Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2020 vintage. 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Owned by the Despagne family since 1812, and the current 7th generation (François Despagne) seems to be serious about quality. This 2020 displays impressive aromatics, concentration, depth, and precision, with fresh acidity balancing the 15% abv. — 14 days ago

Shawn Drenning

9.1

I didn’t enjoy this much right out of the bottle, but really liked it after decanting for an hour (and letting the temperature increase a bit). Too dumb with wine to describe flavors other than tasty — 3 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.4

Deep ruby in color, almost purple; cherries, black pepper, and dried herbs on the nose; medium plus acidity; high tannins; tastes like black cherries, roasted plums, graphite, and a hint of eucalyptus with a long fruity finish. — 9 months ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.7

Yum! Elegance and precision. Lacking depth on the mid palate but then it comes back with its evident classy personality. — 9 days ago

Patricia Schnitzer

9.3

April 5, 2024. Really lovely classic left bank. Black fruit, smooth tannins. Drinking perfectly right now. — 23 days ago

David J. H. Ruiz

9.5

12/25/2023: NOEL 2023 FAMILY COLMAR — 4 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2020 vintage. A great effort from this rather obscure Cru Classé that once was part of the immense Rauzan estate and even briefly owned by Château Palmer, before it was sold in 1980 to the legendary Lucien Lurton. Since 1992 it is managed by Denis Lurton ( one of the 10 children of Lucien). A blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot. The great ( and very humble) Eric Boissenot consults. Interesting fact: the Merlots were harvested very early in 3 days from September 17th until the 20th, just before the rains on the 21st, that reduced the alcoholic degree of the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that came in at 12% abv., creating a very fresh balanced blend. Dark red with purplish rim. Seductive perfume combining black cherries, cassis, flowers, cedar wood, and rosemary. Elegant and fresh, with very pure fruit, well-tamed tannin, and very good length. Abv. 13%. Very good value, an estate to watch. — a year ago

David Foster

9.0

Earthy. Yum!
— a month ago

Stuart Pollack

9.2

An excellent value. For $31.50 a solid, brooding Merlot blend with deep black fruit flavors and tar. Is this an excellent Bordeaux? No. But it delivers true Bordeaux flavor appropriate for an everyday meal like a hamburger 🍔 or cheese. Worth buying for under $35. — 23 days ago

Alwyn Smith

9.3

Still refreshing. Good acidity with hints of melon and some light floral tones. Not grassy. It is Semillon forward. Lovely. — 7 months ago