Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2022 vintage. 100% Gros Manseng. A crisp, lemony dry Jurançon that is still very youthful, even with a synthetic cork. Very good value. Abv. 14%. — 2 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

Castel Séries Limitées 2023 Terrasses du Larzac — 5 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2018 vintage. 81% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. Biodyamically farmed. They did a wonderful job here to preserve the freshness in such a hot year. The nose is very fresh, with crushed strawberries, raspberries, and flowers. They must have wisely gone for soft extractions, because this is all about freshness and elegance. No signs of alcohol heat or jammy flavours. It has a lovely energy. Showing very well at this stage, and very reasonably priced for Pomerol. Abv. 14%. — 7 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2022 vintage. Partly made from a plot named " La Colline", this is Cabernet Sauvignon dominated. Dark red. On first impact, the oak was a bit dominating, after 30 minutes the blackberries and Amarena cherries are showing up. Seriously concentrated, with more black than red fruits, ripe tannin and good acidity. While the wine can handle the oak ( patience required), I feel that this wine would be even better with a less heavy hand on the oak. Abv. 14,5%. — 3 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2022 vintage. This is the white Corbières. — 6 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2020 vintage. A seriously good Saint-Emilion that was bought by the Castel family from Moueix. — 10 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2020 vintage. Good Muscadet ages beautifully, and this is no exception, even with a synthetic cork. — 12 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2022 vintage. Ondulations (first vintage 2019), is an attempt to produce a more contemporary style of Bordeaux, without oak ageing. It's been aged in amphorae and wine jars, and it is delicious. Fruit-driven, fresh and velvety, with good length and purity. Great value. Abv. 14%. — 4 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2017 vintage. Tasted at today's lunch at the Château. Classic Margaux, very elegant, without the power of the best years, but very good. — 5 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

This is the 2023 Maison Castel sweet Jurançon, 100% Petit Manseng. In general I am wary of inexpensive sweet wines, but this is a great exception to the rule. Purity of fruit, freshness and good length. And it sells for a song! — 10 days ago