Blend: Merlot: 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%
Drinking Window for Magnum Size: 2001 – 2047

98 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 1986 Petrus is a masterpiece of balance and elegance. It offers an intense bouquet of black cherries, plums, violets, and subtle hints of truffle and earth. The palate is full-bodied, rich, and lush, with beautifully integrated tannins and a remarkable length that lingers in the finish. The wine has aged gracefully, showing layers of complexity with hints of leather, tobacco, and forest floor emerging. A sublime expression of Merlot’s potential at its peak.”

Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2060

100 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2009 Mouton Rothschild has a striking label from Anish Kapoor. The wine is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot that begs comparison as a young wine with what the 1982 tasted like in 1985 or, I suspect, what the 1959 may have tasted like in 1962. Representing 50% of their production, the wine has an inky purple color to the rim and not terribly high alcohol for a 2009 (13.2%), but that is reflected by the high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a remarkable nose of lead pencil shavings, violets, crème de cassis and subtle barrique smells. It is stunningly opulent, fat, and super‑concentrated, but the luxurious fruit tends to conceal some rather formidable tannins in the finish. This is an amazing wine that will be slightly more drinkable at an earlier age than I thought from barrel, but capable of lasting 50 or more years. Kudos to the Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and the entire Mouton team, led by Monsieur Dhalluin.”

Blend: Merlot: 88%, Cabernet Franc: 12%
Drinking Window: 2011-2027

97 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2007 Château Le Pin is a beautifully poised wine with aromas of ripe blackberries, blueberries, violets, and a touch of cedar. It is medium to full-bodied with a dense, velvety texture and fine tannins. The palate delivers a balance of dark fruit, mineral notes, and subtle spice, framed by elegant acidity. The finish is long and refined, showcasing the wine’s purity and precision. A classic Le Pin that combines power with grace, promising excellent ageing potential.”

Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2018-2047

96 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2012 Lafite Rothschild is a well-structured, precise wine with aromas of blackcurrants, cedar, graphite, and spices. The palate is medium to full-bodied with firm tannins and bright acidity. The flavours are layered with dark fruit and mineral notes, leading to a long, elegant finish. This vintage is classic Lafite in style and offers excellent aging potential.”

Blend: 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2020-2055

96 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2014 Château Cheval Blanc is a beautifully balanced wine with fresh aromas of blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, and a hint of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with excellent definition and finesse, offering vibrant dark fruit flavors supported by polished tannins and a mineral-driven finish. It has a silky texture and a bright acidity that provides energy and length. This is a precise and elegant vintage, combining richness with restraint, and will develop gracefully over the next 15–20 years."

Blend: Merlot 55%, Cabernet Franc 45%
Drinking Window: 2012-2040

97 Points - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
"The 2006 Château Cheval Blanc is an exquisite example of this legendary Saint-Émilion estate. It opens with an intensely floral bouquet of crushed violets, potpourri, and fresh spring flowers. These aromatics are layered with deeper, more complex notes of leather, cigar box, and truffle that develop with time in the glass. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied but resolute, showing remarkable precision and finesse. Flavours of dense cassis, plum, and dark cherry are underscored by a vibrant mineral backbone and bright acidity. The tannins are fine-grained and persistent, coating the mouth with a gripping, almost tooth-dusting texture. The finish is long and refined, lingering with subtle spice and earthy undertones. Initially reserved and tightly wound, this wine reveals complexity and balance that make it a truly majestic vintage. The structure promises excellent aging potential, with a maturity window spanning from 2015 to at least 2035, and some critics suggest it may evolve gracefully for even longer."

Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot
Drinking Window for Magnum Size: 2028–2070

99 Points - James Suckling
"Alluring ripe fruits—blackberry, dark cherry, mulberry, plum—with espresso, cedar and slate minerality; fine, plush tannins”

Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot
Drinking Window for Magnum Size: 2025–2060

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Rich, generous and structured—black currant essence and elegant tannin combine superbly for long-term aging.”

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 66%, Merlot: 19%, Cabernet Franc: 13%, Petit Verdot: 4%
Drinking Window: 2000-2060

99 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The late Michel Delon always thought that this was the greatest vintage he had produced. We often tasted it side by side with the 1982… the 1986 is a monument to classicism, with great tannin, extraordinary delineation, and a huge, full‑bodied nose of sweet, ripe cassis fruit intermixed with vanilla, melon, fruitcake, and a multitude of spices. The wine has always been phenomenally concentrated, yet wonderfully fresh and vigorous. It still seems young… a great example of Léoville‑Las Cases.”

Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2066

100 Points - Decanter
“Deep and evocative on the nose, bursting with blackcurrants, milk chocolate and a touch of Black Forest gateau wrapped in a sweet, purple floral perfume. The palate is instantly captivating, both silky-smooth and luxuriously thick – like padded silk – cushioned yet structured. Tannins seamlessly support a vibrant mix of red and black berries – redcurrant, cherry, blackcurrant – all interwoven with precision. Broad and powerful, yet it glides effortlessly, with Cabernet’s structure, Merlot’s generosity and a dash of spiced fruit. Underlying minerality and flint-like nuance add complexity. A masterclass in power and precision, perfectly balanced and unmistakably Smith."

Blend: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2025-2050

95 Points - James Suckling
“The al dente fruit is so attractive with blackcurrants, dark plums and orange peel. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with tannins that start slowly, building at the end to a crescendo of intensity and power. It’s muscular and chewy but not overdone. A great second wine of Pichon Lalande. Needs time to soften and come together. Best after 2029."

Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2028 - 2060

96 Points - James Suckling
“A plush and opulent Pavillon Rouge with plums, boysenberries and hints of cedar and chocolate. Full-bodied, this has lovely powdery tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Juicy and delicious, it's so attractive now that it’s hard not to drink. Second wine of Chateau Margaux. 64% cabernet sauvignon, 24% merlot, 7% petit verdot and 5% cabernet franc. Best after 2028."

Blend: 44.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45.5%Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2026 - 2060

99 Points - James Suckling
“A scented, fresh and polished Clos du Marquis that shows tension. Medium- to full-bodied, this has blueberries and red berries with attractive minerality. A hint of pencil shavings as well. The tannins are fresh and really chalky and dissolved. 45.5% merlot, 44.5% cabernet sauvignon and 10% cabernet franc. Superb balance makes it pure, almost a bit ethereal and already inviting, but this should be approached after 2028."

Blend: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2027 - 2066

99 Points - The Wine Independent
“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Rauzan-Segla is made from 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, aging for 18 months in French oak, 50% of it new. A little swirling unleashes an explosion of black and red currant jelly, wild blueberries, and chocolate-covered cherries, giving way to a fragrant undercurrent of violets, underbrush, and crushed rocks with a touch of star anise. The full-bodied palate is built like a brick house and crafted like a Chanel suit, with a firm backbone of super-ripe, grainy tannins and impressive tension supporting a gorgeous array of floral, spice, and black fruit layers, finishing very long and with impeccable grace. pH 3.7."

Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon with no Petit Verdot, 17% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2060

100 Points - Wine Advocate
“The 2022 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has turned out even better in bottle than I anticipated, bursting from the glass with aromas of cassis and blackberries mingled with scents of licorice, violets and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it's suave, seamless and complete, with faultless precision, pristine integration of tannin, controlled sweetness and a long, expansive finish. The 2022 manages to unite the sensuality that's the estate's calling card and the ripeness of the vintage on the one hand, with a sense of Pauillac classicism on the other, threading the needle to deliver one of the finest wines of the vintage and a benchmark Pichon Comtesse. It's a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc that spent 18 months in barriques (three months more than was formerly the case), two-thirds of which were new. As I wrote en primeur, there's more than a hint of the 1982 about this wine, and like the 1982, the 2022 will offer an exceptionally wide drinking window. 2030 - 2055"

Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2036 - 2066

98 Points - James Suckling
“A terrific Lynch from a hot vintage with blackcurrants, mint, dried lavender, graphite and thyme on the nose and palate. Medium- to full-bodied, it shows fantastic tannins with a lovely texture that reminds me of cashmere, becoming slightly chewy in the finish. Give this four to five years of bottle age. Try after 2028.”

Blend: 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2050

100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
“One of the more muscular, concentrated 2022s in my tastings, the 2022 Château Larcis Ducasse sports a deep ruby/plum hue to go with serious aromatics of ripe red and black cherries, smoked tobacco, new leather, truffle, and an incredible sense of crushed stone-like minerality. Rich, full-bodied, and massively concentrated on the palate, this intense, flawlessly balanced, voluptuous 2022 has a stacked mid-palate, velvety tannins, and fabulous length on the finish. I wouldn't be surprised to see this close down with 3-4 years of bottle age only to re-emerge after a decade. Based on 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc raised in 40% new oak, this modern-day legend has a terrific pH of 3.48 and an alcohol of 14.8%. 2037 - 2077”

Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2028 - 2060

96 Points - Wine Advocate
“A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 La Gaffelière derives exclusively from the prime hillside vineyards below Ausone that made this estate so compelling in the early and mid-twentieth century, and the 2022 is the finest wine produced at this address in many a year, surpassing the 2019 and 2020 in quality. Wafting from the glass with incipiently complex aromas of wild berries, violets, lilac, licorice, vine smoke and raw cocoa, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, with a deep, multidimensional and beautifully vibrant core of fruit and polished tannins, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish.”

