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Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:
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Chateau La Faurie Maison Neuve 2018 Lalande de Pomerol. Noch nie gehört? Tja. wir aber! Dahinter steckt das Winzergenie Michel Coudroy. der auch für die unfassbaren Qualitäten von Haut-Tropchaud verantwortlich ist. Wie auch bei diesem Projekt gilt hier: ein höchstmaß an Qualität zum erstaunlich fairen Preis. Wie das kommt? Nun ja. da Sie vermutlich noch nie von Chateau La Faurie Maison Neuve 2018 Lalande de Pomerol gehört haben. erscheint es nur logisch. dass man auf Marketing. Bemusterungen etc. keinen zu großen Wert legt und lieber die Qualität für sich sprechen lässt - darum sagen wir: unbedingt probieren!



 

Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:

Für mich bietet der La Faurie das Ideal an Trinkgenuss. Auch in dem Jahrgang 2020 ist das nicht anders. Es ist schon sehr beachtlich wie konstant dieser Wein zu überzeugen weiss. Sie erhalten hier einen Merlot dominierten Wein aus der Lalande de Pomerol. Er ist nicht überkonzentriert, sondern findet sehr gekonnt die Balance zwischen feingliedriger Frucht, dunklen Beeren, etwas Würze, zart floralen Anklängen und das Ganze untermalt mit einer mineralischen und frischen Tiefe. Ein sehr vielseitiger Essensbegleiter oder einfach nur ein guter Begleiter über den Abend hinweg. Diesen Wein sollten Sie als Freund der bordelaiser Weine einmal probiert haben, Cheers!


Chateau La Faurie Maison Neuve 2019 Lalande de Pomerol. Noch nie gehört? Tja. wir aber! Dahinter steckt das Winzergenie Michel Coudroy, der auch für die unfassbaren Qualitäten von Haut-Tropchaud verantwortlich ist. Wie auch bei diesem Projekt gilt hier: ein höchstmaß an Qualität zum erstaunlich fairen Preis. Wie das kommt? Nun ja, da Sie vermutlich noch nie von Chateau La Faurie Maison Neuve 2019 Lalande de Pomerol gehört haben, erscheint es nur logisch, dass man auf Marketing, Bemusterungen etc. keinen zu großen Wert legt und lieber die Qualität für sich sprechen lässt - darum sagen wir: unbedingt probieren!

 

James Suckling über den Chateau Joanin Becot 2019 Cotes de Castillon:

A perfumed nose of cherries, currants, plums, violets, clay and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Fruity and balanced with a fresh, supple finish. 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc. Drink from 2023.

 

Für den Wine Spectator verköstigte James Molesworth denChateau Joanin Becot 2019 Cotes de Castillon:

Juicy and direct, featuring a mix of black cherry and red currant fruit that stretches out nicely, with singed alder and tobacco notes and a subtle chalky thread that guides the flavors through the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2029.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

Mulberries, ripe cherries, tobacco leaf, and chalky mineral notes all emerge from the 2019 Château Joanin Bécot, another pure, incredibly elegant, balanced beauty from this family. Readers who love vibrant, elegant, yet still concentrated and impeccably made Bordeaux will love this medium-bodied, seamless 2019 that can be drunk any time over the coming 10-15.
 

Neal Martin bewertet den Chateau d Aiguilhe 2019 Cotes de Castillon im Februar 2022:

The 2019 d'Aiguilhe has a really lovely bouquet of ample black cherry, mulberry and light floral scents, very pure and delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with cedar-infused red fruit. While not as exuberant as the aromatics, this is nicely detailed and quite poised on the finish. No, I still cannot pronounce its name, but this Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux is well worth seeking out.

 

William Kelley bewertet den Chateau d Aiguilhe 2019 Cotes de Castillon im April 2022:

A terrific effort from this large and immaculately maintained property on the clay-limestone slopes of the Côtes de Castillon, the 2019 d'Aiguilhe exhibits aromas of cherries and cassis mingled with notions of burning embers, licorice and warm spices. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a mineral finish, it's intelligently matured in tank and large-format oak as well as small barriques.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau d Aiguilhe 2019 Cotes de Castillon im Februar 2022:

Aromas of ripe blackberries, grilled plums, tobacco and dark chocolate. It’s medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Compact and structured. Drink after 2024.

 

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Zart mit Grafit unterlegte schwarze Waldbeerfrucht, feiner Kirschtouch, ein Hauch von Lakritze und Kräutern. Saftig, elegant, feine rote Frucht, frischer Säurebogen, reife Tannine, lebendiger, trinkfreudiger Stil, mineralisch-salziger Nachhall, anregender Speisenbegleiter.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Clos du Roy 2019 Fronsac:

5 Jan, 2022 – Black and blue fruit, dried herbs, bark, hazelnuts and vanilla on the nose. Olives and oyster shells, too. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins. Rich and fruity with a chewy finish. Merlot and cabernet franc. Drink after 2023.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

I loved the 2019 Clos Du Roy from barrel, and it doesn’t disappoint from bottle. Ripe black cherries, chocolaty herbs, licorice, and graphite are just some of its nuances, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a round, layered texture, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Drink it over the coming decade.

 

Neal Martin zum Chateau Clos du Roy 2019 Fronsac:

The 2019 Clos du Roy has an intense bouquet of marine-tinged black fruit, though I get the feeling that it’s already beginning to close down. The palate is medium-bodied and concentrated, with firm tannins, plenty of black fruit and impressive structure on the finish. Very fine, but give it a couple of years in bottle.
 

James Suckling zum Dalem 2017 im Dezember 2019:

A very composed Fronsac here with blueberry and dark-plum aromas. as well as graphite and slate-like. dark-stone nuances. The palate has such fresh and defined tannins. Very balanced. too. A blend of 95% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. Drink or hold.

 

Neal Martin Tasting Note vom Januar 2020: 

The 2017 Dalem is vinified without SO2 and sees 40% new oak. It has a clean and precise bouquet with perfumed blackberry and freshly picked mint aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins. One of the most elegant Dalem wines that I have tasted in recent years with a clean and precise finish that is top drawer. This has kicked on since bottling and is turning into a very lovely Fronsac. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
 

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Die Menge für den Jahrgang 2017 ist um 35% geringer als beim 2016er.
 

Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:

Dichter und satter Kern, frische intensiv fruchtige Nase. süssliche kleine Beeren. Schwarzkirsche. Im Mund satt mit guter Frucht. Schöne polierte Tannine, weich, frisch und sauberes Finale. Seit einigen Jahren nun ist das Chateau Dalem für uns die Benchmark in Fronsac, daran ändert auch der JG 2018 nichts. 93+ Punkte

Ebenfalls möchte ich meine Empfehlung für die Weingüter aus dem Fronsac aussprechen: Chateau Fontenil, Chateau La Vieille Cure, Chateau Carlmagnus, Chateau La Dauphine, Chateau La Riviere.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

An elegant nose of flowers, plums, red berries and cedar. It’s medium-bodied with silky texture. Shows balance and finesse, supported by polished tannins and a pretty drive. Lovely all around. Try after 2023.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

Graceful in feel, this delivers cassis and bitter plum notes infused with bergamot and floral hints that all carry through a refined, mineral-tinged finish. A charming, understated wine. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2030.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Dalem has a deep garnet-purple color and compelling notes of blackberry preserves, wild blueberries and ripe, juicy black plums, with hints of dark chocolate, licorice and black olives. The full-bodied palate (15% alcohol) appears bright and fresh with the lively black fruits framed by soft, velvety tannins, finishing long and savory. Nicely done!

