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»Revealing a dense purple color, the 2020 Château Branas Grand Poujeaux has a modern vibe in its cassis and toasty oak, and this carries to a medium to full-bodied, balanced, beautifully concentrated Moulis with ripe tannins and a great finish. It will need bottle age to integrate its oak, but it’s impressive.«

Jeb Dunnuck

»Firm but vibrant tannins, this has the softest smokey oak notes that really line the palate and give the plump black fruits a cushion as they travel through to the finish. Well judged and carefully extracted. 60% new oak. New owners (or rather two new investors, Hindrik Gommer and Arjen Pen, alongside original owner Justin Onclin) as of 2019, and extra vineyards with the addition of part of the excellent Granins Grand Poujeaux. Hubert de Boüard consultant. A value pick.

Drinking Window 2020 - 2030«

Decanter Punkte

»This is attractive with a medium to full body, polished and sleek texture, and an array of ripe blackberries, plums, sweet spices and cedar undertones. Some walnut, too. Lingering and flavorful. 60% merlot, 35% cabernet sauvignon and 5% petit verdot. Drink or hold.«

James Suckling

»Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Frische dunkle Kirschen, rotbeerige Nuancen, ein Hauch von Lakritze, zarte Kräuterwürze. Saftig, elegant, feine Brombeerfrucht, integrierte Tannine, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, ein facettenreicher Speisenbegleiter.«

Falstaff Punkte

»The 2020 Branas Grand Poujeaux has an energetic nose of blackberry, bilberry, crushed rock and light marine scents, all very well defined; that saline element becomes accentuated with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied and quite complex, with a well-defined entry and blackberry, burnt toast and bay leaf notes. Slightly ferrous toward the finish. This is a fascinating and quite mercurial Moulis that will age beautifully in bottle.«

Neal Martin

»With notes of tobacco, espresso, dark red fruits, herbs and cocoa, the wine is soft, round, polished, fruity and fresh. With a nice sweetness to the fruits and soft ripe tannins on the palate, the ripe berries taste and feel great in the finish. This is one of the top wines from Listrac and it sells for a song.«

The Wine Cellar Insider

»A strong effort, the 2020 Branas Grand Poujeaux exhibits aromas of sweet spices, cherries, berries, licorice, loamy soil and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, supple and lively, in a bold and dramatic but nicely balanced style, it will offer a broad drinking window.«

