France — wine

Saint-Julien

Most consistent Médoc commune. No First Growths but finest concentration of Second Growths. Elegant, proportioned, cedar-scented Cabernet Sauvignon. The commune that best represents Médoc style without extreme concentration or extraction.

Year Rating Notes
2023 85 Good vintage. Classic Saint-Julien balance maintained. Good value across the appellation.
2022 93 Excellent. Strong warm vintage. Las Cases producing potentially legendary wine. Buy for long-term.
2021 87 Good. Cool vintage suits Saint-Julien's mid-weight style. Elegant, classic Left Bank character.
2020 93 Outstanding. Las Cases and Ducru-Beaucaillou producing magnificent wines. Exceptional focus.
2019 94 Excellent. Perfectly calibrated ripeness. Saint-Julien's balance between Margaux's femininity and Pauillac's power.
2018 95 Exceptional. Saint-Julien's classic elegance matched with density. Béychevelle and Léoville-Barton outstanding.
2016 97 Century vintage. Léoville Las Cases, Ducru-Beaucaillou, and Talbot producing landmark wines. Long-lived.