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

The 2018 Dalem is quite backward on the nose, opening gradually to offer blackberry, licorice and very light menthol aromas; you just want to give the aromatics a polite kick up the backside. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Quite juicy in the mouth, delivering black cherries and cassis toward the well-defined, persistent finish. Excellent, but give it 24 months in bottle, because the nose needs time to find its mojo.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Fontenil 2018 aus Fronsac wie folgt:

Blueberry and raspberry notes with wood and earthy undertones. It is full-bodied with nice acidity and intense, creamy tannins. Beautiful, clean finish. Still tight, as it should be. Drink after 2023

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Fontenil 2018 aus Fronsac wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Fontenil hits the ground running with vivacious notes of baked black plums, stewed black cherries and black raspberry preserves, followed by hints of molten licorice, ground cloves and sandalwood. The rich, full-bodied palate (15% alcohol) is jam-packed with black fruit preserves and exotic spice accents, framed by plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and perfumed.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Fontenil 2018 aus Fronsac wie folgt:

Black cherry and cassis notes are fresh and unencumbered in feel as they lead the way, carried by silky structure and infused with subtle minerality and a hint of anise through the finish.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Fontenil 2018 aus Fronsac wie folgt:

The 2018 Fontenil retains its gorgeous bouquet of exuberant scents of red cherries and raspberry coulis and hints of honey and marmalade, beautifully defined and utterly seductive. The palate is very well balanced and focused, and fine tannins lend firm backbone and grip. This is a classy, vibrant, captivating Fontenil that should loosen up and drink well for 15–20 years. Excellent.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Dalem 2019 Fronsac:

17 Jan, 2022 – Sweet plums and berries with some lavender undertones. Medium to full body. Plenty of fruit and ripe tannins. Crushed-stone undertones. Polished and sophisticated finish. Merlot. Very attractive already, but needs two or three years to come together.

 

Neal Martin (vinous) zum Chateau Dalem 2019 Fronsac:

The 2019 Dalem offers almost Burgundian purity on the nose, where blackberry, bilberry, crushed stone and pressed iris petal commingle. The palate is beautifully proportioned and quite saline, with fine tannins and an almost pixelated finish, which delivers superb grip and density. This is an outstanding Fronsac that will live long in the bottle. Excellent.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

Readers looking for a smoking deal in the vintage should grab bottles of the 2019 Château Dalem. This rich, medium to full-bodied, mouth-filling effort has lots of ripe darker cherry and blackberry fruit as well as tobacco, cedar pencil, and violet nuances. Rich, textured, balanced, and with a real sense of purity and class, it's ideal for enjoying over the coming 10-12, if not 15 years or so.

 

Für den Wine Spectator verköstigte James Molesworth den Chateau Dalem 2019 Fronsac:

Sleek and taut, with chalky threads running along the edges of a core of fresh cherry puree and cassis notes. Features a subtle tobacco accent throughout, with nice cut through the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2032. 7,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.

 

Der Chateau Dalem 2019 Fronsac am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Ockerrandaufhellung. Feine schwarze Waldbeerfrucht, dunkle Kirschen, angenehme Edelholzwürze, kandierte Orangenzesten unterlegt. Saftig, elegant und stoffig, reife Herzkirschen, feine, tragende Tannine, gute Frische und Mineralität, bleibt haften, etwas Nougat, zeigt Länge und Reifepotenzial.
 

Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:

Die Blend für den 2016er Fronsac vom Chateau de la RIeviere beteht aus 84% Merlot. 8% Cabernet Franc. 6% Cabernet Sauvignon und 2% Malbec. Diese Cuvee zeigt schon ein wenig an. dass dieser Fronsac anders ist als seine Nachbarn die oft nur auf Merlot und Cabernet Franc setzen. Er bietet ein etwas würzigeres Nasenbild und seine Tannine sind ein wenig griffiger gesetzt. Dafür besitzt er ein unglaublich gutes Alterungspotenzial. seinen Sie also nicht erstaunt. wenn er Ihnen in 10-12 Jahren noch einmal besser schmeckt. 92 Punkte

 

Antonio Galloni im Januar 2019:

The 2016 La Rivière is dark. dense and absolutely delicious. Blackberry jam. chocolate. espresso and licorice all flesh out in this brooding. potent Fronsac. Although not especially subtle. the La Rivière packs a real punch and is a real pleasure to taste.

 

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, fester Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, zart balsamisch unterlegte schwarze Beerenfrucht, ätherische Würze, etwas Nougat. Saftig, Brombeerkonfit, integrierte Tannine, schokoladig, bleibt haften, stoffiger Speisenwein.
 

