, accompanied by a refined touch, the wine develops deliciously, offering great unity in the stimulation of all parts of the mouth. Noble, it melts on the palate, with a hint of licorice. It's unstoppable."

The 2019 vintage in the press:

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 96/100

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 96/100 “The 2019 Gruaud-Larose has a cohesive, very harmonious bouquet with crushed stone and tobacco infusing the black fruit; cedar scents surfacing with further aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a succulent entry, sweeter than expected but not cloying, liquorice and touches of black pepper furnishing the long and quite decadent finish. One for the long haul.”

J-M Quarin (October 2023): 96/100 “Minutious on the entry, particularly perfumed in the middle, with taste and a permanent mellowness in the finish, the wine develops in a complex way. Its body lengthens between the middle and the finish, while the flavors bounce back. Delicious, long, present and airy at the same time. I'm impressed by the potential of this terroir."

The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N.Martin - January 2023): 93/100 “The 2016 Gruaud Larose has a beautiful nose that is much more pure than the vintage from the noughties. It's well-defined with blackberry, blueberry and crushed violet scents. This is much more floral in style. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, supple and poised, with a gentle build in the mouth, but, to use a word I wrote before, there is something sedate about this Gruaud; it doesn't want to create too much fuss. Lovely.”

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 97/100 “The 2023 Léoville-Poyferré is every bit as compelling as it was en primeur. Silky and aromatic, with gorgeous mid-weight balance, the 2023 impresses with class and understated finesse. Black cherry, lavender, menthol, spice, new leather and licorice are all woven together effortlessly. I especially admire the wine's vibrancy and energy, qualities that build effortlessly into a pristine finish that is impossible to forget.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 96/100 "A beautiful dark, purple and intense red. An intense, refined, subtle, fruity and complex nose. A superb, smooth marriage of fruit and oak. Ultra-precise on the palate, with classy texture, the wine melts on the palate, smooth and fragrant. It lingers on the finish with aromas and fine tannins. Very good."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 95/100 "The 2023 Léoville-Poyferré was a serious proposition when I tasted it from barrel. Now, in bottle since June '25, it has a typically sensual and very pure bouquet that seems to give the olfactory senses a metaphorical "warm hug." Lush red and blue fruit. The palate is beautifully balanced with very supple, very chiseled tannins. It has the sensuality associated with Poyferré, yet there is admirable structure and grip behind it. As such, I have little doubt that it will age gracefully over many years."

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin – January 2026): 94/100 “The 2022 Léoville-Poyferré has a well defined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and subtle floral scents, with just a touch of warmth coming from the alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannins. It is low in acidity yet retains balance. There are layers of blackberry, boysenberry and a touch of allspice, with quite a persistent and powerful finish. Give this several years in bottle.”

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 97/100 "The Poyferré style produces a fairly structured, solid wine that expresses generous fruitiness. However, it is not at all heavy and retains a great deal of freshness and tension on the finish. It will age beautifully."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 Léoville-Poyferré is super-exotic. Dense and pliant, with striking mid-palate depth and exquisite balance, this is pure sensuality. Red cherry, apricot, blood orange wildflowers and spices all meld together as the 2022 opens in the glass. Seamless, refined tannins extend the mid-palate and finish. The purity of the fruit is remarkable. I also find the new wood imprint-long a signature here-much less evident than in the past. Earlier picking in the Merlot today yields a wine with more red fruit tones than in the past, when léoville-Poyferré was a darker wine. Stellar."

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 93/100 "Dark, intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, fruity, pure, subtle and complex. Ultra-refined on the palate, with a melting, velvety body, the wine glides across the palate, juicy, fresh, noble, complex and nuanced. It's simply unstoppable. Dare to open it young."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 95/100

The 2021 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 94/100 “The wine is marked by a greater maturity of fruit than its neighbors [...]. [...] A stylistic choice that produces a wine designed for ageing, promising, but not very open today”.

J.M Quarin (February 2024): 95/100 “Minutious on entry, delicately fleshy in the middle, very tasty, the wine gains body while remaining juicy. It stretches out long and quite powerful, marking the tannin a little more than others, but always balanced.”

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 96/100 "The 2021 Léoville-Poyferré has developed into a fabulous wine. Surprisingly rich, the 2021 possesses notable depth. Kirsh, blood orange and wildflowers open first, lending a decidedly exotic, perfumed quality. On the palate, the 2021 is fleshy and expressive. There's a bit of new oak that needs to integrate. Otherwise, the 2021 is impeccably balanced."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 94/100

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The 2015 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2018): 98/100 “Here is a very solid candidate in the race to the top of the 2015 vintage. Massive, dense, but also very subtle, it imposes its mouth of great breed and above all very noble tannins.”

