Blend: Cabernet sauvignon 74%, merlot 18% and cabernet franc 8%
Drinking Window: 2008-2040

95 Points - Robert Parker
"The 1995 Lafite-Rothschild (only one-third of the harvest made it into the final blend) is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc. The wine was showing spectacularly well when I tasted it in November, 1997. It exhibits a dark ruby purple color, and a sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit is present in this medium-bodied, tightly-knit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated Lafite. The 1995 is not as powerful or as massive as the 1996, but it is beautifully made with outstanding credentials, in addition to remarkable promise. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2028."

Blend: Cabernet sauvignon 86%, merlot 9%, cabernet franc 3% and petit verdot 2%
Drinking Window: 2012-2055

100 Points - Robert Parker
"The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate's great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage - make no mistake about that."

Mission Hill Reserve Brut is a sparkling white wine crafted using the Charmat method, blending Chardonnay and a touch of Pinot Noir. It's sourced from estate vineyards on Oliver's Black Sage and Golden Mile benches, known for their unique microclimates. The wine offers aromas of tree fruits, honey, and citrus, with a creamy mousse and delicate fruit flavors. Its lively acidity and brisk finish make it a refreshing choice, particularly for brunch or as an aperitif.

Valdemar Estates Syrah opens with enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and a hint of black pepper. Subtle notes of smoked meat and dried herbs add complexity to the bouquet. On the palate, the wine showcases a rich and velvety texture, with flavors of blackberry jam, plum, and blueberries. The wine is well-balanced, with integrated tannins and a touch of oak that provides structure and depth. Overall, this Syrah is a beautifully crafted wine that combines fruit-forward characteristics with elegance and complexity.

Blend: Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%
Drinking Window: 2012-2033

97 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2007 Petrus offers a compelling nose of dark berries, graphite, and hints of spice and earth. Medium to full-bodied, it is rich yet refined, with smooth tannins and a lush texture. The wine is elegant and well balanced, with a core of black fruit accented by mineral undertones. The finish is long and persistent, demonstrating fine depth and purity. A slightly cooler vintage that delivers finesse and charm rather than sheer power.”

Blend: Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%
Drinking Window: 2010-2065

99 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2000 Petrus is a stunning, deeply concentrated wine that marks a modern classic for the estate. It reveals an intoxicating bouquet of black cherries, blueberries, graphite, and subtle floral notes. The palate is incredibly rich, silky, and powerful, with layers of ripe fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a persistent, velvety finish. This wine exemplifies the elegance and intensity Petrus is known for, with a balance that makes it approachable yet built for decades of ageing.”

Blend: Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%
Drinking Window for Magnum Size: 2013 – 2050

98 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"This 1998 vintage of Petrus is dense and powerful, with aromas of black currant, plum, and a touch of graphite. It is structured and muscular, showcasing a firm tannic backbone that promises long ageing potential. The palate features concentrated dark fruit, a touch of earthiness, and hints of licorice and espresso. The wine is dense and full-bodied, with a long finish that echoes the layered fruit and mineral complexity. A slightly more reserved but very promising vintage.”

Blend: Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%
Drinking Window: 2008 – 2040

98 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"This 1998 vintage of Petrus is dense and powerful, with aromas of black currant, plum, and a touch of graphite. It is structured and muscular, showcasing a firm tannic backbone that promises long ageing potential. The palate features concentrated dark fruit, a touch of earthiness, and hints of licorice and espresso. The wine is dense and full-bodied, with a long finish that echoes the layered fruit and mineral complexity. A slightly more reserved but very promising vintage.”

Blend: Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%
Drinking Window: 2006 – 2035

98 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 1994 Petrus is one of the most expressive and opulent wines of the vintage. It opens with a seductive nose of blackberries, cassis, graphite, and hints of smoky incense. On the palate, it is powerful yet refined, boasting tremendous depth and concentration. The tannins are firm but polished, supporting a complex core of dark fruit and mineral notes. The finish is long and nuanced, revealing layers of spice, cedar, and dark chocolate. A classic Petrus that will continue to evolve beautifully.”

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: Cabernet Sauvignon 80% Merlot 13% Cabernet Franc 7%
Drinking Window for Magnum Size: 2007-2035

90 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"This beautifully made wine could be considered a sleeper of the vintage. The wine boasts a dark purple color, followed by a sweet, pain grille, roasted nut, and cassis-scented bouquet that is just beginning to open. In the mouth, the wine may not possesses the body and volume of a vintage such as 1990 or 1989, but there is more richness of fruit, a sweet, ripe, purness to the wine, as well as medium body and outstanding balance. This moderately tannic, well-focused, surprisingly rich 1993 is capable of 15-20 years of evolution. Anticipated maturity : 2004-2015.”

