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Les Astéries de Darche from Château Cazebonne is a magnificent 100% Merlot parcel from the estate. An organic Graves wine that is both powerful and silky, with good cellaring potential.

Galets rouge du Château Cazebonne develops a fresh, floral expression, with peony and even citrus accents in counterpoint, with suave, almost licorice-like fruit. Absolutely delicious, atypical, this pure Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in jars, nonetheless manifests the finesse and distinction associated with great Graves wines.

RVF : 91/100

Le Grand Vin Blanc du Château Cazebonne is a cuvée made from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, emblematic of the Graves region. This organic white wine is distinguished by its elegance, complexity and finesse. The grapes are harvested at perfect ripeness to capture all their freshness and aromatic richness. Grand Vin Blanc offers subtle floral aromas mingled with notes of citrus and white-fleshed fruit, such as peach and pear. On the palate, it has a lovely liveliness with a smooth texture, brought about by barrel aging that adds depth and toasty notes.

This Haut-Medoc du Château Mille Roses comes from 4 parcels classified as Haut-médoc around the Château . The soils are composed of fine, deep gravel. The majority of Merlot grapes give the wine a gourmet flavour, enhanced by silky, elegant tannins. A balanced, fine style, in line with the Margaux produced by the same Château. Very great Haut-Medoc.

Decanter: 90/100

Franc Touch is an atypical 100% Cabernet Franc Bordeaux. This fine success is complex, gourmand and rich. To date, we recommend decanting; for the patient, forget about it for 7 to 10 years in the cellar.

Here's a very pretty organic Lalande-de-Pomerol in a very sunny and powerful 2022 vintage. Château des Annereaux produces a wine with a fruity, harmonious attack. The elegant tannins are present but silky. The aromatic palette is marked by fruitiness and a restrained, mellow woodiness. Superb length. Elegance and balance rare in modern Bordeaux. We love this wine of character and elegance.

Le Moulin de la Lagune is the second wine of Château la Lagune. Complex and elegant, this organic Haut-Medoc is accessible when young. 2020 is a very successful, sunny vintage. A sure value to be enjoyed over 7-8 years!

James Suckling: 92/100

Here's a very pretty organic Lalande-de-Pomerol in a very successful 2020 vintage. The château des Annereaux produces a wine with a fruity, harmonious attack. The elegant tannins are well-integrated and silky. The aromatic palette is marked by fruitiness and a restrained, mellow woodiness. Good length. An elegance and balance rare in modern Bordeaux. We love this lacy wine.

Le Point 2023: 17/20

The cuvée Echappée du Château Tire pé is produced on a confidential basis. Made from 2 ancestral grape varieties, Castet and Mancin des Palus, this cuvée develops notes of wild berries, licorice and white flowers. Full-bodied and crisp on the palate. Aged for 16 months in terracotta jars to allow the wine to express itself naturally.

The cuvée is a great wine to discover!

Maison Blanche du château Maison Blanche is the estate's grand vin, made exclusively with Cabernet and Merlot from old vines, mostly old varieties planted in historic terroirs. Cuvée Maison blanche is powerful and tannic when young. We recommend cellaring this great wine for over 10 years, before it reaches its full potential. Long, complex, it will be the ideal companion for dishes in sauce and game.Médaille d'or Mundus Vini 2013

This magnificent organic Saint-Emilion grand cru from Château Leydet-Valentin has a generous nose of small black berries, cherries and plums. The palate is supple and greedy, with fine, well-integrated tannins. The ageing is mastered, leaving the wine's fruitiness to the fore. A superb discovery, this Saint-Emilion-Grand-Cru!

The attack of the Seuil de Mazeyres, second wine of the Château Mazeyres, is unctuous with often mentholated, spicy and fruity notes. The mid-palate is supple and juicy. The finish is fresh and invigorating. The whole is harmonious, making Seuil de Mazeyres a pleasure wine to drink young.

This Château Mangot 2019 has a demonstrative, gourmand nose on black fruit notes just accompanied by a touch of breeding. The palate is round and greedy, resting on a beautiful substance and fine tannins.

This Chateau de Côme 2017 is a Saint-Estèphe that lacks neither energy nor charm. The robe is a bright, limpid garnet, after a fruity, fresh attack, the palate exults, juicy to perfection and carried by a very serious tannic structure.

Michel Bettane 91 / 100

The grand vin du Clos Puy Arnaud is to marturité: powerful and deep, this Côtes de Castillon develops on notes of black fruits, sweet spices, with hints of toast. Superb to drink now!

Like in 1900 from the Château Cazebonne is an original wine made from old Bordeaux grape varieties. The wine develops original notes of potpourri, cinnamon and peach. A blend of old grape varieties: mancin, castets, bouchalès, saint-macaire and jurançon noir, this 2022 maintains a direct relationship with the fruit, but it's hard to imagine such a wine expression in Bordeaux. A balance between concentration and salient uprightness, a touch punchy.'

RVF: 92/100

Watch out, very fine success in 2021. The other Mangot from Château Mangot is a totally mastered sulfur-free Saint-Emilion. This wine is the result of the estate's desire to master the power of the fruit, still without sulfur, and to sublimate it with terracotta aging.

The Château de Côme 2020 is a great success. The nose reveals notes of dark berries, toasted spices, nuts and graphite. Medium- to full-bodied, with juicy tannins and a polished, silky texture. Lively, succulent fruit character. Luscious finish. Enjoy over 10 years.

James Suckling: 91 / 100

Magnificent wine this Margaux 2022 that the Château Mille Roses. This organic wine is a great cuvée for ageing: complex, velvety and powerful, it will improve over 7 years. Excellent value for money.

A supple, gourmet Pomerol that's easy to marry and endowed with a beautiful gourmandise!

The château Mazères 2020 is a great Pomerol in a great vintage . It has a pure, airy nose with soft notes of red cherry and strawberry. On the palate, the wine is elegant, resting on fine tannins and elegant silkiness. 2020 is an outstanding success, with great cellaring potential. A classic Pomerol on finesse, we love it!

Pom'n'roll is a modern, atypical Pomerol! A blend of Merlot and Malbec, this organic Pomerol has an expressive nose with notes of black fruit and pepper. The palate is voluminous, fleshy and greedy. This lovely vintage promises good cellaring for the most patient!

Chateau Fonroque 2020 is a great success in this vintage. This organic Saint-Emilion wine is very elegant, with a silkiness and freshness that have become rare in Saint-Emilion. Keep for 5-7 years or drink with 2 hours decanting.Parker : 91/100 Find out more here about Château Fonroque

The Château La Lagune 2020 seduces with its color, aromatic richness and tannins that harmoniously blend complexity and finesse. This vintage is marked by delicate freshness and perfect balance.