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2025): 95/100 “The 2015 Léoville Poyferré is a delightful Saint-Julien that intantly has you smitten. Vivacious red fruit, briary and orange pith aromas unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins (like before). It is very harmonious and poised with a finish that just sashays along without a care in the world. Wonderful."

J-M Quarin (December 2019): 18.5/20 “rich and complex on the mid-palate, the wine melts on the palate and stretches out for a very long time on a long finish, with enveloping tannicity. Delicious.”

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The 2014 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 96/100 “Léoville Poyferré 2014 has a magnificent nose that stands out from its peers: more concentrated, more delineated and surprisingly deep, with a complexity that only reveals itself with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, but this Saint-Julien has real backbone and density, with impressive substance on the finish. One of the best wines on the Left Bank.”

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 95/100 “The 2023 Léoville-Barton is wonderfully poised and expressive. Graphite, sage, crushed rocks, incense, spice and pencil shavings resonate off a core of vibrant dark blue and black fruit. Today, the 2023 is quite backward. I would give it at least a few years in bottle, as the tannins and acids need time to integrate. Léoville-Barton is such a Saint-Julien archetype. Gorgeous.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 96/100 "And indeed, ageing has revealed its true character. Dark, intense, purple colour. Very aromatic, refined, pure nose with ripe fruit. Subtle overall. Delicate on the palate, fleshy in the middle, with classy development and lots of flavour, the wine melts on the palate, long, complex and deep in its meticulous flavours. It is superb, unbeatable and very fresh."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 93/100 "The 2023 Léoville Barton takes time to open in the glass, delivering vivid blackberry and briar mixed with cedar, delicate floral scents of peony surfacing with time. It is typical Barton but with greater precision compared to vintages 10 or 20 years ago. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled tannins, pretty, not powerful or weighty, yet light on its toes with ample mineralité on the finish. More approachable than the 2022, this is an excellent Léoville Barton."

The 2022 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 98/100 "Once again, the most refined of the Léovilles is at its peak in 2022, with a texture so delicate and tannins so refined that it recalls the great wines of Burgundy. Everything here is harmony and balance, with a magical brilliance and absolute precision. But make no mistake, it will age happily for many years to come. La Réserve is a second wine just as we like them: accessible, fruity and smooth, ready to drink now but also capable of ageing for a few years in the cellar."

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2025): 97/100 "The 2022 Léoville Barton, the second vintage made in the new winery, was the first to be completely gravity-fed instead of using pumps. It has a magnificent bouquet that fulfills my admittedly lofty expectations given its showing from barrel, blessed with an almost pixelated quality that previous vintages perhaps lacked. The nose is very precise with pure black fruit and fine mineralité. Elegant and poised, the medium-bodied palate features finely chiseled tannins and just the right amount of bitterness on the finish. Very persistent—a Saint-Julien you just don't want to finish. This ranks among the finest in the appellation."

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 97/100 "Very aromatic nose, ripe, fresh and deep. Full-bodied on the attack and mid-palate, it is the velvety texture throughout that is most surprising in this wine. In addition to the vintage, this is due to the use of a gravity-fed winery. The wine glides across the palate. From the mid-palate onwards, it offers unprecedented depth of flavour and tannic structure. Long, noble finish, ripe, fresh and with hints of liquorice."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 95/100

The 2021 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 95/100 “It's impossible not to succumb to the elegance and refinement of Barton 2021? The wine has that voluptuous, deliciously fruity side that characterizes it”.

J.M Quarin (February 2024): 94/100 “Minutious on entry, fragrant in the middle, with a cottony feel, the wine melts on the palate, with a delicately creamy texture. Persistence without tannic angle, on black fruit flavors.”

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 94+/100 “ The 2021 Léoville-Barton is a gorgeous, classicaly buil Saint-Julien. Graphite, leather, blue-toned fruit, spice, tobacco, licorice and lavender are immediately alluring. Medium in body and vibrant, the 2021 exudes finesse from start to finish. It is very much on the restrained side, with all the elements impeccably balanced. I would give this a few years in the cella. It really blossoms with air, but the best is clearly yet to come.”

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 93/100

The 2018 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 96/100 “The 2018 Léoville-Barton is a gorgeous, exotic wine. Crème de cassis, lavender, menthol, licorice and clove all escape the glass. The 2018 marries the natural opulence of the year with a fairly classic structure, making it one of the most compelling wines of the year. I'd give it a good decade in the cellar. There's plenty to look forward to. I particularly admire the energy and confidence of this wine.”