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 75% Cabernet Franc 10% Merlot 13% Petit Verdot 2%

88 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 1992 Mouton has fashioned a flattering, soft, opulently-styled wine with medium body, a healthy dark ruby/purple color, and a big, fragrant nose of jammy cassis, smoky oak, and roasted herbs and nuts. The wine offers a sweet, expansive mid-palate and a lush, velvety-textured finish. It is an ostentatious, flashy Mouton for drinking over the next 10-12 years.”

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 78% Merlot 12% Cabernet Franc 10%

88 Points - Jean-Marc Quarin
"Little year in Bordeaux. The Merlot sank and, in general, the wines are a little bony and lacking in flesh. Here the color is good. The nose evokes dead leaves, a vegetal note then, then an animal note. It should be decanted to get rid of a strong smell of reduction. On the palate, the body is medium, but the tannin tasty and still fruity, but the flesh is lacking. An honorable 84 in the context of the year.”

Blend: 74% Cabernet Franc 8% Merlot 18%
Drinking Window: 1997-2031

86 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 1991 exhibits a moderately dark ruby/purple color, as well as a promising and complex nose of such classic Pauillac aromas as lead pencil, roasted nuts, and ripe cassis. The initial richness is quickly obliterated by frightful levels of tannin, and a tough, hard finish. Although there is an interesting and alluring dimension to this wine, the tannin level is excessively high and the wine is likely to dry out after 10-15 years of cellaring. Readers who admire austere, fruitless wines will rate it higher.”

Blend: Typically consist of around 77–81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12–15% Merlot, 3–9% Cabernet Franc, and small amounts or no Petit Verdot

91 Points - Wine Spectator
"Wonderfully rich and still holding back. Beautiful plum, toasted oak, berry and tobacco character. Firm with a full body.”

Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window for Magnum Size: 2023-2080

95 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2011 Léoville Las Cases is emerging as a sleeper that will delight Médoc purists. Unwinding with aromas of cassis, dark berries, sweet spices, loamy soil, cigar wrapper and pencil shavings… concentrated and structured, with chewy tannins and tangy acids. Long, penetrating finish.”

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: Merlot: 92%, Cabernet Franc: 8%

96 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 1981 Château Le Pin is a rare gem from a very early vintage for this tiny estate. It shows remarkable elegance and purity with aromas of dark cherries, raspberries, and subtle hints of forest floor and tobacco. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a silky texture. The wine has aged gracefully, revealing complex layers of spice, earth, and dried herbs. Although it lacks the power of later vintages, its finesse and charm make it highly collectible and enjoyable now.”

Blend: 89.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9.2% Merlot
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2065

97 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2014 Latour is one of the very finest wines of a vintage that favored the northern Médoc. Mingling aromas of wild berries and cassis with hints of cigar wrapper, loamy soil, black truffles and classy new oak, it’s full-bodied, rich and concentrated, its broad attack segueing into a deep, tightly wound mid‑palate that’s framed by powdery, chalky tannins and bright acids, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish. This classically balanced, youthfully structured young wine looks set to enjoy prodigious longevity. It’s reminiscent of a modern-day version of a cooler vintage such as 1996, though of course these days maturity is more complete and selection even more rigorous than was the case two decades ago.”

Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot
Drinking Window: 2020-2050

94 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2011 Lafite Rothschild is an elegant, medium-bodied wine with aromas of red cherry, tobacco, and spices. The palate is refined with fine tannins and fresh acidity. It shows good balance but lacks some concentration compared to more generous vintages. The finish is medium in length and graceful.”

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: Cabernet sauvignon 89%, merlot 10% and petit verdot 1%
Drinking Window for Magnum Size: 2015-2070

100 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2005 Château Lafite Rothschild is a magnificent wine with incredible depth, precision, and power. The nose reveals blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, and mineral notes. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated with velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and layers of dark fruit. The finish is long, persistent, and elegant. This wine is a textbook example of Lafite and is destined to age for decades.”

Blend: 86.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13.5% Merlot
Drinking Window: 2010-2033

96 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2001 Lafite Rothschild is a structured, refined wine with aromas of black cherry, cedar, tobacco, and spice. It is medium to full-bodied with firm tannins and vibrant acidity. The palate is layered with black fruit and mineral notes, showing excellent balance and finesse. The finish is long and graceful, reflecting the wine’s aging potential.”

Blend: 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot
Drinking Window: 2010-2050

100 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild is an extraordinary wine showing incredible concentration, depth, and balance. It opens with a complex nose of cassis, graphite, cedar, and subtle floral notes. The palate is full-bodied with layers of ripe black fruit, mineral complexity, and velvety tannins. The wine’s power is perfectly balanced by bright acidity and freshness, leading to a long, persistent, and elegant finish. This is a benchmark Lafite that will age beautifully for decades.”

