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Les Trois Croix is the personal property of Mr. Léon, who was technical director of Mouton-Rothschild for more than 20 years. He is dedicated to producing straightforward, digestible Fronsacs, among the most elegant and distinguished in the sector. The dresses are not the darkest but the power and harmony are there. In confidence!
The 2017 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin-February 2020): 92/100 “The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, a superb line of acidity and a sublime, quite mineral-driven finish that is pure class. This comes highly recommended.”
Vinous (A.Galloni-March 2020): 92/100 “The 2017 Les Trois Croix is just as compelling from bottle as it was from barrel. Inky, racy and voluptuous to the core, the 2017 offers superb depth and tons of sheer character. [...] The 2017 is fabulous. That's all there is to it.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2028
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Les Trois Croix is the personal property of Mr. Léon, who was technical director of Mouton-Rothschild for more than 20 years. He is dedicated to producing straightforward, digestible Fronsacs, among the most elegant and distinguished in the sector. The dresses are not the darkest but the power and harmony are there. In confidence!
The 2016 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2018): 92/100 "The 2016 Les Trois Croix is blessed with a superb bouquet of vivacious red cherry and raspberry fruit laced with rose petal and graphite scents. The fresh palate is medium-bodied and well balanced, offering grippy tannin and a fine bead of acidity. The dense, solid finish suggests that this will require three or four years in bottle".
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Under the leadership of M. Thunevin (Valandraud), La Vieille Cure presents a more greedy and less square profile than before and reveals itself as one of Fronsac's major properties.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 89/100 "Dark, intense and lively colour. The nose is moderately aromatic, fruity and chalky. Delicate on the palate, savoury and round in the middle, the wine caresses the palate before finishing on a chalky tannic note without being harsh."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2021-2028
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Under the leadership of M. Thunevin (Valandraud), La Vieille Cure presents a more greedy and less square profile than before and reveals itself as one of Fronsac's major properties.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2022): 93/100 "The 2019 La Vieille Cure is fabulous from bottle as it was in barrel. Super-ripe red cherry, mocha, spice, new leather, licorice, tobacco and cedar are all dialed up in this decidedly flamboyant Fronsac. All the elements are so well balanced”.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
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Under the leadership of M. Thunevin (Valandraud), La Vieille Cure presents a more greedy and less square profile than before and reveals itself as one of Fronsac's major properties.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 92/100 "The 2018 La Vieille Cure is a total pleasure bomb. Rich, sumptuous and exotically beautiful, the 2018 grabs hold of all the senses and never lets up. Inky dark fruit, spice, new leather, licorice, mocha and chocolate build as this exuberant, deeply layered Fronsac shows off its soft curves and considerable charms. In a word: fabulous".
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Potential alcohol:
- 15%
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Under the leadership of M. Thunevin (Valandraud), La Vieille Cure presents a more greedy and less square profile than before and reveals itself as one of Fronsac's major properties.
The 2017 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N.Martin-February 2020): 91/100 “The palate is medium-bodied, with supple tannins, fine acidity, well-integrated oak and a detailed, characterful finish that is very satisfying. This Fronsac has certainly developed well since its time in barrel and we recommend it.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2028
- Potential alcohol:
- 15%
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In 2008, Denis Durantou acquired this Château for which he fell in love at first sight. A splendid 12 hectare clay-limestone vineyard on the first line of the Dordogne hillside, Montlandrie is in Castillon (which it directly overlooks) the equivalent of Ausone in Saint-Émilion.
As in his other properties (L'Église-Clinet, Les Cruzelles, La Chenade...), Denis Durantou used all his know-how and perfectionism to produce a fresh and floral wine, with a crisp and juicy fruitiness. Few Bordeaux wines are as deserving of the term "vibrant wine" as Montlandrie.The 2022 vintage in the press:
En Magnum (May 2025): "If it deserves to be waited for in the cellar for a few years, this 2022 will certainly confirm all its promises. Full attack, energetic follow-through, powdery tannin, you can decant it if you're impatient."
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 94/100 "The 2022 Montlandrie is another stellar wine in this range from the Durantou sisters. A healthy percentage of Cabernets (30%) in the blend adds aromatic lift and gorgeous supporting structure. Montlandrie is a complete wine. It offers striking aromatics, layered, sepia-toned fruit and exquisite balance, along with a beautifully articulate, sustained finish that is quite simply captivating. Montlandrie is a fabulous wine in its peer group, or any group for that matter."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 94/100 "Black colour. Intense nose of ripe fruit and truffles. Creamy, floral notes when the glass is shaken. Refined on entry and very quickly full and juicy, the wine glides across the palate, rising and progressing further on the finish. Very good length."
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- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
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In 2008, Denis Durantou acquired this Château for which he fell in love at first sight. A splendid 12 hectare clay-limestone vineyard on the first line of the Dordogne hillside, Montlandrie is in Castillon (which it directly overlooks) the equivalent of Ausone in Saint-Émilion.
As in his other properties (L'Église-Clinet, Les Cruzelles, La Chenade...), Denis Durantou used all his know-how and perfectionism to produce a fresh and floral wine, with a crisp and juicy fruitiness. Few Bordeaux wines are as deserving of the term "vibrant wine" as Montlandrie.The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 92/100 “Montlandrie can be considered as the grand cru: despite being made from young vines, this wine stands out for its dense flesh, ringed by taffeta-like tannins.”
Jean-Marc Quarin (April 2022) 92/100 “Dark, intense purple color. Very aromatic nose, with pure, ripe fruit, revealing itself to be deep when the glass is shaken. Meticulous on the attack, with a spring in the middle and aromatic and tannic refinement, this very well-constructed wine lengthens on the finish, delicate and unapproachable. Good length."
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 91+/100 “The 2021 Montlandrie is a powerfull, brooding wine. Black cherry, plum gravel, incense, scorched earth, tobacco, menthol and clove are dialed up. En primeur, Montlandrie was on the lighter side, but it has gained quite a bit of volume in the mid-palate with aging. It will be interesting to see if this softens. The 2021 is an intriguing wine that may well surprise in time.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
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In 2008, Denis Durantou acquired this Château for which he fell in love at first sight. A splendid 12 hectare clay-limestone vineyard on the first line of the Dordogne hillside, Montlandrie is in Castillon (which it directly overlooks) the equivalent of Ausone in Saint-Émilion.
As in his other properties (L'Église-Clinet, Les Cruzelles, La Chenade...), Denis Durantou used all his know-how and perfectionism to produce a fresh and floral wine, with a crisp and juicy fruitiness. Few Bordeaux wines are as deserving of the term "vibrant wine" as Montlandrie.The 2020 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (March 2023): 93/100 “Beautiful dark red. Very aromatic nose, with ripe fruit. Hints of licorice. Delicate on entry, aromatic in the middle, with a melting body, the wine develops ascending and complex. Long, deep, seductive finish, with plenty of flavor and no tannic angles.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2022): 94/100 "The 2020 Montlandrie, the Durantou family's Côtes de Castillon, is fabulous. It is another very serious wine in this range. A core of dark Merlot fruit gradually opens, releasing complicating notes of spice, leather, incense and licorice. There's real depth and gravitas. A few years in the cellar seem prudent, as there is a lot of wine here. The purity of the flavors is just striking."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
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In 2008, Denis Durantou acquired this Château for which he fell in love at first sight. A splendid 12 hectare clay-limestone vineyard on the first line of the Dordogne hillside, Montlandrie is in Castillon (which it directly overlooks) the equivalent of Ausone in Saint-Émilion.
As in his other properties (L'Église-Clinet, Les Cruzelles, La Chenade...), Denis Durantou used all his know-how and perfectionism to produce a fresh and floral wine, with a crisp and juicy fruitiness. Few Bordeaux wines are as deserving of the term "vibrant wine" as Montlandrie.The 2018 vintage in the press:
En Magnum (April 2021): 94/100 “Lots of drive for this vintage showing lovely muscle and palate-coating fullness. Very nice rebound that makes it a priority for its immense value for money.”
