2024 La Conseillante - The best pomerol of 2024 outscoring Petrus and Le Pin

Pichon Lalande 2024 releases with a -18% discount to 2023

“Smooth and silky, it delivers great energy and intensity, balancing delicate chew, fleshiness, and fine, muscular tannins. Structured yet tight, it reveals iodine, salty graphite, cool blue fruit, mint, and cola.” - Decanter

Pichon Comtesse de Lalande is Pauillac’s queen of elegance, producing some of the most sensuous wines on the Left Bank. Known for its higher Merlot content and signature silky texture, the estate consistently delivers wines that balance power with grace. In recent years, under the guidance of Nicolas Glumineau, quality has soared—firmly re-establishing Pichon Lalande among Bordeaux’s elite. A Super Second in every sense.

The house style of Pichon Lalande is one of a silky texture and 2024 lives up to that. It was the silkiest that we tried on the left bank. Pichon Comtesse 2024 is a triumph of precision and elegance in a challenging vintage. With 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, it shows fragrant cassis, blueberry, iris, and graphite, wrapped in a sleek, silky texture. Layers of sweet spice, crushed stone, and savoury blue fruit build towards a long, mineral finish. Critics have praised its poise, polish and fine tannins—“one of the most polished and complete wines of the year,” says Matthew Jukes. A truly refined, expressive Pauillac.

Releasing at €105 In Bond per bottle, a discount of 18% to the 2023 vintage, this is a compelling offer for one of Pauillac’s most refined expressions—a wine that captures the grace of the estate and the quiet confidence of a First Growth pretender.

Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2024

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96 Points | Decanter, Georgina Hindle

This wine offers pure, sophisticated aromatics of blueberries, blackcurrants, peony, and iris, with crayon and inky notes. Smooth and silky, it delivers great energy and intensity, balancing delicate chew, fleshiness, and fine, muscular tannins. Structured yet tight, it reveals iodine, salty graphite, cool blue fruit, mint, and cola. The texture grows on the second taste, gaining mass and flesh, with juicy sweetness on the mid-palate, evolving into a chewy finish. Tobacco, clove, liquorice, dark chocolate, and cedar add complexity. Mouthwatering acidity and precise balance showcase Nicolas Glumineau's skill, creating a svelte, energetic wine with a lot going on. 16% press. 50% production. 65% new oak. 3.7pH.

19+ Points | Matthew Jukes

Winemaker Nicolas Glumineau was justifiably proud of the trio of glorious wines he showed during Primeurs week. This Grand Vin was the second tasted (de Pez is always last because of its tannin profile), and it is a resplendent parent to the charmingly forward and flattering Réserve. Pichon Lalande, by contrast, is a more intense and rich version, summoning up the trademark power that Cabernet brings to the party. It is entirely captivating, and it appears that while Merlot and Cabernet Franc form a full 17% of this wine, they are merely decorative, adding filigree detail to the statuesque structure of Cabernet Sauvignon (only Cabernet Sauvignon press wine was used). This wine embodies the vintage, viewed through a Lalande lens, resulting in a sophisticated, unhurried creation with rare class and breeding. It is worth noting that the finest wines in 2024 are separated by the also-rans by a gulf in quality, and this is one of the most polished and complete. The finish is so discreet and sensitively handled that it barely registers a tannic warning on my sensors. Brilliant and intuitive, this is Pichon Lalande at its finest, even in the most challenging conditions.

95-96 Points | James Suckling

The length and linear nature of this wine make it outstanding. Medium-bodied with polished and refined tannins that caress the palate. Extremely well done. The length and finesse are impressive.

94-96 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

The Grand Vin from this reference point Pauillac château, the 2024 Château Pichon Longueville Comtess De Lalande checks in as 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc hitting 12.7% alcohol with a pH of 3.7 and an IPT of 70. Beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon notes of cassis, graphite, freshly sharpened pencil, and crushed stone all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a concentrated, layered, wonderfully textured mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length.

94-96 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is plush, sensual and inviting. Succulent dark-toned fruit, sweet spice, new leather, mocha, chocolate and lavender build nicely. Here, too, the tannins are so polished, so refined. The 2024 is an especially elegant Pichon-Comtesse. It’s also very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. Bravo. Tasted four times.

