Most consistent non first growth boardeax?

WINE TALK
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I would say that Ch. Talbot deserves consideration.

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For sure. And the likes of Canon, Lanessan, Lagune (back in 2004), Carmes Haut Brion, etc.

What about Grand Puy Lacoste for consistency?

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Great call!

The workman of the Classified Growths.

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VCC hasn’t been mentioned.

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Didn’t they change owners in the past ten years or so?

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LLC but that’s 2nd Growth.

Since 2005, my pick would be d’Issan.

‘82 to ‘17, Lynch Bages,

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I would add La Mission Haut Brion. I agree with many of the prior choices.

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Based on the OP’s criteria, I would choose Lynch Bages, but I’ll put in a plug for Gloria in a lower price range. I’m drinking the 1981 and 2008 tonight. The older one is beautifully mature and the younger one bold and tannic, but you can see the resemblance.

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for me…

leoville las cases
lynch bages
pichon llande
pichon baron

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Croizet-Bages… consistently mediocre … !

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Grand Puy Lacoste
Leoville Barton
Lynch Bages

I have a personal soft spot for Rauzan Segla, which has been very consistent for me on a handful of vintages since the mid-90s.

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Cantemerle, DDC and Leoville-Barton

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I was going to put Cantemerle down as well, and in the grand scheme it has certainly held the line, but starting with the 2005 vintage I think they amped the recipe up a tick. I’m still a fan though. Not sure if others have had the same experience.

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Leoville Barton for sure though.

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+1

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John, you might want to check out my recent research on Left Bank Bordeaux. I think the rating I came up with is your go to list.
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