Pomerol

Nur 1,3 Hektar grosser Weingarten

Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt: 
Unser Best Buy Tipp

Dieses kleinen Pomerolweingut liegt auf einem der besten Terroirs des Pomerol Plateau. Hier wo die Merlottraube zu voller Vollendung kommt finden sich eher selten solche fantastischen Schnäppchen. Doch wir haben es für Sie wieder geschafft. eine herausstechenden Wein zu finden der Ihnen vollen Genuss zu einem sehr charmanten Preis liefert. umrahmt von Weingütern die weltruhm geniessen. das gibt es nur im Pomerol. Also unbedingt probieren und sich über einen top Kauf freuen.

 

James Suckling im März 2022:

Dark plum, orange peel and cedar with some mahogany. Full-bodied, yet tight and so polished and beautiful. Lively and intense. Needs three to four years to soften. Best after 2027.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

This is linear and tight with a very compact palate of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins that together deliver a racy and polished young wine.
 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

This has a notable tobacco and bay leaf profile out front. followed by bramble-textured. gently mulled plum and black cherry fruit.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Lagrange (Pomerol). made from 100% Merlot. has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and opens with understated red and black cherries. baked plums and mulberries scents giving way to expressive camphor. wild thyme. cracked pepper and damp soil notes. Medium-bodied. the palate is firm and grainy with freshness and restraint. giving glimpses at provocative earthy layers to come. finishing minerally.
 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Lagrange (Pomerol) is a racy. polished Pomerol that will drink well with minimal cellaring. A rush of sweet red cherry. raspberry jam. white flowers. mint and sweet spice gives the 2018 much of its immediacy and allure. Medium in body. with lush fruit and silky tannins. Lagrange is another compelling. modestly priced wine in this vintage. I loved it.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:
100% Merlot von einem 9 ha grossen Terroir. Mittlere bis volle Dichte. die Nase zeigt sofort etwas vegetabile Noten. Paprika. Holunderstrauch. Im Mund mittelgewichtig. etwas austrocknendes Tannin. Ein wenig Frucht kommt durch. Leider ein wenig unaufregend. und vergibt ihm 88-90 Punkte.

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!

 

Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:
Mein Best Buy Tipp für Sie.

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!



 

James Suckling schreibt am 3. März 2021 über den Chateau Mazeyres 2018 Pomerol:
Very pretty and subtle aromas of blackcurrants and violets follow through to a medium body with firm tannins and a delicate finish. Crisp. Try after 2023.



2018 war ein warmes Jahr, regnerisch im Frühjahr und trocken im Sommer. Nach einem eher kühlen und feuchten Winter begannen die Reben spät auszutreiben, und der hohe Wassergehalt des Bodens führte zu einer langsameren Erwärmung der Reben. Im Frühjahr fielen hohe Niederschlagsmengen, begleitet von überdurchschnittlichen Temperaturen. Diese Bedingungen begünstigten leider den Falschen Mehltau und verursachten Ernteverluste, die zwar teilweise eingedämmt werden konnten, aber dennoch einen wichtigen Faktor darstellten. Der Sommer 2018 war der wärmste seit 2003. Die Reifezeit war früh, und die Reifung fand unter idealen Bedingungen statt, nämlich trockenem Wetter und hohen Temperaturschwankungen zwischen Tag und Nacht. Dies förderte die Entwicklung der Polyphenole und brachte Trauben mit einem guten Tanninpotenzial hervor, welches bei der Weinbereitung nicht verstärkt werden sollten. Die Herausforderung bei diesem Jahrgang bestand für Kellermeister Ludovic Guibert darin, die volle Frische des Weins zu erhalten.
 

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 Plince 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

A wine with lovely depth of fruit and ripeness. yetalways refined and integrated with ripe fruit. fresh acidity and a long and satisfying finish. Could be best ever.

 

James Mothels vom Winespectator bewertet den Chateau Plince 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

Warm and steeped in feel. with fig. blackberry and plum fruit notes. layered with tobacco and warm earth details. A strong showing.


 

Lisa Perrotti Brown vom Wine Advocate bewertet den Chateau Plince 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

Made from 79% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc. the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Plince opens with cedar. unsmoked cigars and smoked meats suggestions giving way to baked plums. blackberry pie and black raspberries plus wafts of Ceylon tea. hoisin and Sichuan pepper. Medium to full-bodied. the palate has wonderful richness and depth with loads of exotic spice and savory layers contained in a beautifully plush texture. finishing long.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Lafleur-Gazin 2018 Pomerol im Januar 2021 wie folgt:

Extremely rich and opulent nose of ripe fruit and meat with flowers, following through to a full body with round, juicy and chewy tannins that are polished and rather soft. Intense finish. Try after 2024.

 

93 Punkte Falstaff

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. Edelholznuancen, schwarze Beeren, ein Hauch von Lakritze, ein Hauch von Nougat im Hintergrund. Mittlerer Körper, etwas weitmaschig, ein Hauch von Kakao, reifer Stil, Pflaumen im Abgang, bietet unkompliziertes Trinkvergnügen.

 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Bourgneuf 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:
80 Merlot 20 Cabernet Franc von einem 9 ha grossen Terroir. Mittlerer bis voller Körper. Die Nase ist klar offen von fruchtigen Noten dominiert. Kirsche. Himbeere und etwas Cassis. Im Mund mit feiner Eingangssüsse. sehr weiches harmonisches Tannin. Am Gaumen ist er frisch und elegant. sehr balanciert. 92-94 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Bourgneuf 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

A very dense and layered young wine with lots of fruit and density. Yet. it remains agile and fresh. because of the bright acidity and fresh finish. Potent.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Bourgneuf 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The deliciously ripe and juicy red currant. plum and raspberry fruit is well-knit. revealing hints of tobacco. singed chestnut and cast iron in the background. Shows lots of range and drive. with serious grip on the finish.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Bourgneuf 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. the 2018 Bourgneuf has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and leaps from the glass with vibrant kirsch. blackberry pie and crushed plums notions followed by hints of chargrilled meats. fertile loam. truffles and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied. the palate has an intense core of black fruits and savory layers. framed by rounded tannins and loads of freshness. finishing on a meaty note.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Bourgneuf 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Bourgneuf is another modestly-priced Pomerol that is absolutely delicious in 2018. Ripe. creamy and inviting. with a bit more depth than is often the case. Bourgneuf offers terrific immediacy and sheer appeal while retaining its mid-weight structure and sense of classicism. Sweet floral and spice notes add lift to a core of sweet red berry fruit in this very pretty. gracious Pomerol. Tasted three times.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Bourgneuf 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Bourgneuf is another modestly-priced Pomerol that is absolutely delicious in 2018. Ripe. creamy and inviting. with a bit more depth than is often the case. Bourgneuf offers terrific immediacy and sheer appeal while retaining its mid-weight structure and sense of classicism. Sweet floral and spice notes add lift to a core of sweet red berry fruit in this very pretty. gracious Pomerol. Tasted three times.
 

Das Château Gazin befindet sich an der Stelle des "L'Hospital de Pomeyrols", das im 12. Jahrhundert von den Rittern des Heiligen Johannes von Jerusalem erbaut wurde, um Pilger auf ihrem Weg nach Santiago de Compostela aufzunehmen. Das Anwesen gehört der Familie Bailliencourt dit Courcol, Nachkommen der Hohen Vererber von Landas, einer der ältesten Familien in Artois (Nordfrankreich), deren Wappen sie tragen.

Der Spitzname "Courcol" (Kurzpass) wurde einem von ihnen 1214 von Philippe-Auguste, König von Frankreich, für einen Waffenakt während der Schlacht von Bouvines gegeben. Seitdem lautet das Familienmotto: "war kraft Courcol".
Das Château Gazin befindet sich im nordöstlichen Teil des Pomerol-Plateaus zwischen Châteaux Pétrus und Lafleur-Gazin auf einem Terroir aus Gunziennes-Kies und blauen und grünen Tonen mit Eisenoxiden. Die Reben werden auf traditionelle Weise unter voller Berücksichtigung der Umwelt angebaut: Pflügen, organische Düngemittel, begründete Bekämpfung von Weinschädlingen, "sexuelle Verwirrung", manuelle Ernte ... Sowohl im Weinberg als auch im Keller wird der größte Respekt vor der Tradition mit modernen Techniken kombiniert, um eine konstante Qualität und den vollen Ausdruck dieses außergewöhnlichen Terroirs zu gewährleisten.