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<h2>Die Weinbaugebiete des Bordeaux</h2><p>Das Bordeaux besteht aus fünf unterschiedlichen Regionen, die aufgrund ihrer Lage verschiedene Weinarten in unterschiedlicher Qualität hervorbringen. Maßgeblich für den Anbau der verschiedenen Weinarten sind die Flüsse Gironde, Garonne und Dordogne sowie Bodenbeschaffenheiten und Höhenlagen. So können beispielsweise in den niedrigeren, flussnahen Lagen rote Rebsorten nicht zu ihrer höchsten Qualität heranreifen.</p><p>Das »linke Flussufer« besteht aus den Gebieten <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/medoc">Médoc</a> und <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/weine-aus-graves.html">Graves</a>. Die Appellationen auf der linken Uferseite der Gironde liegen oftmals im Schwemmland des Flusses. Die Böden aus Lehm und Sand in den tieferen Lagen der Region sind für einige Rebsorten-Arten schlicht zu nass. Höher gelegene Châteaus in <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/pauillac">Pauillac</a> profitieren hingegen vom Wasserabzug der Kiesberge. Dort wachsen einige der Spitzengewächse der Rebsorte <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/cabernet-sauvignon.html">Cabernet Sauvignon</a>. In dieser Region liegt auch das <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/chateau-mouton-rothschild">Château Mouton-Rothschild</a>, eines der nur fünf Premier Grand Cru Classé, der höchsten Qualitätsauszeichnung Frankreichs für Weingüter.</p><p>Auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite der Gironde liegt das Anbaugebiet Blayais et Bourgeais. Dieses rechte Ufer zeichnet sich durch Ton-Kalk- und Ton-Kies-Böden aus. Eine Boden-Mischung, die sich sowohl für den Anbau von roten Rebsorten-Gewächsen (hauptsächlich Merlot), als auch von Weißwein-Trauben wie <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/semillon.html">Sémillon</a> eignet.</p><p>Noch etwas weiter südlich, auf dem rechten Flussufer der Dordogne, liegt die Region Libournais. Die prominenteste Rebsorte ist hier Merlot. Die Traube profitiert vom lehm- und kalkhaltigen Boden, der ihr den typischen Merlot-Geschmack von kräftigen roten Früchten verleiht. Den Kern der Region bilden die Appellationen <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/saint-emilion">Saint-Émilion</a> und <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/pomerol">Pomerol</a>. Dort steht auch das <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/chateau-la-fleur-petrus">Château La Fleur Petrus</a>, das für ihre reinsortigen Merlot-Weine bekannt ist.</p><p>Zwischen Garonne und Dordogne liegt die Hügellandschaft Entre-Deux-Mers. Ihre Weinberge aus überwiegend ton- und kieshaltigem Boden bieten theoretisch eine gute Grundlage für den Anbau von weißen Rebsorten. Doch die sinkende Nachfrage danach begünstigte auch hier die Produktion von Rotweinen.</p><h2>Qualitätsstufen von Bordeauxweinen</h2><p>Knapp drei Viertel aller Bordeauxweine sind Qualitätsweine, also solche mit kontrollierter Herkunft. Als Faustregel der Klassifizierung, woran Sie guten Wein aus dem Bordeaux erkennen, gilt: Je kleiner die eingegrenzte Anbauregion, desto höher die Qualität ihrer Weine. Dabei unterscheiden sich regionale, subregionale und kommunale Appellationen.</p><p>Die Basis davon bilden sogenannte Bordeaux- und Bordeaux Supérieur Weine. Etwas mehr als die Hälfte der Wein-Gesamtproduktion stammt aus solchen regionalen Appellationen wie dem Médoc. Die Qualitätsstufe darüber bilden subregionale Appellationen, also Teilbereiche eines Gebiets. Das sind beispielsweise das Haut-Médoc für Rotweine und Entre-Deux-Mers für trockene Weißweine. Kommunale Appellationen, also einzelne Gemeinden wie Pauillac und <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/margaux">Margaux</a>, gehören zur höchsten Qualitätsstufe.</p><h2>Weitere Wein-Klassifikationen im Bordeaux</h2><p>Im Bordeaux gelten noch weitere Wein-Klassifikationen der einzelnen Weingüter, oft anhand des Marktpreises des vom Weingut erzeugten Weins. So klassifiziert man seit 1855, anlässlich der damaligen Weltausstellung in Paris, die Weingüter im Médoc, Sauternes und Barsac nach Cinquièmes, Quatrièmes, Troisièmes, Deuxièmes und Premiers Crus. Die Klassifizierung von 1855 wurde nur ein einziges Mal ergänzt: Das bereits erwähnte Château Mouton-Rothschild in Pauillac stieg 1973 von Deuxième in den Status der Premiers Crus auf. Gemeinsam mit dem Château Latour (Pauillac), <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/chateau-lafite-rothschild">Château Lafite-Rothschild</a> (Pauillac), <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/chateau-margaux">Château Margaux</a> (Margaux) und <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/chateau-haut-brion">Château Haut-Brion</a> (Pessac in Graves) bildet es die fünf Premier Crus des Bordeaux. Ihnen entspringen mit die teuersten Weine der Welt, die wir zum Teil auch in unserem Angebot führen. Nennenswert ist hier beispielsweise der 2010 Château Haut-Brion, ein trockener, fein nach Zigarren und Holz schmeckender, Rotwein.</p><p>In Graves unterscheidet man zwischen Rot- und Weißweinen. Die Weine der Appellation Saint-Émilion teilt man in zwei Oberklassen: Premier Grand Cru Classé (Unterklassen A und B) sowie Grand Cru Classé. Für einzelne Gebiete, wie beispielsweise Pomerol, existiert keine offizielle Klassifikation.</p><p>Unser Bordeaux-Experte und Kundenberater, Ulrich Breitenstein, empfiehlt den <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/chateau-du-grand-moueys.html" target="_blank">Château Grand Mouëys</a>, eine klassische Cuvée mit Noten von roten Beeren und frisch geröstetem Kaffee, elegant und lang: »Für mich einer der schönsten Bordeauxweine für jeden Tag.«</p><h2>Rebsorten und Weinarten aus dem Bordeaux</h2><p>Das Bordeaux ist nicht nur die weltweit größte zusammenhängende Anbaufläche für Qualitätswein, sondern auch die ertragreichste Weinregion Europas. Den größten Anteil davon bilden rote Rebsorten und Weine. Doch der Region entspringen auch einige gute Weißweine.</p><h2>Rotweine aus dem Bordeaux</h2><p>Rote Rebsorten machen knapp 85 Prozent des gesamten Ertrages des Bordeaux aus. <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/merlot.html">Merlot</a> ist die mit Abstand am häufigsten angebaute rote Traube. Merlot produziert samtig-weiche und gleichzeitig vollmundige <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/franzoesischer-rotwein.html" target="_blank">französische Rotweine</a>. Vereinzelt auch reinsortig abgefüllt, setzen Winzer sie eher im Verschnitt mit Cabernet Sauvignon, der Bordeaux-Rebsorte Nummer zwei, ein. Aufgrund des ozeanischen Klimas entstehen aus den Gewächsen des Cabernet Sauvignon tiefdunkle Weine, die nach grüner Paprika schmecken. Je nach Länge der Lagerung im Holzfass kann sich auch eine Lakritz-Note entwickeln.</p><p>Knapp zehn Prozent der angebauten roten Rebsorten ist <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/cabernet-franc.html">Cabernet Franc</a>. Sie ist ebenfalls ein beliebter Verschnitt-Partner der zuvor genannten Rebsorten und erinnert im Geschmack an dunkle Beeren. Seltener im Anbau und ausschließlich eingesetzt als Ergänzung der Hauptrebsorten sind <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/malbec.html">Malbec</a>, <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/carmenere.html">Carménère</a> und <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/petit-verdot.html">Petit Verdot</a>. In Verschnitten dient letztere oft als Farb-Verdunkler, indem man sie in geringen Anteilen beimischt. </p><h2>Die Rotwein-Favoriten unserer Experten</h2><p>Von unkomplizierten Alltags-Weinen bis hin zu opulenten Weltbekanntheiten, Rotweine des Bordeaux gibt es in jeglicher Ausführung. Wir verraten Ihnen unsere vier liebsten Rotweine:</p><p>So ist beispielsweise der <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/chateau-loyasson-rouge.html">Château Loyasson Rouge</a> ein trockener, weicher Basis-Bordeaux aus Merlot mit fruchtiger Cassisnote. Perfekt für den alltäglichen Genuss. Ein weiterer Favorit, besonders als Begleiter zu Käsevariationen, ist der <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/chateau-carbonneau-cuvee-sequoia.html">Château Carbonneau »Sequoia«</a>. Eine würzig-kräftige Cuvée aus Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot und Cabernet Franc, mit spürbarem Tannin und feiner Holznote.</p><p>Wahre Sonntags- und Feiertags-Weine sind die des <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/arnauld-chateau">Château Arnauld</a>: Tiefgängige Weine mit üppigen Aromen roter und schwarzer Beerenfrüchte aus Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot und Petit Verdot.</p><p>Exklusiv und ausgesprochen komplex ist der 2016 Château Mouton-Rothschild. Trotz seiner Reichhaltigkeit ist er mit floralen und fruchtigen Noten beachtlich frisch und samtig. Ein sehr edler Speisebegleiter, zum Beispiel zu Filet von Rind oder Kalb, aber auch als Solist hervorragend.</p><h2>Es muss nicht immer Rot sein: Bordeaux Weißweine und Rosés</h2><p>Etwas weniger prominent sind die Weißweine des Bordeaux. Der oft kalkhaltige Boden und das moderate Klima kommen den weißen Rebsorten hier zugute. Neben den größten Rebsorten Sémillon und <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/sauvignon-blanc.html">Sauvignon Blanc</a> wachsen im Bordeaux auch Muscadelle, Colombard, Merlot Blanc, Sauvignon Gris sowie Ugni Blanc.</p><p>Kenner der Bordeaux-Weißweine unterscheiden zwischen zwei Arten <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/trockener-weisswein.html" target="_blank">trockener Weißweine</a>: Zum einen existieren fruchtige, junge Weine wie der <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/chateau-moulin-de-launay.html">Château Moulin de Launay</a> aus dem Entre-Deux-Mers. Ein sehr frischer Weißwein, der nach Blüten von Rose, Jasmin, Weißdorn duftet und eine feine Mineralik zeigt. Die komplexe Cuvée aus fünf weißen Trauben brilliert beispielsweise zu Fisch und Spargel.</p><p>Auf der anderen Seite bietet das Bordeaux strukturierte und lange gelagerte trockene Weißweine. Ein hervorragender Wein dieser Art ist der Château Villa Bel Air Blanc. Eine Assemblage aus Sémillon, Muscadelle und Sauvignon Blanc, die 9 Monate im Barriquefass reift. Dadurch gesellen sich zu den tropisch-fruchtigen Aromen von Mango und Ananas, auch buttrige Noten und Vanilleanklänge. Ideal zu Geflügel oder cremigen Käsesorten.</p><p>Süße Weißweine bestehen meist aus Sémillon und Muscadelle. So wie die <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/reserve-mouton-cadet-sauternes-266074.html">Réserve Mouton Cadet</a> aus <a href="https://www.ludwig-von-kapff.de/sauternes">Sauternes</a>. Gekeltert aus Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc und Sémillon ist er edelsüß, mit Noten von Pfirsich, Aprikose, Mirabelle, Anis, Karamell und Honig. Ein sehr reicher und am Gaumen weicher Wein, der trotz seiner Süße frisch schmeckt. Passt perfekt zu Zitronenkuchen oder Blauschimmelkäse.</p><p>Zu guter Letzt müssen wir an dieser Stelle noch einen der Roséweine des Bordeaux vorstellen: Der Mouton Cadet Les Parcelles Rosé ist ein junger, fruchtiger Wein. Modern aufgemacht und aus Merlot und Cabernet Sauvignon assembliert. Seine Noten von Himbeeren, Grapefruit und Kokosnuss machen ihn zu einem hervorragenden Aperitif.</p><h2>Wein aus dem Bordeaux bei Ludwig von Kapff bestellen</h2><p>Bestellen Sie die Bordeaux-Wein Lieblinge unserer Experten und weitere der besten Weine der Region bei Ludwig von Kapff. Bevor wir einen Wein in unser sorgfältig ausgesuchtes Sortiment übernehmen, prüfen unsere Experten diesen streng auf Qualität und Geschmack. 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Château Branas Grand Poujeaux

