2 bottles of Château Magnol 2011 Haut-Médoc (87 Points). Owned by negociant Barton & Guestier, has produced a 2011 that is wood-laden at this stage. It boasts tannins, a tight line in black currant fruit, and a dry core of wood. This needs at least three years to round out and soften.

1 bottle of Château Baret 2009 Pessac-Léognan Bourdeaux Region (88 Points). Big, fat and juicy, this wine has soft tannins and a full-bodied structure. It is full of the superripe Merlot that characterizes 2009, making the wine develop relatively quickly. It should be ready to drink in 2016.

1 bottle of Bourgogne Chardonnay 2011 La Clé Saint Pierre (84 Points). The Burgundy Chardonnay is issued from the assembly of three complementary soil types: Vire for robustness, Péronne for finesse and suppleness and Côte de Beaune for grace, elegance and power.