Blend: 80–95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5–20% Merlot, and minor contributions from Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

92 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 1987 Lafite Rothschild is a more restrained vintage with aromas of red fruit, cedar, and leather. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and a slightly rustic character. While approachable now, it lacks some of the power and complexity found in other vintages. The finish is moderate in length.”

Blend: 57.5% Merlot, 42.5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking Window for Magnum Size: 2024-2080

98 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2016 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Magnum is a spectacular expression of this prestigious estate, showing intense aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, tobacco, graphite, and spice. The nose is beautifully layered with hints of cedar, fresh herbs, and dark chocolate. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, boasting firm yet silky tannins that support a rich core of black fruit flavors intertwined with mineral and earthy nuances. The wine has a lively acidity that provides freshness and balance to the dense fruit, culminating in a long, complex, and persistent finish. This magnum bottle preserves the wine’s vibrancy exceptionally well and is expected to age gracefully for decades, offering a remarkable drinking experience.”

Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

91 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 1981 Lafite Rothschild is a classic wine showing some development but retaining its elegance and finesse. The bouquet reveals aromas of cedar, tobacco, and dried herbs, with hints of red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, well-integrated acidity, and a touch of earthiness. Although beginning to mature, the wine still maintains a refined structure. The finish is medium-long and graceful, though it lacks some intensity compared to better vintages.”

Blend: Merlot 54%, Cabernet Franc 46%
Drinking Window: 2017-2038

97 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2013 Château Cheval Blanc offers a captivating bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, including blackberry, cherry, and raspberry, intertwined with hints of licorice, sweet spices, and subtle floral notes. The wine displays remarkable precision and clarity with finely woven tannins and vibrant acidity. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with layers of fruit seamlessly balanced by mineral undertones and a polished texture. The finish is long, showing complexity and freshness typical of this cool vintage. This wine is impeccably structured and promises excellent aging potential over the next 20+ years."

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: 70% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window: 2008-2040

99 Points - James Suckling
"This is a classic d’Yquem, with brilliant honeyed aromas and rich, concentrated flavors of apricot, peach, and marmalade, layered with spices and a stunning freshness. The texture is silky and the wine has perfect balance, finishing with remarkable length."

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: Cabernet Franc 56%, Merlot 44%
Drinking Window: 2009-2035

96 Points - Wine Spectator
"Blackberry, mineral and lightly toasted oak. Subtle and complex. Full-bodied, with wonderfully sweet fruit character and ultra-refined tannins. Goes on and on. Gorgeous and seductive. Best after 2009."

Blend: 57% Cabernet Franc and 43% Merlot
Drinking Window: 2018-2060

95 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 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: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window for Magnum Size: 2028–2060

98 Points - James Suckling
"The 2018 Pichon Lalande is rich and opulent with expressive aromas of blackberries, black cherries, rose petals, and toasted spices. The palate is full-bodied and dense with silky tannins and layers of ripe fruit supported by fine acidity. Flavors of dark chocolate, licorice, and graphite add complexity, while the finish is long and persistent. This is a powerful yet elegant wine with excellent ageing potential, showcasing the hallmark finesse of Comtesse de Lalande.”

Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2056

98 Points - James Suckling
"The 2018 Pichon Lalande is rich and opulent with expressive aromas of blackberries, black cherries, rose petals, and toasted spices. The palate is full-bodied and dense with silky tannins and layers of ripe fruit supported by fine acidity. Flavors of dark chocolate, licorice, and graphite add complexity, while the finish is long and persistent. This is a powerful yet elegant wine with excellent ageing potential, showcasing the hallmark finesse of Comtesse de Lalande.”

Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the remainder Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2022-2055

98 Points - Neal Martin, Vinous
"The 2015 Pichon Lalande is richly layered and impeccably balanced. It opens with aromas of blackberries, blueberries, rose petals, and toasted oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and lush, with velvety tannins and bright acidity that lift the fruit. Complex notes of graphite, licorice, and spice weave through the dense core of dark fruit. The finish is long and elegant, showcasing the wine’s harmonious texture and purity. A superb vintage that combines power with finesse.”

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: 70%, Merlot: 30%
Drinking Window: 2014-2045

96 Points - Neal Martin, Vinous
"The 2009 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux is a splendid example of this second wine’s quality. It presents an expressive bouquet of dark fruits, floral notes, and cedar. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-balanced with velvety tannins and a seamless texture. Layers of blackcurrant, plum, and subtle spice build through to a long, refined finish. This wine is seductive yet structured, demonstrating excellent ageing potential and the hallmark elegance of Margaux.”