One of the best wines from the rather hot and gravely soils of the famous Pessac-Léognan appellation, as director Guillaume Pouthier pulled out all stops to maintain freshness. The wine is both delectable and serious, conveying minerality while being driven by juicy, ripe fruit flavors. The alcohol is low for the vintage with excellent acidity. While on the higher end of the price spectrum for this category, this wine from barrel is more engaging than first growth Château Haut-Brion.

Score: 94-97