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Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:

Dichter und satter Kern, frische intensiv fruchtige Nase. süssliche kleine Beeren. Schwarzkirsche. Im Mund satt mit guter Frucht. Schöne polierte Tannine, weich, frisch und sauberes Finale. Seit einigen Jahren nun ist das Chateau Dalem für uns die Benchmark in Fronsac, daran ändert auch der JG 2018 nichts. 93 Punkte

Ebenfalls möchte ich meine Empfehlung für die Weingüter aus dem Fronsac aussprechen: Chateau Fontenil, Chateau La Vieille Cure, Chateau Carlmagnus, Chateau La Dauphine, Chateau La Riviere.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac Subskription wie folgt:

An elegant nose of flowers, plums, red berries and cedar. It’s medium-bodied with silky texture. Shows balance and finesse, supported by polished tannins and a pretty drive. Lovely all around. Try after 2023.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac Subskription wie folgt:
Graceful in feel, this delivers cassis and bitter plum notes infused with bergamot and floral hints that all carry through a refined, mineral-tinged finish. A charming, understated wine. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2030.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac Subskription wie folgt:

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Dalem has a deep garnet-purple color and compelling notes of blackberry preserves, wild blueberries and ripe, juicy black plums, with hints of dark chocolate, licorice and black olives. The full-bodied palate (15% alcohol) appears bright and fresh with the lively black fruits framed by soft, velvety tannins, finishing long and savory. Nicely done!

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac Subskription wie folgt:

The 2018 Dalem is quite backward on the nose, opening gradually to offer blackberry, licorice and very light menthol aromas; you just want to give the aromatics a polite kick up the backside. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Quite juicy in the mouth, delivering black cherries and cassis toward the well-defined, persistent finish. Excellent, but give it 24 months in bottle, because the nose needs time to find its mojo.

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  James Suckling über den Chateau Dalem 2019 Fronsac:

17 Jan, 2022 – Sweet plums and berries with some lavender undertones. Medium to full body. Plenty of fruit and ripe tannins. Crushed-stone undertones. Polished and sophisticated finish. Merlot. Very attractive already, but needs two or three years to come together.

 

Neal Martin (vinous) zum Chateau Dalem 2019 Fronsac:

The 2019 Dalem offers almost Burgundian purity on the nose, where blackberry, bilberry, crushed stone and pressed iris petal commingle. The palate is beautifully proportioned and quite saline, with fine tannins and an almost pixelated finish, which delivers superb grip and density. This is an outstanding Fronsac that will live long in the bottle. Excellent.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

Readers looking for a smoking deal in the vintage should grab bottles of the 2019 Château Dalem. This rich, medium to full-bodied, mouth-filling effort has lots of ripe darker cherry and blackberry fruit as well as tobacco, cedar pencil, and violet nuances. Rich, textured, balanced, and with a real sense of purity and class, it's ideal for enjoying over the coming 10-12, if not 15 years or so.

 

Für den Wine Spectator verköstigte James Molesworth den Chateau Dalem 2019 Fronsac:

Sleek and taut, with chalky threads running along the edges of a core of fresh cherry puree and cassis notes. Features a subtle tobacco accent throughout, with nice cut through the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2032. 7,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.

 

Der Chateau Dalem 2019 Fronsac am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Ockerrandaufhellung. Feine schwarze Waldbeerfrucht, dunkle Kirschen, angenehme Edelholzwürze, kandierte Orangenzesten unterlegt. Saftig, elegant und stoffig, reife Herzkirschen, feine, tragende Tannine, gute Frische und Mineralität, bleibt haften, etwas Nougat, zeigt Länge und Reifepotenzial.

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James Suckling im Januar 2021:

Aromas of dried blueberries, currants, bitter chocolate, chalk and sweet tobacco. It’s medium-to full-bodied with compact, firm tannins that provide form and tension. Racy and energetic finish that goes on for minutes. Try after 2024.

 

Neal Martin bewertet den Wein in einer Vertikalverkostung mit sehr guten 93 Punkten nach und setzt Ihn mit dem 2015er punktgleich an die Spitze dieser Vertikalverkostung. Damit ist für Ihn 2018 und 2015 La Dauhine noch vor den Jahren wie 2009, 2010 und 2016!

