Chateau Haut Maillet 2025

Decanter: Intensely fragrant on the nose. Grippy and concentrated from the start, big and ample in the mouth but at the same time it’s fresh and lifted - cool and stony rather than overly chewy and too ripe. I quite like the serious nature and lovely mineral base. Still tight but this will soften. Good frame and energy. Ageing 30% new oak. A yield of 22hl/ha on 5ha."

James Suckling: Dense and fruity with structure and volume. Medium- to full-bodied with plush tannins. Generous fruit with a firm, long finish."