Unser Sortiment

The Wine Cellar Insider: Violets, lilies, chocolate, espresso, plums, black cherries, and truffle aromatics already pop in the perfume. The palate is where the action really takes place. With just a swirl, and sip, you find concentrated layers of fleshy, opulent, creamy-textured, fruits, berries, chocolate, wet earth, and espresso. The complex, and powerful, velvet-drenched, opulent, lengthy finish continues along the same theme with a vibrant, polish to the hedonistic end notes that keep everything going long after your glass has been finished. The wine is produced from a blend of 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, 14.5% ABV. The harvest took place September 4 - September 12. Drink from 2030-2065."

James Suckling: The aromas of blackberries, black olives and hints of tobacco and dried fruit are fascinating and enticing. It’s medium- to full-bodied with creamy and polished tannins and a savory finish. Turns refined and focused after the layered fruit. Classic in character, with a caressing texture and balance. Hints of ripe fruit and freshness at the same time. 86% merlot, 13% cabernet franc and 1% cabernet sauvignon."

James Suckling: Medium- to full-bodied and chalky but charming, with definition and clarity. 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc. Best ever."

Vinum: Reiffruchtig, Himbeergelée, auch dunkle Früchte, etwas Mokka, darüber florale Noten und Sahne; cremiger Gaumen, zeigt Schmelz und eine satte Frucht, diese wird von feinkörnigen Tanninen und einer markanten Säure gekontert, kräftig, dennoch elegant und mit rotfruchtigem Finish. Ein finessenreicher und charmanter La Cabanne."

James Suckling: A focused and textural blend of 85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc with plenty of precision and freshness. Blue fruit and some peppercorns on the nose, following through to a medium body with chalky tannins. Vivid and flavorful, with a long, grainy finish."

Falstaff: Dunkles Rubingranat, tiefer Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Rotbeeriger Touch, frische Kirschen, ein Hauch von Orangenzesten, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, rotbeerig, ein Hauch von Ribisel, reife Tannine, feine Mineralität und Frische, salzig und lange anhaftend, delikat, finessenreich, wirkt deutlich leichtfüßiger, als er tatsächlich ist, ein Hauch von Karamell im Abgang, toller Speisenbegleiter, sicheres Reifepotenzial."

The Wine Cellar Insider: Cinnamon, smoke, flowers, licorice, and dark-pit fruits blend together to create the aromatics. The palate is fresh and fleshy, allowing you to enjoy all the layers of sweet cherries, plums, and spice that fill your palate, along with the touch of minerality that you discover at the end of the finish. The wine blends 75% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Malbec. Drink from 2028-2047."

Falstaff: Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Zarte florale Nuancen nach kandierten Veilchen, ein Hauch von Brombeeren und Sauerkirschen, etwas Gewürznelke, ein Hauch von Weichseln und Mandarinenzesten. Saftig, hochelegant, zarte Extraktsüße, seidige Tannine, finessenreicher Säurebogen, harmonisch und bereits so gut entwickelt, dass man am liebsten sofort zu genießen beginnen würde, tolle Länge, Finesse und sicheres Reifepotenzial. Faszinierend."

Chateau La Conseillante liegt in der Appellation Pomerol. Das Gutsgebäude von Chateau la Conseillante befindet sich in unmittelbarer Nähe der Grenze zur Appellation St. Emilion. Nachbargüter von la Conseillante sind die namhaften Chateaux Cheval Blanc, La Tour-Figeac, Vieux Château Certan und L´Evangile. Die Reben wachsen überwiegend auf mehrere Meter dicken Kiesablagerungen, die der Fluss Isle in

James Suckling: A vivid red, succulent and well composed. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins. A blend of 70% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon. Crunchy, with purity of fruit. No oak at this stage; it will be added at a later stage."

Vinum: Feinduftig, dunkelfruchtig geprägt, präsente Röstnoten, Mokka, Schokolade, Kräuterwürze, Veilchen; am Gaumen samtig, cremig, reiffruchtig, ungemein delikat, man möchte gleich schlucken, feinste Tannine, perfekt dosierte Säure, das Holz kaum wahrnehmbar, viel Charme und sehr gute Länge. Der eleganteste, präziseste und hochwertigste La Croix de Gay, den ich je verkosten durfte. Bravo!"

James Suckling: Structured and compact, with a medium to full body and chewy tannins. Well structured with a generous core of berries and spices on the palate. Compact finish. A solid blend of 96% merlot and 4% cabernet franc."

James Suckling: A round, supple and fruity Pomerol with a medium body and fine tannins. Fruit-forward and linear. Mellow finish."