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»A juicy red showing good balance and fruit. Aromas of spiced red berries, red cherries and hints of paprika and cedar. Juicy and expressive, with a medium body, lightly chewy tannins and a medium-long finish. Merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Drink now or hold.«

»Flowers, tobacco and red fruits define the core of this wine on the nose, and on the palate. Medium-boded, with more freshness than in previous vintages, the wine ends with a complicating nuance of citrus in the finish that I really like. You can enjoy this in its youth. The wine blends 75% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2040.«

»Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Frische Kirschfrucht, zart nach Nugat und Brombeeren, Mandarinenzesten, dezente Holzwürze. Mittlerer Körper, rote Frucht, dezente Tannine, gute Frische, bereits entwickelt, ein vielseitiger Speisenbegleiter.«

»Opulentes Bouquet, dunkles Edelholz, Brasil-Tabak und Holundersaft. Am straffen Gaumen mit engmaschigem Tanninkorsett, nerviger Rasse und sehnigem Körper. Im gebündelten Finale Pflaumenhaut, Lakritze und mehlige Adstringenz, aufgerundet.«

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2023 Château La Tour Carnet

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Château La Tour Carnet

»Zur Zeit deutlich zurückhaltender als der Petit Figeac, mit Tiefgang, dunkler Cassisfrucht, Veilchen, Zedernholz, Melisse, ein Gedicht; am Gaumen cremig, rund und fruchtbetont im Auftakt, die Frucht ist opulent, reif, dann wird der Wein straffer, die Säure hält frisch, die Tannine sind wie Samt und Seide, machen sich erst ganz am Schluss bemerkbar, tragen die Frucht in einen ausgesprochen langen Abgang, wo der Wein salzig endet. Ein aristokratischer Figeac, gehört zweifelsohne zu den Top-10 des Jahrgangs.«

Vinum Punkte

»41 % Merlot, 32 % Cabernet Franc, 27 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5 Vol.-%, 45 hl/ha, Lese vom 06.09 - 05.10 mit einer zwölftägigen Pause zwischen Merlot und Cabernet. Verführerisches Bouquet, ein satter Strauß Veilchen und Iris, roter Johannisbeernektar und heller Tabak. Im zweiten Ansatz frischgepflückte Himbeeren, Graphit und rote Cassiswürze. Am puren saftigen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, energiegeladener Rasse, engmaschigem Körper und herrlicher feinsalziger Extraktfülle. Im konzentrierten aromatischen langanhalten Finale mit Heidelbeere, hellem Tabak und royaler Adstringenz. "Terroir, Cabernet & Finesse" – sind die drei Schlagworte für Frédéric Faye. Für mich neben Cheval-Blanc der beste Wein aus St.-Émilion und neben Lafite und Le Pin einer der Weine des Jahrgangs! Es handelt sich bei diesem Jahrgang um den 130. der Familie Manoncourt.«

»The 2023 Figeac has turned out beautifully, unfurling in the glass with a complex bouquet of blackberries and cassis mingled with notions of crushed mint, pencil shavings and violets. Medium- to full-bodied, supple and suave, it's layered and fleshy, with a deep and seamless core of fruit, animated by succulent acids that largely conceals its refined structuring tannins. It's a blend of 41% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc and 27% Cabernet Sauvignon that attained 13.5% alcohol, rewarding the decision to pick the Cabernet Sauvignon comparatively late.«

»Distinctively floral in the nose, with additional nuances of cigar wrappers, mint, forest floor, and spicy red, with black fruits. The palate is even more joyous. Medium-bodied, elegant, electric, sweet, fresh, and just a touch of spiciness to waves of pure, red with black fruits that exude a gorgeous sense of purity. There are no hard edges. This is the quintessential definition of elegance. For history buffs, this is the 130th vintage under the ownership of the Manoncourt family. Drink from 2029-2060.«

»High-toned aromatics, purple fruit, blackcurrant, wet stones and minerality on the nose, really quite scented and alive, floral, purple flowers, and ripe black fruit with freshness too. Supple and succulent, a good plushness here, not chalky or chewy but ripe and cool at the same time. Hints of dark chocolate, liquorice, blueberry and wet stone also gives the mineral accents. Silky but this wine has an amazing texture. Cool and classic, but there’s clear ripeness too. Almost thick, but refined. High acidity, great lift and zing - tannins are present and apparent, gently expanding around the mouth. It’s more serious than usual, a touch more firm with tension but equally it's structured with a long, mouthwatering finish. This will be lovely! 3.68pH.«

»The sweet fruit, caramel, chocolate and currants on the nose are so enticing, with a hint of orange peel. It's medium-bodied with a dense yet lively finish. The tannins are tight and velvety with tangy acidity. The pure fruit comes through beautifully, with real balance. Merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Needs three or four years of bottle age. Drink or hold.«