J-M Quarin (March 2019): 93/100 “What a result! We owe it to the hand of man and the effect of the 2018 climatology on this superb predominantly limestone terroir. Dark, intense and beautiful color. Intense, fine, powerful, deep and slightly truffled nose. Minute in the attack, very fruity in the development, with majesty in the touch, the wine evolves on contained power, towards a great sappy finish, with particularly balanced tannicity. A superb wine. Denis Durantou spares no effort in building a grand cru in this corner of Castillon”.
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2021): 90/100 "The 2018 Montlandrie, has the ripest bouquet of the late Denis Durantou's 2018s featuring copious black cherries mingled with blueberry and blood orange scents, almost exotic considering the growing season. The palate is well balanced with dark black fruit, hints of pencil lead becoming more prominent toward the finish, where, as I remarked from barrel, the wood component is just a little too vocal. Give it 2-3 years in bottle".
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
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In 2008, Denis Durantou acquired this Château for which he fell in love at first sight. A splendid 12 hectare clay-limestone vineyard on the first line of the Dordogne hillside, Montlandrie is in Castillon (which it directly overlooks) the equivalent of Ausone in Saint-Émilion.
As in his other properties (L'Église-Clinet, Les Cruzelles, La Chenade...), Denis Durantou used all his know-how and perfectionism to produce a fresh and floral wine, with a crisp and juicy fruitiness. Few Bordeaux wines are as deserving of the term "vibrant wine" as Montlandrie.The 2017 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (October 2020): 91/100 “Very aromatic nose, with ripe, deep fruit. Delicate on the attack, suave in development, with a superb mouthfeel and plenty of brightness in the flavor, the wine finishes long, savory, on a fine grain.”
Vinous (N. Martin-February 2020): 91/100 “The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, very silky in texture with hints of Indian and brown spices towards the elegant finish. Approachable in style, drink this over the next decade.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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In 2008, Denis Durantou acquired this Château for which he fell in love at first sight. A splendid 12 hectare clay-limestone vineyard on the first line of the Dordogne hillside, Montlandrie is in Castillon (which it directly overlooks) the equivalent of Ausone in Saint-Émilion.
As in his other properties (L'Église-Clinet, Les Cruzelles, La Chenade...), Denis Durantou used all his know-how and perfectionism to produce a fresh and floral wine, with a crisp and juicy fruitiness. Few Bordeaux wines are as deserving of the term "vibrant wine" as Montlandrie.The 2016 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (February 2019): 93/100 “The best wine ever made. The score is exceptionally high for a vintage produced in the Côtes de Castillon. Dark, intense, purple and beautiful color. Intense, fine, fruity, pure and ripe nose. Meticulous on the attack and immediately noble in its touch and aromas as it develops, the wine evolves complex, full of energy. It soars to the finish without ever losing its fatness. A superb wine. A wonderful Outsider."
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2020): 90/100 "The 2016 Montlandrie, has an attractive, well-defined bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, cedar and subtle figgy aromas, the oak neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, and quite tarry in style, wirh a gentle grip on the saline, almost Left Bank-inspired finish. Fine, but a bit broody at present."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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In 2008, Denis Durantou acquired this Château for which he fell in love at first sight. A splendid 12 hectare clay-limestone vineyard on the first line of the Dordogne hillside, Montlandrie is in Castillon (which it directly overlooks) the equivalent of Ausone in Saint-Émilion.
As in his other properties (L'Église-Clinet, Les Cruzelles, La Chenade...), Denis Durantou used all his know-how and perfectionism to produce a fresh and floral wine, with a crisp and juicy fruitiness. Few Bordeaux wines are as deserving of the term "vibrant wine" as Montlandrie.The 2015 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2025): 93+/100 "The 2015 Montlandrie has a relatively lighter, well-defined bouquet with mainly red fruit, peppermint and blood orange aromas gaining intensity in the glass."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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In 2008, Denis Durantou acquired this Château for which he fell in love at first sight. A splendid 12 hectare clay-limestone vineyard on the first line of the Dordogne hillside, Montlandrie is in Castillon (which it directly overlooks) the equivalent of Ausone in Saint-Émilion.