Die Ernte wird in kleinen Zementfässern vinifiziert und anschließend 18 Monate in Eichenfässern gereift. Ein zweiter Wein, L’Hospitalet de Gazin, wurde 1986 kreiert, um die Partien von jüngeren Parzellen zu trennen und die Typizität des schlammigen Teils dieses wunderschönen Weinbergs auszudrücken. Die Weine sind geschmeidig und elegant und immer bereit, Kenner auf der ganzen Welt zu verzaubern.
 

Tasted on four separate occasions, the 2016 Château Clinet is another brilliant wine from this estate. Showing slightly more freshness and purity than the 2015, its saturated purple color is followed by a thrilling array of crème de cassis, graphite, ground herbs, and a terrific sense of minerality. Deep, full-bodied, with building tannins, and a magical sense of purity and elegance paired with real density and depth, it needs short term cellaring and will keep for three decades.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown am 30.11.2018

The 2016 Clinet is composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged using the Oxoline system. in 70% new and 30% one-year-old barrels for 16 months. It has a deep garnet-purple color with cedar and smoked meats on the nose giving way to black and red plums and earthy notions with wafts of cassis and pencil shavings. The palate is medium to full-bodied. elegant. polished and vivacious with loads of red and black fruit layers and an earthy finish. Around 4.416 cases produced.

 

Verkostungsnotiz aus Januar 2019:

The 2016 Clinet. a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. was cropped at 49hl/ha and matured in 70% new oak. It has a quintessential Pomerol bouquet of vibrant floral aromas. black cherries and hints of Christmas cake and truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and very harmonious and refined. The sample at the château showed a touch more backbone than the one at the London UGC tastings. offering plenty of blackberry and black olive notes and then turning saline toward the dense. muscular finish. A classy. sophisticated Clinet that will reward those with the nous to cellar it for several years. Outstanding.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

Beautiful blue fruit and earth with hints of black truffle. this has a violet and fragrant edge. too. Really complex. youthful impression here. The palate has mouthwatering fruit flavor and terrific sense of fresh energy and cut on the finish. A blend of 90 per cent merlot and ten per cent cabernet sauvignon. Try from 2024.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau La Grave (Trigant de Boisset) 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:
Verkostet am 14.01.2021

Fragrant aromas of wild blackberries, dried blueberries, mahogany and dark spices. Charred bark and potpourri, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with elegant, sleek tannins. Concentrated and refined. Such finesse and depth. Try from 2024.



 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Latour a Pomerol 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

100% Merlot von einem 8 ha grossen Terroir. Der Kern ist dicht und voll. Die Nase geprägt von dunkler reifer Frucht. Waldbeeren. Brombeere. ganz behutsame Holzwürze. Am Gaumen. fein im Einfluss. mit reifen und dennoch strukturierten Tannin. Bleibt sehr lang am Gaumen kleben. im Finale kommen zart würzige Nuancen hinzu. etwas an Holunderstrauch erinnernd. Blanciert und frisch. und vergibt ihm 92-95 Punkte

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Latour a Pomerol 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

This is a big wine with a deep and dark center palate of ripe fruit. juicy and polished tannins and a long and flavorful finish. where the fruit and hot-stone character come through so clearly. Solid. traditional young Pomerol.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Latour a Pomerol 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The mulled plum and blackberry fruit has a fleshy texture. picking up tobacco. savory and cedar notes along the way. A warm earth accent fills in on the finish. with the fruit keeping pace. A broad-shouldered wine.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Latour a Pomerol 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Latour à Pomerol (100% Merlot) is deep garnet-purple colored and offers up beautiful floral notions of lavender and rose hips with a core of black cherries. warm plums and mulberries plus wafts of underbrush. bay leaves and mossy bark. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a muscular core of densely packed black fruits with bright. herbal sparks and framed by firm. grainy tannins. finishing earthy.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Latour a Pomerol 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Latour a Pomerol is fabulous. Rich. dense and explosive. the 2018 possesses off the charts richness to match its decidedly exotic. opulent personality. Ripeness is pushed to the edge. and yet the 2018 retains striking balance. Inky red fruit. cherry jam and sweet spice notes add to the wine's decidedly flamboyant personality. In a word: Superb.
 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Certan de May is a powerful. dense wine. just as it was en primeur. A blast of grilled herbs. leather. smoke. tobacco. licorice and dark-fleshed fruits makes a strong opening statement. Potent and strap in feel. Certan de May shows the more virile side of Pomerol. The profile is decidedly sepia-toned. Readers should plan on being patient with the 2016. It is a jewel of a wine that just needs bottle age to be at its best.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:

