Lovely; coming home …. — 2 years ago
The 2022 Chablis Village has a taut, focused, mineral-driven bouquet that opens nicely in the glass. The palate is well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite waxy in texture with a pithy, peppery lingering finish. Enjoy over the next 4-6 years. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2023)
— 3 months ago
1990 vintage. An under the radar Pomerol, bought in 1961 by the grandfather of current owner Nathalie Despagne. He also owned La Tour Figeac in Saint-Emilion and La Rose Figeac is just across the Saint-Emilion border. The 4,56 hectare vineyard consists of 9 parcels (all within 500 m of each other) on gravelly sandy soils and is planted with Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc. My bottle had a near-perfect level and as the smell was a bit musty upon opening, but there was still good fruit in the mouth and the colour looked very solid, I took the risk to decant it. It turned out to be a wise decision as the wine evolved positively, even if the tannins remained a bit rustic. On the other hand it still has lively fruit and freshness, it is a testimony to the ageing potential of Bordeaux wines and an attractive food wine. Abv. 12,8% . — 2 years ago
Always a classic! — 2 years ago
Fresh, crisp, slight bubbles on the tongue. — 2 years ago
Surprised by the lower ratings. This is a pop and pour wine I would always want in my cellar. — 2 years ago
Spencer Fox
Classic quaffable Loire red w huge vegetal notes — herbes de provence and bell pepper. Ample red fruit and chewy tannins that helped provide some girth to an otherwise lighter bodied wine. Impressively complex and generous for the lower price point. Need to do this with skirt steak and chimichurri immediately. — 3 months ago