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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.

1970 Château Cheval-Blanc

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

MB  *****   
WS  91   

1970 Château Cheval-Blanc

Capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; label condition issue

MB  *****   
WS  91   

1970 Château Cheval-Blanc

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

MB  *****   
WS  91   

1970 Château Cheval-Blanc

Capsule condition issue; top shoulder fill; label condition issue

MB  *****   
WS  91   

1970 Château Cheval-Blanc

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

MB  *****   
WS  91   

1985 Château Cheval-Blanc

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; base neck fill; light label condition issue

JR  19   
ST  93   
RP  92   
WS  92   

1986 Château Cheval-Blanc

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

WA  93   
JR  18.5   
MB  **/**   

2000 Château Cheval-Blanc

6.0ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  99   
WE  97   
VN  94+    
WS  93   
JR  18.5   

2008 Château Cheval-Blanc

WA  96   
VN  95   
ST  94+    
RP  93   
WS  93   
JR  16.5+    

1995 Château Angelus

WS  95   
ST  93   
RP  92+    

2015 Château Angelus

JS  99   
WA  97   
WS  96   
VN  95+    

2020 Château Angelus

JS  99   
JD  98   
WA  97   
VN  96-98   
3 available
Bid *

2020 Château Angelus

JS  99   
JD  98   
WA  97   
VN  96-98   

1970 Château Pavie

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

MB  ***   

1970 Château Pavie

1.5ltr

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

MB  ***   

1990 Château Pavie

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

WS  92   
JR  17   
2 available
Bid *

1990 Château Pavie

Light capsule condition issue; top shoulder fill

WS  92   
JR  17   

1990 Château Pavie

Top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  92   
JR  17   

1990 Château Pavie

Very top shoulder fill

WS  92   
JR  17   

2018 Château Pavie

Capsule condition issue

France Direct
Expected Arrival:
10 weeks from purchase date
JD  100   
WA  99   
WS  98   
VN  96   
JS  95   
JR  17   

1982 Château Figeac

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

RP  94   
WS  93   
ST  92   
JR  18   
MB  ****   

2004 Château Pavie-Macquin

Light label condition issue

RP  93   
ST  91   
WS  90   

2007 Château Pavie-Macquin

RP  91   
ST  91   
5 available
Bid *

1966 Château Ausone

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; top shoulder fill; heavy label condition issue

2000 Château Ausone

6.0ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  98+    
WE  98   
WS  97   
ST  97+    
JR  18