Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2019. Chateau de Lauga, Cru Artisan , Haut-Médoc. Nice classic Haut-médoc enjoyed with a lamb curry in restaurant Le Bontemps in Cussac. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenère. Aged 12 months in oak barriques (10% new). — a day ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2020 was the last vintage produced under Groupama ownership, as the estate was sold in April 2021 to Gerald Jicquel (the Beautiful Life Group , that also owns Fourcas-Dupré). While it is an attractive, smooth Haut-Médoc, it lacks a bit of concentration, especially if compared to some of its peers in this great vintage ( like the Barreyres 2020 I've tasted yesterday). But a nice drink in any case. Abv. 13%. — 6 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2025 vintage. A bit more colour, and a more round mouth feel, and a little less tension compared to the excellent 2024. Another winner from this estate. This is a highly gastronomic rosé. Works wonderfully with a shrimp/zucchini risotto. Abv. 13% — 24 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2016 vintage. At the time under the reign of the Audoy family, and recently sold, together with their other estate Cos Labory, to neighbour Cos d'Estournel. A good, old-fashioned Saint-Estèphe with rather rustic tannins that offers decent value for the appellation at 15,50 euro, even if I believe that they could have done a better job with this terroir in a great vintage. — 3 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.7

2023 vintage. A solid, good value Sauvignon Blanc, but a little drying in the finish, which is strange for a wine that didn't see any oak. Diam 5 Cork. Oh well... — 4 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2022 vintage. The second wine of Cru Classé Montlabert. — 24 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2024. Very dry, mineral and salty. Abv. 12%. — 24 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2018 vintage. This was still made under the CA ( Crédit Agricole) ownership. In 2019 the estate, together with La Tour de Mons, was sold to Nathalie Perrodo, who is doing a great job at Labégorce and Marquis d'Alesme. There seems to be historical evidence that the wines of (what was later called) Marsac Séguineau were considered fifth growth quality pre 1855, but it wasn't classified because of the very small production and the fragmentation of the vineyards. The Château was only constructed in 1886. Bordeaux is a fascinating region, not only for wine aficionados, but also for history lovers. In any case, this is already a delicious wine, exhibiting the famous Margaux elegance, without lacking power. Very good value too. I hope to find some recent vintages soon, as I expect the wines to progress under the new ownership. Abv. 14%. — 4 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2022 vintage. Second wine of Château Ferrande. Spicy, fruity, easy-going. Great value at 11 euro. — 14 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2022 vintage. This is the white Étincelle ( Pays d'Oc) from La Clapière. Grenache Gris (40%), Gros Manseng (23%), Grenache Blanc (22%), and Viognier (15%). White stone fruit ( plums, peaches), flowers and a hint of fresh rosemary. Quite powerful, with the Gros Manseng acidity keeping the balance. Very good length too. Not exactly an aperitif white. — 24 days ago