Chateau Guillot Clauzel 2021

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Managed by Vieux Château Certan's Guillaume Thienpont since 2018, this 2.5-hectare Pomerol estate has delivered a fine performance with the 2021 Guillot Clauzel. Exhibiting aromas of rose petals, sweet spices, smoke, red cherries and berries, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, with a good core of fruit, supple tannins and a penetrating finish. A blend of some 20% Cabernet Franc and 80% Merlot, it's one of the few remaining values in the universe of high-quality Pomerol."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Guillaume Thienpont of Vieux Chateau Certan is in charge here. With a floral-edged perfume, you also find black raspberries and cherries in the nose. Medium-bodied, fresh, vibrant, sweet, lifted and elegant, the wine is finesse in style, with hints of chocolate and thyme to accompany the red fruits in the finish. The wine blends 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. 13.2% ABV. Drink from 2024-2038."

JAMES SUCKLING: "A polished and refined wine with lovely sweetness of fruit in the center-palate for the vintage. Medium body. Juicy fruit. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc."