Chateau Cambon La Pelouse 2016 Haut Medoc

Absoluter Best Buy Wert aus diesem grandiosen Jahrgang 2016

Das Tolle an großen Jahrgängen ist. dass es riesen Überraschungen gibt. So ist es auch beim 2016er Chateau Bibian aus der Appellation Haut-Medoc. Das Chateau Bibian ist als Cru Bourgeois klassifiziert und dies ist auch unser Glück. Würde dieser Wein aus einem anderen Haus kommen wäre er mit Sicherheit nicht zu so einem niedrigen Preis zu haben.


Neal Martin für Vinous im Oktober 2018:

The 2016 Bibian has a tightly-wound bouquet that demands more coaxing than its peers. eventually revealing pure blackberries. raspberry. cedar and light mint aromas. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. very pure and polished with some classy new oak assiduously blended. This is a classy offering and one of the best Cru Bourgeois that I have tasted this vintage. Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois tasting in London.

 

Als Fassmuster von James Suckling wie folgt beschrieben:

Tangy and bright with vivid acidity and lots of dark-berry and citrus character plus a hint of smoke. Medium body and a long finish. Another winner after 2015.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Les Grands Chenes 2019 Medoc im Juni 2020:

Wild raspberries, blackberries, cloves, bark and tea leaves on the nose. Medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Earthy and a little austere with a tight finish. Better in 2024.

 

William Kelley im April 2022 bewertet den Chateau Les Grands Chenes 2019 Medoc:

Part of the Magrez empire, the 2019 les Grands Chênes delivers aromas of rich berry fruit, toasty oak, licorice and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, lively and youthfully chewy tannins assert themselves on the finish, though they'll likely integrate with a little time.

 

Antonio Galloni lobt des Wein sehr und fasst in einem Wort zusammen "fabulous"
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Senejac 2019 Haut Medoc:

14 Jan, 2022 – Currant, berry and tobacco aromas and flavors with some thyme and coffee bean. Full-bodied, chewy and polished. Needs time to soften. Try after 2024.

 

Und Neal Martin (Vinous) zum Chateau Senejac 2019 Haut Medoc:

The 2019 Sénéjac, matured in 30% new oak, has retained its lovely mulberry and raspberry scents on the nose, though it’s perhaps a little livelier and more vivacious than I remember from barrel. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant, with fine tannins, tart red fruit and gentle grip. That salinity is still intact, and there’s a bit more length than before. Very fine.
 

95 Punkte von Yves Beck
(Flaschenbewertung)

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot Welch eine Vielfältigkeit, Präzision und Frische in diesem Bouquet. Es ist von intensiven Noten von Kirschen, Grenadinen und Iris geprägt, ergänzt durch mineralische Nuancen. Der Wein ist saftig, schmackhaft und lebhaft. Seine Tannine offenbaren sich delikat und präzise, um am Gaumenende ihre Amplitude zu erreichen, wo sie fein aber kraftvoll wirken. Herrliche Gaumenaromatik und angenehme Frische bis in den Abgang. Langanhaltendes Finale. 2024-2039

 

James Suckling im Dezember 2021:

Vibrant young red with dark-berry, walnut and crushed-stone aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a slightly austere finish. Partially made in amphora. Petit verdot and merlot. Best after 2023.
 

James Suckling im Februar 2019:

Very charming and precocious with ripe-redcurrant character and a lovely combination of delicate sweetness and supple tannins on the palate. the finish long and silky. Drink or hold.


 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored. the 2016 Senejac gives notions of crushed red and black cherries. mulberries and cassis with touches of earth. violets. chocolate box and cinnamon stick. Medium-bodied and laden with bags of juicy fruit. it has a soft structure and great length.

Zusätzliche Info:
Der Bewertung für den 2016er Senejac ist besondere Beachtung zu schenken. In Anbetracht der Bewertung welche Lisa Perrotti Brown dem Jahrgnag 2015 des Chateau Senejac noch verliehen hatte. Dem JG 2015 vergab Sie wenig schmeichelnde 78 Punkte. Die 90 Punkte für den 2016er ist also eine deutliche Steigerung in der Qualität.