As in his other properties (L'Église-Clinet, Les Cruzelles, La Chenade...), Denis Durantou used all his know-how and perfectionism to produce a fresh and floral wine, with a crisp and juicy fruitiness. Few Bordeaux wines are as deserving of the term "vibrant wine" as Montlandrie.The 2014 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni-February 2017): 91/100 “The 2014 Montlandrie is magnificent. Dark, sensual and inviting, it offers a fascinating blend of dark red cherry, sage, tobacco, menthol and licorice. Supple and expressive, it's an excellent choice to drink now and over the next few years.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2015-2022
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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In 2008, Denis Durantou acquired this Château for which he fell in love at first sight. A splendid 12 hectare clay-limestone vineyard on the first line of the Dordogne hillside, Montlandrie is in Castillon (which it directly overlooks) the equivalent of Ausone in Saint-Émilion.
As in his other properties (L'Église-Clinet, Les Cruzelles, La Chenade...), Denis Durantou used all his know-how and perfectionism to produce a fresh and floral wine, with a crisp and juicy fruitiness. Few Bordeaux wines are as deserving of the term "vibrant wine" as Montlandrie.More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2026
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In 2008, Denis Durantou acquired this Château for which he fell in love at first sight. A splendid 12 hectare clay-limestone vineyard on the first line of the Dordogne hillside, Montlandrie is in Castillon (which it directly overlooks) the equivalent of Ausone in Saint-Émilion.
As in his other properties (L'Église-Clinet, Les Cruzelles, La Chenade...), Denis Durantou used all his know-how and perfectionism to produce a fresh and floral wine, with a crisp and juicy fruitiness. Few Bordeaux wines are as deserving of the term "vibrant wine" as Montlandrie.The 2012 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - february 2022): 90/100 "The 2012 Montlandrie has an open and expressive bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, tobacco and light earthy scents; this is a little more floral than its peers which adds another layer of complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and a fine bead of acidity, lightly spiced with savory/dried blood notes filtering through on the granular finish. This has character, though it is fully mature and will not improve further in bottle."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2015-2024
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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Beautiful vineyard of 10 ha (90% Merlot) in Fronsac, where the owner, Mrs. Rullier, invests herself without counting. We find his energy in Dalem, with wines, full and assertive but also endowed with a real elegance.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 90/100 “True to its fine, slender style, Dalem stands out for its measured balance, nicely liquoriced and fruity.”
Vinous (N. Martin - November 2023): 92/100 “The 2021 Dalem offers ample black fruit on the nose with hints of lavender and rose petals, showing a pastille-like purity that is quite seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very silky in texture, revealing just a touch of bitterness on the finish that lends tension and energy. This is a fine Fronsac that will age well over the next 15 to 20 years”.
Jean-Marc Quarin (April 2022): 90/100 “Dark, bright color. Moderately intense nose, with precise fruitiness. Aromatic. Delicate on the entry, very aromatic in the middle and above all very well constructed, the wine stretches out on the finish, pleasant and fragrant, without an ounce of tannin. It's very good.”
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
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Beautiful vineyard of 10 ha (90% Merlot) in Fronsac, where the owner, Mrs. Rullier, invests herself without counting. We find his energy in Dalem, with wines, full and assertive but also endowed with a real elegance.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 91/100 “This wine is smoothly structured, expressing ripe black fruit. Tasty tannins give it an appealing structure”.
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2022): 93/100 “First vintage under Eric Boissenot's direction, presents a tertiary bouquet infused with undergrowth with a blend of red and black fruits, discreet at first but opening up magnificently in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins, citrus freshness and impressive concentration, gradually building to a clean, precise finish. This is a first-rate Fronsac that will give pleasure for 20 to 25 years”.
