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93 Château Le Crock 2017 Cru Bourgeois (Saint-Estèphe). This wine is structured and dense, with dusty tannins as well as full-bodied black-plum flavors. Made by the winemaking team of Château Léoville-Poyferré in Saint-Julien, the wine has good aging potential. Drink from 2023. Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd. Cellar Selection. —R.V.

abv: 13% Price: $59

93 Château Lilian Ladouys 2017 Cru Bourgeois (Saint-Estèphe). Now under the same ownership as the revived Château Pedesclaux in Pauillac, this property is hitting its true potential. This latest release is textured while also having great fruits, rich tannins and considerable aging ability. This wine should be drunk from 2023. Château Lilian Ladouys. Editors’ Choice. —R.V.

abv: 13% Price: $23

Dating back to the 16th century, this estate is surrounds a proper. —R.V.

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