Jeb Dunnuck: Deep ruby/plum-hued, the 2025 Château De La Dauphine comes from a great estate in Fronsac that's well worth seeking out. Based on 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc that will spend 12 months in a mix of oak, foudres, and amphorae, it has remarkable purity in its black raspberry, cassis, graphite, and chocolaty, floral, exotic aromatics. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, graceful, layered mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It checks in at 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.5, and plays in the focused, pure, precise style of the vintage. It's beautifully done and should be snatched up by savvy readers."

Decanter: Another excellent vintage from this trusty estate. A cool crystalline nose, cola, liquorice, tar and blueberries. So clean and pure. Crisp and focused from the off, a cooling menthol and blackcurrant element, soft grippy tannins and the most beautiful juicy mid palate that just makes you smile. A happy wine. It’s powerful no doubt but in a restrained way without any heaviness. Vibrant and energetic. I love the focus, the freshness and relatively delicacy. Filing in the month but this is exceptional in terms of fruit purity. Very drinkable. A yield of 30hl/ha. 3.68pH."

Jeb Dunnuck: A Merlot-heavy blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc that will spend 14 months in 40% new barriques, the 2025 La Fleur D'Arthus shows complex red and black fruits on the nose supported by leather, sappy flowers, and camphor. Checking in at 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.70, it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a focused, elegant, nicely structured mouthfeel and outstanding length. It's very much in the focused, elegant, structured style of the vintage and is impressive."

Jeb Dunnuck: A beautiful, elegant Lalande-de-Pomerol, the 2025 Château La Fleur De Boüard is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc and has lots of ripe black fruits, crushed stone, and graphite on the nose. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with ripe tannins and the fresher, focused style of the vintage. It should be a smoking value."

James Suckling: Fruity, supple, velvety and refined, with a medium body and velvety tannins and texture. Balanced, very elegant and in control. Flavorful, lingering finish."

James Suckling: Aromas of al dente fruit, blackberries and a hint of mint. Medium- to full-bodied with firm and linear tannins that are polished and caressing. Persistent finish of dark, brooding fruit. You don’t really see the tannins, just the purity of fruit. Energetic and intense at the end. 97% merlot and 3% petit verdot."

James Suckling: Medium- to full-bodied, structured and expressive, with firm, fine-grained, chewy tannins and deep dark fruit that persists throughout, with a subtle saline note in the finish."

Jeb Dunnuck: A brilliant château that has been producing truly exceptional wines over the last decade or more, the 2025 Château La Gaffelière sports a deep purple hue and a gorgeous perfume of black and blue fruits, minty herbs, graphite, and chocolate, as well as perfectly integrated background oak. On the palate, it's ripe, full-bodied, and concentrated, with a deep, layered style that brings the purity as well as the freshness that's the hallmark of the vintage. It's going to check in near the top of this notable vintage."

James Suckling: Fresh and linear, with balancing fruit that provides texture and a nervy, saline element in the finish."

James Suckling: A solid La Garde with aromas of blackberries, black cherries, crushed stones and spices. It is sophisticated and chic. 59% cabernet sauvignon and 41% merlot."

La Grave a Pomerol - raten Sie mal, woher der Name kommt…Richtig, Chateau La Grave a Pomerol liegt in Pomerol und der Boden besteht aus grobem Kies. Damit wären schon mal zwei Bedingungen für tolle Weine gegeben. Auf den 8 Hektar Weinbergen von La Grave a Pomerol stehen zu 85% Merlot-Reben und zu 15% Cabernet Franc. Chateau La Grave a Pomerol hat übrigens prominente Nachbarn. Nicht weit entfernt l

James Suckling: A crunchy and savory red with blackberry, black cherry and dark mushroom aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with juicy tannins and a fresh and forest-like aftertaste. A blend of 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, and 9% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification."

Jane Anson: Well made, sleek and deep dark fruits, cassis pastille, intense with a cushion of air. A very impressive vintage here, nuanced and well structured. Delphine Frey, Director of the Frey family estates, yield 20hl/ha. Xavier Moragues is the cellar master and technical director, with the estate for the past 18 months. New use of foudres and porcelain jars alongside oak barrels during the ageing, and the vineyard has also returned to its historic 1855 classified surface."

James Suckling: A delicious white that’s textural, balanced and attractive, with aromas of stone fruit and flowers. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Salty, savory, delicate and precise, with a long finish."

James Suckling: So much class for this estate, with blackberry, subtle dark chocolate and spice aromas that follow through to a medium body with juicy fruit and a firm finish. One of the best in a long time."

The Wine Cellar Insider: Flowers, black cherries, and licorice fill the fragrant profile. The medium-bodied palate is loaded with layers of sweet, juicy, ripe, chocolate-covered plums, cherries, licorice, espresso and spices. The finish continues along the same line with a refreshing energy in the fruits. The wine blends 80% Merlot, with 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2028-2047."

