Chateau Le Boscq 2021

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2021 Le Boscq, a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, reveals a smoky, earthy bouquet with aromas of licorice, gentian, dark berries and a touch of oak. Medium to full-bodied and rich with a fleshy core of fruit, it’s concentrated and has a tannic, spicy finish."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Gravel, citrus rind, spices, olives and currants on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, savory and balanced with medium-firm, creamy tannins. Nicely composed. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot, 6% petit verdot and 2% cabernet franc. Drink from 2025."

WEINWISSER: "50 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 42 % Merlot, 6 % Petit Verdot, 2 % Cabernet Franc, 47 hl/ha. Extravagantes schwarzbeeriges Bouquet, Herzkirsche, betörendes Veilchenparfüm, Zigarrenbox und Johannisbeerdrops. Am kompakten, sehr geradlinigen Gaumen mit fein spröder Textur, mehliger Extraktfülle, drahtigem Körper, der mit dichten Muskelsträngen überzogen ist und herzhaft zupackt. Im konzentrierten Finale verkapselt sich der St. Estèphe, zeigt mazerierte Pflaumenhaut, eine volle Ladung dunkles Graphit und eine mürbe Adstringenz. Ein St. Estèphe mit viel Personalität, mich beeindruckt er «nur» auf den ersten Blick. Aufgerundet."

DECANTER: "Perfumed and potent on the nose, clearly ripe and concentrated. Smooth and silky, quit lean and streamlined, not so textured more grippy with bite and tang rather than plush and textured. It's direct - not moving form the core, but well defined and feels finessed. Nothing out of place. Great purity, really well executed and lots of enjoy here. Mouthwatering acidity with cool elements as well as soft juicy creaminess, like tasting light strawberry juice. Delicate but enjoyable. Great acidity, easy to like with terroir touches. Tannins stul on show but they'll soften."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Blackberries, spice, tobacco leaf, cherries, currants and flowers pop in the nose. The palate is even better with all of its chewy, fresh, black and red fruits, peppery spice, and leafy, savory accents. Drink from 2024-2038."