94 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

Fragrant cassis bud, rose petals, and peony. Great definition, mouthwatering on the finish, savoury blue and black fruits, less concentration than the past few vintages, but this uses slate textured tannins, cold ash smoke and well-judged salinity to compensate and build interest and engagement. Harvest September 22 through to October 9. 66% new oak. Low yields of around 30hl/h. 16% press wine, 52% of the overall production (with the rest in Pichon Comtesse Reserve, no 3rd wine). 3.7 pH. IPT 70,

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The house style of Pichon Lalande is one of a silky texture and 2024 lives up to that. It was the silkiest that we tried on the left bank. Lots of freshness with aromas of plum, cassis, blackberry, vanilla, licorice, light oak - you name it, Lalande had it. Light on it’s feet but great structure overall. It was our last stop of the tasting week and brilliant way to end. They also let us taste some secret white wine projects that they have are working on. It will be exciting to see what happens in the future on those.

*Prices are accurate as of the blog publication date and may be subject to change.

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Chateau Margaux 2024 wines are released!

Chateaux Margaux 2024 has listened to the market, releasing at €322 per bottle — a 23% saving compared to the 2023 vintage.

A true First Growth icon, Chateau Margaux is the epitome of Left Bank elegance and refinement. With origins dating back to the 12th century and a reputation for producing some of Bordeaux’s most aromatic, graceful, and long-lived wines, Margaux is a benchmark of class. Its gravel-rich terroir delivers wines of precision and perfume, with the Grand Vin prized for its floral complexity, silky tannins, and remarkable ageing potential.

“Excellent quality, one of the wines of the vintage”- Jane Anson

“A tremendous effort from Margaux in 2024. […]  this is sleek and like layers of silk on top of each other, a glossy feel and so confident. Blue cherry, cola, crushed blueberries, salty touches, liquorice and dark chocolate - everything balanced. Beautiful, this is just what you expect from Margaux, precision and perfection” - Georgina Hindle, Decanter

Chateaux Margaux 2024:

Chateau Margaux 2024 is a masterclass in precision and poise. With 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, it delivers floral aromatics, vivid cassis, crushed stone and chalky tannins in a sleek, structured frame. The palate shimmers with tension and elegance—layers of silk, dark fruit, and subtle spice. Critics praise its refined power, exceptional balance, and classical styling. A wine of purity and detail, this is unmistakably Margaux and one of the standout First Growths of the 2024 vintage.

Scoring 97 points from Decanter—one of the highest of the vintage—Chateau Margaux 2024 is clearly a standout. Jane Anson echoed the praise with 96 points, calling it “one of the wines of the vintage.” Jeb Dunnuck was equally impressed, awarding 94–96 points and describing it as “unquestionably a beautiful, elegant Margaux.” Neal Martin also gave 94–96 points, praising its “razor-sharp” structure, mineralité, and unapologetically classic style that will reward 4–5 years in bottle.

Releasing at a price of €322 In Bond per bottle with a discount of -23% from the 2023 vintage, the price is strong whilst the quality is undeniable—a rare alignment for a First Growth of this stature. Margaux 2024 offers collectors the chance to secure one of the most refined wines of the year at a compelling price.

Pavillon Blanc 2024:

Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux 2024 is a dazzling expression of pure Sauvignon Blanc. Bursting with citrus, white flowers, passion fruit and a mouthwatering saline edge, it offers precision, energy and finesse. Less batonnage has preserved its tension and lifted its elegant frame, while 2024’s brilliant white wine conditions shine through in its clarity and length. With multiple 97+ scores, it’s one of the most refined and refreshing Pavillon Blancs yet—vibrant, layered, and built to impress. This was our white wine of the vintage. Add it to the collection before it’s too late!

Margaux 2024

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97-98 Points | James Suckling

Really impressive depth, concentration and perfume this year, with fine tannins. Lots of violets, red flowers, black cherries and currants. Full-bodied and seriously structured, with impeccable freshness and a very long finish. Dense and powerful for the vintage, with tension, vibrations, good concentration and a tannin framework. 93% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot, 1% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.

97 Points | Decanter, Georgina Hindle

A tremendous effort from Margaux in 2024. Fragrant Cabernet notes on the nose, blackcurrant leaf, blackcurrants, cherries, some tobacco touches, dark fruits with aromatic nuances on the nose. Wild flower meadows with ripe cherries and blackcurrants. Glossy and so smooth, incredibly well textured, not demonstrative, this is sleek and like layers of silk on top of each other, a glossy feel and so confident. Blue cherry, cola, crushed blueberries, salty touches, liquorice and dark chocolate - everything balanced. Beautiful, this is just what you expect from Margaux, precision and perfection with a lively acidity and crushed stone chalkiness on the finish. 1% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. 13% press wine. 46% grand vin production.