Vinous (N. Martin - March 2021): 94/100 “This is excellent Léoville Barton whose drinkable character will appeal to many, although I would give it 4 to 6 years in bottle.”

La Revue du Vin de France (Nov. 2020): 98/100 “It offers undeniable refinement. Its black fruit nose is bewitching and irresistible. The palate is harmonious, refined, silky and the tannins integrate perfectly. Superb balance.”

J-M Quarin (February 2021): 94/100

The 2016 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (June 2019): 96/100 “Refined and dense on entry, then mellow on development, very aromatic, juicy, a tad discreet though, the wine finishes fat and noble on a long, sappy finish. Very good".

The 2015 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (2015): 18.5/20 “Fine, sapid and very long, lots of class on the palate, with a juicy side and superb grain.”

J-M Quarin (December 2019): 18.5/20 “Caressing on the attack, then immediately juicy and full-bodied, the wine is complete on the mid-palate, with brightness in the taste. It melts on the palate with a meticulous texture and deep, long flavors. It's still a little austere, but delicious.”

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2019): 95/100 "The 2015 Léoville Barton has one of the richest bouquets in the appellation, boasting almost ostentatious blackberry, raspberry and bilberry scents on the nose, suffused with crushed limestone and light graphite aromas. The medium-bodied palate is taut and crisp, delivering a fine bead of acidity and freshness from beginning to end. Mainly black fruit here, with sugestion of leather and mocha toward the finish. Superb."

The 2014 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 94/100 “Léoville Barton 2014 presents a seductive and beautifully composed bouquet, with ample scents of stalky red fruits, undergrowth and light pencil shavings. This is a wine of great finesse. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, a keen line of acidity and more salinity than its peers. What feels like top-quality new oak smooths the finish but does not impose itself. This is a top-class Saint-Julien from the Barton family.”

The 2012 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2022): 93/100 "The 2012 Léoville-Barton has a touch more precision and drive compared to 2012 Langoa-Barton, blackberry and raspberry, cedar and mint, almost Pauillac is style. the palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite feisty and vibrant with good concentration on the finish. This is quite a serious. Saint-Julien, and it has the substance to age well in bottle. Excellent."

The 2009 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (October 2019): 95/100 “Meticulous in texture from the outset, then ample in the middle, very aromatic, the wine evolves melting, juicy and noble, just a tad austere. It's long and very good.”

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2019): 95/100 "The 2009 Léoville-Barton is one of the few Saint-Julien '09s to suggest just smidgen of brettanomyces on the nose, although frankly it does not detract from its allure, with lovely meat juice and brown spice aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, juicy and slightly chewier than its peers, well judged acidity with ample density and rondeur towards the finish. It might benefit from another year in bottle but otherwise, this is just a wonderful, life-affirming and disarmingly charming Léoville-Barton."

The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 98+/100 "The 2023 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a jewel of wine. Soaring aromatics are immediately captivating. A rush of red/purplish fruit, mocha, new leather and well-judged oak build as the 2023 shows off its vertical structure and total class. There's plenty of Ducru opulence, but everything is in the right place. I must admit, I like the lower-alcohol vintages at Ducru quite a bit, as there is less oak extraction, which in turn yields wines of exquisite finesse and class. A highlight."

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Le millésime 2022 dans la presse :

Vinous (N. Martin – January 2026): 96/100 “The 2022 Ducru-Beaucaillou is the most backward on the nose among the Saint-Julien flight: blackberry, cedar and a touch of fireside hearth. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, quite firm in the mouth but focused, and it segues into a more classical, restrained finish. This is absolute class.”

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 100/100 "Ducru 2022 will go down in history and it is likely that many bottles will be drunk far too early, as the wine is already irresistible. It is bursting with fruit notes, underscored by great floral refinement and a hint of spice. On the palate, it spreads its wings with elegance. Very well-balanced, it unfolds without the slightest harshness."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 97/100 "The 2022 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a wine of total sensual allure. All the elements are wonderfully woven together. Black cherry, plum, licorice, chocolate, spice and lavender infuse the palate with striking depth. The sustained, persistent finish is a thing of real beauty. Lifted floral accents extend the finish nicely."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 97/100

The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - June 2021): 97/100 "The 2016 Ducru-Beaucaillou has an ethereal bouquet, the purest on any Ducru-Beaucaillou, with copious dark cherries, violet and mineral scents, a touch of forest floor emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, a little more red fruit towards the finish than the 2018 tasted alongside and maybe just beginning to close up to mature over the long-term. What a fantastic wine, one that will vie with the 2009 and maybe the 2018 as one of the peaks."