Ratings: 95-97 points - Neal Martin, 93 points - Jane Anson Appellation: Saint-Julien Classification: 4e Grand Cru Classé Background: Château Beychevelle is a large and striking property set in its own beautiful park that dominates the view as one drives north to Saint-Julien on the Route des Châteaux. Its label recalls the legend that all ships sailing past the estate were required to lower their sails (baisse voile) in homage to the resident Duc d'Epernon, who inherited the property through ma

Ratings: Jane Anson - 96 points, Neal Martin - 96-98 points, William Kelley - 96-97 points Appellation: Saint-Julien Classification: 2e Grand Cru Classé Background: Château Léoville Barton is the smallest portion of the great Léoville estate and has been owned by the Barton family since 1826. There is no château and the wine is made at Langoa Barton. Léoville Barton's 48 hectares of vineyards are located in the east of the St-Julien wine appellation and lie on gravelly-clay soils. They are plant

Ratings: 93 points - Jane Anson, 93 points - Decanter, Appellation: Saint-Julien, Background: Situated in an enviable small enclave among the classified growths of Saint-Julien with just 5 hectares of vines surrounded by the grands crus classés of Leoville Barton, Gruaud Larose, Beychevelle and Talbot. The estate is part of the Guy Delon family, and the consultant oenologist is Eric Boissenot, responsible for 4 of the 5 first growths. Tasting Note 93 Points - Decanter "Shiny and sleek, a lovely