A blend of 65% Merlot. 31% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. the medium garnet-purple colored 2016 Certan de May offers up notes of wild blueberries. black cherries and raspberry leaves with hints of black tea. roses and tar. Medium-bodied. the palate delivers a wonderful quiet intensity of blue. red and black fruits plus a fine-grained backbone and superb freshness. delivery and very long. mineral-tinged finish.

 

James Suckling Januar 2019:

A deeply intense and plush Pomerol with immaculately ripe fruit and tannins. So well executed with aromas of truffle. dark stones. coal smoke and intense dark plums and cocoa powder. The palate has an immaculate texture with very bright. velvety tannins. carrying rich dark plums. Plum pudding and Christmas cake to close. Try from 2025.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Certan de May 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:
70 Merlot 25 Cabernet Franc 5 Cabernet Sauvignon von einem 5.5 ha grossen Terroir. Bei der Beratung dieses Weinguts ist Olivier Berrouet (Petrus) seit dem JG 2014 mit verantwortlich! Kraftvoll und dichter Kern. die Nase ist reich an dunklen Beeren. viel schwarze Frucht. Cassis. Brombeere. etwas rauchiges ist im Hintergrund. Im Mund sehr kraftvoll. dicht. mit reifer dunkler Frucht. das Tannin ist poliert und satt am Gaumen. Gute Anlagen insgesamt frisch und ausgewogen. 93-96 Punkte.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Certan de May 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The finesse and density to this young Pomerol is certainly impressive with gorgeous plum and floral character. full body and a very long and caressing finish.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Certan de May 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

Offers a nice display of fruit. with cassis. boysenberry and plum flavors all wrapped together. The ample structure is polished and integrated. Anise details flash on the finish. Well-built.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Certan de May 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Certan de May is composed of 70% Merlot. 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored. it sings of red cherry compote. redcurrant jelly and black raspberries with nuances of potpourri. fallen leaves. tapenade and cinnamon toast plus a waft of cigar box. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a wonderfully plush texture and seamless freshness supporting the generous fruit. finishing long with a spicy kick.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Certan de May 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Certan de May is a potent. brooding wine. Elevated ripeness and big tannins are two of the signatures in this decidedly ample. potent Pomerol. It will be interesting to see where elevage takes the 2018. Today. my impression is that Certan de May is one of the more pushed Pomerols of the vintage. Time will tell.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Certan de May 2017 Pomerol im Dezember 2019:

There’s a striking sense of deeply ripe plums on the nose. as well as notes of forest wood. black truffle. wet earth and sous bois. The palate has regal tannin shape and texture. Quite powerful but supple. the tannins carry long and fresh with ripe dark-plum flavors. Try from 2022.

 

Antonio Galloni im März 2020:

The 2017 Certan de May is a powerful. dense wine. Graphite. smoke. grilled herbs and dark red and purplish fruit confer a real sense of gravitas that also comes through in the wine's unctuous fruit and overall richness. The 2017 packs a serious punch. that is for sure. Although not the last word in finesse. Certan de May offers plenty of richness and body. It is one of the bigger Pomerols of the year. I would give the 2017 a few years in bottle to allow the tannins to soften.

 

16.03.2020 Lisa Perrotti Brown

The 2017 Certan de May is a blend of 60% Merlot. 35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple in color. the wine charges out of the gate with bold expressions of preserved plums. blueberry compote and redcurrant jelly plus nuances of pencil shavings. forest floor and truffles. Medium-bodied. the palate delivers elegantly played black fruits and earthy accents with a lovely frame of fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness. finishing with a quiet intensity.
 