Dieses 6,35 ha Weingut kann auf 55 Jahre alte Rebstöcke zurückgreifen, die auf exzellenten, kalkhaltigen Böden wachsen. Seit 2004 ist La Mauriane als BIO Weingut zertifiziert. Mit 78% dominiert Merlot, ergänzt von 22% Cabernet Franc. Der Ausbau erfolgt zu je 50% in neuen Barriques und in Demi-Muids Fässern (ca. 650 l).

Jeb Dunnuck: Honeyed peach, minty herbs, and flowers all define the 2025 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, a brilliant white based on 64.5% Sauvignon Blanc and 35.5% Sémillon that's being raised in 30% new oak, which is slightly less than in past vintages. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it's incredibly pure and focused, with juicy acidity and a great finish. It's an absolutely stunning wine that pretty much stopped me in my tracks. Drink 2026-2050."

James Suckling: A powerful second wine with lots of chewy tannins and a stony and steely texture. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a fresh and bright finish. 52.6% cabernet sauvignon, 28.3% merlot, 18% cabernet franc and 1.1% petit verdot."

The Wine Cellar Insider: Burning campfire embers, smoke, flowers, black cherries, blackberries, and licorice are on display in the aromatics. Texturally, you find a creamy-freshness that hits all the right notes. Concentrated, long, deep, and voluptuous, the wine is almost palate staining in its delivery, coating your palate, yet, somehow it remains energetic, and vibrant. Packed with ripe, powerful fruits, the finish builds as it lingers, and expands seamlessly on your palate. For La Mission Haut Brion, this should start drinking well with just 5-7 years of age, yet, it promises to age for decades. The wine blends 58.3% Merlot, 38.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3.4% Cabernet Franc, 13.6% ABV, 3.73 pH. Harvesting took place, September 1-September 18. Yields were low at 23 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2030-2075."

James Suckling: A cool and salty wine with blackberries, black olives, crushed stone. Medium to full body with a crunchy and layered palate and a minerally and salient character. You can feel the limestone here. Supple at the end. From organically grown grapes. A blend of 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc."

Vinum: Dunkelfruchtig, Heidelbeeren, Brombeeren und mit bezaubernder Floralität, subtile Röstnote, kühler Kamin, ein verführerischer Duft; gradlinig und fokussiert am Gaumen, knackige Frucht, die Tannine sind in Massen vorhanden, seidenweich und fein mit der Frucht verwoben, das Holz ist perfekt verpackt; im Abgang von ausgezeichneter Länge, endet rotfruchtig, salin, mit pikanter Würze. Der beste, je produzierte La Pointe."

Jane Anson: Inky colour, delivering a wine with balance and slate-textured tannins, dark fruits, very much in the cassis and bilberry frame, dried herbs, good length and tension through the palate. Always a wine to follow, and it succeeds again. 3.3 pH. Harvest September 15 to 24. 20% new oak (400l casks), plus 30% in cement vats. The Cab Franc comes from massal selection from the properties in St Emilion in the plateau. Nicolas and Cyrille Thienpont, Derenoncourt Consulting."

Louis Rapin, der damalige Besitzer von La Tour Figeac erwarb im Jahr 1961 das kleine Anwesen in Pomerol. Nachdem einige Parzellen hinzugekommen sind, verlieh er dem Gut den Namen La Rose Figeac. Seit 2013 leitet das 4,56 ha große Chateau Nathalie Despagne, welches hauptsächlich mit Merlot und einem kleinen Teil Cabernet Franc bepflanzt ist. Das durchschnittliche Alter der Reben beträgt 30 Jahre.

Jeb Dunnuck: Tons of cassis and jammy blue fruits as well as classic leafy herbs, tobacco, and violets all emerge from the 2025 Château La Rousselle, a gorgeous Fronsac that has more than a passing resemblance to a solid Pomerol. On the palate, it's rich and full-bodied, with a round, lush mouthfeel and sweet tannins. I'd be thrilled to drink a bottle."

Falstaff: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart nach Veilchen und Gewürznelken, schwarze Herzkirschen, etwas Cassis und Lakritze, facettenreiches, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, reife Kirschen, zarte Extraktsüße, runde Tannine, gute Frische, bleibt haften, bereits harmonisch, zeigt gutes Reifepotenzial."

Vinum: Frischer Duft, mineralisch geprägt, Blütenhonig, Aprikose, Zartbitterorangen; der Gaumen ist saftig, reichhaltig, dabei frisch, knackige Frucht, viel Energie, leichtfüssig, würzig, mit markanter Dörraprikosennote im Finale. Finessenreich, strukturiert, lang, salzig. Ausgezeichnet."

James Suckling: Extremely floral and perfumed, with red fruit aromas that follow through to a medium body with fine and integrated tannins and a creamy texture. Pretty and seductive for this estate. Precise. 69% merlot, 28% cabernet sauvignon, 2% petit verdot, and 1% cabernet franc. Best La Tour Carnet in years."

James Suckling: Herbal and angular, combining nerve, freshness, texture and volume, giving length and flesh with a hint of salt. A blend of 60% sauvignon blanc and 40% semillon, aged half in new oak and half in first use."

The Wine Cellar Insider: Flowers, currants, cherries, forest floor, tobacco, and licorice scents fill the perfume. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, sweet, polished, and creamy. There is great energy, giving lift to the finish that carries through to the supple polished finish. One of the top values in Margaux, this is a big step-up in quality from pervious vintages, and the sign of good things to come. The wine blends 57% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. 12.5% ABV. Drink from 2029-2045."

Decanter: Dark heady scents on the nose, ripe blackcurrants with some dark chocolate touches. Quite a hands off style with lovely fruit purity and delicacy in terms of tannins and wood. A touch grippy on the finish with some cooling liquorice and stony aspects. Really well balanced and well delivered, harmonious with a lovely supple, bounce. Deep and concentrated but with no heaviness.This is really not trying to be something it can't. Fine delicate, compelling. One of the best EP samples I've tried from this estate. 3.7pH. Ageing 16 months, 30% new barrels, 50% one year, 5% amphora."

Lisa Perrotti-Brown: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2025 La Vieille Cure rocks up with exuberant notes of plum preserves and stewed black cherries, followed by hints of Chinese five spice, cedar chest, and wet slate. The full-bodied palate has a solid structure of grainy tannins and refreshing acidity to support the taut, muscular black fruit, finishing savory."

Jeb Dunnuck: Deep purple-hued, the 2025 Château La Violette has a gorgeous nose of ripe red, blue, and black fruits as well as spicy herbs, chocolate, and graphite. Based on 100% Merlot that will spend 14 months in new barrels, it's rich and concentrated on the palate, medium to full-bodied, with ripe, polished tannins and a great finish. This ultra-classic, pure, seductive, incredibly impressive Pomerol will certainly play with the top wines in the vintage. It's the finest wine I've tasted from this château in some time. Bravo."

The Wine Cellar Insider: Violets, iris, cherries, currants, raspberries, and white flowers create the aromatic profile. The palate is sensuous, silky, creamy, and vibrant. There is a sweetness, and purity to the fruits, with a touch of crushed rocks, and stones in the finish. The wine blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. 12.5% ABV. Drink from 2029-2055."

James Suckling: Intense aromas of spices, saffron and orange peel. Medium-bodied with extract and phenolics that give it incredible length and structure. 175 g/L residual sugar. Botrytis is pure and clear."

Decanter: Sour cherries and red plums on the nose, very fresh. Smoky and woody on the palate, but in good balance with creamy dark berries like blueberries. Surprisingly smooth and round for St Estephe. Good and juicy finish, lingers long."

Falstaff: Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Nuancen von Herzkirschen, feines Brombeerkonfit, Orangenzesten, dezente Kräuterwürze, mineralisch unterlegt. Saftig, rote Kirschen, zart nach Johannisbeeren, feine Tannine, salziger Nachhall, delikat und gut anhaftend, ein verführerischer Speisenbegleiter."

James Suckling: Intense aromas of sweet tobacco, dark cedar, cigar humidor, mushroom, roses, and wet earth follow through to a medium to full body with firm, velvety tannins and a driven, intense finish. Very structured with bones. Reminds me of Lafite from the 1980s. Unique for the vintage. 12.5% alcohol. A blend of 94% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot and 1% petit verdot."

James Suckling: A linear wine with very fine tannins that remind me of the great Les Pensees of the 1990s. Perfumed and sophisticated. Medium-bodied, integrated and pure. Dense yet agile. 67% merlot and 33% cabernet franc."

Jane Anson: Highlights the nature of Perrières, with its expansion through the mid palate that lets out creamy raspberry and blueberry fruits with a shot of chalky tannins and crushed oyster shell. Love the hidden depths of Perrières. This is the sixth vintage, and the vines are getting a little older, able to better withstand the dry summer. 33% new oak for ageing. Harvest September 5 to 15."

Lisa Perrotti-Brown: Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2025 Lafleur is closed to begin, needing a lot of patient swirling to unlock scents of ripe plums and juicy blackberries, opening out to reveal a fragrant undercurrent of violets, licorice, mint tea, and underbrush with a hint of mossy tree bark. The medium-bodied palate is the archetypal iron fist in a velvet glove-at once powerful and taut with its stacked black fruit, floral, and mineral layers and very firm tannins, yet velvety-textured with incredible tension, finishing very long, perfumed, and graceful with a persistent hum of minerals. Edifying. The blend is 49% Merlot and 51% Bouchet (Cabernet Franc). The alcohol is 13.5%."