 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

Dichter und satter Kern mit vollem Körper. die Nase ist sauber und von reifer dunkler Frucht geprägt. am Gaumen sehr fleischig und satt. tolle Länge. Ganz solide wie die Jahre zuvor auch. 93+ Punkte


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

Aromas of plum, blueberry, dark chocolate and walnut husk. Some pine cone, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Chewy, creamy and polished all at once. Extremely well done. Try from 2023.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

This has a succulent feel, pulling you into its mix of fresh plum, red cherry and raspberry coulis flavors while bergamot and red tea accents stay in the background. Finish is juicy but tightly focused, with an underlying chalky thread lending precision. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 La Vieille Cure opens with cedar chest, graphite and tree bark scents, giving way to a core of baked blackberries, stewed plums and cherry compote, with wafts of Sichuan pepper and star anise. The full-bodied palate (15% alcohol) is wearing a lot of oak at this stage, with a good core of baked black fruits and loads of exotic spice accents, supported by grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing woody. Give it a good 5 years for the oak to integrated and drink it over the next 12-15 years or more.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

The 2018 La Vieille Cure is a total pleasure bomb. Rich, sumptuous and exotically beautiful, the 2018 grabs hold of all the senses and never lets up. Inky dark fruit, spice, new leather, licorice, mocha and chocolate build as this exuberant, deeply layered Fronsac shows off its soft curves and considerable charms. In a word: fabulous. 

 

Jeb Dunnuck im März 2021:

The deep ruby-hued 2018 Château La Vieille Cure is a smoking wine that readers should snatch up! Lots of red and black currants, cedary spice, dried tobacco, and a touch of chalky minerality all emerge from the glass, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a fruit-loaded, concentrated mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. It has a touch of background oak, but that should integrate with 2-4 years in the cellar, and this gorgeous Fronsac will shine over the following decade or more.
 

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CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

Dichter und satter Kern mit vollem Körper, die Nase ist sauber und von reifer dunkler Frucht geprägt, am Gaumen sehr fleischig und satt, tolle Länge. Ganz solide, wie die Jahre zuvor auch. 93+ Punkte


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

Aromas of plum, blueberry, dark chocolate and walnut husk. Some pine cone, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Chewy, creamy and polished all at once. Extremely well done. Try from 2023.
 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

This has a succulent feel, pulling you into its mix of fresh plum, red cherry and raspberry coulis flavors while bergamot and red tea accents stay in the background. Finish is juicy but tightly focused, with an underlying chalky thread lending precision. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 La Vieille Cure opens with cedar chest, graphite and tree bark scents, giving way to a core of baked blackberries, stewed plums and cherry compote, with wafts of Sichuan pepper and star anise. The full-bodied palate (15% alcohol) is wearing a lot of oak at this stage, with a good core of baked black fruits and loads of exotic spice accents, supported by grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing woody. Give it a good 5 years for the oak to integrated and drink it over the next 12-15 years or more.
 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

The 2018 La Vieille Cure is a total pleasure bomb. Rich, sumptuous and exotically beautiful, the 2018 grabs hold of all the senses and never lets up. Inky dark fruit, spice, new leather, licorice, mocha and chocolate build as this exuberant, deeply layered Fronsac shows off its soft curves and considerable charms. In a word: fabulous. 

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James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2019 Cotes de Bordeaux im Januar 2022:

An array of fresh dark and blue-fruit aromas, together with hints of baking spices, chocolate and crushed rocks. Full-bodied and compact with firm, polished tannins and delicious, succulent fruit. Refined and firm on the finish. 86% merlot and 14% cabernet franc. Drinkable now, but better in 2025.

 

Jeb Dunnuck bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2019 Cotes de Bordeaux im April 2022:

The 2019 Château Puygueraud is also terrific, with ripe darker cherry, plum, leafy tobacco and hints of chocolate on the nose. This medium-bodied, rounded, supple, elegant beauty has soft tannins, wonderful balance, and a great finish. Drink it over the coming decade.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau La Prade 2019 Cotes de Francs:

An intense, aromatic red with notes of ripe plums and blackberries, spices, chocolate and tar. Polished and refined with an array of fine-grained, chewy tannins and a velvety mouth-feel. Full-bodied, compact and long. Impressive power and depth. Drink in a year or two or hold.