James Suckling Januar 2019:

Exotic aromas of blackberries. truffle. earth and cedar follow through to a full body. rich and layered tannins and a long. long finish. Shows so much here. Exotic. Give it at least three or four years of bottle age. Exuberant. Try from 2023.

 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Le Gay is terrific. Rich. explosive and vertical in feel. the 2016 is a wine of pedigree and real class. Inky blue and purplish fruit. licorice. lavender all race across the palate. From bottle. Le Gay is more a wine of subtlety and vibrancy than pure power. As good as it is. my impression today is that the fruit is a bit dried out. I liked the 2016 more from barrel.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored. the 2016 Le Gay has a rock star nose of flamboyant Black Forest cake. crushed redcurrants and lilacs scents with underlying nuances of yeast extract. wood smoke. iron ore and dark chocolate. Medium to full-bodied. the palate truly struts its stuff with generous black and red fruits and a fantastic line of super ripe tannins. building to a very long. seductively perfumed finish.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored. the 2016 La Violette opens with fragrant cigar box. black tea. wilted roses and spice cake scents with a core of warm black plums. black cherries and mulberries plus a hint of star anise. Medium to full-bodied. the palate delivers layer upon layer of black fruits and floral sparks. framed by firm. very finely grained tannins and seamless freshness. finishing long and fragrant. Beautiful.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

Loads of plums with spices and hazelnuts. Full-bodied. dense and velvety with layers of fruit and ripe tannins. Brilliant and focused with a long and beautiful finish. Shows class and greatness. Try after 2025.

 

Verkostungsbericht aus Januar 2019:

The 2016 La Violette has an engaging bouquet of voluptuous black cherry. boysenberry and crème de cassis aromas. very pure but not as overpowering as in previous vintages. The palate is rounded and generous. displaying sensual tannin that imparts a velvety texture. It feels slightly lower in acidity than its peers. but there is impressive volume and density toward the finish. which coats the mouth with blue and black fruit. Decadent but with just the right amount of class to render this a quite delicious. sensual Pomerol.
 

Rober M. Parker Jr. April 2015

Close to perfection. this extraordinary blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc seems to have hit all the high notes in 2012. Inky ruby/purple with stunning concentration. a multidimensional mouthfeel. skyscraper-like texture and fabulous purity of blue. red and black fruits. this is a tour de force from this estate owned by Christian Moueix. The potential complexity and sheer compelling quality of Hosanna is amazing. Aromatically. this may be the most profound wine of the vintage. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. 97 Punkte



Tipp:
2012 ist ein hervorragender Jahrgang für die Appelationen Pomerol und Passac Leognan sowie Teile des St. Emilion.
Chateau Hosanna stellt in diesem Jahrgang die absolute Spitze dar und ist ein grossartiger Wein. Für uns ein Must Buy !
 

Verkostungsbericht vom 30. November 2018:

The 2016 Hosanna is composed of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Medium garnet-purple colored. it comes spilling out of the glass with the most beautiful floral perfume of lilacs and lavender over a core of black and red cherries. black raspberries and cedar chest plus hints of tobacco and chocolate mint. Medium to full-bodied. the palate is elegantly styled with beautiful floral and cherry layers framed by velvety tannins. finishing long and fragrant.

 

Verkostungsbericht aus Januar 2019:

The 2016 Hosanna is a big. powerful wine. Far more introverted and brooding than it was en primeur. Hosanna gives the impression of a wine that is going to need quite a bit of time to fully recover from bottling. Today. the fruit is a bit muted. although the wine's power. depth and overall structure are very much present. Mocha. espresso. grilled herbs and leather build into the dark. somber finish.

 

James Suckling Februar 2019:

Such a polished wine from the outset. This has a very deep thread of dark plums. black stones and dark cocoa powder. running from nose to palate. The finish is swathed in rich and plush tannins and delivers profound depth with unblemished fruit purity. Stunning Pomerol. Try from 2023.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Hosanna 2015 am 02.02.2018 wie folgt:

This has the wow factor; it's very impressive. The nose is saturated with dark. rich plums and wet-earth aromas. not to mention the roasted-coffee and crushed-violet undertones. The palate has polished. lustrous appeal. and dark plums and ripe blueberry flavors abound. Long. deep-set tannins with incredible depth. This has x-factor depth and elegance.
Best from 2025.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Hosanna 2015 am 21.02.2018 wie folgt:

A blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc. the 2015 Hosanna had a medium garnet-purple color. charging out of the glass with an exotic perfume of smoked meats. truffles. sandalwood and Indian spices over a compelling core of cherry cordial. blackberry tart and blueberry compote plus suggestions of garrigue and rose hip tea. The full-bodied palate is absolutely laden with taut. muscular black and blue fruits. with a solid frame of grainy tannins and just enough freshness. finishing with languidly lingering licorice and spice flavors. Incredibly seductive and just plain delicious right now. hedonists can enjoy this captivating wine while it’s relatively young. while traditionalists can wait ten years and drink it over the next 25 years or more.


 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau La Fleur Petrus 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

91 Merlot 6 Cabernet Franc 3 Petit Verdot von einem 18.7 ha grossen Terroir. Der Kern ist dicht und konzentriert. Die Nase ist reich an dunklen Früchten, fantastisch diese etwas verspielte Würze in der Nase. Im Mund spielt er seine Komplexität voll aus. Mit jeder Sekunde schiebt er mehr über den Gaumen, sehr kraftvoll und klar, mit Krokant und gerösteten Nüssen im Finale. Sehr balanciert, auch hier verleiht der Cabernet die Würze. Das Tannin ist super reif. 98 Punkte

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau La Fleur Petrus 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

Ripe black fruit, clove, licorice, pine and walnut husk on the nose. Bitter chocolate and coffee, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, tight tannins. Muscular and very formed. Energetic and precise with long, chewy layers and lots of depth, structure and polish. Superb. Needs time. Try from 2026.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau La Fleur Petrus 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

A brick house. featuring steeped currant and plum fruit. scored by tobacco. bay leaf and charcoal notes. A great tug of earth lurks underneath. but there's plenty of fruit to handle it. This is a big one.

 

One of the most seamless, ethereal wines in the vintage, the 2018 Château La Fleur-Petrus checks in as 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot coming from a 45-acre vineyard of deep clay and gravelly soils located on the upper plateau of Pomerol. The vines average 35 years in age, and the élevage spans 16-18 months in 50% new French oak. Unquestionably in the same league as Trotanoy, Le Gay, Lafleur, Hosanna, and the other leviathans of the region, its deep purple hue is followed by a gorgeously layered, multi-dimensional 2018 with full-bodied aromas and flavors of black raspberry and blackcurrant fruits intermixed with spring flowers, dried herbs, and a hint of white truffle. Medium to full-bodied, with stunning symmetry and balance, its tannins are ripe and polished, and it has nicely integrated acidity as well as a great finish. It should drink well for another 20-25 years.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau La Fleur Petrus 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

A blend of 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2018 la Fleur-Petrus has a medium garnet-purple color and a slightly closed-down nose to begin, soon unfurling to reveal earthy notions of black truffles, mossy tree bark and damp soil, over a core of plum preserves, wild blueberries and redcurrants, plus a fragrant waft of menthol lilacs. The medium to full-bodied palate has the most gorgeous, velvety texture with well-knit freshness giving lift to the densely packed black fruit and earthy layers, finishing with a beguiling perfume. Stunning. Give it a good 3-4 years in bottle and drink it over the next 30 years or more.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau La Fleur Petrus 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 La Fleur-Pétrus is positively rapturous, just as it was from barrel. Mother Nature appears to have taken all the signatures of this site and turned up the volume. Loud. Rich and beautifully layered, La Fleur-Pétrus dazzles with magnificent richness and a finish that is eternal. Blood orange, mint, rose petal, spice and sweet red berry fruit build over time. I can't remember tasting a better young La Fleur-Pétrus. Give it a few years to shed some baby fat. Magnificent.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown am 30.11.2018

The 2016 La Conseillante is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc aged in 70% new and 30% one-year-old French oak for 17 months. Deep garnet-purple colored. it slips provocatively out of the glass with a lifted perfume of roses. candied violets and lavender over a core of warm red and black plums. chocolate box. unsmoked cigars and baked cherries with wafts of wild thyme and tilled soil. Medium-bodied. the palate exudes polish and sophistication with bags of fragrance. freshness and energy. sporting exquisitely fine-grained tannins and finishing very long and minerally. Around 3.808 cases produced.

