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2022 vintage. Blackberries, blueberries and delicate spices. Very fresh and pure, the alcohol (14,5 abv.) goes unnoticed. Very good value too. This estate is definitely on the rise, and prices remain very affordable. — 6 days ago
2020 vintage. One of the best I've tasted from this very reliable Château, only surpassed by the 2022. — 7 days ago
2022 vintage. Olivier Decelle's Médoc estate. There's a lot of fruit and freshness here, but we have this drying Diam finish again.Abv. 14%. Still enjoyable, but I feel this could have been great with another stopper. The next day the dryness is even worse unfortunately. — 2 days ago
2018 vintage. A blend of Merlot (65%), Cabernet Franc (20%), and Cabernet Sauvignon from diverse vineyards in Saint-Emilion and Côtes de Castillon owned by the Perse family. Aged for 15 months in used barrels from Pavie and Monbousquet. A solid,bold wine, ready to drink, with good fruit and some of the chalkiness that I associate with Castillon. Abv. 14,5%. — 5 days ago
2020 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Castel Séries Limitées. Considered an early, yet classic vintage in Chablis. With its light yellow colour and hints of beeswax and lemon confit on the nose, this seems a bit more evolved than expected. Quite intense given the low alcohol level ( abv. 12,5%). Perfectly mature like a 10 years old Premier Cru Chablis, with precision and complexity. No need to wait, showing very well today. — 8 days ago
2017 vintage. This is the white Premier Cru "Les Caillerets". — 3 days ago
2016 vintage. Quaffable at best. It may be only 12 euros, but there's a shipload of delicious Bordeaux at that price. — 5 days ago
2023 vintage. The "Grand Cavalier" is the high end Rosé from Château Cavalier. Not sure if it's better than the extraordinary Marafiance 2024 from the same producer, but excellent anyway. A serious, gastronomic rosé with complexity and length. Try with langoustines or gambas. Abv. 13%. — 7 days ago
Stefan Dolhain
2018 vintage. The 2020 is great now, but this is definitely over the hill. Synthetic stoppers aren't the best for long ageing. — 2 days ago