As we near the end of the campaign, both Château Figeac (97-98) & Château La Conseillante (97-99) have released their 2020s this morning:
Far more cerebral and quietly introspective than it is hedonic, this could only be Figeac.
- Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate
The old "iron fist in a velvet glove" cliché rings true here. A deeply impressive and quite profound La Conseillante courtesy of Marielle Cazaux and her team. - Neal Martin, Vinous Media
We are also delighted to offer a St. Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe that has been on an amazing run of form over the last decade, the 97-98 point Château Beausejour Duffau Lagarrosse that "should end up being up with the top wines in the appellation."
We also wanted to mention a recent score update to 98-100 points for 2020 Margaux ($620/750ml) from Neal Martin of Vinous Media:
"I suspect this is one Left Bank where the 2020 will surpass the previous two vintages...Will it achieve perfection?"
Don't miss this opportunity to secure your allocations at the opening prices.
Our Futures Landing Page includes a Vintage Report from Andy Lench, founder and CEO of Bordeaux Wine Locators, our importer, from his 36th year tasting Bordeaux from barrel. You can also see our Wines of the Vintage, Over-Achievers, and Value Drinkers, while the landing page is updated with new wines daily. We'll continue sending offers on the most compelling wines as they are released...stay tuned!
2020 Figeac (Saint Emilion)
GVWM Over-Achiever
97-98 JS / 96-98+ WA / 96-98 JD / 95-97 VM / 96 DE
I loved the 2020 Château Figeac, and this beauty offers everything you could want from this site, revealing a dense purple/ruby color to go with gorgeous notes of cassis, tobacco, sappy herbs, and spring flowers as well as an almost Pauillac lead pencil note that develops with time in the glass. A blend of 37% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, it's full-bodied and has perfect balance, ultra-fine tannins, and a great, great finish. It brings ample power yet has a weightless elegance and riveting precision reminiscent of the 2016. Don't miss it. - Jeb Dunnuck
$243.98 ea. 750ml | OWC of 6 or 12 | Future | BUY NOW
2020 La Conseillante (Pomerol)
97-99 JD / 97-98 JS / 96-98 VM / 96-98 JD / 96 DE
The 2020 La Conseillante is a blend of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc. Seventy percent of the wine is being aged in new French oak barriques, 27% in second-fill barrels and 3% in amphorae. The alcohol came in at 14% and the pH is 3.64. Deep purple-black colored, it sails gracefully out of the glass with vivacious notes of black raspberries, kirsch and redcurrant jelly, leading to suggestions of ripe, juicy blackberries, violets, star anise and iron ore with a faint waft of dried mint. The medium to full-bodied palate is an exercise in elegance, delivering a quiet intensity of pure, energetic red and black berry layers with gorgeous floral and mineral sparks, framed by perfectly ripe, finely pixilated tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and the most breathtaking perfume. Simply mind-blowing. - Jeb Dunnuck
$243.98 ea. 750ml | OWC of 6 or 12 | Future | BUY NOW
2020 Beausejour Duffau Lagarrosse (Saint Emilion)
97-98 JS / 95-98 VM / 95-97+ JD / 95 - 97 / WA / 97 DE
The 2020 Beauséjour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse is one of the most harmonious young wines I have tasted here in some time, maybe ever. All the elements are so well put together. The tannins that can usually be so fierce when the wine is young are totally covered by layers of inky dark fruit. Graphite, wild herbs, lavender, chocolate and gravel add layers of aromatic nuance. In the glass, the 2020 towers with its imposing, vertical structure and pure pedigree. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
$140.98 ea. 750ml | 5% off full cases | OWC of 6 or 12 | Future | BUY NOW
2% discount for orders placed with a wire or personal check.* Please click here to send us your order via our contact page, or call 360.350.4896 and we will be glad to assist you. (*Minimum order of $1000 for domestic wire, or $5000 for international wire. No minimum for personal check. For wines eligible for 5% case/9L discounts, maximum discount is 5%.)
Interested in a wine not on our website, or in placing a non-committed pre-order for particular 2020 Bordeaux? Click here to send us your list and we will advise as soon as the wines are available.
BOTTLING CHARGES FOR OTHER FORMATS Please note: Most Chateaux will be able to bottle your orders in the below formats. Click here or call +360.350.4896 if you are interested in any of the following options and they are not listed on our website:
375 ML - 12 x 750ml price + $30.00 per case (min. order of 24 x 375ml)
1.5 L - 12 x 750ml price + $20 per case (min. order of 6 x 1.5L)
3.0 L - 4 x 750ml price + $55 each
5.0 L - 7 x 750ml price + $75 each
6.0 L - 8 x 750ml price + $95 each
9.0 L - 12 x 750ml price + $150 each
12.0 L - 16 x 750ml price + $175 each
15.0 L - 24 x 750ml price + $225 each
18.0 L - 20 x 750ml price + $275 each
|
Grand Vin Wine Merchants · 1003 4th Ave East · Olympia, Washington 98506 · United States (360) 350-4896
|
|
|