2023 Château Figeac

»The 2020 Haut-Batailley was opened for a good hour before I commenced penning my note. This will be matured for 14 months in 60% new oak. It gently unfolds in the glass to reveal blackberry, faint sea spray scents (a whiff of the old Gironde estuary) and just a touch of crushed stone. This is well defined though not powerful. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins on the entry that frame the bright blackberry and raspberry fruit. This Pauillac conveys superb energy, especially toward the Japanese nori-infused finish, awakening and revivifying the senses. It is a classically sculpted and very harmonious Haut-Batailley that will give 25–30 years of drinking pleasure, but should be cellared for 5–6 years.«

»This is really minerally and stony with lots of chewy tannins. Medium-to full-bodied with a clean, fresh finish. Very classic Pauillac. Salty at the end with bitter citrus.«

»Richly colored, right off the bat you find tobacco, cedar, savory herbs, earth and spicy red currants on the nose and mid-palate. Full-bodied, concentrated and with a big blast of sweet, juicy cassis that carries through to the finish, this is a soft textured, fruit-filled, elegantly styled Pauillac that should provide a lot of pleasure before it hits its 10th birthday. The wine blends 62% Cabernet Sauvignon with 38% Merlot.«

»Fits the definition of a second wine: more fruit, more easy drinking. Nice bramble tones on the nose, darkly fruited, aromatic, and perfumed, lots of Merlot shining. Nice acidity and balance here, it's not shouting, but very smooth and refined, it has a juicy quality, a crushed stone texture so you're getting lots of lively fruits but still with depth and definition. Crushed stones and liquorice but altogether easy, approachable with good balance and flavour. Cool, classic and refreshing. Not massively complex or particularly fruity, more lean than you're expecting but lovely. So drinkable.«

»Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Zart rotbeerig unterlegte Pflaumenfrucht, reife Kirschen, feine Kräuterwürze, ein Hauch von Nougat. Mittlerer Körper, dezente Süße in der Textur, reife Tannine, gute Frische, rote Konfitüre, helle Schokolade im Abgang, bleibt haften, verfügt über Entwicklungspotenzial.

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»Also made in a more medium-bodied, elegant style, the Grand Vin 2020 Château Haut-Batailley offers a beautiful perfume of both black cherry and darker berry fruits as well as classic Pauillac cedar, chocolate, and leafy herb-like aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, and seamless on the palate, they’ve done a wonderful job with the tannins, the purity of fruit is spot-on, and this will certainly be an impressive Pauillac, with 20-25 years of prime drinking ahead of it.«

»The 2020 Haut-Batailley is rich and demonstrative, offering up aromas of blackberries and cherries framed by sweet spices, smoke and new oak. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it's broad and expansive, with more overt ripeness, body and texture than was formerly the case for this estate.«

2020 Château Haut Batailley

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»Very classy, the transparency of this Angelus giving brilliance to the pure fruit in such a difficult growing season. Medium-bodied, it has a compacted palate and creamy, polished tannins. Very melted and harmonized. Dark cherries, raspberries and orange peel come through beautifully with some stones. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet franc.«

»Beautiful fragrance on the nose, super perfumed and floral with sweet red fruits too, lifted and very welcoming. Creamy red cherries and bright strawberries. Round and filling, this has instant appeal with a generous push of crisp fruit but it’s more the texture and layering of elements here that is so wonderful. Feels precise and well detailed with finely woven tannins that have a connotation and almost thickness to them that many in the vintage don’t have. Classic, cool and super fresh but filled with crystalline fruit and so much elegance. Fun, fruity, stylish and just brilliant. Great mineral finish too. Fabulous. I visited Angélus during the harvest and saw first hand pristine berries. 3.65pH.«

»It requires no effort to find the bouquet of flowers in the perfume, followed by the discovery of licorice, black cherries, espresso, Valrhona chocolate, smoke, and plums on the nose. The palate is even better, showcasing an elegant display of red pit fruits. Silky and refined, the finish emphasizes purity, lift, vibrancy, and a strong sense of place, featuring a mineral-driven conclusion. The wine blends 60% Merlot, with 40% Cabernet Franc, 13.7%. Harvesting took place from September 11 to October 5. The wine is aging as follows: the Merlot is aged in 100% new, French oak, while half the Cabernet Franc is aged in new, French oak, with the other half of the Franc aging in foudres. Drink from 2029-2050.«

»A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc aging 50% (Cabernet Franc) in foudre and the rest in new oak, the 2024 Château Angélus has a deeper ruby hue as well as a beautiful nose of black raspberries, cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and flowers. It's wonderfully pure, has medium-bodied richness, a focused yet incredibly elegant mouthfeel, and ultra-fine tannins. It's a beautiful, classy Angélus that might surprise with its longevity.«

»60 % Merlot, 40 % Cabernet Franc, 40 hl/ha. Komplexes Bouquet, feiner Veilchenduft, Johannisbeernektar und Schattenmorellensaft. Im zweiten Ansatz Heidelbeergelee, Grafit, tasmanischer Bergpfeffer. Am sublimen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, engmaschigem Tanningerüst und mittlerem Körper. Im gebündelten aromatischen langanhaltenden Finale ein Feuerwerk blauer Beeren, Grether’s Pastilles und pfeffrigem Extrakt.«

»Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, breitere Randaufhellung. Zarte Kräuterwürze, Noten von Herzkirschen, ein Hauch von Pflaumen, kandierte Orangenzesten sind unterlegt. Komplex, rotbeerig, seidige, reife Tannine, frischer Säurebogen, rote Kirschen im Nachhall, bleibt haften, salziger Abgang, gutes Reifepotenzial.«

»A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, cropped at a very honorable 40 hectoliters per hectare, the 2024 Angélus has turned out well, offering up aromas of dark berries, minty plums and violet, framed by a deft touch of toasty oak. Medium-bodied, ample and suave, it's polished and textural, with sweet but present tannins and creditable persistence on the finish.«

2024 Château Angelus (Subskription)

»83 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 % Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Franc, Alkohol 12.7 vol%, pH 3.7. Dicht verwobenes Bouquet, edle Cassiswürze, frischgepflückte Brombeere und Heidelbeerdrops. Im zweiten Ansatz ein Strauß mit Flieder, Blutorangenzeste und Grafit. Am sublimen Gaumen mit unglaublich seidiger Textur, engmaschigem, kakaoartigem Tanningerüst, perfekt definiertem Körper. Im konzentrierten, nicht enden wollenden Finale Wildkirsche und tiefschürfende Terroirwürze. Ganz großes Pichon-Kino, kann in der perfekten Trinkreife die Höchstnote erreichen.«

