Stefan Dolhain

8.8

2008 vintage. Good old school rustic Saint-Estèphe that doesn't break the bank. Abv. 13%. — 3 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2020 vintage. Only 1 hectare, owned by the Estager family ( also La Cabanne in Pomerol among others). 66% Merlot and 34% Cabernet Franc. Round and ripe, very good value. Even better the next day. — 10 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2018 vintage. Another excellent La Cabanne. — 13 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2019 vintage. Château L'Etampe , Saint-Emilion. — 13 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2020 vintage. A blend of 49% Merlot,44% Cabernet Sauvignon,4% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. I tasted this at the estate during the primeur campaign, and it certainly does not disappoint in 2025. A good introduction to the incredible grand vin, La Dame is more Merlot dominated, and more approachable in its youth. Very refined and elegant, with impeccable purity of fruit, a silky mouthfeel, fresh balancing acidity, and a long finish. It's very hard to resist now, but it should age gracefully. Abv. 13,5%. — 4 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

My first 2024 "primeur" tasting. The vintage was already much maligned during the harvest, but if this is an indication, we might be in for some seriously good surprises. — 13 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.6

2022 vintage. 94% Merlot, 6 % Cabernet Franc.
La Cabanne has great terroir, on the plateau with the famous blue clay. Stylstically, it's more about finesse than power ( more La Conseillante than L'Evangile if you want to compare with the bigger boys). Wonderful perfume with red fruits and flowers, and a delicate kiss of oak. Impeccable balance, refined, complex and long. Had a beautiful vertical at the estate and I believe the 2022 might be the best ever. Great value too. — 13 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2011 vintage. 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 11% Petit Verdot. This property was bought by the Bouygues brothers in 2006, the same year when they bought Montrose (up to first growth quality these days, and I gave the 2020 a perfect score). They made huge investments to increase the quality, and this 2011 is a very good effort in a much maligned vintage that remains in the shadow of the great 2010 and 2009 vintages. While the tannins have a slightly rough edge to them, it is balanced and satisfying, and a testimony to Bordeaux's ageing capacities, even in lesser vintages. An attractive food wine, and very good value too. Abv. 13%. — 6 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2009 vintage. Drinking beautifully now. — 13 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2020 vintage. An estate on the rise. Tasted their other 2 Saint-Emilions, and Fleur de Lisse is like the best of both worlds, combining the flowery elegance of Fontfleuri with the power of the more classic Etampe. — 13 days ago