Pauillac, Médoc

Château Palmer

Alter Ego Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

A. R.
9.2

Big and pretty and opened about 10-15 years too early. Second day was a huge improvement from the relatively closed nose on day 1. Can feel a bit of the alcohol on the finish. Modern and very well made - especially great Cab Sav on the finish. — 2 months ago

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Château d'Armailhac

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

Chalky violets on the nose, tobacco, vanilla and a bit of spice on the palate. Enjoyed with Ina Garten inspired meal. — 3 months ago

Château Malescot St. Exupéry

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

50% Cab Sauvignon 35% Merlot some Cab Franc and PV
Well integrated tannins, nice rich berry nose and great balance fruit and acidity on the palate. At eight years has still time to mature more but showing it’s there for the long run.
Very nice package overall
— 4 months ago

Tom, Jay and 9 others liked this

Château Calon-Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Somm David T
9.5

Took a little coaxing in the decanter but became my wine of the night. Happy birthday to me. — 2 months ago

Jay, Ira and 20 others liked this
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Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Réserve de la Comtesse Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

2/26 - amazing qualities all around. A fruit driven wine with lots or red plum and darker blackberry notes. Nice cedar and tobacco notes. Firm tanins. Outstanding mouthfeel. Soft finish. 93 — 4 months ago

Ira, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Château Prieuré-Lichine

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

Château Prieuré-Lichine 2023 – Margaux, Grand Cru Classé en 1855. BDX France 🇫🇷

Overview
A developing Margaux showing early aromatic charm and layered complexity, with youthful structure and noticeable oak integration that will benefit from short-term aging.

Aromas & Flavors
Red cherry, raspberry compote, wild strawberry, subtle vanilla pod, sweet baking spice, light cedar, emerging floral tones and faint graphite.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with tight but refined tannins, good mid-palate tension, clean line of acidity, and a structured finish that signals further evolution ahead.

Food Pairings
Duck breast, herb-crusted lamb rack, porcini risotto, roasted chicken with thyme, aged Gruyère.

Verdict
Already expressive and layered, but still in its formative phase. A couple more years will soften the tannins, integrate the oak, and elevate aromatic precision and depth.

🍷 Personal Pick
Not ready to fight for my podium of winnings wines for immediate consumption yet — but the engine note is promising. Worth revisiting soon.
— 4 months ago

Vanessa, Ted and 4 others liked this

Château Sociando-Mallet

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

solid effort, still standing… — 2 months ago

Ivor, Peter and 4 others liked this

Château Margaux

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Aged gracefully with that peculiar Margaux elegance. In Saint Emilion Bordeaux. — 3 months ago

Sagee, Daniel and 12 others liked this

Château Clerc Milon

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

Jeroboam 2005. They say this was a challenging vintage. This bottling beats the challenge. 21 years from harvest it opens up beautifully. Luscious leather, dark cherry with tobacco and currant. The nose is as if you stepped into a new car 2 hours after someone baked christmas spice cookies. — 4 months ago

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Château Potensac

Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Still fairly tannic and reticent. Give it al least 5 more years. — 4 months ago

Tom, Pinotman and 8 others liked this