 

Jeb Dunnuck bewertet den Chateau La Prade 2019 Cotes de Francs im April 2022:

From the talented Nicolas Thienpont, the 2019 Château La Prade sports a deep ruby/purple color to go with a great nose of spicy dark fruits, damp earth, and violet. Wonderfully pure, medium-bodied, elegant, and seamless on the palate, it's easily the finest vintage of this cuvée I've tasted. It's going to drink brilliantly for 10-12 years.
 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Siaurac is silky. perfumed and exceptionally beautiful. Readers will find a restrained Lalande de Pomerol built on finesse and class. Sweet tobacco. menthol. licorice and pretty herbal notes add shades of complexity throughout.

 

James Suckling im Februar 2019:

Bright flowers and attractive red berries on offer here with a really succulent. velvety palate that offers rich red-plum flavors. Long and juicy resolve. A blend of 74 per cent merlot. 19 per cent cabernet franc and seven per cent malbec. Try from 2021.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Montlandrie 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

This shows a really beautiful core of ripe fruit with dark chocolate and blueberries. Full body and firm. chewy tannins. Flavorful finish.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Montlandrie 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

On the ripe and slightly heady side. with a healthy dose of toasted vanilla surrounding the steeped plum and blackberry fruit. Shows a bit more oomph than freshness. but remains solid.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Montlandrie 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

Produced by Denis Durantou of Château L’Eglise Clinet. the 2018 Montlandrie is a blend of 75% Merlot. 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with 14.5% alcohol and is currently aging in 40% new oak. Deep purple-black in color. it features fragrant notes of lilacs. Morello cherries and blueberry compote over a core of plum preserves and woodsmoke plus a waft of underbrush. The medium to full-bodied palate is richly fruited with black and blue fruits. lifted by earthy accents and lovely freshness. finishing long and velvety textured.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Montlandrie 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

A sleeper in 2018. Montlandrie is powerful. racy and super-expressive. Succulent red cherry. raspberry. mocha. licorice and rose petals all run through this racy. polished Côtes de Castillon from Denis Durantou. Sweet floral notes add brightness in the glass. The tannins just need time to soften. Tasted two times.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Montlandrie 2019 Castillon:

Blueberries and dark cherries with walnuts and hazelnuts. Some nutmeg, too. Medium-bodied with firm, polished tannins and a flavorful finish. Very fine tannins. Drink after 2025, but already gorgeous.

 

Neal Martin (vinous) zum Chateau Montlandrie 2019 Castillon:

The 2019 Montlandrie was one of the hidden gems of Durantou’s lineup this vintage. Now in bottle, it retains a wonderful, expressive, vivacious bouquet of black and red fruit and hints of violet and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied, with pliant, very fine tannins and a perfect line of acidity. Intense yet finessed, leading to a silky-smooth finish. Make sure you have some of this excellent Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux in your cellar, or it will never forgive you.
 

James Suckling beschreibt den Chateau La Prade 2015 Cotes de Fancs am 02.02.2018 wie folgt: 

A soft and juicy wine with plums. chocolate and some violets.
Medium to full body and a round and caressing tannin texture.
Flavorful finish. Drink in 2020 but already gorgeous.



 

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau La Prade 2018 Francs Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:

A beautiful Puygueraud with blackberries. black olives and hints of salt. Medium to full body and firm tannins at the end. Shows tension and beauty. und vergibt ihm 92-93 Punkte.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau La Prade 2018 Francs Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:

Quite ripe. with dark plum and boysenberry notes. but this is focused. offering subtle spice and tobacco hints on the finish. Tasty and should be a great value. verkostet 03-19 von James Mothels Winespectator und vergibt ihm 90-93 Punkte.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau La Prade 2018 Francs Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:

The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 La Prade delivers pronounced baked cherries. mulberries and blackberry pie scents with nuances of rose hip tea. iron ore and fragrant earth. Full-bodied and richly fruited with loads of earth and floral sparks. it has a plush. velvety frame and provocative lift to the finish. und vergibt ihm 91-93+ Punkte.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau La Prade 2018 Francs Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:

Nicolas Thienpont's 2018 La Prade is supple. juicy and inviting. Ripe red cherry. plum. mocha. licorice and spice all run through this racy. super-expressive wine. These limestone-rich soils give a wine with notable energy. tension and aromatic lift. along with an element of tightness that needs time to resolve itself. all quite complementary in this vintage. The blend is 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times. Und vergibt ihm 89-91 Punkte.

