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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.

2004 Château Pavie-Macquin

Light label condition issue

RP  93   
ST  91   
WS  90   

2001 Château Troplong-Mondot

Light label condition issue

RP  93   
WS  91   
JR  17   

2020 Château Troplong-Mondot

WA  98+    
VN  98   
WE  98   
JS  97   
JD  97+    
JR  17.5+    
5 available
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2020 Château Troplong-Mondot

Light label condition issue

WA  98+    
VN  98   
WE  98   
JS  97   
JD  97+    
JR  17.5+    

2009 Château Larcis-Ducasse

RP  96   
ST  93+    
WS  91   
JR  17   
12 available
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2019 Château La Mondotte

1995 Château Canon-La-Gaffeliere

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

WS  95   
RP  91   
ST  90+    

2014 Le Dome

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

WE  96   
WA  92   
VN  92   
JS  92   
JR  15.5   

1999 Château Pavie-Decesse

RP  93   

2010 Château Fombrauge

1.5ltr

WS  92   
RP  91   

1982 Clos des Jacobins

Heavy capsule condition issue; heavy signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; heavy label condition issue

WS  91