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2018 vintage. 100% Sémillon, aged in barriques for 8 months. Deep yellow colour. This really looks, smells, and tastes like dry Sauternes. Exotic fruits, lemon confit, crème anglaise,honey and flowers. Intense, powerful taste with exotic fruits, a round mouthfeel, and a subtle bitterness in the long finish. An unusual, exuberant wine that might not please everyone, but a great culinary challenge for hobby cooks and real chefs alike. Abv. 14%. — 6 days ago
2016 vintage. Not the most exciting, but good value Pomerol. ABC. 13,5% — 12 days ago
2016 vintage. Jérémy Chasseuil is working miracles here. Needs a bit of air, but after half an hour in the decanter it really started to shine. Intense perfume of raspberries, blueberries, violets, rosemary and a hint of truffles lurking in the background. Concentrated, with layers of red and black fruit and subtle spices. Velvety tannins and hardly noticeable oak. Very long too. Still very much under the radar, a great chance to buy a high end Pomerol for less than a 100 euro. — 13 days ago
2020 vintage. Another gorgeous Teynac, one of the rare non-classified Saint-Julien estates. This is all about finesse and elegance, don't expect an overextracted monster. Refined nose with blackberries, cassis, flowers, and the most delicate touch of oak. Medium-bodied, with juicy berries, subtle spices, and the typical 2020 freshness. Very good length. A beautifully delicate Saint-Julien that is drinking well already. I raised a glass to Philippe Pairault who recently passed. Kudos to his lovely daughter Eléonore to honour her father's legacy. Abv. 13,5%. — 7 days ago
2019 vintage. 55% Sémillon, 49% Sauvignon (Blanc and Gris), and 5% Muscadelle. Fermented and aged in barrique. Light yellow. Pineapple, grapefruit,dried lemon, and hints of rosemary and ginger. Round mouthfeel, but fresh and vibrant at the same time,with complexity and length. Very good value. — 6 days ago
2018 vintage. 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Nathalie d'Espagne took over in 2013 and the wines have gained in finesse ever since. Organically farmed since 2009. Beautiful nose with flowers, crushed strawberries, coffee, and subtle spices. In the mouth it displays juicy red fruit, spices and an intriguing minerality on the finish. Fine length too. Very good value for Pomerol. Abv. 13,5%. — 11 days ago
Stefan Dolhain
2016 vintage. This is the red Graves Château Jouvente. 62% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Petit Verdot. — 2 days ago