Stefan Dolhain

9.6

2022 vintage. Tasted during lunch at their restaurant La Table de Nathalie. Deep dark red. Inviting nose with very ripe cassis and blackberries, intertwined with subtle floral and spicy notes. Concentrated and layered black fruit with the ripeness that one expects in this splendid vintage, all kept in balance by the juicy acidity and powerful velvety tannins. This will age gracefully for decades, but like many 22s it is very flattering young. An impressive effort from this estate that is on a high. Moreover, it represents excellent value for this quality. 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. — 4 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

I have no idea why, but "floral" seems to be the common denominator for Bordeaux 2023, both left bank and right bank. This one also smells like it escaped from a flower shop, with the red fruits playing second fiddle. — 10 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2023 vintage. The second wine of Château Brown is a blend of around 60/40 Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Aged on the lees for 8 months in oak barrels and egg-shaped concrete tanks. Deep yellow colour. Exotic fruit and spices. Could do with a bit more tension, but attractive. Abv. 13%. — 16 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2022 vintage. Mainly Merlot (92%) with Cabernet Franc. Finding good Pomerol under 30 euro a bottle isn't an easy task, but this is a good example. Seductive nose after 15 minutes in the glass with strawberry jam,flowers and subtle spices. The high alcohol (15% abv.) is well integrated. Smooth and round, without the complexity of the best, but a pleasure to drink and good value indeed. 52000 bottles produced with a yield of 39 HL/ hectare. Aged 12 months in oak barrels, 49% new. Mechanical harvest with manual sorting. Claire Moueix is in charge since 2013. Abv. 15.% — 5 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

6.0

2022 vintage. Disappointing, as the owners make great Saint-Emilion wines ( Fleur de Lisse, L'Etampe,.. ).I don't look at the corks when I open in order to not be biased. In this case, an immediate Diam alert on the nose, it smells a bit chemical. Quite a big mouthful for a humble Bordeaux Supérieur, but unfortunately a short, drying finish. Diam 5 cork. I still can't figure out Diam, some good, some really bad. The bottle went down the drain after one glass.No score. — 10 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.6

A nice, simple, clean Sauvignon blanc for only 7,50 euro. — 12 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.0

2020 vintage. Quaffable, if a bit diluted. Short finish. Diam 5 cork, but only slightly drying. Abv. 12,5%. It's not expensive, but there are better ways to spend your 7,5 euro on Haut-Médoc, like a half bottle of Château d'Arcins 2022. — 5 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2019 vintage. A blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot. First year of conversion to organic viticulture. The second wines of the big boys have never been better, and this is another good example. Raspberry, cassis, a hint of pencil shavings, and a little smokiness. Good concentration, charm, complexity and length. Good value for an appellation where you don't go shopping with 10 euro, but that rarely disappoints. A lovely introduction to the grand vin at one third of the price. Abv. 13,5%.. Eric Boissenot consults. — 7 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2020 vintage. What a nice surprise! A gorgeous, very fresh Saint-Emilion, with complexity and length. The 14,5% abv. goes totally unnoticed. Cheap for the quality. — 11 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2021 vintage. Le C de Calon Ségur is the third wine. Good, but somewhat pretentiously priced ( at the price level of Cantemerle), and suffering from the comparison with Château d'Arcins and Château Barreyres 2022 at half the price. Abv. 13%. Also, I'd rather pay 10 euro more for the Marquis de Calon. — 16 days ago