Second wines are not uncommon in Bordeaux with many of the top estates offering one or two other labels in addition to their red, white or sweet grand vins.
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See the best ‘second label’ en primeur 2019 wine tasting notes and scores
The following wines have all been scored 93 points and above.
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{"wineId":"40150","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"40158","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"40163","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39585","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39541","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39510","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39847","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39849","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39414","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39748","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39681","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"40183","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39511","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39506","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"40182","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39589","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39507","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"39853","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
