Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $45.59Original €39.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.6
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 60%; Merlot 30%; Petit Verdot 5%; Cabernet Franc 5%
Region Pauillac
Soil Gravel, Clay and sand
Harvest Dates 6 Sep 2023 to 30 Sep 2023
Vine Age 28
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Production Details Matured for 12 months in oak, comprising 50% new and 50% one-year-old barrels; an attributed Decanter assessment on the importer page also reports 12% press wine.
Tasting Notes Producer/importer note — nose: redcurrant, wild strawberry, vanilla and iris; palate: floral, spicy and peppery; structure: ethereal, powdery, lively and long, with cinnamon on the finish.
Sources: mmdusa.net ↗ · Compare this vintage
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
pH 3.74
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 54%; Merlot 34%; Petit Verdot 10%; Cabernet Franc 2%
Region Pauillac
Soil Gravel, Clay and sand
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Harvest started 2022-09-08
Vine Age 28
Fermentation Vessels Conical thermoregulated stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Fining Agents Egg white
Production Details Plot-by-plot vinification with gravity vatting into thermoregulated conical stainless-steel vats. The wine included 17.7% press wine and matured for 12 months in oak barrels, 50% new, with long-medium toast and traditional racking “à l’esquive”; egg-white fining was used.
Tasting Notes Producer note — nose: cedar, liquorice, blackberry, blackcurrant and violet; palate: strawberry and cherry; structure: juicy, ethereal, long finish with smooth, precise and powdery tannins.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.72
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 56%; Merlot 36%; Petit Verdot 8%
Region Pauillac
Soil Gravel, Clay and sand
Harvest Dates 22 Sep 2021 to 5 Oct 2021
Vine Age 35
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Production Details The importer’s technical section states 12 months of ageing and 40% new oak. A conflicting Vinous account reproduced on the same page says élevage began with 70% new oak before being reduced to 60% for the 12-month maturation; the discrepancy remains unresolved.
Tasting Notes Producer/importer note — nose: raspberry, wild strawberry, lilac, citrus, rosemary and liquorice; palate: raspberry, cherry, light precise tannins and an elegant finish.
Sources: mmdusa.net ↗ · Compare this vintage
2000 Technical Specifications
pH 3.85
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Merlot34%
Petit Verdot10%
Cabernet Franc6%
Drinking Window 2005-2035
Region Pauillac
Soil Deep gravel with clay and limestone subsoil (gunzian gravel mounds)
Harvest Dates 21 Sep 2000 to 9 Oct 2000
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Harvest from September 21 to October 9, 2000. Vintage characterized by excellent phenolic maturity with strong concentration of anthocyanins and exceptional sanitary conditions. Fermentation in stainless steel vats followed by malolactic fermentation in tank. Aged in French oak barrels (50% new oak) for 18 months. Approximately 40% of harvest selected for grand vin. Total aging potential of 30+ years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: crème de cassis, roasted espresso, violets, toast, blackcurrant leaf, cedar
Palate: cassis, ripe strawberry, cherry, tobacco, minerality, dark chocolate, coffee, mocha, saffron spice, truffle, undergrowth, soft menthol
Food Pairing Lamb, Beef, Duck, Venison, Game, Grilled red meats, Truffle-based dishes, Aged cheeses, Rich meat dishes
Critics Ratings Robert Parker: 97
Robert Parker97
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $53.18Original CHF 43.70 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2011 / 750ml | ≈ $48.68Original CHF 40.00 | smithandsmith.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $69.31Original CHF 56.95 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $72.29Original CHF 59.40 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $67.67Original CHF 55.60 | vinello.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Route des Châteaux, 33250 Pauillac, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 56 59 19 40
Cellarmaster
Nicolas Glumineau