 

Verkostungsbericht aus Januar 2019:

The 2016 La Conseillante is a brilliant wine from the team led by Technical Director Marielle Cazaux. Polished and sophisticated. the 2016 possesses stunning vertical lift. with soaring aromatics that make a strong first impression. Silky and seductive on the palate. the 2016 is all about precision and energy in the early going. It is also one of the most quite. soft-spoken Pomerols of the vintage. Hints of blackberry. lavender. licorice and spice add nuance. but in 2016 La Conseillante stands out for its sublime balance and total sense of harmony. The 2016 spent 17 months in oak. 70% new. As gorgeous as the 2016 is. my impression is that the best is yet to come. Since arriving at La Conseillante. Cazaux has changed much in the farming of the property. including introducing cover crops and limiting yields. She also now works with no sulfites in winemaking and opts for lower temperatures in fermentation. In other words. the full results of all of that work is yet to be seen. For now. though. the 2016 Conseillante is a pretty special wine. Don't miss it. Tasted two times.

 

James Suckling Januar 2019:

The aromas of violets and dark berries with licorice and sweet black tea are so attractive. What really impresses is the sweet fruit in the dense middle palate. So attractive. At the same time. there’s plenty of plush and ripe tannins that give the wine form and brightness. And it still remains bright on the finish. as the tannins roll on. A great Conseillante. Try after 2024.
 

James Suckling beschreibt den Chateau Trotanoy 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

Super nose of dried blueberry, black plum, walnut, myrrh and sandalwood. Lavender, violet, and chocolate, too. Ripe with wood now, but fresh. It’s full-bodied with firm, ultra fine tannins. Lots of dark spice is interlaced with the ripe fruit, giving this complex, perfumed character. Muscular, long and seamless with incredible depth and concentration. Reminds me of the great 2009, but this is better with more structure. Amazing wine. This is 100% merlot. Try from 2027.

 

Antonio Galloni im März 2021:

The 2018 Trotanoy is a bold, powerful wine. In this vintage, some of the imposing structure that is such a Trotanoy signature has been replaced by super-expressive aromatics and striking detail. Dried herbs, iron, gravel and crushed rose petals all lend gorgeous savory nuance to a core of potent red berry fruit. Trotanoy is a Pomerol for those who can be patient. The 2018, though, is extraordinarily beautiful right out of the gate.

 

11.03.2021 Jeb Dunnuck:

Another heavenly Pomerol in the vintage, the 2018 Château Trotanoy checks in as 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc brought up in (I suspect) lots of new French oak (although it's certainly not apparent). Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like bouquet of blackcurrants, dried flowers, cured meats, violets, tobacco, and chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a sexy, seductive texture, building yet sweet tannins, and just a rich, concentrated, yet flawless profile on the palate that's already impossible to resist. Nevertheless, a good 7-8 years of bottle age are warranted, and this magical elixir is going to evolve for 40 years or more.

 

31.03.2021 Lisa Perrotti Brown:

The 2018 Trotanoy is composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it slowly unfurls to reveal a jaw-dropping perfume of Black Forest cake, black raspberries, blackberry pie and kirsch, followed by hints of cast-iron pan, violets, woodsmoke, Chinese five spice and eucalyptus, with a waft of tree bark. The full-bodied palate explodes with exotic spice and mineral fireworks, grounded by a concentrated, black and red berry preserves core and framed by firm, grainy tannins, finishing with epic length and depth. It will need a good five years in bottle to tame some of the youthfully overt, showy fruit and allow the mineral and earth nuances to emerge, then it should easily cellar another 35 years or more
 

Possibly the wine of the vintage,

The 2017 Vieux Chateau Certan is a blend of 81% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from the highest point on the Pomerol plateau. Deep purple, with a heavenly bouquet of creme de cassis, blueberries, scorched earth, crushed violets, tobacco, and earth, this beauty is full-bodied, has incredible depth of fruit, ripe, present tannins, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This estate has been on fire of late, and this is undoubtedly a worthy follow-on to the otherworldly 2015 and 2016. It has the depth of fruit and texture to offer pleasure even today, yet a solid 7-8 years of cellaring are warranted, and it should be long-lived. Bravo!

