90-92 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2018 Lalande-Borie is pliant, supple and wonderfully inviting. Bright floral notes perk up the red/purplish berry fruit in a silky, succulent Saint-Julien that will drink well right out of the gate. In the glass, the 2018 is heady and alluring, and yet it retains its classic mid-weight personality and structure. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this jewel of a wine. The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon." 4/19
James Suckling
92-93 Points, James Suckling: "A red with lots of blackberry and currant aromas and flavors. Full body, firm tannins and a salty finish. Minerally." 5/19
Wine Spectator
90-93 Points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator: "Juicy and inviting in feel, with blueberry and blackberry compote flavors. Shows a good bolt of singed mesquite through the finish. On the showy side and very tasty." 4/19
Wine Enthusiast
92-94 Points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast: "The tannins are solid, concentrated and powerfully intense. The acidity is astonishing and bright, powering the black currant flavor forward. The wine is precise and beautifully structured." 4/19
Decanter
90 Points, Jane Anson, Decanter: "The colour on these wines is wonderful, clearly showing just how easy the extraction was in 2018 - an IPT of 90 in the Lalande Borie has got to be a record. They have handled the wine extremely well this year, showing tension through the palate between beautiful freshness, firm tannins and juicy, appetising fruit. It's unquestionably powerful, and you are definitely getting a lot of bang for your buck here. Very drinkable. 35hl/ha yield." 4/19