 

Antonio Galloni im Januar:

The 2016 Sénéjac is wonderfully expressive. Savory. earthy and quite delicate. the 2016 is full of complexity and nuance. Sweet tobacco. dried flowers, mint and leather add shades of nuance to this pretty and inviting Haut Medoc.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Clos Manou 2018 Medoc wie folgt:

Cuvee: 52 Cabernet Sauvignon / 38 Merlot / 5 Cabernet Franc / 5 Petit Verdot Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 24. September und 12. Oktober Der Ausbau wird in 70% neuem Holz stattfinden. Die Farbe ist dicht und kompakt. zarte Aufhellung zum Rand hin. In der Nase besitzt der Clos Manor 2018 eine der tiefgründigsten welche man im Medoc wird finden können. Cassis. Brombeere. Lakritze. etwas Bitterschokolade zarte Würze und Graphitnuancen. Im Mund dicht. straff. mit einer ordentlichen Ladung Tannin. diese sind einerseits reif und andererseits delikat. unterlegt mit frischer Mineralik und Säure. Wieder einmal spielend in der Spitzenklasse des Medoc angesiedelt. Der Alkoholgehalt wird bei 15 Vol.% liegen. 92-93 Punkte

 

Jeb Dunnuck bewertet den Clos Manou 2018 Medoc wie folgt:

The 2018 Clos Manou comes from the northern part of the Médoc and 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Notes of mulled red and blue fruits, spice, tobacco leaf, espresso, and violets all emerge from the glass, and it has a wonderful richness, building structure, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. Just a gem of a Médoc that I suspect will represent a great value, it's well worth snatching up and enjoying over the coming 10-12 years.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Clos Manou 2018 Medoc wie folgt:

Blueberry, blackberry, mushroom and herbal notes on the nose. Full-bodied with dusty tannins. Balanced and flavorful. Medium, savory finish. Some nice bark and mushroom undertones at the finish. Try after 2023.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Clos Manou 2018 Medoc wie folgt:

From Saint-Christoly-Medoc and Couquèques. the 2018 Clos Manou is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon. 38% Merlot. 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc and has 14% alcohol. Total aging should run 17 months. 70% in new French oak barrels. 25% in concrete eggs and 5% in terracotta jars. Deep purple-black in color. it bursts from the glass with vibrant red and black currants. black raspberries and red plums scents with hints of woodsmoke. tar and lavender. Medium to full-bodied. the palate has bags of energy with juicy red and black fruit and a firm. grainy texture. finishing savory.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Clos Manou 2018 Medoc wie folgt:

The 2018 Clos Manou is terrific, just as it was from barrel. Succulent red cherry, plum, espresso, mocha, rose petal and cinnamon fill out the layers effortlessly. This sumptuous Médoc has a ton to offer, and punches well above its weight.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Malescasse 2016 im Januar 2019 wie folgt:

A touched of char-grilled character. next to bitter chocolate and full black fruit. This is big-boned Haut-Médoc that packs a serious punch at the front. but is quite silky and long at the finish. Drink or hold.
 

Für den Winespectator klar der Best Ever Malescasse
Verkostungsnotiz vom 31. März 2019

Solidly built. showing tobacco and charcoal notes mixed with dark currant and blackberry compote flavors. There's good energy here and the fruit and earth details meld well through the finish. Has a little grip for mid-term cellaring too. Best from 2021 through 2030. 5.594 cases made. — JM

 

Peter Moser im Mai 2017:

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat. opaker Kern. dezente Randaufhellung. etwas zurückhaltend. feine schwarze Beerenfrucht. dezente Kräuterwürze. mineralischer Touch. Komplex. süße Frucht. reife Pflaumen. präsente Tannine. schokoladiger Nachhall. würziger Gesamteindruck.
 

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James Suckling bewertet den Clos Manou 2017 Medoc im Dezember 2019:

The oak sits up with plenty of spice and attractive blueberries and plums. The palate is sleek. succulent and energetic on entry with plenty of firm tannin building into the finish. Drink or hold.

 

Antonio Galloni im März 2020:

The 2017 Clos Manou is dark and sumptuous in the glass with no hard edges and exceptional balance. Super-ripe black cherry. chocolate. spice. new leather and licorice all meld together in this racy. flamboyant wine.
 

