Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2017 vintage. Second vintage under Irish ownership. No frost damage here. Very ripe nose, almost New World in style. Fruitforward and seductive. No wood. An estate to watch with huge potential. — 10 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

Solicantus 2018. This wine is made by Namratha Prasanth, a strong Indian woman with a very touching life story (check www.solicantus.fr). From the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux region. A blend of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec, aged 18 months in French oak. Brilliant deep red with purplish rim. Gorgeous nose with raspberry, black cherry, flowers, cedar and the most subtle hint of vanilla. In the mouth it is very elegant with layers of red and black fruit, fresh acidity, silky tannin and perfectly integrated oak. The high alcohol (abv 14,5%) goes unnoticed. Impressive length too. This is a spectacular effort from a new kid on the block that tastes more like a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé than a Blaye. Well worth the 20 euros price tag. Try to find a rare bottle (4000 bottles, there will be more from the 2019 vintage). Very impressive. — a month ago

Chelsea Partin

9.0

Oaky smell, bright middle, smooth finish — 17 days ago

Thomas Pellerite

9.0

Earthy and floral bouquet that gives this wine some distinction upfront, sour apple and mineral finish. — 7 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2019 vintage. Blaye. A blend of 85% Sauvignon and 15% Muscadelle. The aromatic Muscadelle shines through in the nose. Good acidity in this warm vintage, ripe and juicy. Nice aperitif or try with spicy Asian food. Good value at 10 euros. — 17 days ago

Aaron Tierney

10

Has a strong blackberry after taste that is really nice and sweet — 18 days ago

Rachael Regan

9.0

Very earthy but tangy, and tannins for days. Great wine. — 3 days ago

John Barrett

9.2

Earthy, peppery, musty. A really good stick to your tongue wine. — 8 days ago

Anna-Claire Hayden

9.0

Plummy and almost a little smoky. Love the texture. It became a much softer wine after aerating, and on the second day had lost most of its bite. — 18 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2017 vintage. Juicy and fresh, great value at 9 euro. — 3 days ago