Expression De Saint Estèphe

Château Lilian Ladouys

Saint Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Blend of primarily Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (45%) supported by small amounts of Petite Verdot (4%) and Cabernet Franc (1%) blended in. Dark ruby color with slight hints of purple. Aromas of graphite, blackberry, anise and forest floor. Dark berry and plum fruit flavors along with hints of mushroom, minerals and baking spices. The finish is a little tight. Medium-plus body and quite concentrated. Tannins are present but not overwhelming. This wine is quite good right now but will improve with bottle age. Outstanding value! I am looking forward to revisiting this one. — 5 days ago

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Château Calon-Ségur

Le Marquis Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

I enjoyed this more than the top cru. If you like oak, you’ll enjoy it even more. — 8 days ago

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Château Meyney

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Free 1 hr decant. Red cherry nose darker fruit on the pallet w long dry tannins in the finish. Drinking very well — 14 days ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Quite floral with plummy cassis, creamy blackberry and a touch of pencil lead, crushed rocks . On the palate this has quite good freshness , ripe cassis and blackberry , but with dusty firm tannins . Mineral , seashell hints of on the good length finish . Quite richly fruited but well balanced overall . This needs more time but for 2018 is promising, balanced with good freshness . Come back in 10 -15 years and will show well a further 10 — 2 days ago

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Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

No notes taken. A good 2nd Growth from St Estephe. Savoury palate finishing dry. — 9 days ago

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Château Lafon-Rochet

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

2022 vintage. First vintage under Lorenzetti ownership. Oak dominating initially, needs a few hours to open up. Concentrated black fruit with serious oak influence. Lots of potential, but doesn't have the charm of the 2020 today. Ab. 14,,5% — 21 days ago

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Château Montrose

La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

Amy
9.0

needed time to open up, nice but not noteworthy. had at bubble bath $20/glass — 17 days ago

Château Meyney

Cru Bourgeois Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Mature aromas of redfruits and earthy notes, along with some of the famous “1980s Cordier funk,” at age 38 this still somewhat primary-fruited gem has many more years ahead of it still, though drinking beautifully tonight and has shed the drying tannins that showed in many 1986 Bordeaux, amazing bargain in the circa $15 price range, very fine!! — 14 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
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Peter van den Besselaar

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You bought in 87 I presume?
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Peter van den Besselaar, maybe 1989, I only bought a few of the 1986 Bordeaux on futures, others I bought on initial release after bottling.
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Better investment than saving in the bank 😇🫶

Château Calon-Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1988

Birthday year wine for me. So far, I’ve aged better than this bottle but it’s close! The ‘88 is slightly past its prime but still worth tasting. In the garden of earthly delights - dried figs, plums, dates, and mushrooms. Some peat and chocolate. Plenty of spice. Very fun. Happy birthday to me! — 3 months ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian

Château Tronquoy-Lalande

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Typicity with a capital Typicity. Still a youngster at nine. — 22 days ago

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