CB Weinhandel beschreibt den Chateau Gironville 2018 Haut Medoc wie folgt:

Der Chateau Gironville 2018 aus dem Haut Medoc ist ein absolutes Unikat. Ein 100%iger Cabernet Sauvignon aus Weinbergen mit einer Pflanzdichte von 6600 Stöcken je Hektar und insgesamt knapp 5 Hektar umfasst. Das Durchschnittsalter der Reben beträgt gut 35 Jahre und wurde in einer Menge von 28.000 Flaschen produziert.
 

Sattes Granat. Filigranes rotes Kirschbouquet. dahinter Heidelbeeren und Himbeerdrops. Am mittleren Gaumen mit reifem Extrakt und stützender Rasse. elegant vinifiziert. Im gebündelten Finale mit Hagebutten und Preiselbeersaft. aufgerundet. 

90 Punkte im Decanter


It´s interesting to see a few 100% Cabernet Sauvignons being shown En Primeur this year. suggesting confidence in the quality of this grape in 2018. Even with the evident ripeness and concentration on show here. this wine remains one of the fresher wines. more obviously sculpted. tight and tannic. and will take its time to come round. Good uplift on the finish.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2018 Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:
Cuvee: 85 Merlot / 12 Cabernet Franc / 3 Malbec Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 24. September und 09. Oktober Der Wein ist von mittlerer Konzentration. Die Nase ist sehr schön fruchtig und klar. der Gaumen saftig. frisch. mit schöner Fruchtintensität. Der Wein besitzt bereits jetzt eine sehr schöne Blance und Trinkigkeit. 89-91 Punkte.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2018 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.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2018 Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:

Dark plum and boysenberry fruit flavors are inlaid liberally with a smoky tobacco leaf note in this red. A tug of dark earth at the end gives this a little gutsy feel too.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2018 Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2018 Puygueraud features scents of warm blueberries. plum preserves and kirsch with touches of chocolate box and yeast extract. Full-bodied with a firm frame of ripe. grainy tannins. it has loads of freshness lifting the densely packed layers of black fruit and finishes with great length.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2018 Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Puygueraud packs a serious punch. Bold. super-ripe and explosive. the 2018 possesses striking depth at this level. Blackberry jam. chocolate. grilled herbs and spice are all generous in this rich Côtes de Francs. It will be interesting to see how the 2018 develops during elevage. Today. it is quite promising and complex. especially within its peer group. Even with gentler hand in vinification. the 2018 is a powerful wine that very much shows the richness of the year. The blend is 85% Merlot. 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Tasted three times.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Belle Vue 2018 Haut Medoc wie folgt:

Dark cherries, blueberries and herbs on the nose. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins. Juicy, yet structured. Flavorful finish with pretty length. Clean. Try after 2024 ...

 

Jeb Dunnuck bewertet den Chateau Belle Vue 2018 Haut Medoc wie folgt:

Another great estate that consistently produces an impressive wine, the 2018 Château Belle-Vue is 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot (this estate likes Petit Verdot), and the balance Cabernet Franc and Carménère. Possessing a beautiful elegance and purity, it's medium-bodied, with a great core of cassis and black raspberry fruits as well as loads of floral nuances. Silky, beautifully balanced, and layered, it's another 2018 that has a cool climate-like style in its aromatics yet has a solid core of sweet fruit. I suspect it's the finest vintage I've tasted from this domaine (the 2016 is in the same realm), and it's going to evolve for 15+ years.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Belle Vue 2018 Haut Medoc wie folgt:

A blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carménère, aged for approximately 14 months in oak, 30% new, the 2018 Belle-Vue reveals pretty notions of crushed blackberries, mulberries and boysenberries, plus suggestions of underbrush, ground cloves and menthol. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled and refreshing, delivering bags of crunchy black fruits and a soft texture, finishing with a minty kick. It has 14% alcohol.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Belle Vue 2018 Haut Medoc wie folgt:

The 2018 Belle-Vue is racy and exotic to the core. Sweet red berry fruit, flowers, mocha, dried herbs and gravel meld together effortlessly. The 2018 is a bit closed today, but it offers terrific persistence and tons of personality. All the elements are impeccably balanced.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Clos Manou 2018 Medoc wie folgt:

