2015 vintage. A very fine Castillon by Denis Durantou ( of Eglise-Clinet fame). Better the second day, so you might want to decant. Totally outperforming stablemate Les Cruzelles ( Lalande de Pomerol), tasted alongside. Good red fruit concentration, balancing the typical Castillon chalkiness. 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.Abv. 14,5% — 10 months ago
Crisp citrus with hints of pepper and saffron. — 4 years ago
Dark fruit on the pallet - pretty smooth. Enjoyed with steak and potato. — 2 years ago
5’00 steak house. Classic Bordeaux in the best way — a month ago
Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing red and black fruits with light earth, spices, tobacco, plums, chocolates and black pepper.
Tangy finish with raspberries and fine grained tannins.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
Showing good structure, with nice balance.
I had the 2016 a couple of years ago and it is very consistent.
Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food.
A blend of 95% Merlot and the rest is Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
14% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$15. — 10 months ago
Andrew McIntyre
This definately needed two hours in a decanter to wake up. Afterwards a drastic improvement in depth and complexity. Would drink again but overpriced — 9 days ago