Blend: 74% Sauvignon Blanc, 26% Sémillon
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2035

97 Points - James Suckling
“Pretty and rich white peach, pear and apple aromas and flavors. Full-bodied with plenty of fruit and bright acidity. Chalky and stony. Happy to watch.”

Blend: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and 1% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2065

99 Points - James Suckling
“Unique structure to this wine and very Cos with all the spices and dark fruits. Tobacco and cedar. It's starts off full-bodied and flavorful, but continues to unfold in an energetic and weightless way. Savory and primary. Al dente grapes here. Exciting and thought-provoking.”

Blend: 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carmenere
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2065

96 Points - James Suckling
“So much Pauillac character with lead pencil, currants and red fruit. Orange peel and slightly burnt oranges. Medium-bodied, this has creamy and crunchy tannins as well as dried citrus and a flavorful finish. Lovely drive to this exquisite, energetic wine. Drink after 2028.”

Blend: 52% sauvignon blanc, 39% semillon, 8% sauvignon gris, and 1% muscadelle
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2035

97 Points - James Suckling
“So vibrant and minerally with salt and dried apple, peach and pears. Medium to full body. Creamy texture. Some phenolics. Dried fruit skin. Vivid acidity. 3.18 pH. 52% sauvignon blanc, 39% semillon, 8% sauvignon gris, and 1% muscadelle."

A masterpiece born from the collaboration of two icons—Bowmore and Aston Martin. Distilled in 1968 and aged for over half a century in a carefully selected cask, this exceptional single malt embodies Islay’s timeless spirit. Only 288 decanters exist worldwide, each presented in a striking, custom-designed vessel crafted by Aston Martin to reflect innovation and elegance.

Expect deep layers of tropical fruits, antique oak, rich dark chocolate, and subtle smoke, harmoniously balanced after 54 years of maturation. This is not only one of Bowmore’s rarest creations but a true collector’s treasure that transcends whisky into art.

Limited Edition: 288 bottles worldwide

Forward, medium bodied, bright, almost tangy -- red fruits. For complexity you find thyme, earth and coffee bean nuances. You should drink this in its youth. 87 Points

Nose: Rich and malty with notes of toasted rye bread, dark chocolate, and dried fruits.

Taste: Spicy and robust, with flavors of black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves. Subtle sweetness from caramel and vanilla.

Palate: Full-bodied and velvety, with a creamy mouthfeel. Lingering warmth and a hint of smokiness on the finish.

Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2028-2045

95 Points - James Suckling
“This vintage shows lovely minerality and excellent red currants, red cherries and stones. Such vibrancy, youthfulness and energy. Not a wine of immense depth, but I like the chalky tannins that provide vibration and length. Mostly cabernet sauvignon with merlot, malbec and petit verdot.”

Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2027-2045

96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
"The Grand Vin is based on 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc that included 11.3% of press, saw malolactic fermentation in barrel, and will spend 18 months in 80% new barrels. Its deeper ruby/purple hue is followed by a beautifully pure, layered, elegant, and medium-bodied Margaux that has both red and blue fruits, some violet, spicy wood, and cedar pencil nuances, fine, polished tannins, and outstanding length. This hit 12.6% alcohol with a pH of 3.53."

Le Pinot Noir "En Famille" Réserve de JOIEFARM est un vin rouge du Naramata Bench, reconnu pour son équilibre entre fruits, acidité et tannins. Il se caractérise par des arômes de cerise noire, de cassis, de cacao, de menthe et de balsamique à la grenade, avec une finale persistante. Ce vin est issu d'une sélection de quatre vignobles et de clones Dijon, recherchés pour leurs petits grains et leurs arômes épicés. Le processus de vinification est simple et respectueux du terroir, avec un élevage de huit mois en barriques de Bourgogne et une garde de douze mois en bouteille avant la commerci

Blend: 80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window: 2028-2045

99 Points - James Suckling
"Wow. This is really something for the vintage. Such a long finish, while being subtle and sophisticated with wonderfully silky tannins that are so fine and very long. It's medium-bodied with a beautiful, compact palate from the beginning to the end, including the mid-palate. The finish shows walnut, hazelnut and dark-chocolate character. Exceptional."

Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2027-2050

94 Points - Jane Anson
"Excellent quality from the off, this is gripping and fragrant, again slimmer than in recent years but again capturing and harnessing the potential finesse of the vintage, peony, iris, cassis bud, crushed rose petals. The fruit a little less evident that the flowers, this is more about texture and minerality. Winery at La Clotte now totally finished, vineyard is almost 50% replanted, just under 3ha in production, with another three years before the whole project with reception facilties are totally ready to go. 100% new oak. Harvest 1 to 5 October. Philippe Baillarguet cellar master. "

Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2027-2050

98 Points - Vinous
"The 2024 La Conseillante is shaping up to be one of the wines of the vintage. Vertical and explosive, with spectacular depth, the 2024 is an eye-opening wine, with regard to both the potential of the property and the vintage. In 2024, La Conseillante separates itself from the pack by a wide margin. It may ultimately not merit the very highest of scores, but it will almost certainly come close. Dark blue fruit, violet, spice, new leather, menthol and licorice stain the palate all the way through the creamy finish. Conseillante is a very serious wine. Technical Director Marielle Cazaux made all the right choices in a very challenging year in which yields were reduced by 50% in the field and then through strict selection in the cellar. Tasted two times."

Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2027-2050

98 Points - Vinous
"The 2024 La Conseillante is shaping up to be one of the wines of the vintage. Vertical and explosive, with spectacular depth, the 2024 is an eye-opening wine, with regard to both the potential of the property and the vintage. In 2024, La Conseillante separates itself from the pack by a wide margin. It may ultimately not merit the very highest of scores, but it will almost certainly come close. Dark blue fruit, violet, spice, new leather, menthol and licorice stain the palate all the way through the creamy finish. Conseillante is a very serious wine. Technical Director Marielle Cazaux made all the right choices in a very challenging year in which yields were reduced by 50% in the field and then through strict selection in the cellar. Tasted two times."

Blend: 30% merlot and 5% cabernet franc and petit verdot combined
Drinking Window: 2028-2045

96 Points - Vinous
"The 2024 Lascombes represents another important step for Lascombes under its current leadership. Silky and elegant, with notable depth, the Grand Vin impresses with its textural resonance and persistence. New leather, licorice, lavender and incense weave through a core of dark-toned fruit. Lascombes is shaping up to be one of the sleepers of 2024. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. Impressive. Tasted three times."

Blend: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46.5% Merlot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2029-2049

97 Points - James Suckling
"As to the Grand Vin, the 2024 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is based on 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot, resting in 100% new oak. Its deep purple hue is followed by a terrific 2024 that defies the challenges of the vintage. Pure cassis, darker currants, graphite, crushed stone, and sappy violet notes all emerge on the nose. It's medium-bodied, with a beautifully layered, concentrated mid-palate, ripe yet velvety tannins, and a great finish. This classic Saint-Julien will benefit from bottle age and is another brilliant effort from the team. It's one of the richer, more structured wines in the vintage, yet it remains balanced, precise, and never overdone."

Blend: 56.1% Semillon, 43.9% Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window: 2026-2050

100 Points - The Wine Independent
"After a little shaking, notes of orange blossoms, fresh grapefruit, and just-ripe pineapple slowly emerge from the glass, followed by hints of fennel seed, wet pebbles, and blanched almonds. The medium-bodied palate is so silky and seamless, melting in your mouth with saline-laced citrus and tropical fruit layers, finishing with epic length and depth. Incredible."

Blend: 56.1% Semillon, 43.9% Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window: 2026-2050

100 Points - The Wine Independent
"After a little shaking, notes of orange blossoms, fresh grapefruit, and just-ripe pineapple slowly emerge from the glass, followed by hints of fennel seed, wet pebbles, and blanched almonds. The medium-bodied palate is so silky and seamless, melting in your mouth with saline-laced citrus and tropical fruit layers, finishing with epic length and depth. Incredible."

Blend: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46.5% Merlot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2027-2055

97 Points - James Suckling
"A precise, classic vintage showing depth of fruit, but with beautiful austerity and minerals. Mostly red fruit, with touches of dark cherries and currants. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine-etched tannins and lots of brightness. So long and refined in the finish, showing restraint. 51% cabernet sauvignon, 46.5% merlot and 2.5% cabernet franc."

Blend: 59% Semillon, 41% Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window: 2026-2047

98 Points - Vinous
"The 2024 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, which has more Sémillon in the blend, was reticent on the nose and demanded more coaxing than usual, (reluctantly) offering scents of red apple, lime flower and crushed stone. The palate is more expressive with impressive weight and density. The 2024 is fresh and vibrant with palpable tension, revealing a tingle of lemongrass and stem ginger towards its sustained finish. When I returned to my glass after 20 minutes, the aromatics had burst open and shown their true colours, with hints of chai and popcorn and wonderful mineralité. This might turn out to be one of the best white La Missions in recent years."