James Suckling: A vivid and tangy white with aromas of Asian pears, green apples and hints of crushed stones and salt. It’s medium-bodied, tight and bright, with al dente fruit at the end. 100% sauvignon blanc."

Falstaff: Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Frische Herzkirschen, Mandarinenzesten, floraler Touch, rotes Waldbeerkonfit unterlegt. Saftig, elegant, feine Extraktsüße, reife Tannine, frisch und bereits gut entwickelt, verfügt über sehr gute Länge, sicheres Zukunftspotenzial, sehr charmanter Stil."

Vinum: Tiefgründig, mit einem Hauch von Reduktion, braucht etwas Zeit, offenbart dann einen komplexen Duft nach dunklen Beeren, Tabak und floralen Noten; am Gaumen von grossartiger Saftigkeit, wie ein Biss in einen Korb voll frischer Beeren, keinerlei Holz spürbar, top Tannin, viel Zug, präzis, strukturiert, langanhaltend. Ein finessenreicher Lafon-Rochet, der voller Anmut Lafite küsst."

Jeb Dunnuck: Deep purple-hued, the 2025 Château Lagrange offers up ripe blue and black fruits, spicy wood, smoky tobacco, violets, and graphite on the nose. Based on 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot that will spend 21 months in 50% new French oak, it checks in at 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.5. On the palate, it's rich and medium to full-bodied, with a pure, layered, graceful mouthfeel, velvety and integrated tannins, ample mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It's another brilliant wine from this château, which has been making absolutely world-class wines for some time now without the recognition they deserve."

Falstaff: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zarter Nougat, schwarze Kirschen, tabakig unterlegte Kräuterwürze, Brombeerkonfit. Kraftvoll, komplex, dunkle Beerenfrucht, reife, tragende Tannine, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, zeigt Länge und Entwicklungspotenzial."

Vinum: Ein weiteres Weingut, bei dem es seit einigen Jahren steil nach oben geht: florale Nase, Orangenblüten über dunkler Beerenfrucht, subtile Röstnoten, zeigt Tiefgang und Komplexität; leicht cremiger Auftakt, satte, dabei knackige Frucht, sehr gut strukturiert, klasse Tannin, perfekt dosierte Säure, das Holz bleibt nobel im Hintergrund; langanhaltend, fokussiert, frisch und mit viel Eleganz im Finale. Für rund 15 Franken ist das ein Must Buy!"

Wenn es auf einem Chateau in Bordeaux spukt, dann auf Chateau Lanessan. Mitten in der Einsamkeit gelegen, kurz vor der Appellationsgrenze von St. Julien thront Chateau Lanessan auf einem Hügel. 1310 wurde dort nachweislich erstmals Wein produziert. Lassen Sie sich nicht davon abschrecken, dass Chateau Lanessan keine Klassifizierung hat. Als diese 1855 anstand, hatte der damalige Besitzer Louis Del

Jeb Dunnuck: The 2025 Château Langoa Barton is based on 45% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Cabernet Franc, checking in at 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.55. Darker currants, smoky tobacco, graphite, and tons of violet and floral nuances all shine on the nose, and it has remarkable purity, full-bodied richness, a broad, layered mouthfeel, and ripe, polished tannins on the palate. The finish is a blockbuster. It's probably the greatest Langoa ever."

The Wine Cellar Insider: Black cherries, plums, violets, licorice, espresso, caramel, black raspberries, licorice, and a hint of mint pop in the nose. Creamy, opulent, sweet, powerful, and also fragrant, fresh, and light on its feet. The palate is drenched in fruits, accompanied by a mineral essence that adds in the length, and the vibrancy to the long, intense finish. One of the wines of the vintage, this is in contention for the best vintage ever produced in the history of Larcis Ducasse. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. 13.8% ABV. 3.5 pH. Harvesting took place September 10 - September 19. Yields were 40 hectoliters per hectare. Aging is taking place in a combination of New, French oak barrels, 500 liter barrels, and foundres. Drink from 2030-2065."

Wine Advocate: The 2025 Larmande, a blend of 83% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, is the finest vintage from this Saint-Émilion estate that I've ever tasted. Wafting from the glass with notes of cassis, cherries and wild berries complemented by floral accents, it's medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with sweet tannins, excellent depth and a long, vibrant finish."