Cuvee: 52 Cabernet Sauvignon / 38 Merlot / 5 Cabernet Franc / 5 Petit Verdot Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 24. September und 12. Oktober Der Ausbau wird in 70% neuem Holz stattfinden. Die Farbe ist dicht und kompakt. zarte Aufhellung zum Rand hin. In der Nase besitzt der Clos Manor 2018 eine der tiefgründigsten welche man im Medoc wird finden können. Cassis. Brombeere. Lakritze. etwas Bitterschokolade zarte Würze und Graphitnuancen. Im Mund dicht. straff. mit einer ordentlichen Ladung Tannin. diese sind einerseits reif und andererseits delikat. unterlegt mit frischer Mineralik und Säure. Wieder einmal spielend in der Spitzenklasse des Medoc angesiedelt. Der Alkoholgehalt wird bei 15 Vol.% liegen. 92-93 Punkte

 

Jeb Dunnuck bewertet den Clos Manou 2018 Medoc wie folgt:

The 2018 Clos Manou comes from the northern part of the Médoc and 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Notes of mulled red and blue fruits, spice, tobacco leaf, espresso, and violets all emerge from the glass, and it has a wonderful richness, building structure, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. Just a gem of a Médoc that I suspect will represent a great value, it's well worth snatching up and enjoying over the coming 10-12 years.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Clos Manou 2018 Medoc wie folgt:

Blueberry, blackberry, mushroom and herbal notes on the nose. Full-bodied with dusty tannins. Balanced and flavorful. Medium, savory finish. Some nice bark and mushroom undertones at the finish. Try after 2023.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Clos Manou 2018 Medoc wie folgt:

From Saint-Christoly-Medoc and Couquèques. the 2018 Clos Manou is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon. 38% Merlot. 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc and has 14% alcohol. Total aging should run 17 months. 70% in new French oak barrels. 25% in concrete eggs and 5% in terracotta jars. Deep purple-black in color. it bursts from the glass with vibrant red and black currants. black raspberries and red plums scents with hints of woodsmoke. tar and lavender. Medium to full-bodied. the palate has bags of energy with juicy red and black fruit and a firm. grainy texture. finishing savory.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Clos Manou 2018 Medoc wie folgt:

The 2018 Clos Manou is terrific, just as it was from barrel. Succulent red cherry, plum, espresso, mocha, rose petal and cinnamon fill out the layers effortlessly. This sumptuous Médoc has a ton to offer, and punches well above its weight.
 

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Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt: 
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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 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 über den Chateau Gloria 2019 Saint Julien:

Sweet berry and cherry aromas with violets, following through to a medium to full body with creamy, linear tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Tight and curated, in a structured way. Try after 2027.

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau Gloria 2019 Saint Julien:

The 2019 Gloria is a powerful, brooding Saint-Julien. Sweet red cherry, iron, dried flowers, menthol, herbs and cedar lend quite a bit of character. In 2019, Gloria is defined by its intensely feral personality and tannins. Perhaps time will help. Today, Gloria does not appear to be quite the charmer that it can be.

 

William Kelley im April 2022:

The 2019 Gloria has turned out very well, delivering aromas of blackcurrants, plums, burning embers and a deft framing of creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and nicely concentrated, with a vibrant core of ripe and fleshy fruit, lively acids and powdery structuring tannins that assert themselves on the youthfully firm finish, this shows considerable promise.

 

Und Neal Martin (Vinous) zum Chateau Gloria 2019 Saint Julien :

The 2019 Gloria personifies classic Saint-Julien, offering blackberry, wild hedgerow, cedar and tobacco scents, maybe a little conservative in style, but unashamed about that. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, quite firm tannins. Fresh and saline, this gets the saliva going with a precise, persistent finish and leaves hints of graphite on the aftertaste. Excellent.

 

Für den Wine Spectator verköstigte James Molesworth den Chateau Gloria 2019 Saint Julien:

Rock-solid, with a mouthwatering roasted apple wood and mesquite frame around a well-layered core of black currant, blackberry and plum fruit flavors. The finish features dots of tobacco and tar that add range, but the real driver is a long bolt of iron, which gives this a throwback feel. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2038.