»The length and linear nature of this wine make it outstanding. Medium-bodied with polished and refined tannins that caress the palate. Extremely well done. The length and finesse are impressive.«

»This wine offers pure, sophisticated aromatics of blueberries, blackcurrants, peony, and iris, with crayon and inky notes. Smooth and silky, it delivers great energy and intensity, balancing delicate chew, fleshiness, and fine, muscular tannins. Structured yet tight, it reveals iodine, salty graphite, cool blue fruit, mint, and cola. The texture grows on the second taste, gaining mass and flesh, with juicy sweetness on the mid-palate, evolving into a chewy finish. Tobacco, clove, liquorice, dark chocolate, and cedar add complexity. Mouthwatering acidity and precise balance showcase Nicolas Glumineau's skill, creating a svelte, energetic wine with a lot going on. 16% press. 50% production. 65% new oak. 3.7pH.«

»Bouquets of flowers, Cuban cigars, blackberries, black cherries, plums, smoke, cassis, and truffle aromatics capture your attention. On the palate, the wine is elegant, silky, vibrant, and graceful. The fruits provide purity, length, and freshness. The layers of licorice-infused cherries, plums, walnuts, chocolate, and black plums on the medium-bodied palate are supple, silky, and as generous as the vintage allows, finishing with more of those sweet, juicy, vivacious plums. The wine promises sublime pleasure with just a few years of age and will evolve for 2-3 years decades. The wine blends 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. 12.7% ABV. 3.7 pH. The harvest took place September 23 - October 9. Yields were a paltry 20 hectoliters per hectare. Only 50% of the harvest went into the Grand Vin. Drink from 2028-2047.«

»Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Nuancen von Cassis, Kirschen und Sanddorn, feine Edelholzwürze, etwas Vanille und Lakritze, einladendes Bukett. Saftige rote Kirschen, Johannisbeeren, finessenreiche Säurestruktur, wirkt leichtfüßig und schlank, bietet großes Trinkanimo, mineralisch-salzig und gut anhaftend, sicheres Reifepotenzial, delikater Stil.«

2024 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande (Subskription)

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

»Blackberries, blueberries and flowers such as lavender and dark roses on the nose. Dried flowers as well. Feels medium-bodied with seamless tannins that spread across the palate. Savory and agile with a weightless feel. Hints of white pepper and salt. Makes you want to taste it. Better after 2026.«

»Concentrated, graceful, full-bodied, rich and intense, the array of black, red and blue fruits all touched by accents of crushed rocks and stones hit all the right notes in the nose and on the palate. The mid-palate and finish, with their layers of salt-tinted, perfectly ripe fruits, licorice, mocha, and spice go on and on, leaving you with streams of bitter chocolate, plum liqueur and sea-salts that linger for more than 50 seconds! Not much wine is made here. In fact, the production was about 1,200 cases. Drink from 2026-2055.«

»I typically have a weakness for Canon-la-Gaffelière, with its high percentage of Cabernet Franc, in the Von Neipperg portfolio. But this year, it's the 2020 La Mondotte that takes center stage, offering up aromas of dark berries, plums, licorice, incense and vine smoke, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and vibrant palate of striking harmony and concentration. It's the most seamless, complete wine I've ever tasted from this brilliant clay-limestone terroir.«

2020 Château La Mondotte

Château La Mondotte

CrossDocking

»Fleshy, sensuous, polished and packed with all the ripe black fruits, licorice, smoke, crushed rock and truffle you could ask for. Full-bodied, silky and rich, with a long, fruit-intensive finish, hold your bottles for a decade and this is going to be star!«

»Extremely aromatic and lifted on the nose with wild fruit and flowers, as well as chalk and mushroom undertones. Full body and ultra-fine tannins with beautiful grace and balance. Shows structure yet refinement at the same time. Needs four to five years to come completely together, but already so beautiful. Drink after 2023.«

»Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Beau-Sejour Becot (80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) is just a little closed to begin, opening out to reveal beautiful chocolate-covered cherries, preserved plums and black raspberries scents with touches of stewed tea, tobacco, red roses and cinnamon stick. Full-bodied and jam-packed with perfumed fruit layers, it has a rock-solid frame of ripe, finely grained tannins and layer upon layer of provocative black fruit and savory layers on the finish.«

»This wine has a smoky quality, with ripe tannins and dense blackberry and spice flavors as well as wonderful freshness. The wine has considerable potential, rich in tannins and acidity. It will be ready to drink from 2025. «

Wine Enthusiast

»Showing spectacularly well on the two occasions I was able to taste it, the 2016 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot is a blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 16 months in 90% new oak, and hitting a healthy 14.5% natural alcohol. This straight-up classy, seamless, ultra-fine Saint Emilion offers a beautiful bouquet of red currants, white truffles, spice, and flowers. With brilliant limestone character, fabulous intensity on both the nose and palate, ultra-fine tannins, and a magical texture, it’s approachable today yet has another 20+ years of prime drinking.«

2016 Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot

sapEANFlasche

»Offenes Bouquet, reife Waldbeeren, Lakritze, parfümierter Pfeifen - tabak und Sandelholz. Am satten Gaumen mit weicher Textur, stützender Rasse, reifem Tanningerüst und muskulösem Körper. Im gebündelten feinaromatischen Finale Wildkirsche, Graphit und Baumnuss. Genialer Best Buy aus Margaux, den es sich zu suchen lohnt. Kommt auf die Watch-List!«

»Lush, creamy, silky and already expressive, the wine is full-bodied, soft and creamy with layer after layer of black cherries, plums, currants, licorice, chocolate and a background note of espresso. Labegorce has been on fire since 2015 and I would not be surprised as the wines mature to find this to be the best vintage produced yet! Drink from 2025-2047.«

»Beautiful, perfumed blackcurrants on the nose, smells lovely. Juicy and supple, this has a nice roundness and a fleshy texture in the glass while still being quite focused and streamlined. This has a sleekness to the tannins, the fruit goes in one line from start to finish, so it’s not so expansive or particularly deep but does have a nice style to it. Good acidity, concentration and freshness. Focused, driven, clean with precision. Classic, easy to drink and to recommend.«

»A forward, textured, already delicious wine, the 2020 Château Labégorce offers lots of red and black fruit as well as notes of cedar, smoke tobacco, and chocolate. Based on 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged in 40% new barrels, it has perfectly integrated oak, ripe, fine-grained tannins, and outstanding overall balance. Give bottles just a year or three and enjoy over the following 10-15 years or more.«

