2024, Château Les Cruzelles, LALANDE-DE-POMEROLBordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc. This 11 hectare property in Lalande de Pomerol, owned by the Durantou family since 2000, is situated 1 km from the famous plateau of Pomerol, and is visible from the back door of Eglise Clinet. 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc. The 2024 Les Cruzelles is laced with blue purplish fruit, cloves, liquorice, menthol, incense and gravel. Ample and broad, with terrific resonance, the 2024 is super expressive right out of

with velvety tannins and an elegant

you feel the precision of each aspect

crushed rocks and Indian spices with a waft of violets

2021 was an excellent vintage for Sauternes

although there's little on the aftertaste

This delivers concentration and intensity

2020 was exceptionally dry

owned by Hélène Garcin-Lévêque since 1997 - located in the centre-east of the Pomerol appellation

94 Jane Anson

More serious fruit intensity on the nose and better density on the palate complement the lively fresh tannins and lingering finish

cedar chest

Always one of the Médoc's most singular