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2021 Best Values

Following the extremes of heat and drought of the three previous vintages, 2021 sees a return to the more classic style of claret, with moderate ripeness, tannic structure and alcohol levels (back down to 13°). While there is high variation throughout the region, there are nonetheless some very successful wines that will provide good drinking over the short to medium term.
Prices are In Bond UK, and include shipping from Bordeaux in Spring 2024.
Neal Martin, Vinous
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LEFT BANK - BEST BUYS
St Estephe
"The 2021 Meyney has a lovely bouquet with floral-tinged red berry fruit, opening nicely with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh red berry fruit laced with oyster shell and spice... If release prices match your wallet, I'd stick a case (or two) in the cellar." 91-93 Neal Martin
Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
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2021 | Ormes de Pez | 6x75cl | - | - | £115 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 92 JA |
2021 | Meyney | 6x75cl | - | - | £117 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 92 NM |
2021 | Phelan Segur | 6x75cl | - | - | £186 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 92 AG |
Pauillac
"A very classy Lynch Bages with echoes of Jean-Michel Cazes' classics from the late eighties." 94-96 Neal Martin
Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
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2021 | Batailley | 6x75cl | 9 | - | £165 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 94 AG |
2021 | Grand Puy Lacoste | 6x75cl | 3 | - | £300 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 93 AG |
2021 | Lynch Bages | 6x75cl | - | - | £400 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 94 NM |
2021 | Mouton Rothschild | 6x75cl | - | - | £2,550 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 94 NM |
2021 | Lafite Rothschild | 6x75cl | - | - | £2,500 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 97 AG |
St Julien
"Crisp acidity with the perfect amount of tension on the classically-styled finish, this Leoville Barton demonstrates the advantages of their brand new cellar. I cannot see any reason not to own a few bottles of this in your cellar." 93-95 Neal Martin
Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
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2021 | Langoa Barton | 6x75cl | 9 | - | £177 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 93 NM |
2021 | Branaire Ducru | 6x75cl | - | - | £150 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 94 AG |
2021 | Leoville Barton | 6x75cl | 8 | - | £295 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 94 NM |
Margaux
"The 2021 Rauzan-Ségla is absolutely gorgeous... a tightly wound Margaux that balances classic structure with modern-day precision. I can't wait to see how it ages." 94-97 Antonio Galloni
Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
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2021 | Labegorce | 6x75cl | - | - | £125 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 92 AG |
2021 | Marquis de Terme | 6x75cl | - | - | £186 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 92 AG |
2021 | Rauzan Segla | 6x75cl | 2 | - | £270 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 97 AG |
2021 | Margaux | 6x75cl | - | - | £2,550 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 96 AG |
Haut Medoc
"The 2021 Cantemerle is a very strong effort in a challenging year, offering up aromas of blackcurrants and plums mingled with hints of spice box, black truffle and loamy soil." 90-91 Wine Advocate
Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
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2021 | Cantemerle | 6x75cl | - | - | £108 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 91 AG |
Graves
"Stylish and classic Domaine de Chevalier." 93-95 Neal Martin
Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
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2021 | Domaine de Chevalier Rouge | 6x75cl | - | - | £281 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 95 JA |
2021 | Carmes Haut Brion | 6x75cl | - | - | £350 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 98 AG |
2021 | Haut Brion | 6x75cl | - | - | £2,550 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 96-98 WK |
RIGHT BANK - BEST BUYS
Lalande de Pomerol
"The 2021 La Chenade is a soft, supple Lalande de Pomerol loaded with charm. Succulent dark cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate and spice are nicely pushed forward in this attractive, easygoing 2021. La Chenade is all Merlot this year, as the Franc was used for the Cruzelles." 90-92 Antonio Galloni
Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
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2021 | La Chenade | 6x75cl | 16 | - | £78 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 91 AG |
2021 | Les Cruzelles | 6x75cl | 7 | - | £105 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 93 AG |
Pomerol
"2021 Château Clinet is another brilliant success by Ronan Laborde, who continues to make one of the greatest Pomerols out there." 93-96 Jeb Dunnuck
Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
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2021 | Petite Eglise (2nd label of Eglise Clinet) | 6x75cl | 9 | - | £205 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 92 AG |
2021 | Clinet | 6x75cl | - | - | £399 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 94 AG |
2021 | Conseillante | 6x75cl | - | - | £942 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 96 AG |
2021 | Vieux Chateau Certan | 6x75cl | - | - | £730 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 98 AG |
St Emilion
"2021 Canon is shaping up to be one of the wines of the vintage... The aromatics alone are beguiling, but it is the wine's balance that impresses most... This is such an elegant and regal wine." 95-97 Antonio Galloni
Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
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2021 | Laroque | 6x75cl | 12 | - | £120 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 94 AG |
2021 | La Gaffeliere | 6x75cl | - | - | £280 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 96 AG |
2021 | Canon | 6x75cl | 7 | - | £320 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 97 AG |
2021 | Figeac | 6x75cl | 2 | - | £540 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 97 JA |
DRY WHITE BORDEAUX - BEST BUYS
"The 2021 Latour-Martillac Blanc has a knockout nose with apple blossom, nettle, wet pavement and citrus peel aromas. Real energy here. The palate is well balanced with fine concentration, taut and fresh with plenty of extract, touches of spice emerge towards the finish. Excellent." 92-94 Neal Martin
Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
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2021 | Latour Martillac Blanc | 6x75cl | 1 | - | £143 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 91 NM |
2021 | Domaine de Chevalier Blanc | 6x75cl | 2 | - | £440 | CS(6) | [Add to shopping basket] | 17+ JL |
SAUTERNES - BEST BUYS
"The 2021 Coutet needs time to cohere in the glass, eventually offering scents of dried honey, pressed flowers and quince... an enjoyable Barsac that will gain complexity with bottle age." 93-95 Neal Martin
Vintage | Wine | Size | Cs | Bt | Price | Per | Actions | Score |
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2021 | Coutet | 12x37.5cl | 1 | - | £190 | CS(12) | [Add to shopping basket] | 94 NM |