Was DAVID SUIRE hier jahrein jahraus produziert, ist beeindruckend und in jedem Jahr ein Deal. Zu diesem Preis etwas Vergleichbares zu finden, ist nahezu unmöglich, und bedenken Sie, DAVID zeichnet ebenso verantwortlich für den herausragenden 2025 Chateau Larcis Ducasse. 99% Merlot und 1% Cabernet Franc bilden die Cuvee des 2025 CHATEAU LAROQUE. Wir waren zweimal vor Ort und verkosteten gemeinsam mit SUIRE. Ein grandioser Wein, der unglaubliche Frische, Salzigkeit und Energie zeigte, ein Traum, der durch die Frische eher kühl erscheint, aber so viel Ausstrahlung, Dichte und Klasse hat. Schöne Viskosität, mit dunklen Beeren und Kräutern, tiefer Mineralik und schöner salziger Note im Abgang. Auch in diesem Jahr einer der Top-Weine der Appellation.

Vinum: Feine Röstnoten, kühler Ausdruck, florale Noten, Kräuter, am Gaumen leichtfüssig, mit feinen Tanninen, welche die rote Frucht umgarnen, zeigt Leben, Frische, Würze und eine sehr gute Länge. Ein delikater Saint-Emilion, der früh Spass machen dürfte und doch reifen kann."

Jeb Dunnuck: Checking in as a blend of 53% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot that's being raised 12 months in 38% new French oak, the 2025 Château Larrivaux offers up beautiful notes of cassis, ripe red fruits, spring flowers, graphite, and tobacco. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, graceful mouthfeel and ultra-fine tannins, with a gorgeous finish. I'd put this up with the finest vintages here."

James Suckling: Medium- to full-bodied, with a foot on the fuller end of the spectrum. Textured but with a linear thread of acidity that makes it a joy to taste. Brilliant wine, with a combination of reduction and texture. Very salty on the finish."

Jeb Dunnuck: Sporting a deep purple hue, the 2025 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion has classic aromatics of cassis, spring flowers, spicy wood, and graphite. Based on 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, and 22% Cabernet Franc, with the Cabernets raised in 50% new and once-used barrels and 5% of the Merlot aged in terracotta amphorae, I love its purity and vibrancy. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, layered mouthfeel, fine, polished tannins, and a great finish. I'd buy it."

James Suckling: Extremely sophisticated and refined, with fine tannins and a long finish. Medium-bodied, polished and pretty. Currant, blackberry and cherry undertones. Seriously crafted. One of the best ever."

Falstaff: Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Ein Hauch von Edelholz, dunkle Waldbeeren, frische Herzkirschen, ein Hauch von Himbeeren im Hintergrund. Saftig, seidig, sehr elegant, feine Extraktsüße, samtige Tannine, reife Kirschenfrucht im Abgang, gut anhaftend, bereits von Fleck weg zu genießen, verfügt über Länge und großes Verführungspotenzial."

James Suckling: A chiseled, medium- to full-bodied wine combining texture and fruit, with acidity that brings cohesion and depth complemented by good concentration."

Decanter: This wine evinces pleasing refinement, with clean fruit and a composed feel on the palate. Aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry come through clearly, complemented by subtle floral hints of violet, along with touches of vanilla and a faint note of eucalyptus leaf. The attack is supple and well-defined, with a slightly austere edge at this stage that should integrate further with barrel ageing (16 months, 35% new oak). There’s an appealing interplay of red and black fruit, giving the mid-palate a vibrant, lifted character, supported by fine, velvety tannins that lend structure without heaviness. Despite the warmth of the vintage, the wine retains a welcome freshness, bringing tension and precision. The finish is harmonious and clean, if not especially long, but it remains elegant and well-balanced overall."

Jeb Dunnuck: A Merlot-dominant blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc that will spend 15 months in 50% new barrels and amphora, the 2025 Château Le Bon Pasteur offers cassis, exotic cherries, baking spices, and dried flowers on the nose. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, layered, graceful mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. Hitting 14% alcohol, it's beautifully balanced, textured, and graceful, with an already complex, undeniably delicious, sexy style that's impossible to resist. It's one of the top vintages for this château."

Jane Anson: This has got to be one of the most consistent estates in Bordeaux, and again in 2025 is impressive, enjoyable, powerful and concentrated, with lift and kick. You need to give this a few moments in the glass to unfold, because there is a lot of potential and power, then shows saffron, redcurrant, cassis and bilberry fruit, grilled capsicum pepper with a juicy sign off. Harvest September 5 to 22. 23% new oak. Tasted twice. 41hl/ha yield. Clear ageing potential."

Jeb Dunnuck: Cassis, exotic red and blue fruits, spring flowers, graphite, and some chocolaty nuances all emerge from the 2025 Château Le Gay, a beautiful Pomerol based on 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc that will spend 14 months in new barrels. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, graceful mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It might be one of the finest vintages of this cuvée I've tasted, so hats off to the team here."

Im Januar 2012 wurde Château Le Pape von Robert G. Wilmers übernommen, dem Eigentümer des auf der gegenüberliegenden Straßenseite liegenden Château Haut-Bailly. Von 2012 bis 2015 wurden die Gärten und 4 traumhaft schöne Gästezimmer perfekt renoviert. Lediglich 7 Hektar, in einer einzigen Parzelle umfasst das Gut. 75% Merlot und 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, deren Alter 28 Jahre beträgt, werden durch da

2025 CHATEAU LE PIN BEAUSOLEIL kam soeben auf den Markt, ein Meilenstein und der bis dato größte Erfolg für das Ehepaar PROFESSOR MICHAEL HALLEK und DR. INGRID HALLEK. ANTONIO GALLONI auszugsweise: „…the 2025 is one of the hidden gems in this vintage …“ Lediglich 17,90 Euro kostet Sie 2025 CHATEAU LE PIN BEAUSOLEIL, die 12er Original-Holzkiste 214,80 Euro, besser und günstiger können Sie großartige Weine nicht trinken! Mehr als 20 Jahre investierte das Ehepaar in ihren Traum eines eigenen Chateaus in Bordeaux. 2004 kaufte HALLEK die heruntergekommene Burg, investierte Unsummen in Gebäude und Technik, legte Rebflächen still, kaufte neues, hervorragendes Terroir hinzu und formte das Chateau zu dem, was es jetzt ist: ein wahres Kleinod. Knapp 7 Hektar umfassen die teils sehr alten Rebflächen aus Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc und Malbec. Der letztendliche Durchbruch jedoch: Mit dem Jahrgang 2024 konnte das Ehepaar den Kult-Önologen THOMAS DUCLOS gewinnen, der Gütern wie Chateau Canon, Chateau Pontet Canet, Chateau Figeac und vielen weiteren zu grandiosen Weinen verhilft. DUCLOS war auch derjenige, der HALLEK davon abriet, seinen 2023er auf den Markt zu bringen, ein herber finanzieller Verlust, Qualität jedoch steht für den Professor, eine Weltkoryphäe in seinem Fachgebiet, zudem Träger des Bundesverdienstkreuzes, an erster Stelle.

Jeb Dunnuck: All Merlot brought up mostly in new barrels, the 2025 Château La Fleur De Boüard Le Plus is another elegant expression of this cuvée (I sometime miss the opulence of older vintages here). Black raspberries, graphite, violets, classy oak, and a beautiful chalky minerality all define the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a pure, focused mouthfeel and fine tannins. It shows the style of the vintage beautifully."

James Suckling: A fresh and vivid red with blueberries, light chocolate and hazelnut aromas and flavors. Medium body, fine tannins and bright acidity. Precise and curated. Energized at the end. Fantastic this year. pH 3.3. A blend of 97% merlot and 3% cabernet franc."

James Suckling: Precise and medium- to full-bodied, showing a focused, almost fibrous structure, polished tannins with a touch of granularity, and linear dark fruit."

Vinum: Kann Barton enttäuschen? Nein: die Nase macht Gänsehaut, tief, nobel, komplex, verspielt, Brombeeren, florale Noten, kaum wahrnehmbares Holz; am Gaumen von grosser Eleganz, das ist pure Noblesse, strukturiert, kraftvoll, gleichzeitig mit einer Leichtigkeit, die seinesgleichen sucht, ausgezeichnete Tanninqualität, grosser Spannungsbogen, grosse Länge, rotfruchtiges Finish. Ein sensationeller Barton."

Jane Anson: Concentrated, a ton of sleek graphite, crayon, liqourice root, we are fully in the heart of Las Cases here, with its grip and slow climb through the palate, on the right side of austere, cocoa bean and cassis, a full mouth experience, push and pull, tension and grip. A fabulous 2nd wine, right up there with the best of the vintage. Michael Georges technical director. 30% new oak for ageing. Includes the vines for La Petite Marquise since the 2021 vintage."

Vinum: Gänsehaut ist vorprogrammiert, wenn man diesen Wein im Glas hat; es fehlen einem fast die Worte, man möchte eintauchen, dunkle Frucht, kühler Kamin, Veilchenblüten, Zedernholz; der Gaumen ist von grosser Eleganz; am Gaumen mit beeindruckender Dichte die sich mit einer überraschenden Leichtigkeit paart, dieser Las Cases ist wie ein Balletttänzer, der im Sprung den Spagat macht, symbolisch für ein heisses Jahr, das im Glas erstaunlich frisch endet und den kühlen Charakter der Region Bordeaux perfekt widderspiegelt."

