Stefan Dolhain

8.8

2013 vintage. An entry level Margaux from a very difficult vintage, but in the capable hands of Denis Lurton ( Brane Cantenac) it turned out to be a nice little Margaux that is well worth the humble (10,50 euro) price tag. Abv. 13%. — 10 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2022 vintage. Still young, better the next day. You can drink the 2021 while waiting for the 2022... — 14 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2022 vintage. Château Gravat, Cru Bourgeois Médoc. The wine world is in crisis. It's hard to believe that one can find this quality at such a ridiculously low price ( I dare not tell you how low). Ripe cherries and some smokiness. Impeccable, juicy Médoc for unpretentious pleasure. — 18 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2010 vintage. This was before the estate was sold to Sylvie Cases. Fully mature, a bit more evolved than expected. — 19 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

The second wine of Desmirail ( which is now called Initial de Desmirail, but there is also another label, Château de Fontarney, also available in the same supermarket at the same price, which I assume is the same wine). A bit lighter in colour compared to the Haut-Médoc of Haut-Bages-Libéral, and a bit lighter with only 12% alcohol. Flowery nose, light and fresh, with red berries and tannins that are a bit softer compared to the Haut-Médoc. A simple, decent, fully mature petit Margaux for 10 euro. Surprisingly, much better the next day. — 11 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.8

2022 vintage. Very good value from the first estate acquired by the Castel family in 1957. A seriously good "petit Bordeaux". Solid dark red colour. Dark cherries and a touch of oak. Not particularly complex or long, but a very good every day Bordeaux. Moreover, it can age ( the 2016 is still drinking well). Abv. 14%. — 15 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2016 vintage. A hidden Pomerol gem. — 19 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.8

2013 vintage. I tend to avoid this vintage, as I consider it the worst Bordeaux vintage in the last 2 decades, but I was pleasantly surprised. As I found this in a supermarket for less than 10 euro, I thought it was worth checking it out. Solid colour for the vintage. More cedar than fruit in the nose, fresh and light, with a certain rustic charm. While it cannot hide a little unripeness of tannins, it is actually a nice food wine and very good value for a fully mature "petit Bordeaux". Not at all over the hill, and really ok for 9,50 euro. — 11 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

7.9

2020 vintage. Quaffable at best,but a bit diluted,short, and terribly boring. Not something I want to drink. Totally outperformed by the humble Bordeaux Supérieur Château de Goëlane 2022 that I opened instead. — 15 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2019 vintage. A small 7 hectares estate with vineyards bought from Palmer and Durfort Vivens in 1928. Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (40%) and Petit Verdot. Dark red, with orange rim. Cassis, blackberries and violet, the latter becoming more pronounced after an hour. A smooth, elegant Margaux with silky tannins and good length that doesn't break the bank. Abv. 13%. — 18 days ago