 

Der Chateau Gloria 2019 Saint Julien am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Angenehmer Edelholztouch, schwarze Beerenfrucht, feines Cassis, zart nach Lakritze. Saftig, rote Frucht, angenehme Süße, feine Tannine, elegant und gut anhaftend, zeigt Balance und Frische, mineralisch-zitronig im Abgang, gutes Potenzial.
 

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James Suckling über den Chateau Siran 2019 Margaux:

Lovely, soft tannins with a juicy and flavorful palate of currants, slightly toasted oak and chocolate. It’s full-bodied and layered with a plush texture and a long, flavorful finish. Warm and rather flamboyant for the vintage. Try in 2025.

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau Siran 2019 Margaux:

Just like it was from barrel, the 2019 Siran is a powerful, opulent wine. Raspberry jam, blood orange, mint, wild flowers and rose petal are all amplified in this decidedly heady, sumptuous Margaux. There's not a ton of subtlety, but, then again, who cares? Tasted two times.

 

Und Neal Martin (Vinous) zum Chateau Siran 2019 Margaux:

The 2019 Siran has a very well-defined bouquet of pure black cherry and raspberry fruit, crushed violets and iris petals, and seamlessly integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied, structured and crisp, with fine tannins, impressive delineation and plenty of freshness on the saline finish. One of the best Siran releases in recent years.

 

Für den Wine Spectator verköstigte James Molesworth denChateau Siran 2019 Margaux:

Seductive, showing warmed plum and blackberry compote notes that are lush in feel, with pretty violet and anise hints and a flicker of black tea through the finish. This is hard to lay off of now because of its generosity. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2032. 10,800 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.

 

Der Chateau Siran 2019 Margaux am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Dunkle Kirschenfrucht, zart tabakig, Nuancen von Edelholz, Cassis unterlegt. Mittlerer Körper, gute Komplexität, integrierte Tannine, Nougat im Nachhall, ein stoffiger Speisenbegleiter, verfügt über Entwicklungspotenzial.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Fonbadet 2016 Pauillac:

This is very Pauillac with blackcurrant, lead-pencil and blueberry aromas and flavors. Full body, round and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. A blend of 60 per cent cabernet sauvignon, 15 per cent cabernet franc, 20 per cent merlot and five per cent petit verdot and malbec. Needs two or three years to soften. Try from 2023.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:

Aged in 50% new French oak barrels and blended of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Fonbadet offers up expressive notions of warm plums, blackberries and kirsch plus unsmoked cigars and spice cake scents with a waft of dusty soil. Medium-bodied and laden with juicy black fruits plus loads of spicy accents, it has a finely grained, approachable texture and great length.
 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau Fonbadet 2016 Pauillac:

The 2016 Fonbadet is absolutely lovely. Soft curves and a good dose of sweet red cherry jam make a strong opening statement. Lavender, rose petal, spice, leather and chocolate all flesh out as this effortless, racy Pauillac shows off its alluring personality. A wine of total seduction, the 2016 will prove impossible to resist pretty much upon release. Tasted three times.

 

Neal Martin (Vinous) zum Chateau Fonbadet 2016 Pauillac:

The 2019 Fonbadet, impressive from barrel, has a delineated bouquet of blackberry, bilberry and touch of licorice that gains intensity with aeration; this is a Pauillac with ambition. The palate is medium-bodied with grip and density, broad shoulders and a very saline finish. This should age supremely well.

 

Der Chateau Fonbadet 2016 Pauillac von Jeb Dunnuck beschrieben:

Château Fonbadet has turned out an incredibly successful 2016, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot raised in 50% new oak. It has outstanding notes of tobacco leaf, graphite, and some earthy black and blue fruit as well as medium to full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. While I never feel this cuvée hits the highs of its neighbors, the estate certainly seems to have all the right materials, with high density vineyards consisting of 60-year-old vines planted in the classic gravelly soils of the appellation. Yields are miniscule, everything is hand harvested (in 2016 harvest occurred between the 3rd and 25th of October), vinification occurs all in concrete, the wine sees malolactic in barrel, and they use judicious yet high-class oak. I suspect this is an estate to keep on your radar.