Decanter: An extremely captivating Poyferré this year. Beautiful vivid and vibrant colour in the glass with soft rose and violets on the nose. Juicy and alive, immediately so charming, chewy, fleshy but cool and stony. Mouthfilling with licks of liquorice, tobacco, cola and hints of clove. I love the restraint on show - this is still a powerful wine but so much more relaxed than it could have been. Graceful yet impactful, full of ripe fruit with such a generous and happy attitude. I love it. Potential upscore in bottle. A yield of 20hl/ha, one of the smallest yields. Owner Sara spoke of lower fermentation temperatures, shorter macerations and shorter pumping-over to keep soft tannins. No deleafing, kept cover crops and used cold rooms to let grapes cool before optical sorting, especially for the more fragile Petit Verdot. Julien Viaud consultant. 5% Petit Verdot completes the blend."

Falstaff: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Reife dunkle Beerenfrucht, ein Hauch von Zwetschken, floraler Touch, angenehme Kräuterwürze, etwas Nougat und Orangenzesten. Komplex, dabei lebendig, reife Kirschen und Heidelbeeren, feine, reife Tannine, geht im Mund förmlich auf, zarte Extraktsüße, bleibt minutenlang haften, bereits in der Jugend sehr überzeugend, Cassis und reife Kirschen im Nachhall, delikat und facettenreich, großes Zukunftspotenzial."

Jeb Dunnuck: Compared to the La Chenade, the 2025 Château Les Cruzelles is often more structured and serious in style. It's another Pomerol look-alike that brings ample structure, medium-bodied richness, a nicely focused mouthfeel, and beautiful aromatics of ripe blue fruits, spring flowers, violets, and chocolate on the nose. It's another brilliant wine in the lineup from this family estate."

James Suckling: A red with plenty of presence for the appellation, with blackberry, black olive and chocolate character. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Shows depth."

Jeb Dunnuck: Checking in as 100% Merlot aged 14 months in 60% new oak, the 2025 Château Les Gravières offers juicy black cherries, black raspberries, spicy wood, graphite, and liquid violet notes. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has a concentrated, focused, elegant mouthfeel, polished yet solid tannins, and a gorgeous finish."

Lisa Perrotti-Brown: The 2025 Lespault-Martillac Blanc races out with bold notes of fresh pineapples and passion fruit, followed by hints of cedar, waxed lemons, and lime blossoms. The medium-bodied palate is racy with a chalky texture and exotic fruit layers, finishing with a zesty lift. The blend is 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sémillon. The alcohol is 13%."

Jeb Dunnuck: A Merlot-dominant blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot, the 2025 Château Lespault-Martillac is a gorgeous effort that's well worth your time and money. The nose reveals notes of ripe blackcurrants, spicy wood, and savory tobacco and herbal nuances. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, layered, graceful mouthfeel, terrific balance, and a great finish. It checks in at 13% alcohol with a pH of 3.61."

Jane Anson: Glass-staining purple colours, this is well rounded, lovely balance, firm tannins that take on more of a bite as things climb through the palate. Structured, enjoyable, cassis and sandalwood. 30% new oak, Eric Boissenot consultant. Certified organic since 2024 vintage."

Decanter: Heady scents on the nose, perfumed blackcurrants. Grippy tannins but with such a soft and bouncy frame and lively and cool blue fruit. Playful and charming, nothing too much here, with an easy-drinking quality. I really like this, it has plenty of flavour with some creamy strawberry, chalky cranberry and perfumed blackcurrants alongside a wet stone grip. Something quite hands off about it. Yet still with power and push."

Decanter: Fragranced violet aromas on the nose. Purity and clarity on the palate, lovely crisp blue fruit with very gently grippy tannins that give a touch of cushioning as well as lots of stony minerality - chalky, powdery and flint. Not super harmonious but this has a clear stone hold in the mouth with a fresh mint and dried herb aspect that lingers. I quite like its personality. Ripe, fresh and focused."

James Suckling: Lots of great energy, with a precision and focus that sends you down the road to gorgeous dark fruits and mineral nuances. A cool, minty note. Medium- to full-bodied. Racy and intense, with a lightness at the end. Juicy fruit, too. A blend of 66% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot."

James Suckling: A tight and solid wine with phenolic tension and bright acidity. Medium body, with sliced green apples and pears, with hints of honeysuckle, as well as mineral and sea salt undertones. Crunchy finish. A blend of 60% sauvignon blanc, 24% semillon, 11% muscadelle and 5% sauvignon gris. Drink now."

Jane Anson: Deep and rich in colour. Structured, toasted spice, dark chocolate, espresso, graphite, mint leaf. Great stuff, easy to recommend, one to look out for. 3.60 pH. 20% new oak. Harvest September 9 to 21. A far clearer link with the main Lynch Bages estate than many 2nd wines in the vintage, and one of the 'sibling' wines of the vintage. Nicolas Labenne technical director."