»A tight, compact Labégorce with blackcurrant, walnut and some graphite. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a solid core of tannins and fruit. Some lead pencil. Very structured for this estate«

2020 Château Labégorce

Château Labégorce

»Vibrant currants, cedar, flowers, tobacco, espresso, and spearmint nuances are all over the place here. Medium-bodied, chewy, fresh, and crisp, give the wine just a year, or two in the bottle and it will be ready to deliver its charms for 15 or more years with ease. Drink from 2028 - 2040.«

»Teifdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart blättrig unterlegte Cassisnuancen, ein Hauch von Orangenzesten. Rotbeerig, ein Hauch von Gewürznelken, frischer Säurebogen, mineralisch-zitroniger Nachhall, bietet unkompliziertes Trinkvergnügen.«

2024 Château Lanessan (Subskription)

»Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a little reticent to begin, slowly giving way to notions of warm black cherries, blackcurrant cordial, stewed plums and sautéed herbs with hints of damp soil, tobacco and beef drippings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound black fruit and earthy layers, framed by ripe, fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness making for a long, lively finish. Classic!«

»Luscious and rich ruby colour, powerfully enticing aromatics, a ton of dark cassis and blueberry fruits, this is great quality, juicy with oyster shell salinity that pulses through the mid palate. Tobacco and campfire on the finish, this is approaching its drinking window but in no rush. Sylvie Cazes director at the time.«

Jane Anson

»What a great nose of blackberries, currants and spices. Hints of fresh herbs. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and lovely fruit. Such finesse and beauty. Wonderful to taste. Reminds me of the legendary 1982. Try in 2018.«

»Sensuous, rich, opulent, concentrated, powerful, ripe, long, and intense, the velvet-drenched wine fills your palate with layers of dark red fruits. There are no hard edges. The wine is already so easy to drink, that it is impossible not to be seduced into finishing the bottle far too quickly. As good as this is, give it a few more years in the bottle, and it is going to be even better as it gains in secondary nuances and complexities. Drink from 2024-2050.«

»Leuchtendes dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. Leichte Nuancen von Nougat und schwarzem Waldbeerkonfit, Anklänge von Heidelbeere, Karamell und süßem Edelholz. Saftig, extraktsüß, elegante Textur, feste reife Tannine, sehr gute Frische, mineralisch und anhaftend, bereits zugänglich, zeigt große Länge, mit weiterem Entwicklungspotenzial ausgestattet. Bereits antrinkbar, aber besser noch warten.«

»In the same qualitative ballpark as the 2010, if not a step up, the 2009 Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse De Lalande nevertheless offers more immediate pleasure and opulence, with a gorgeous perfume of blackcurrants, lead pencil, unsmoked tobacco, truffle, and spice box. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, this full-bodied, round, mouth-filling Pauillac has sweet tannins, beautiful mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It needs an hour or two in a decant today to drink brilliantly and will unquestionably evolve gracefully for another 20-25 years.«

2009 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Foodpairing

»Pretty aromas of wild blackberries, violets, milk chocolate and licorice. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins. Polished and concentrated. Better from 2024.«

»This is a big-hearted wine, ripe with both black-plum flavors and generous tannins. At this stage the structure is prominent, but with the weight of the fruits, the wine will balance out full, ripe and ready to drink from 2026. «

»The austerity of the tannins is accentuated at this point after ageing, but backed up by richly layered cassis fruits and a brilliant swish of Médoc eucalyptus. This is going to power through the next decade, and is one to watch out for.

Drinking Window 2024 - 2038«

»Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Reifes dunkles Beerenkonfit, schwarze Herzkirschen, etwas Nougat und Orangenzesten, attraktives, floral unterlegtes Bukett. Kraftvoll, saftig, schwarze Frucht, Brombeerkonfit, feste Tannine, schokoladiger Nachhall, lagerfähiger Stil, Potenzial, vielseitig einsetzbar.«

»Ripe black cherries and cassis, along with tobacco leaf and herbs create the nose. On the palate, the wine offers a full-body, layers of ripe, round, rich fruit. The finish is packed with more of those ripe, spicy, fresh, sweet, black and red berries with licorice, espresso and dark cocoa coming in at the end of the finish.«

2018 Château Poujeaux

Château Poujeaux

»Black currants, iron and a hint of spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with juicy tannins, blackberry flavors and undertones of spices, cedar and graphite. A blend of 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% merlot. Drinkable now, but better in a year or two.«

»Intensives blaubeeriges Bouquet, betörendes Veilchenparfüm, Brombeergelee und edle Cassiswürze. Am geradlinigen Gaumen mit engmaschigem Tanninkorsett und kompaktem Körper, dicht und präzise. Im konzentrierten langen Finale mit schwarzbeerigen Konturen, Heidelbeersaft, dunklem Graphit und mehliger Adstringenz, Potenzialwertung.«

»Chewy black currants, blackberries, herbs, cedar, and tobacco show easily. The palate is juicy, and sweet, and chewy. The fruits are sweet, bright, and fresh, with lift, concentration, and energy in the fruit-filled, chalky finish. Drink from 2029-2055.«

»The 2023 Sociando-Mallet is showing well, exhibiting aromas of cherries and cassis mingled with hints of pencil shavings and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's lively and classically structured, with sweet tannins, bright acids and a penetrating finish. The blend is 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, which attained 14% alcohol.«

2023 Château Sociando-Mallet

Château Sociando-Mallet

»Superbe, sehr blumige Aromatik; kompakter Ansatz, grosse Dichte, Klassetannin, fruchtig blumige Länge, umwerfende Eleganz und Raffinesse.«

»Very pretty and typical for the appellation with aromas of blackcurrants, violets and sandalwood that follow through to a full body with layers of polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Lasts a long time on the palate. Classic structure. Drink after 2027.«

»Such an expressive nose, high toned, floral, a bit wild with some medicinal aspects, coffee, leather and cola notes. The texture is just gorgeous, there's a chewiness that you find in a lot of the St-Julien's but it's soft, generous, round and mouth filling in a great way. Then a deep core of fruits come in with black liquorice, underpinned by excellent cooling acidity and menthol freshness. I like this a lot. Great florality and perfume surrounding the fruit on the palate too. This has a seductive appeal with rich fruit and rich spicing.«

»Blackberries, red pit fruits, flowers, tobacco leaf and red currants are the first thing you notice. The wine is soft, fresh and creamy on the palate, leaving you with a wealth of vibrant, lusciously textured, rich, sweet, red and black fruits in the finish. This is a top vintage for Saint Pierre. Drink from 2028-2050.«

