Stefan Dolhain 
Château Bellegrave
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2021
2022 vintage. A small 8 hectares estate, owned by the Meffre family, who also own Château Di Glana in Saint-Julien. Like for Glana, Ludovic and Julien Meffre believe that the 2022 Bellegrave is the greatest they've ever produced. Classic Pauillac nose with cassis, lead pencil and cedar wood. A bit more restrained than Glana, but impeccably balanced, with ripe black fruits, fresh acidity, and perfectly integrated high alcohol ( abv. 15%, the label states 14,5%). Fine Pauillac value at around 30 euro and another estate to watch. — 6 days ago
F. Thienpont
La Violette du Manoir Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2018
2018 vintage. From the négociant business of François Thienpont. This comes from a 4 hectares parcel of Château Manoir du Gravoux planted in 1958 with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. While the nose isn't particularly seductive, in the mouth it displays the sweetest,ripest fruit I have ever tasted from the Castillon appellation. This would have deserved a higher score if it wasn't for the drying finish. Diam 10 cork. Abv. 14%. A bit tired the next day, so drink quickly after opening. — 9 days ago
Château Trois Moulins
Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
2015 vintage. 46% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. This estate neighbours Cambon La Pelouse, and it seems to serve as the second wine for Cambon. Both estates were sold in 2019 to Treasury. The 2025 was still produced by the previous owner, the Marie family. A classic,slightly rustic, fully mature Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois that I bought for 8,84 euro. Abv. 14%. — a day ago
Château Marquis d'Alesme
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2012
2012 vintage. Not in the same league as the more recent vintages, but a nice mature Margaux that shows no sign of fatigue. — 7 days ago
Château de la Dauphine
Fronsac Merlot Cabernet Franc 2015
2018 vintage. I've tasted many vintages of this estate, and I have never been disappointed. While the nose is flirting with jammy flavours, it displays amazing freshness in the mouth. — 9 days ago
Château Filhot
Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2015
2016 vintage. It didn't shine at the Grand Crus Classés tasting, where competition was extremely tough, but on its own it is pretty good...and very reasonably priced . — 11 days ago
Château l'Ermitage
Listrac-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
2016 vintage. This estate, owned by the Thomas family, is known for a very high percentage of Petit Verdot in the blend. In this case 20%, with equal parts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While 2019 still has some rough edges, in 2016 the Petit Verdot seems to have been perfectly ripe. Violet, black pepper, blackberries, licorice and cherries. Abv. 14%. — 5 days ago
CARM (Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira)
Douro Biológico Organic Tinto 2019
This is a red Douro wine from Carm. 2019 vintage. 40% Touriga Nacional with equal parts of Tints Roriz and Touriga Franca. Aged 8 months in barrels of French and American oak. Dark red with only slight evolution. Intense portlike aromas, with raspberry jam, amarena cherries and violet. Concentrated jammy black and red fruit, balanced by juicy acidity. The oak is perfectly integrated and there is a serious spicy length. Abv. 14%. Tastes like a dry version of Fonseca's Bin 27 port. The wine is organic and vegan, and it stood up well to my spicy vegan zucchini/potato curry. — 7 days ago
Stefan Dolhain
2023 vintage. Château Changrolle, Lalande de Pomerol. From the owners of Château Castel Viaud. Bottled by Ginestet. Instant Diam alert on the nose. Short drying finish. Diam 3 Cork. Sigh. — 10 hours ago