Stefan Dolhain

10

2021 vintage. From the original 2 acre parcel. Intoxicating, very concentrated, with layers of black fruits, and subtle spices, embedded in a silky tannic structure. It is also very elegant and fresh, everything falls into place. Extraordinary finish. Kudos to winemaker Helen Keplinger. — 11 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2022 vintage. Very reliable and great value. — 24 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.8

2008 vintage. An unusually high percentage of Merlot (70%), with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Needs time to open up. More powerful compared to the 2011, but the tannins have some rough edges. I prefer the charm of the lighter and smoother 2011. Abv. 13%. — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

1984 vintage. Unbelievably good. Never heard of this estate, but this is delicious at age 41 in one of the worst Bordeaux vintages! Moreover, I tasted a bottle that was opened the day before. This makes me want to check the current production of this estate. — 23 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2009 vintage. 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the best wines I've tasted from this estate. Concentrated, ripe, elegant and with good length. As usual great value. — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.6

2006 vintage. Together with Caronne Sainte Gemme, sold to Bernard Magrez in 2022. I am not sure if it is still produced, or incorporated in La Tour Carnet. — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2016 vintage. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. The oak seems a bit more toasted compared to the 2015, with the red and black fruit lurking behind initially, give it some time to open up. Juicy, very ripe fruit with a thicker mouthfeel and more power than the 2015. Dark chocolate in the finish. Abv. 13,5%. — 24 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2015 vintage. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. This could be mistaken for Cantemerle in a blind tasting (that's a compliment btw). Classic Haut-Médoc with cassis, cedar and licorice. Drinking beautifully now, fresh and juicy. Great value. Abv. 13,5%. — 25 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2011 vintage. 56% Merlot and 44% Cabernet Sauvignon. A very good effort in this much maligned vintage. Smooth, fresh and spicy, not particularly complex but an attractive, fully mature Haut-Médoc. Abv. 14. — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2003 vintage. Drinking well. Surprisingly low alcohol (12,5%) in this extremely hot vintage, suggesting a very early harvest. — a month ago