Richard Adams

9.2

First ‘15 Bdx. Can see what the hype is about. This was better second day, even more expressive. — 2 months ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

Dark fruit, leather, smoke. Earthy. Very good. — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2020 vintage. A great effort from this rather obscure Cru Classé that once was part of the immense Rauzan estate and even briefly owned by Château Palmer, before it was sold in 1980 to the legendary Lucien Lurton. Since 1992 it is managed by Denis Lurton ( one of the 10 children of Lucien). A blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot. The great ( and very humble) Eric Boissenot consults. Interesting fact: the Merlots were harvested very early in 3 days from September 17th until the 20th, just before the rains on the 21st, that reduced the alcoholic degree of the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that came in at 12% abv., creating a very fresh balanced blend. Dark red with purplish rim. Seductive perfume combining black cherries, cassis, flowers, cedar wood, and rosemary. Elegant and fresh, with very pure fruit, well-tamed tannin, and very good length. Abv. 13%. Very good value, an estate to watch. — 3 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Biface Despagne 2024 — Entre-Deux-Mers AOP, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A classic 50/50 Sauvignon Blanc–Sémillon blend from Entre-Deux-Mers crafted by Thibault Despagne. A value-driven Bordeaux Blanc that leans into freshness, precision, and balance. Clean, expressive, and built for everyday enjoyment.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh-cut grass, lime zest, green pear, white peach skin, and delicate white flowers. The Sauvignon Blanc brings lift and tension, while the Sémillon adds subtle honeyed nuance and soft orchard fruit.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium body, crisp and lively. Bright acidity with a sharp, refreshing finish. The Sémillon gently rounds the edges, keeping the wine harmonious and smooth without losing energy.

Food Pairings
Seafood rice, grilled shrimp, oysters, goat cheese, ceviche, or simple light dishes with herbs and citrus.

Verdict
An incredibly affordable and versatile Bordeaux Blanc that overdelivers for its category. Refreshing, balanced, and dependable, a graceful everyday white that performs in any season.

Did You Know?
Entre-Deux-Mers literally means “between two seas,” referring to the land between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. It is one of Bordeaux’s most important regions for dry white wine production.

🍷 Personal Pick
A go-to value white that never disappoints. Crisp enough for summer patios, structured enough to enjoy even in winter with seafood dishes, effortless and reliable. — 3 months ago

Shawn Drenning

9.1

I didn’t enjoy this much right out of the bottle, but really liked it after decanting for an hour (and letting the temperature increase a bit). Too dumb with wine to describe flavors other than tasty — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2009 vintage. I had no idea that Rauzan-Ségla also produced a Haut-Medoc, from vineyards East of Arsac that fall just outside the Margaux appellation. First nose was a bit lactic, but it improved dramatically after 15 minutes. Not particularly complex but a smooth charming fully mature Bordeaux. Amazing how even simple Bordeaux wines can age that long. Abv 13%. — 4 years ago

Anil Saxena

9.0

This wine is so underrated. Excellent Bordeaux. I’d buy it over again! — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2014 vintage. Go back with Staglin to the beginning. Have usually found it (both to their credit and detriment) slightly too acidic and lean without truly embracing one or the other. Distinctive style and it obviously works for them and theirs. Rauzan-Segla from Margaux does it better for the same pricing. — a year ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2020 vintage. It's a pleasure to see that the Quié family ( also Rauzan-Gassies and Tronquoy-Lalande) is finally getting serious about quality. Easily the best wine I have ever tasted from this former perennial underachiever. A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Cassis, blueberries and toasted oak. Medium-bodied, with juicy black fruit and ripe tannin. It lacks a bit of concentration in the midpalate, but the finish is unexpectedly long. Abv. 14%. — 3 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

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% . — 4 years ago