This Week's Tasting
New 2020 Bordeaux Arrivals
September 13, 2023
5 - 7pm, at our offices at 1 State Street
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Coming Tastings
Wed Sept 20 Winemaker Tasting- Serego Alighieri
This Week New 2020 Bordeaux Arrivals. At our offices 1 State St.. 10th floor, Just across from the entrance to the Old State House Thursday, September 7, 2023 5:00 - 7pm
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"2020 is an incredibly exciting vintage for Bordeaux. ….. a year brimming with phenomenal wines at all levels, from the big names down to bottles the average consumer can still afford to purchase by the case.” Antonio Galloni, Vinous
2020s are wonderful . We sold out of many of our wines but have secured some some very good values at more affordable prices for nearer term drinking. All these wines will be open for tasting. Critics notes are below.
How the offer works: Mix and match any wines at their discounted six or twelve bottle prices. Some are in stock now, the rest are arriving in the next two or three weeks. Some in limited supply and are offered subject to prior sale..
See our complete list of available 2020 Bordeaux HERE.
Left Bank Mix 6 Mix 12
Ch. Lilian Ladouys, St Estephe $38 $35 $33
a real charmer, just as it was from barrel. Silky, aromatic and nuanced, Lilian Ladouys presents a profile redolent of red fruit, cedar, spice and crushed flowers. just gorgeous, Vinous
Ch. Lafon Rochet, St. Estephe $65 $59 $56
the essence of classicism in Bordeaux. Medium in body and finely-cut, Lafon-Rochet is one of the classiest, more refined Saint-Estèphes SuperbT
Ch. Gloria, St. Julien $68 $62 $58
intense nose of penetrating blackberry, raspberry, crushed violet and crushed stone aromas. After 20 minutes, this just blossoms in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidit Neal martin
Ch. Marquis D’Alesme, Margaux $59 $54 $51
it leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of mulberries, black cherries and blackcurrant pastilles, plus suggestions of underbrush, fallen leaves and violets
Ch. Haut-Bergey, Pessac Leognan $38 $35 $33
Concentrated fruits as it builds up power, this doesn't quite have the seductive glamour that you often find in Pessac-Léognan but is structured and enjoyable. Organic certified - Decanter
Right Bank
Ch. Moulin St Georges, St Emilion Grand Cru $56 $51 $48
This gorgeous, under the radar Saint-Émilion will appeal tremendously to readers who like firm, classically built wines. This is a major sleeper.h
Ch. Tour Saint Christophe, St. Emilion Grand Cru $49 $45 $42
vibrant red/purplish fruit, beams of minerality, sweet floral notes and a touch of savory intensity on the close. What impresses me most about the 2020 is the purity of flavors. The creamy, resonant finish is a thing of beauty." - Antonio Galloni
Ch. Haut Brisson, St. Emilion Grand Cru $40 $36 $34
deep, fleshy and totally seductive. Inky dark fruit, plum, chocolate, leather, gravel and cloves all build as this sumptuous, opulent Saint-Émilion shows off its curves. Flamboyant and silky, the 2020 is wonderfully immediate but also has the energy to drink well for a number of years to come Vinous
Ch. Pierre 1er, St Emilion Grand Cru $35 $32 $30
Very pretty, …. Ripe red-toned fruit, mocha, spice and rose petal are nicely amplified. Supple and forward, but not at all heavy, attractive, forward … will drink well right out of the gate
Ch. La Dominique, St. Emilion, Grand Cru $89 $81 $76
this deep, wonderfully plush. Superb. Exceptional “ -- Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Ch. Villemaurine St Emlion, Grand Cru Classe $70 $63 $60
Impressive…The interplay of plushness and energy is simply compelling. This is an especially fine vintage for Villemaurine. Outstanding" Antonio Galloni Vinous
Ch. Clos de Bouard, Montagne St. Emilion $35 $32 $30
one of the best wines I have tasted here, perhaps the best. Blueberry, mint, lavender, spice and licorice fill out the layers nicely. This mid-weight yet flavorful Montagne Saint-Émilion has a ton to offer - Vinous i
Ch. La Fleur de Bouard, Lalande de Pomerol $45 $41 $39
igorgeous. Freshly cut flowers, bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint and cinnamon lend notable vibrancy
Ch. Bellefont Belcier, St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe $54 $49 $46
Terrific . Wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, licorice, bay leaf and spices, it's medium to full-bodied, seamless and refined, with lovely depth at the core, vibrant acids and a long, chalky finish.. - William Kelley
Ch. Grand Mayne, St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe $64 $58 $55
Very enticing, pure bouquet unfolds wonderfully in the glass, with ebullient raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, orange pith and subtle tobacco scents. with a precise, lightly spiced and persistent finish that leaves you wanting more. There's no excuse not to have a few bottles.
Ch. Maillet, Pomerol $57 $52 $49
Rich, ripe blackcurrant, plum and damons. potent, almost a liqueur aspect to the fruit which is just reined in by hig should be a smooth and seductive, if still highly charged, Pomerol in a few years. Decanter
Ch. Seraphine, Pomerol $199 $189 $169
highlights exactly why Merlot on the soils of Pomerol takes on an expression that is hard to repeat elsewhere. Highly Reccomended” Jane Anson, Decanter
Ch. Villemaurine St Emlion, Grand Cru Classe $70 $63 $60
The interplay of plushness and energy is simply compelling. This is an especially fine vintage for Villemaurine.Outstanding" Antonio Galloni Vinous
Please pass this on to any friends who are wine enthusiasts!
- Len Rothenberg
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These wines (except futures) and any wine in stock assort as follows: For 12 or more bottles of the same wine, take 15% off. For 12 or more bottles of various wines, take 10% off. Wines marked “net” help assemble cases but don’t discount themselves.
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