2017 vintage. A bit more rustic compared to the 2018.
2017 vintage. A bit more rustic compared to the 2018.
Jan 22nd, 20262018 vintage. A blend of Merlot (65%), Cabernet Franc (20%), and Cabernet Sauvignon from diverse vineyards in Saint-Emilion and Côtes de Castillon owned by the Perse family. Aged for 15 months in used barrels from Pavie and Monbousquet. A solid,bold wine, ready to drink, with good fruit and some of the chalkiness that I associate with Castillon. Abv. 14,5%.
2018 vintage. A blend of Merlot (65%), Cabernet Franc (20%), and Cabernet Sauvignon from diverse vineyards in Saint-Emilion and Côtes de Castillon owned by the Perse family. Aged for 15 months in used barrels from Pavie and Monbousquet. A solid,bold wine, ready to drink, with good fruit and some of the chalkiness that I associate with Castillon. Abv. 14,5%.
Jan 10th, 2026
BDX blend with 65% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc. grippy tannins, and leathery. Fruit quite constrained. Let’s see how this bottle evolves with more air. Upped it to 90 points with two hours of air - tannins mellowed out and cassis and red fruit evolved. Nice.
BDX blend with 65% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc. grippy tannins, and leathery. Fruit quite constrained. Let’s see how this bottle evolves with more air. Upped it to 90 points with two hours of air - tannins mellowed out and cassis and red fruit evolved. Nice.
Nov 30th, 2025
Blend of 65% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc and rest Cab Sauvignon, deep Ruby color with aromas of dark black fruits, and a herb spice nose. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currant and cherry, with licorice, tobacco and burnt herbs. Fine grainy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, smoky spice and earthy mineral notes.
Blend of 65% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc and rest Cab Sauvignon, deep Ruby color with aromas of dark black fruits, and a herb spice nose. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currant and cherry, with licorice, tobacco and burnt herbs. Fine grainy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, smoky spice and earthy mineral notes.
Sep 24th, 2024
The best of the wine selection in the self-pour section of the Charles de Gaulle Airport AirFrance lounge, this wine is smooth-drinking with restrained currant, pepper, and chocolate flavors.
The best of the wine selection in the self-pour section of the Charles de Gaulle Airport AirFrance lounge, this wine is smooth-drinking with restrained currant, pepper, and chocolate flavors.
Jul 26th, 2023
2009, a bit extracted and heavy but nice notes of boysenberry annnnnnd bacon
2009, a bit extracted and heavy but nice notes of boysenberry annnnnnd bacon
2 people found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2016Right Bank BDX, 70% Merlot, 30% Cab Franc. Black cherries and licorice. Nicely balanced.
Right Bank BDX, 70% Merlot, 30% Cab Franc. Black cherries and licorice. Nicely balanced.
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2023
Needed decanting-big voluptuous wine-lacking acid but was perfect for CA wine drinkers
Needed decanting-big voluptuous wine-lacking acid but was perfect for CA wine drinkers
Nov 8th, 2015
Big. Needs more structure to support the plush Merlot. Easy enough to drink, but might as well be from California.
Big. Needs more structure to support the plush Merlot. Easy enough to drink, but might as well be from California.
Aug 1st, 2015
Bordeaux, France