 

 

Lisa Perrotti-Brown über den Chateau Alcee 2018 Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux (April 2021):

Composed of 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Alcee charges out of the gate with bold notions of stewed black cherries, blackberry preserves and fruitcake, plus hints of cinnamon toast, licorice and tobacco leaf with a waft of camphor. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of ripe black fruit flavors with a velvety texture and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy.

 

James Suckling im März 2021 zum Chateau Alcee 2018 Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux:

Black cherries, blueberries, dried leaves, praline and some tar on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, broad tannins. Structured and concentrated. 96% merlot and 4% cabernet franc. Better from 2023.

 

Neal Martin schreibt im Januar 2021:

The 2018 Alcée, the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux from Nicolas Thienpont, has a rather thick, dense bouquet of opulent blackberry and cassis fruit. It is certainly the most sumptuous of Thienpont’s wines this vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins that frame layers of tar- and tobacco-infused black fruit. Dichotomous to the nose, the finish comes across as structured and a little more austere in style. I appreciate the focus and spiciness of this Alcée, which deserves 2–3 years in bottle. Very fine, if a bit like a jigsaw puzzle: you have to put it together in your mind!
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Alcee 2019 Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux im Februar 2022:

Ripe dark fruit, licorice, walnuts and cured meat on the nose. Full body and fine, chewy tannins and impressive depth. Polished, firm finish with hints of crushed stones. Rich and intense, yet balanced and delicious. 96% merlot and 4% cabernet franc. Try after 2024.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

Black cherries, red plums, tobacco, and chalky minerality all emerge from the 2019 Château Alcée, a juicy, medium-bodied, round, incredibly satisfying Castillon with ripe tannins and rock-solid overall balance. It's beautiful today, yet I see no reason it shouldn't evolve and drink well for a decade.  

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Alcee 2019 Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux im Juni 2020:

Composed of 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. the 2019 Alcee was harvested from the 27th of September to the 9th of October. Yields were 29 hectoliters per hectare this year. Deep garnet-purple in color. it needs a little coaxing to reveal the beautiful raspberry pie. kirsch and Black Forest cake scents. followed by notions of violets. fallen leaves and star anise. Medium to full-bodied. the palate is solidly constructed with firm. ripe. grainy tannins and seamless freshness supporting the tightly knit red and black fruit flavors. finishing long and fragrant. About 1.650 cases are anticipated to be made.
 

James Suckling bewertet den La Dauphine 2015 am 02.02.2018 wie folgt:
Very pretty aromas of perfume. currants and orange peel follow through to a full body. round and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Solid and structured. Give it two years to soften. Better in 2020.
 

Neal Martin bewertet den Wein in einer Vertikalverkostung mit sehr guten 93 Punkten nach und setzt Ihn mit dem 2018er punktgleich an die Spitze dieser Vertikalverkostung.

Damit ist für Ihn 2015 und 2018 La Dauphine noch vor den Jahren wie 2009, 2010 und 2016!
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:

Blended of 73% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, the medium garnet-purple colored 2016 de Bel-Air gives up a very fruity nose of crushed plums, kirsch and black cherry compote with hints of potpourri, tilled soil and fallen leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate is laden with juicy plums and cherry flavors plus a pleasant chewy texture, finishing on a savory note.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau de Bel Air 2016 im Januar 2019 wie folgt:

Quite smoky and earthy with a hint of something vegetal, alongside the ripe red fruit. This is generous, but rather crisp and slightly sappy at the finish. A blend of 73 per cent merlot, 19 per cent cabernet franc and eight per cent cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold.