The 2020 vintage of Château Palmer began early, with budburst two weeks ahead of schedule. Spring brought heavy rain and mildew risks, requiring intensive vineyard care until warm, dry weather. The harvest took place in mid-September. Smooth fermentations and blending in November resulted in a structured, high-quality wine, comparable to the 2018 vintage.

2020: Château Smith Haut Lafitte, in Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan, achieved "Grand Cru Exceptionnel" status in 1842. It features an expressive nose with yellow fruits, white flowers, and citrus elegance. The palate is balanced with a velvety texture, ample density, and a long finish marked by acidity and minerality.

 2021: The wine is pale yellow with green hues and has subtle initial aromas that develop into fresh citrus notes of grapefruit, white flowers, and star anise. It features complex aromas of white and stone fruits like peach, apricot, and nectarine. On the palate, it presents a dynamic attack, smooth body, and well-defined acidity, leading to a long, fresh finish with mineral and saline notes.

Smith Haut Lafitte marks its 30th harvest and 655 years of history with the 2020 vintage, known for its depth and complexity. It features dark fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a lingering finish, best enjoyed from 2025 to 2055. The Château Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2020 exemplifies the estate's excellence, offering remarkable depth, elegance, and aging potential.

Château Pape Clément is a renowned Grand Cru Classé in Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan, producing exceptional red and white wines. Its white wine features exotic melon, tropical fruits, spice, and minty herbs, showcasing brightness, medium body, and high acidity with a great finish. Recommended for consumption within 5 to 10 years, it pairs well with seafood, grilled fish, poultry, cheeses, Asian dishes, and risotto.

The 2021 Pape Clément red features sweet berry and cherry aromas, with notes of espresso, black truffles, oak, and loamy soil. It has a chewy texture, mouthwatering acidity, and flavors of strawberry, blackcurrant, and black cherry, alongside hints of eucalyptus and licorice. Recommended for aging, it can be enjoyed from 2026 to 2045, showcasing the estate's dedication to producing complex wines with aging potential.

2020: The 2020 vintage displays a deep purple color with intense aromas of ripe red fruits, complemented by hints of wood and spice. On the palate, it offers a fleshy and full-bodied experience, with a rich, juicy mid-palate and elegant tannins leading to a prolonged finish. Both wines reflect the unique terroir of Château La Mission Haut-Brion, offering complexity, balance, and strong aging potential.

2021: This vintage is characterized as full-bodied, lively, and seamless, featuring a deep, concentrated core of fruit framed by bright acidity and supple, powdery tannins. Both the 2021 red and white wines from Château La Mission Haut-Brion reflect the unique terroir of Pessac-Léognan, offering complexity, balance, and aging potential.

2020: Château La Mission Haut-Brion, in Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan, is famous for its quality red and white wines. The 2020 vintage features a pale yellow color with aromas of white peach and apricot. It offers a rich palate balanced by lemony freshness and a hint of salinity on the finish.

2021: Château La Mission Haut-Brion's 2021 vintage reflects its dedication to high-quality wines in Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan region. It features a fresh bouquet of pear, grapefruit, baked bread, and wet stones. The wine is medium to full-bodied with a smooth entry, showcasing a structured mid-palate with chalky dry extract, presenting a more tightly-knit profile compared to Haut-Brion Blanc.

2020: Château Haut-Brion's 2020 vintage is a testament to the estate's enduring excellence in Bordeaux winemaking. This wine presents a deep, radiant red hue. The nose offers fresh and spicy aromas, leading to a palate that is tightly-knit and precise. It asserts itself immediately with a notable presence, delivering a harmonious balance of tactile sensations and flavors that culminates in a surprisingly long finish.

2021: This wine has a dark purple color with an aromatic nose featuring fresh, delicate fruity notes. It provides a rich and savory taste, blending power and delicacy. The structure is fresh and fruity, culminating in a lengthy finish that leaves a pleasant, thick impression. The 2021 vintage reflects Château Haut-Brion's commitment to exceptional depth, complexity, and aging potential.

2020: Château Haut-Brion, in Pessac-Léognan, is a prestigious Bordeaux estate, classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855, and the only one outside the Médoc with this ranking. The wine has a beautiful yellow hue, with a powerful, fruity nose featuring citrus and passion fruit aromas. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, leading to a fragrant and flavorful finish.

2021: The 2021 Château Haut-Brion Blanc has a pale yellow hue and concentrated fruity aromas of citrus, mango, and pineapple. It presents a rich yet fresh palate, balancing the vibrancy of Sauvignon Blanc with the structure of Sémillon for a harmonious finish. Produced from under three hectares, this wine showcases the estate's commitment to exceptional white wines that reflect the Pessac-Léognan terroir.

2020: Domaine de Chevalier's 2020 red wine from Pessac-Léognan showcases the estate's commitment to refined Bordeaux blends. It features a deep garnet-purple color, vibrant aromas of ripe fruits, and hints of sage, cloves, cedar, and lavender. The medium to full-bodied palate offers richness, earthy and floral layers, fresh acidity, and finely grained tannins, leading to a long, perfumed finish.

2021: Domaine de Chevalier's 2021 red wine from Pessac-Léognan showcases the estate's dedication to refined, age-worthy Bordeaux blends. This medium-bodied wine features ripe fruit flavors, including licorice, blackberry, and currant, with spice hints. It has fine tannins and a long finish, reflecting the unique terroir of Pessac-Léognan.

2021: Château Pavie, a Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, is celebrated for its powerful yet elegant wines. The 2021 vintage features dense dark fruit flavors, spicy oak, chocolate, and violets, with ripe, velvety tannins and a long finish. Although not as outstanding as the 2019 or 2020 vintages, it is still remarkable. Known for its meticulous vineyard management and aging, Château Pavie’s 2021 vintage reflects its commitment to quality and will benefit from further aging.

2020: The 2020 vintage displays remarkable freshness and precision. Layers of redcurrant, blackberry, and plum mingle with fine spice, floral hints, and mineral undertones. Silky tannins and lively acidity provide structure and balance, leading to a long, harmonious finish.

2021: The 2021 vintage features vibrant purple hues and aromas of black raspberries, flowers, cassis, and earthy notes. It is medium to full-bodied with a balance of elegance and depth, refined tannins, and a lingering finish. Both vintages showcase Château La Gaffelière's dedication to high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of Saint-Émilion.