96 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

Such a floral wine, aromatics that really take hold and grip on through the palate, raspberry, black cherry, edges of rosebud, chalk, white tea, crayon, chalk, iris, has real precision, and a slow-burn unspooling of flavours, salted cracker salinity on the finish. 46% of the overall production is in Château Margaux, 30hl/ha yield after sorting through the year as needed. Harvest September 23 to October 8. Philippe Bascaules director, 3.62ph. Excellent quality, one of the wines of the vintage, with a slightly earlier starting date for drinking than usual, eight years following harvest.

94-96 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

Based on 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Château Margaux is similarly deep purple-hued, with a more inward, closed, yet impressive style. Crème de cassis, graphite, spring flowers, and subtle spicy nuances all define the aromatics. It's medium-bodied with a concentrated, ripe, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and nicely integrated background oak. It's going to need time, but this is unquestionably a beautiful, elegant Margaux. The 2024 is 12.8% alcohol with a pH of 3.62.

94-96 Points | Vinous - Neal Martin

Representing 46% of the total crop (a little higher than recent years due to higher yields in the best Cabernet blocks), the 2024 Château Margaux contains slightly less Merlot (5%). It has a sophisticated bouquet in the context of the growing season, with black fruit, pressed violet and hints of pencil box that almost lend a Pauillac-like allure. Very fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and modest depth. This is clearly a leaner Château Margaux compared to, say, the 2020 or 2022, but it is razor-sharp with superb tension and mineralité. Unapologetically classic in style with modest length, this noble First Growth will benefit from four to five years in bottle.

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Elegance, elegance, elegance. It was a test of tolerance as to how late Chateau’s would pick with the best wines being picked later September onwards. Margaux started 23rd September with some small parcels but picked the majority of their best plots in October. This means they reached the crucial ripeness. The 2024 has great weight, good grip and structure with fine tannins. The nose was beautiful with a bouquet of floral notes: rose, peonies balanced out by blackberry, cherries, liquorice and savoury oak. Very fine and elegant overall with a long finish.

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2024

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95-96 Points | James Suckling

Good, pure fruit with scented violets, black cherries and some currants. Full-bodied and richer than most from the vintage, with lots of fresh, dusty tannins and impressive concentration. Fresh, pure, compact and long. 77% cabernet sauvignon, 11% merlot, 9% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot.

93 Points | Decanter, Georgina Hindle

Gorgeous violet purple rim. Sandalwood, cesar aromas with blue cherries and violets. Delicate aromas on the nose, softly floral and fruity. Clean and alive, such purity to the juice here, great acidity, gently presented but still with a softly chalky texture to the tannins. Clean and super polished. Expressive on the palate. You can feel the acidity for sure, but that’s what makes these wines so interesting. No mid palate drop, no dilution. Complete and charming. Salty blue cola, liquorice and graphite edges on the finish. Great. Less Merlot than usual because of mildew and more Cabernet Franc, the first time to have so much because of increased plantings. 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 12.5% press. 3.63pH. 28% second wine. Drinking Window: 2029 - 2040

93 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

High floral aromatics on the nose, marked by peony, white roses, lilac, chalky tannins, lovely purity of expression, complex aromatics that reflect berry fruits that are ripe without being heavy, with focus and precision. 3.62ph, 12.5% press wine, 30hl/h yield after sorting. Harvest September 23 to October 8. Less Merlot than usual both in Pavillon and in Margaux, and more Cabernet Franc (9%) in this, as a result of plantings a decade ago.

Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux 2024

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98-99 Points | James Suckling

Really pure and precise, with a fascinating mineral drive to the fruit. Bright but textured on the palate, with a medium to full body. There is a subtle saline twist but it’s refreshing and driven, with excellent weight and length. The acidity really brightens it. 100% sauvignon blanc.

