Decanter

My top three

Stephen Brook

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Château de Lussac, Lussac Griet Laviale from Belgium bought this fine property in 2000 and invested heavily. Only the best fruit goes into the grand vin, and it shows. Wonderful richness and splendour and could easily be taken for a St-Emilion. 95 Drink 2019-2027

Château Croix de Rambeau,

Jean-Louis Trocard, Lussac The Trocard family owns a raft of Right Bank estates, including the highly regarded Clos Dubreuil in St-Emilion. This Lussac has sophistica­ted oak use and exuberant but elegant fruit. 93 Drink 2019-2026

Château la Rose Perrière, Lussac

Jean-Luc Sylvain of the famed cooperage family has owned this estate since 2003, and only the best fruit is used for this wine, aged in new oak. Textured, powerful and beautifull­y made. 93 Drink 2019-2027

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