J-M Quarin (March 2023): 93/100 “Dark, intense, youthful color. Very aromatic, fruity, fresh, ripe and subtle nose. Floral and red fruit nuances. The palate is a world of mellow, suave aromas, with a sparkle in the middle. Very pretty, delicious and long finish with a very coated texture. Good length."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
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Beautiful vineyard of 10 ha (90% Merlot) in Fronsac, where the owner, Mrs. Rullier, invests herself without counting. We find his energy in Dalem, with wines, full and assertive but also endowed with a real elegance.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 91/100 “This wine is smoothly structured, expressing ripe black fruit. Tasty tannins give it an appealing structure”.
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2022): 93/100 “First vintage under Eric Boissenot's direction, presents a tertiary bouquet infused with undergrowth with a blend of red and black fruits, discreet at first but opening up magnificently in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins, citrus freshness and impressive concentration, gradually building to a clean, precise finish. This is a first-rate Fronsac that will give pleasure for 20 to 25 years”.
J-M Quarin (March 2023): 93/100 “Dark, intense, youthful color. Very aromatic, fruity, fresh, ripe and subtle nose. Floral and red fruit nuances. The palate is a world of mellow, suave aromas, with a sparkle in the middle. Very pretty, delicious and long finish with a very coated texture. Good length."
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2037
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Beautiful vineyard of 10 ha (90% Merlot) in Fronsac, where the owner, Mrs. Rullier, invests herself without counting. We find his energy in Dalem, with wines, full and assertive but also endowed with a real elegance.
The 2017 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (October 2020): 90/100 “The palate shines with its aromatic brightness, juicy character, melting structure, perfumed finish, without any tannic harshness. It's very good.”
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2020): 92/100 “The 2017 Dalem is vinified without SO2 [...] It has a clean, precise bouquet with aromas of fragrant blackberry and freshly picked mint. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. This is one of the most elegant Dalem wines I've tasted in recent years, with a clean, precise finish of the highest order.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2028
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Coralie de Boüard (daughter of Hubert de Boüard, owner of Angélus) has embarked on a new project in Montagne Saint-Émilion. Right from its first vintage (2016), Clos de Boüard is already a success, greedy, fleshy and devilishly seductive (85% Merlot). According to Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve, Clos Boüard is “a trusted address for wine lovers”.
The 2017 vintage in the press:
Vinous (Neal Martin - February 2020) : 92/100 “Clos de Boüard 2017 offers delicious aromas of blackberry, brioche and light tobacco on the nose, which prove nicely concentrated. The palate is medium-bodied, with excellent acidity. The texture is velvety and very harmonious, with subtle notes of tar and graphite on the finish. This is an excellent Montagne Saint-Émilion from the de Boüard family. Apogée 2022-2036." (remarkable note for a wine at less than €25.00 a bottle)
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2030
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Coralie de Boüard (daughter of Hubert de Boüard, owner of Angélus) has embarked on a new project in Montagne Saint-Émilion. Right from its first vintage (2016), Clos de Boüard is already a success, greedy, fleshy and devilishly seductive (85% Merlot). According to Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve, Clos Boüard is “a trusted address for wine lovers”.
The 2016 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (February 2019): 90/100 “Dark, intense, beautiful and even deep color. Nose moderately aromatic, fruity, ripe and suave. Caressing on the attack and finely fleshy, the wine develops tasty, refined to the touch and very well balanced. The finish is long, sappy, savory and dense. Very good! A superb Outsider."
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2018): 91/100 "The 2016 Clos de Boüard is a rich, powerful wine. Dark red cherry, respberry, mocha, licorice and rose petal all flesh out in this succulent, potent Montagne Saint-Emilion. This is an impressive debut. Even so, it will be interesting to see is this wine can be more nuanced in future vintages".
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032
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In the same family since 1609 (!), Moulin Haut-Laroque offers a disciplined Fronsac: ripe and rich without excess, softened by the sweetness of its Merlot (65%) and by a judicious breeding. A sure value of the appellation.
Remarkable success in 2015 and 2016.
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
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In the same family since 1609 (!), Moulin Haut-Laroque offers a disciplined Fronsac: ripe and rich without excess, softened by the sweetness of its Merlot (65%) and by a judicious breeding. A sure value of the appellation.