19 Points | Matthew Jukes

The folks at Margaux think this is one of their most impressive wines to date, and I am inclined to agree. 2024 is undoubtedly a cracking vintage for white wines, and many of them relished the momentary rainfall at harvest, which refreshed the fruit while retaining flavour concentration. While the acidity level here is slightly lower than in recent years, the tension and poise are spectacular. The nose is incredibly perfumed with white florals, ripe honeysuckle tones and even some hints of exoticism. While the nose is impressive, the finish is extraordinarily long and cool, with mint, pith and luscious blonde oak all in perfect harmony. Interestingly, the vineyards are situated approximately 12 km west of the Château, near Castelnau. While 50% of the wine is classified as Margaux and 50% as Haut-Médoc, this wine bears a Bordeaux AC classification. The key to this wine’s epic balance is that they stopped batonnage much earlier than usual, as this preserved the wine’s fitness while maintaining the beautiful, slender lines of this delicious wine.

96-98  Points | The Wine Independent

Passion fruit and grapefruit notes jump from the glass, followed by hints of chalk dust, elderflower, and gooseberries. The light to medium-bodied palate has a satiny texture with fantastic tension and intense tropical and citrus fruit flavor layers, finishing long and minerally. So good.

97 Points | Decanter, Georgina Hindle

Crisp green apple, and lively gooseberry with elderflower florality. Peach, passionfruit and citrus. Clean and focused, this has drive from the start - succulent and mouth watering with hints of tropical fruit balanced by stone fruit and then salty, bitter lemon and orange touches on the finish. Pineapple - lively, and bright but also not too sharp at all. Great fat and acidity. Less batonnage than in most years. Feels more delicate than most Pavillon Blancs, yet it retains the complexity and nuance. Crisp and refreshing but with a lively character. Easy to drink. Picked 2-8th September. A yield of 30hl/ha. 3.2pH.

97 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

Anis, fennel, white tea, citrus, lemon zest, kiwi, slate, a balanced and generous nose, and a ton of juicy mouthwatering waves that hit pretty much immediately, and keep on coming. 20% new oak, in 400l casks. Perhaps ready to drink a little earlier than the 2021 - this is generous and deliciously sappy and appealin. Harvest 2 to 8 September, 3.2ph. Philippe Bascaules estate director.

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After offering the Graft Syrah from Lukas van Loggerenberg, we received many requests for the rest of his range—so here it is. We’re now pleased to offer the Breton Cabernet Franc, Lotter Cincault and Kameraderie Chenin Blanc.

Lukas van Loggerenberg is part of a new wave of winemakers redefining South African wine—bringing sensitivity, detail and restraint to the fore. Originally from Durbanville, Lukas trained at Elsenburg and cut his teeth working at wineries across the Cape and abroad. After several years at Rudy von Waltsleben’s Druk My Niet, he launched his own label in 2016, beginning with just four barrels made in a rented corner of a friend's cellar.

From the outset, Lukas set out to make wines with soul—wines that are expressive, balanced and transparent to place. Working with some of the Cape’s oldest and most characterful vineyards, he champions heritage varieties like Chenin Blanc and Cinsault, often sourced from gnarly old vines across Stellenbosch, Paarl, and the Swartland. His range includes both reds and whites, but all his wines share a common thread: purity of fruit, electric acidity, and a distinct sense of finesse.

Breton Cabernet Franc

Named after the Loire Valley synonym for Cabernet Franc, Breton is Lukas’s homage to Chinon, reimagined through Stellenbosch terroir. The wine opens with aromas of ripe blackberries and plums, intertwined with its signature herbaceous character. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with finely structured, gripping tannins. Initially reserved, it unfolds with a plush texture, revealing spice and subtle earthiness. The finish is long and drying, yet the vibrant intensity of fruit lingers with remarkable poise.

Lötter Cinsaut

Lötter is a pure Cinsaut from the second-oldest red vineyard in South Africa, planted in 1932 in Franschhoek. The wine presents an earthy, dark-fruited nose with a core of plum, cherries, wet earth, and black pepper. The tannins are finely interwoven, leading to an extra-long finish. Matured in concrete eggs, it showcases good fruit density and a roundness without being weighty, while the acidity is bright and the tannins very fine.

Kameraderie Chenin Blanc

Sourced from 74-year-old dry-farmed vines in Swartland’s decomposed granite soils, Kameraderie is a masterclass in texture and restraint. The bouquet offers lemon curd, white chocolate, and almond scents, with pronounced dusty, mineral tones. The palate is taut but well-balanced, featuring veins of lemon curd and barely ripe nectarines. Its structure is akin to a bronze sculpture—malleable yet firm—promising graceful aging for a decade or more.

If you’re curious about what makes South Africa one of the most exciting wine regions today, Lukas’s wines are the perfect place to start.