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im März 2020:

Composed of 80% Merlot. 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. the 2017 Vieux Château Certan sports a deep garnet-purple color. No mincing about. the bouquet absolutely prances out of the glass with stunning scents of candied violets. chocolate-covered cherries. roses and eucalyptus over a core of black plum preserves. mulberries. black raspberries and blueberry pie plus wafts of licorice. iron ore and truffles. Medium to full-bodied. the palate has fantastic balance and expression. with very fine-grained. silt-like tannins and well-knit freshness. finishing with epic length and perfume.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Vieux Chateau Certan 2017 Pomerol im Dezember 2019:

The purity and complexity is so mesmerizing for 2017. Raspberries and black fruit with sweet-tobacco and blood-orange undertones. Medium to full body. The tannins are so polished and pure and push out the edges on the wine. Fresh and pretty. Deep. Needs two or three years to perfect it. Try after 2023.

 

James Molesworth bewertet den Vieux Chateau Certan 2017 in der März Ausgabe 2020 wie folgt: 

This delivers a terrific rush of raspberry ganache and steeped plum fruit that holds center stage throughout. flanked by singed apple wood and dried anise notes and backed on the finish by hints of Lapsang souchong tea. warm fruitcake and mineral. A step ahead of the pack in this vintage. Merlot. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2022 through 2040.
3.666 cases made.— J.M

 

Antonio Galloni im März 2020:

Just as it was en primeur. the 2017 Vieux Château Certan is regal and soaring right out of the glass. Inky blue and purplish fruit. chocolate. licorice. lavender. spice and mint come together in a dense. dark and powerful Pomerol. The 2017 is an explosive. vivid wine of monastic beauty. In this vintage. VCC is especially dark and somber. which adds to a real feeling of mysterious beauty. It is a towering achievement from Alexandre and Guillaume Thienpont.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:

The 2016 L'Eglise Clinet has a medium to deep garnet-purple color with aromas of warm black cherries. mulberries and Black Forest cake slipping seductively from the glass plus nuances of rose hip tea. baking spices. fragrant soil and fallen leaves. Medium to full-bodied. it's wonderfully elegant in the mouth with fantastically plush tannins and seamless freshness. finishing very long and very perfumed. Beautiful!

 

Verkostungsbericht aus Januar 2019:

The 2016 L’Eglise-Clinet was matured in 80% new oak and bottled in mid-April 2018. Crystal clear in color. it has an equally crystal clear bouquet that is utterly seductive. featuring red cherries. wild strawberry. peony and iris flowers and a hint of bay leaf. You could sit and nose this all day. The balanced palate is medium-bodied and grippy in the mouth. displaying supple tannin and a perfect line of acidity. Again. there is a symmetry about this Pomerol that is utterly beguiling. and the persistence is up there with the very best. Simply put. this is one of the best L’Eglise-Clinet wines I have tasted in recent years. Stunning.

 

James Suckling Januar 2019:

The depth and beauty in the aromas really draw you in with black truffles. blackberries. crushed stones. violets and other flowers. Black olives. too. Full-bodied. super refined and structured with perfectly manicured tannins and a very. very long finish. It’s full of soul and precision. Take a look after 2024.
 

JG 2018 in der Magnum

Haut Tropchaud 2018 Pomerol
100% Merlot gewachsen auf 2 Ha in unmittelbarer Sichtweite zu Le Pin und Vieux Chateau Certan. Mittlere bis volle Dichte. im Kern schwarz. schöne satte Frucht in der Nase. sehr feine Kirsche. auch hier wurde der Neuholzanteil zurückgefahren. trotzdem findet man diese zart süsslichen Anklänge wieder. Am Gaumen mit Kühle. sehr gute Harmonie keine Spur von Hitze. polierte Tannine. wieder diese unglaublich mineralische Frische. die nur dieses Terroir im Pomerol bieten kann. Würde man in die Wertung das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis einfliessen lassen. so müsste man deutlich höher punkten.

So ist und bleibt Haut Tropchaud 2018 auch in diesem herausfordernden JG eines der unglaublichsten Schnäppchen.
93-95+ Punkte

JG 2018 in der Magnum