Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2018 vintage. Owned by the same family since 1870, until the fifth generation, Lionel Poitou sold this 10 hectares estate to 3 Israeli winemakers. La Tour du Haut Moulin has a long reputation for value for money, and this 2018 is no exception. Solid dark red colour with only a little evolution. In the mouth it features a serious black fruit concentration, balanced by fresh acidity and a serious tannic backbone, while avoiding the alcohol heath that sometimes characterises this hot vintage. It has an old school slightly rustic feel about it, but it's incredible value for money. Drinking very well now, but no need to hurry, I am convinced it will last at least for another decade. I found this in a local supermarket for 8,09 euro, I kid you not! Life is fine for wine lovers in the Bordeaux region. Abv. 13,5%. I am curious to see what the new owners will achieve with this estate, there should be huge potential . — 3 months ago

Natasha Langton

9.1

Very enjoyable — 3 years ago

Sawyer Donovan

9.0

Robust red with black fruit and heady wafts of heath-land shrubs and pepper on the nose. Very full palate of ripe and powerful dense black fruit and berry flavours. — 4 years ago

Marita G

9.3

wine club - would purchase again — 4 years ago

See Taleggio

9.0

Mouthfeel velvety. Bigger than expected but w perfectly balanced acidity and tannins. And that nose - summer fruit clafoutis? UK PN movement more please — 5 years ago

with Erika

Bill Bishop

9.2

The new global warming home for Champagne-like sparkling wine. Elegant with creamy mousse. Very nice bubbles. — 6 years ago

Dylan Thomas

9.3

Squid ink, ganoochy, Heath, Back 40, Gtown — 7 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2019 vintage. Strawberry jam and spices. Round mouthfeel, not particularly complex. A little alcoholic heath in the finish. — 9 months ago

Walter Fahr

9.0

Pleasant, nicely balanced sparkling wine. Pairs well with lobster and seafood. Drank in August 2023 — 3 years ago

Marita G

9.2

2019 - wine club — 4 years ago

Marita G

8.9

Very good - strong. — 4 years ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.2

Excellent easy drinking wine, looks light but is actually 13.5 degrees. Cherries, a bit astringent, pale. With schrimp diabolo and reblouchon potatoes an excellent wine to cut through the spices/heath and through the butter. Would be excellent with a plate of charcuterie for lunch. — 4 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

Balanced. A little chalk and lime. Cashew. Marzipan. -but not oxidized. drinkable. — 6 years ago

Tara Miller

9.5

Superb. Heath provided — 7 years ago

Lindsay Ralls

9.2

Unique! “Old world style ramato” white peach, ruby red grapefruit; wild honey — 2 years ago

Peter Coulthard

9.2

Coop. Light sparkling rose. Crisp with slight strawberry hint to it. Good summer evening drinking. — 2 years ago

Marita G

8.9

solid pinot, enjoyable benign w cherry undertones — 3 years ago

Sam Gardner

9.0

Punchy, aromatic, mouth filling. Maybe added complexity with its age? Prefered to hush heath during wine tasting with Margie at Carol and Andys. All things good about English summer. — 4 years ago

Marita G

9.4

Smooth, juicy. Floral and lemons. Wine club. Would purchase again. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

My homemade warm, Bourbon Pecan Pie with Marianne’s Old Tyme Vanilla...our favorite ice cream maker & second favorite ice cream from them.

Pie made with Redwood Empire “Pipe Dream” Bourbon.

Tawny Port would have been sweet over sweet over sweet...way too much & over powering. The Matthiasson Sweet Vermouth is the perfect pair. It captures the pie with a gentle hug without overwhelming it like Tawny would do.

As I was making my pie, I realized there are very valid heath reasons for only making this once a year. But, wow is it amazing!!!

Our group will likely never go out for another formal dinner if the choice is ours, it just wouldn’t be as good on multiple levels.

The Matthiasson Vermouth starts like summer sun tea with a touch of sugar, subtle brown sugar/molasses background, hints of toffee, butterscotch, marmalade fruit, dry stone fruit, dry pineapple, orange citrus, salted nuts, chalky soils, grainy volcanics, warm toast, slight honeycomb notes, vanilla with dry floral bed. The acidity is insane. The long finish is; unique, extremely well balanced, lush, elegant with persistent length. On the back end, you perceive the most subtle quality of Vermouth.

Brilliant beverage creation! — 6 years ago

with Christina and James