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St.-Émilion

Saint-Émilion is on the east side of the Dordogne River. At 13,400 acres it is one of Bordeaux’s largest appellations, and perhaps its most picturesque. It is also home to what has been called “the garagiste” movement of upstart, tradition-defying winemakers who produce artisanal wines in styles that are unconventional for the appellation. The village of Saint-Émilion dates from the middle ages and it sits on low hills, surrounded by ancient walls. Like its neighbor Pomerol, Saint-Émilion was not included in the famous Bordeaux classification system of 1855. But a century later a ranking system was put in place, and unlike the classification system for the Medoc, the Saint-Émilion system is reviewed every ten years, meaning that estates can be upgraded or downgraded. There are three rankings: Grand Cru Classé, Premier Grand Cru Classé B and Premier Grand Cru Classé A, with the final ranking being the best. Such legendary Saint-Émilion estates as Châteaux Ausone and Cheval-Blanc are Premier Grand Cru Classé A, along with Châteaux Pavie and Angélus, both added to the classification in 2012. Wines in this appellation are primarily Merlot, mixed with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

1969 Château Cheval-Blanc

Light capsule condition issue; top shoulder fill; label condition issue

1975 Château Cheval-Blanc

Light signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; label condition issue

RP  90   
MB  ****   

1978 Château Cheval-Blanc

Light capsule condition issue; very top shoulder fill; label condition issue

MB  ****   

1978 Château Cheval-Blanc

Light capsule condition issue; depressed cork; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

MB  ****   

1978 Château Cheval-Blanc

Light capsule condition issue; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue; light writing on label

MB  ****   

1978 Château Cheval-Blanc

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue; signed bottle

MB  ****   

1994 Château Cheval-Blanc

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

1996 Château Cheval-Blanc

Light label condition issue

WS  91   
ST  91   
RP  90   
JR  18   

1996 Château Cheval-Blanc

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  91   
ST  91   
RP  90   
JR  18   

1966 Château Angelus

Capsule condition issue; very top shoulder fill; label condition issue

1998 Château Pavie

RP  95   
ST  92+    
JR  18   

1998 Château Pavie

Light label condition issue

RP  95   
ST  92+    
JR  18   

1999 Château Pavie

WS  93   
RP  92   
ST  92   

2000 Château Pavie

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  96   
ST  95   
CT  95.4   
JR  17   

2005 Château Pavie

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  100   
ST  96   
CT  94.9   
JR  17.5   

2000 Château Pavie

12-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light case condition issue

RP  100   
WS  96   
ST  95   
CT  95.4   
JR  17   

2021 Château Pavie

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  97   
DE  96   
JD  96   
WS  94   
VN  93   
JR  17+    

2021 Château Pavie

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  97   
DE  96   
JD  96   
WS  94   
VN  93   
JR  17+    

2021 Château Pavie

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  97   
DE  96   
JD  96   
WS  94   
VN  93   
JR  17+    

1970 Château Figeac

Light capsule condition issue; mid shoulder fill; light label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  90   
WS  90   

2003 Château Figeac

2014 Château Figeac

12-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  96   
VN  95   
WA  94   
WS  94   
CT  93.5   
JD  94   

1997 Château Troplong-Mondot

Light signs of past seepage; base neck fill

ST  88-90   

1997 Château Troplong-Mondot

Base neck fill or better; light label condition issue

ST  88-90   

2000 Château Troplong-Mondot

Light label condition issue

RP  96   
ST  92+    
WE  92   
WS  91   
JR  17.5