Remarkable success in 2015 and 2016.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2022): 91/100 "The 2020 Moulin Haut-Laroque has come together beautifully. It offers up an exciting mix of super-ripe dark cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice, all in a racy, unctuous style that offers tons of immediacy."
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
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In the same family since 1609 (!), Moulin Haut-Laroque offers a disciplined Fronsac: ripe and rich without excess, softened by the sweetness of its Merlot (65%) and by a judicious breeding. A sure value of the appellation.
Remarkable success in 2015 and 2016.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (February 2022): 90/100 “Caressing on entry, very aromatic in the middle, very tasty, the wine offers a mellow unfolding. The finish is long and drawn out. Very good.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2022): 91/100 "The 2019 Moulin Haut-Laroque is bold and sumptuous in the glass. Inky dar fruit, chocolate, sweet pice, licorice and new oak are all turned up. This flashy, extroverted Fronsac has a ton to offer".
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
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In the same family since 1609 (!), Moulin Haut-Laroque offers a disciplined Fronsac: ripe and rich without excess, softened by the sweetness of its Merlot (65%) and by a judicious breeding. A sure value of the appellation.
Remarkable success in 2015 and 2016.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 91/100 "The 2018 Moulin Haut-Laroque is gorgeous. Succulent dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather and licorice all meld together in the glass. The forward, juicy style is immensely appealing. This is so well done."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2036
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Mr. Durantou (owner of Église-Clinet who died in 2020) produced only 1500 cases per year of his remarkable Lalande de Pomerol Les Cruzelles. Incomparably superior to the neighbouring Pomerol of the same price.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 92/100 “Les Cruzelles stands out for its looseness on the palate, while offering ravishing density.”
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024) 93/100 “The 2021 Les Cruzelles is every bit as impressive as it was en primeur. The blend is 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc, with the Franc at the forefront. Dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, new leather, menthol and licorice follow one another on the palate. Deep and complex, bursting with dynamic energy, the 2021 is an impeccable wine.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2035
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Mr. Durantou (owner of Église-Clinet who died in 2020) produced only 1500 cases per year of his remarkable Lalande de Pomerol Les Cruzelles. Incomparably superior to the neighbouring Pomerol of the same price.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2021): 93/100 "The 2018 Les Cruzelles impressed from barrel. Now in bottle, it has developed quite a precocious, intense bouquet of blackberry and blueberry fruit, a light savory note and earthy scents emerging with time. The palate is juste wonderful: exquisitely balanced, quite structured yet not unapproachable, the acidity perfectly judged, with a ferrous note toward the finish. This is as good a Lalande de Pomerol as you will find in this vintage".
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2035
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Mr. Durantou (owner of Église-Clinet who died in 2020) produced only 1500 cases per year of his remarkable Lalande de Pomerol Les Cruzelles. Incomparably superior to the neighbouring Pomerol of the same price.
The 2017 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (October 2020): 90/100 “Delicate on entry, perfumed in the middle, melting, sappy, with a fine truffle taste, the wine picks up pace between the middle and the finish, constantly driven by lots of aromatic brilliance. Incurable."
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2020): 93/100 "Super-ripe dark cherry, blackberry, chocolate, spice, new leather and licorice are some of the many notes that run throught the 2017 Les Cruzelles. Unctuous and flamboyantly ripe, with tons of intensity, the 2017 is another drop-dead gorgeous beauty in this range from Denis Durantou".
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2030
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Since its acquisition in 1998 by Mr. De Neipperg (Clos de l'Oratoire, Canon-La Gaffelière, La Mondotte), d'Aiguilhe has been part of the new generation of very ambitious wines that bring the appellation of the Côtes de Castillon to a new level. It has just won a second star in the 2023 guide of the Revue du Vin de France.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 89+/100 “The 2019 Château d'Aiguilhe has a lifted nose of blackberry, raspberry, cedar and black pepper, composed though not amazingly complex. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite a bit of extraction here, however I need to see a little more terroir expression on the finish.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033