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2024 Chateau Troplong Mondot Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl

AG95-97
“The 2024 Troplong Mondot is a total stunner. As has been the case for some years now, the Grand Vin is blended before being barreled down, which means at the time of tasting en primeur, the wine... has seen less wood than the vast majority of its peers. That lends this wine a certain raw energy that is impossible to miss. The purity and intensity of the flavors are simply remarkable. Troplong Mondot is one of the standouts of 2024. Even in this vintage, Troplong Mondot possesses remarkable textural presence, but that richness is matched by notable freshness and linear drive. It was deeply impressive on the two occasions I tasted it. Élevage is planned to be 55% in new oak, 26% in 20HL barrels and 19% in once-used barrels.” 95-97 pts., Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
£432 / Case£72 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur

2024 Chateau Tour Saint Christophe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl

AG90-92
"The 2024 Tour Saint Christophe is a very pretty, polished wine. Dark cherry, plum, new leather, mocha, incense and espresso build nicely, filling out the layers. Medium in body and pliant, with fine balance, Tour Saint Christophe is all charm. Attractive floral and spice notes brighten the finish." 90-92 pts., Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
£126 / Case£21 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur

2024 Chateau Palmer 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux 6x75cl

AG94-97
"The 2024 Palmer is wonderfully vivid and expressive. Strong Cabernet Sauvignon inflections make a strong first impression. Blue/purplish fruit, gravel, lavender, incense, licorice and dried herbs... all jump from the glass. I imagine the 2024 will drink well on release, which is uncharacteristic for young Palmer. Readers will find a gorgeous wine with tons of character and pedigree to burn. Palmer remains one of the most distinctive wines in all of Bordeaux." 94-97 pts., Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
£930 / Case£155 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur

2024 Chateau Angludet, Margaux 6x75cl

DE92
"Juicy, upbeat, so clean and pristine, Fun, fruity, flavourful but nothing overdone. Sleek and easy to enjoy. Ripe dark blackcurrant aromas on the nose with dark chocolate, plums and black cherries.... Deep, softly seductive. Hints of wild flowers and some saltiness. Ripe and clean, juicy but a calm and cool profile - blueberries and chalky cherries with a mineral bite on the finish. I like the texture, smooth and layered, not rich or plush but there’s a soft chew and just great energy. Harmonious. Ageing 40% amphora, 60% barrels, 30% new oak. 3.75pH. Tasted twice. A yield of 29hl/ha." 92 pts., Georgina Hindle, decanter.com
£120 / Case£20 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur

2024 Chateau Berliquet Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl

WI93-95+
"Deep garnet-purple colored. Erupts from the glass with energetic notes of kirsch, red currant jelly, and strawberry preserves, opening out to reveal underlying nuances of violets, pencil shavings,... and wild thyme. The medium-bodied palate delivers great intensity and tension with vibrant red berry and savory layers supported by fine-grained tannins, finishing long and perfumed. Seriously good! 60% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec. This is the first vintage to use the new Malbec plantings and they are slowly increasing the % of Cabernet Franc until it gets up to about 50%. pH 3.37. Aging 16-18 months - 37% new oak and 22% amphorae." 93-95+, Lisa Perroti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
£195 / Case£32.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur

2024 Domaine de Chevalier Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 6x75cl

WI93-95+
“Deep garnet-purple in color. Pops from the glass with wonderfully fragrant notes of red roses, cardamom, and mossy tree bark, leading to a core of cassis and red currant jelly. The light-bodied... palate is energetic and shimmery, delivering fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and minerally. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. 3.62 pH.” 93-95+ pts., Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2025
£192 / Case£32 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur

2024 Chateau Duhart-Milon 4eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 6x75cl

AG91-93
"The 2024 Duhart-Milon opens with strong Cabernet Sauvignon inflections. Blue-toned fruit, lavender, spice and dried herbs open first, all framed by brisk acids and supporting tannins that lend shape. The 2024 includes 14% press wines, about the norm here. This is a very promising Duhart. " Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
£258 / Case£43 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur

2024 Chateau Lynch Bages 5eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 6x75cl

AG93-95
“The 2024 Lynch-Bages is packed. Cedar, scorched earth, licorice, incense and pipe tobacco weave through a core of dark, sepia-toned fruit. I especially admire the long, polished finish and overall balance here. The 2024 is a virile Lynch Bages with a bright future. Tasted two times.” 93-95 pts., Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
£360 / Case£60 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur

2024 Chateau Branaire-Ducru 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 6x75cl

NM90-92
"The 2024 Branaire Ducru was cropped at a respectable 41.5 hl/ha between September 20 and October 9. It has a delightful bouquet with pure blackberry, blueberry and light violet scents percolating... through with time. There's just a touch of iodine in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, pretty black fruit laced with cassis and touches of white pepper. There is an elegant framework on the finish so that this Saint-Julien slips down the throat with ease, as I am sure it will once in bottle. Whilst this does not reach the heights of the 2022, this is destined to be a very delicious Branaire Ducru. Drink: 2028-2048" 90-93 pts., Neal Martin, vinous.com
£159 / Case£26.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur