Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2018 vintage. The last vintage of the flagship wine "A L'Enfer", as Pascal Montaut sold the estate and this wine is no longer produced. A Merlot/ Malbec blend from two old vines parcels ( one 60 years and another 100 years old). A fantastic dense, layered wine. — a year ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

1999 vintage. Pascal Montaut is one of the greatest winemakers in Blaye ( Jonqueyres), but he is currently retired and sold his estate. Up to the final 2010 vintage, he also produced a microscopic quantity of an atypical Cabernet Sauvignon dominated Côtes de Bourg that tastes more like a Saint-Estèphe. Superb quality in this generally mediocre vintage. Still a solid colour. Cassis, graphite, leather and subtle floral hints.. Amazingly fresh and vibrant in the mouth with juicy black fruit in a ripe tannic frame and a longfinish with retronasal fruit and dark chocolate. Impressive. Abv. 13,5%. — a year ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2016 vintage. 50/50 Malbec Merlot blend. Intense perfume of violets and black fruits. Powerful, profound and very long. Excellent. — 3 years ago

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.6

Delicious balanced and elegant. Great acid. Tons of texture. — 9 years ago