»I continue to love the wines from this château, and the 2019 Château Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) is no exception, revealing a dense purple hue as well as a great nose of ripe blackcurrants, green tobacco, cedar pencil, and chocolate. With rock-solid concentration, medium to full body, ripe yet building tannins, and the vintage's pure, balanced character, give bottles 4-5 years and it will evolve nicely for 25+.«

»Ripe and well-built, with a gentle, understated approach stylistically and a rounded feel, as warm earth, sweet tobacco and savory details permeate a core of friendly plum, black cherry and cassis flavors. Features a long iron note, which adds subtle tension through the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2024 through 2038.«

Wine Spectator Punkte

2019 Château Saint-Pierre

»This wine is the essence of Bordeaux Cabernet. Dominated by this variety at 96%, it exudes tannins and black-currant fruits. Structure is all there, backed by acidity. It is a wine for serious aging. Drink at the earliest from 2028.«

»Reminiscent of the 1995 Lafite but modern, this wine is extremely aromatic, showing lead pencil, currants, blackberries, black olives and smoke with some gunpowder. Notes of iodine, stone, blood and ink. It is medium-bodied, with very fine and creamy tannins that show so much finesse and length. Racy at the end. 96% cabernet sauvignon, 3% merlot, 1% petit verdot. Give this four or five years to open.«

»The 2021 Lafite-Rothschild is every bit as exceptional as it was from barrel. The high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon comes through loud and clear. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2021 is dark, racy and fill of Lafite sensuality, all kicked up by the natural intensity of the year. Dark red/purplish fruit, mint, lavender and rose petal are all on display. It's not a showy wine, and it will need quite a bit of time to fully reveal its charms.«

Antonio Galloni

»Flowers, blackberries, charcoal, cigar box, black currants, spice, cedar, graphite and tobacco come through on the nose with a bit of coaxing. On the palate, the wine offers a pure expression of red fruits, black cherries, spice and a touch of orange rind, along with boysenberry, licorice and red plums on the backend. This is an elegant, regal, classic style of Lafite Rothschild that will age and evolve quite well. The wine is complete from start to finish and was produced from blending 96% Cabernet Sauvignon. 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. 12.6% ABV, 3.9 pH. Drink from 2032-2060.«

»Dunkles Rubingranat, tiefer Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Ockerrandaufhellung, ein Hauch von Gewürzen, Orangentouch, mineralisch geprägt. Süße Herzkirschen, frische Zwetschken. Am Gaumen saftig, feine Süße, elegant, angenehmes Spiel von Säure und Frucht, reife Tannine, salzig und gut anhaftend, ein delikater Speisenwein mit einigem Reifepotenzial, verfügt über eine erstaunliche Länge.«

»To my palate, the 2021 Lafite Rothschild has emerged as the finest of the Pauillac first growths this year. Wafting from the glass with aromas of dark minty berries mingled with notions of iris, licorice and cigar box, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a velvety attack that segues into an elegantly dense and structured mid-palate that's nicely framed by sweet but abundant tannins, concluding with a long, penetrating finish.«

2021 Château Lafite Rothschild

Château Lafite Rothschild

»The most underrated wine in the Lafite stable these days has put in another strong performance with the 2020 Duhart-Milon, as this somewhat cooler, later-ripening site is well adapted to warmer vintages. Unfurling to reveal aromas of cassis, plums, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, broad and layered, with polished tannins, terrific depth at the core and a long, sapid finish.«

»Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 Duhart-Milon comes skipping out of the glass with vibrant notes of crushed black cherries, black raspberries and plum preserves, plus an exotic spice undercurrent of cumin seed, star anise and cardamom, with an earthy touch of black truffles. The medium-bodied palate delivers mouth-coating, juicy black fruits with a plush texture and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy«

»A firm and racy Duhart with currants, chocolate and walnuts. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely subtle fruit. A bright finish. Succulent and refined. Savory. Very, very fine. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. Drink or hold.«

»Bramble tones, lovely herbal raspberries and black cherries and milk chocolate - fragrant and scented. Taut and streamlined on the palate, succulent and supple, a lovely purity with crystalline fruit and grippy tannins softly edged with dark chocolate, all very round and nicely weighted on the tongue. Excellent energy yet still with depth, this is approachable and really enjoyable.«

»Lots of tobacco, damp earth, chocolate, and lead pencil notes define the 2020 Château Duhart-Milon. Medium to full-bodied, it has a beautifully balanced mouthfeel, loads of blue and black fruits, and ripe yet certainly present tannins. Its relatively plush, rounded style is not too dissimilar from the 2016, but it offers ample structure as well. The blend is 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot, and it hit 13% natural alcohol. This is another classic, concentrated, impressive wine from this team.«

»Earthy in nature, the wine lifts off with its cigar wrapper, forest leaf, tobacco, peppery spice and sweet red currant profile. Medium-bodied, elegant, silky and fresh, with a beautiful symmetry and balance, along with freshness, length and purity in the fruits, this is a top vintage for Duhart Milon. The wine is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot. This is the first vintage made in the new cellars, which for the first time allow for parcel by parcel vinification.«

»Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Ockerrandaufhellung. Zart nussig unterlegte dunkle Beerenfrucht, ein Hauch von Nougat, schwarze Herzkirschen, feine Kräuterwürze. Saftig, rote Kirschen, ein Hauch von Pflaumen, frischer Säurebogen, integrierte Tannine, Herzkirschtouch auch im Nachhall, ein lebendiger Speisenbegleiter.«

»The 2020 Duhart-Milon is soft, pliant and wonderfully seductive. Strong Cabernet aromatics open first, lending quite a bit of savory nuance. Bright red/purplish berry fruit, spice, cedar and earthy notes show the vibrant side of this Pauillac´s personality. The 2020 deftly balances ripeness with energy. It´s a terrific example of the year. Yields were 36.5 hectoliters per hectare, more or less in line with the recent past. The 2020 is the first vintage made in the new cellar.«

»72 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 28 % Merlot. Tiefes Purpur mit opaker Mitte und zartem rubinrotem Rand. Dicht verwobenes Bouquet mit edler Cassiswürze, Brasiltabak und dunkler Mineralik, dahinter Szechuanpfeffer und Holundergelee. Am konzentrierten Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, feinkörniges Extrakt, präzise, sehr klassische Ausrichtung, stützende Rasse und durchtrainierter Körper. Im gebündelten Finale kleine schwarze Beeren, helles Edelholz und Adstringenz. Neuer Chai seit 2020.«

2020 Château Duhart-Milon

Château Duhart-Milon

»The 2021 La Dame de Montrose is a worthy counterpoint to the grand vin, shedding a touch of youthful reduction in the glass to reveal aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with exotic spices, orange zest and petals. Medium to full-bodied, suave and sensual, it's layered and complete, with a lively, charming profile.«

»This second-label wine is dense like its older brother, rich in blackberry and cedar aromas. It is solid with black fruits and dense tannins. Drink from 2028.«

»This juicy red shows cedar and berry character, spices and hints of dried roses. Medium body with a savory finish and round and easy tannins. Drink now.«

»The 2021 La Dame de Montrose is a very serious second wine. Dark, pliant and super-expressive, the 2021 possesses notable depth and class to burn. Dark red/black fruit, graphite, spice, new leather and incense build as this deep, beautifully resonant Saint-Estéphe gains volume in the glass. This is impeccably done.«

»Espresso. flowers, spice, wet earth, and cocoa with a hint of pepper fill up the perfume. The medium-bodied palate is soft, sweet, and vibrant, with a refreshing hint of orange, and black pepper that adds to the chocolate-accented cherries in the finish. Enjoy this while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. Drink from 2025-2037.«

2021 La Dame de Montrose

Château Montrose

»A dense, rich red, yet the tannins are so fine and integrated with beautiful texture and finesse. It’s full-bodied, showing pretty balance and refinement with lots of exotic fruit and richness. Tight now. Try after 2024.«

»Elegant, refined, concentrated, silky, fresh and pure, this beautiful wine exudes all the rocks, stones, flowers, licorice, spice, cherries, plums and blackberries you could ask for. The wine provides length, complexity and freshness coupled with the ability to age and evolve. The wine was made from blending 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and is aged in a combination of new and used French oak casks with 10% of the harvest being aged in amphora.«

»Well-located on the limestone slopes near Pavie, this has been under the ownership of Peter Kwok since 2017. Here he delivers a measured wine that has plenty of limestone character in a saline twist through the finish, while maintaining that St-Emilion gloss. Chocolate pods and just the right kind of bite; feels confident and with potential ahead. 30% new oak.«

2018 Chateau Bellefont-Belcier

»Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. Zarte Edelholznuancen, schwarze Waldbeeren, ein Hauch von Cassis und Lakritze, feine Tabaknuancen, Gewürze, Orangenzesten, noch etwas zurückhaltend. Komplex, süße Kirschen, gut eingebaute Tannine, mineralisch und anhaftend, eleganter Stil mit feinfruchtigem Abgang, salzig im Nachhall, zart nach Lakritze im Finale, ungemein harmonisch, sicheres Entwicklungspotenzial, allerdings ist noch Geduld gefragt. (2030 – 2065)«

»The wine is seriously rich with solid tannins. The tannins are softening into a more velvet texture that suits this style of wine well. It is giving a smoky character to the wine as well as richness. This is a great wine, very aromatic and concentrated. Drink from 2027.«

»Not quite at the level of the over the moon 2016, but not too far either, this sublime gem is almost opaque in color. This is so concentrated, silky, rich and decadent, it's almost off the charts. Blackberry, espresso, black currants, licorice, flowers and wet earth with cherry blossoms crowd into the perfume. Fresh, vibrant, lively and structured to age and evolve for decades, the wine ends with waves of perfectly ripe, vibrant, red and black fruits that simply do not want to quit! Drink from 2035-2060.«

»This is a really beautiful red with crushed-berry, plum, bark, mushroom and earth character. It’s full and creamy-textured with lots of tannins, but they are integrated and polished and flow across the palate. So much depth and intensity, yet there’s underlying grace and class. Try after 2025.«

»The 2019 Château Figeac checks in as 36% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Merlot, and it's another brilliant wine from Frédéric Faye. This deep purple-hued effort offers a beautiful Pauillac-like bouquet of ripe black cherries, cassis, damp earth, leafy herbs, chocolate, and smoked tobacco. It has classic Figeac herbal, earthy goodness (no doubt due to its high percentage of Cabernet) and is medium to full-bodied on the palate, has perfect tannins and flawless balance, all making for a brilliant Saint-Emilion that brings richness and power paired with finesse and elegance. Give bottles 4-5 years, count yourself lucky, and enjoy over the following 30+.«

2019 Château Figeac

Château Figeac

»The aromas of blackcurrants, sweet tobacco and sandalwood are tantalizing. Then it turns to subtle, dried fruit. Full-bodied with dense and powerful tannins, yet ending with finesse and vertical nature. Very deep. Power with finesse. Try after 2025.«

»I continue to love the 2016 Rauzan-Ségla, a thrillingly complete, flawlessly balanced, and borderline perfect Margaux that should be snatched up by readers. Notes of cassis, graphite, tobacco leaf, and earth all give way to a full-bodied effort that has building tannins, no hard edges, and a level of purity and elegance that’s just about off the charts. Given its purity and balance, it’s accessible today, but it will be best with 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 3-4 decades.«

»Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Rauzan-Ségla drifts effortlessly from the glass with fragrant rose hip tea, candied violets and chocolate box scents over a core of fresh blackcurrants and black cherry compote plus wafts of tobacco and dusty soil. Medium to full-bodied, it delivers a great mid-palate of softly textured black and blue fruits with loads of floral nuances and a refreshing lift on the finish.

The blend this year is 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot, harvested between September 20th and October 15th at an average yield of 45 hectoliters per hectare. It was aged for 18 months in French oak, 60% new. The alcohol is 13.5%, and the pH is 3.6.«

»Sehr zurückhaltende, aber viel versprechende Aromatik, blumig und fruchtig; von besonders dichter, mineralischer Art, Klassetannin, grosse Länge; superb, stilvoll, muss reifen.«

»Dark tannins work with the sophisticated structure of this wine. The very fine tannins are an important element of the wine, giving shape to the ripe black fruits and acidity. This wine, rich and structured, is set for a long development. Drink from 2026.«

»Structured and elegant, this starts slowly, and is clearly still young at this point, with firm tannins giving a slow-release to the blackberry and cassis fruits, laced with mint, black tea, cumin and liqourice. Getting even better as it ages, this has decades ahead of it. This first wine comes almost entirely from plots on Terrace 4, a wide, clay-rich strip of gravel. 3/6ph, 45hl/h yield, 60% new oak, harvest September 20 to October 15. Nicolas Audbert director.«

»Still young, but you can find hints of tobacco leaf, truffle, herbs and flowers poke through the ripe, red and dark red fruits. The wine is concentrated, silky, uplifting and generous, as well as long, fresh pure. This wine will need 12-15 years before it really starts opening and showing its true essence.«

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