Breton Cabernet Franc 2021

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96 Points | Tim Atkin MW

The wine is such an established part of the Cabernet Franc scene in the Cape that it's hard to believe that 2021 is only the sixth vintage of Breton. Wonderfully fresh and perfumed, with dill, violet, paprika and lead pencil aromas, focused black cherry and raspberry fruit, detailed tannins and very nuanced oak. 2024-32

94 Points | Vinous, Neal Martin

The 2021 Breton is the Cabernet Franc cuvée sourced from two farmers that Loggerenberg has worked with since the beginning in Polkedraai and Klein Welnoed, the former 100% whole bunch and the latter de-stemmed. Aged in used 500-litre oak barrels, like previous vintages, it expresses the variety succinctly, obtaining a Loire-like pepperiness (partly due to the stem addition). The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, a dash of white pepper and a touch of lavender, very long and tender with a surfeit of freshness from start to finish. Wonderful.

 
Lotter Cinsaut 2023

€40.95* inc VAT per bottle

95 Points | Tim Atkin MW

The dry conditions in the early part of the harvest meant that the 1932 Lötter vineyard yielded just 1.8 tons per hectare in 2023. Floral, intense and savoury, this is mid-way between a Cinsault and a Nebbiolo in style, with notes of forest floor, truffle and rose petal and layers of plum, bramble and red berries. 2025-30

94 Points | Vinous, Neal Martin

The 2023 Lotter comes from Cinsault vines planted in 1932 that produce naturally low yields. This was 100% destemmed and aged in three 500-liter French barrels. It has a detailed redcurrant and pomegranate nose commingling with wild mint, fennel and a touch of thyme. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, piquant red fruit and a dash of white pepper toward the finish. Linear in style, it has a dry, almost "aloof" finish that keeps you coming back for more. Superb.

 
Kameraderie Chenin Blanc 2022

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94 Points | Vinous, Neal Martin

The 2022 Kameraderie is 100% Chenin Blanc from Swartland, matured in 65% concrete and 35% used oak barrels. Van Loggerenberg mentioned that it is aimed at Chenin purists. Around 70% comes from Lammershoek and was planted in 1960. It has wonderful delineation and mineralité on the nose, vibrant and brimming with energy. The palate is well-balanced with citrus peel, orange rind and just a touch of pistachio, really saline and more-ish on the finish. One of Van Loggerenberg's best cuvées this year.

94 Points | Tim Atkin MW

It wasn't always so, but Kameraderie is now a Paardeberg-sourced Chenin Blanc, made with grapes from two different sites on decomposed granite soils. Engagingly taut, racy and sappy, it has fennel and fynbos aromas, negligible oak influence, a backbone of steely acidity and enticing green apple and lemongrass flavours. 2024-29

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2019 Mouton Rothschild

If you’re looking for a top 100-Pointed vintage of Mouton Rothschild at a fantastic price, then the 2019 is for you.

“Mouton Rothschild hasn't skipped a beat since the sublime 2009 vintage! […] Full-bodied, richly concentrated, opulent, and equally refined, the multi-layered display of flawlessly ripe berries, elegant textures, balance, freshness and flamboyance is what the great vintages of Mouton are all about. The finish crosses the 60 second mark with ease" 

- Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Chateau Mouton Rothschild is one of the most iconic names in all of Bordeaux—renowned not only for its exceptional Pauillac wines but for rewriting the rules of classification. Elevated to First Growth status in 1973, it remains the only chateau to ever achieve this. Owned by the Rothschild family since 1853, Mouton is famed for its opulent Cabernet-based wines, cutting-edge artistry, and its tradition of commissioning world-famous artists for each vintage label.

The 2019 Mouton Rothschild is a showstopper—bold, statuesque and deeply refined. A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with 9% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, it bursts with crème de cassis, black cherry, mint, tobacco and violet. Its velvety tannins and floral lift balance power with finesse. With multiple 100-point scores and wide critical acclaim, this is a benchmark Mouton that delivers both grandeur and precision—a future classic with decades of evolution ahead. “Today, it is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. Powerful and statuesque in its beauty, Mouton is remarkable in every way,” says Antonio Galloni.

We’ve long been championing the value of the 2019s—and Mouton is no exception. At €425 In Bond per bottle, this is the lowest-priced top-scoring vintage on the market. We have just 6 cases available at this special price.

If you're a fan of Mouton, this is the moment to secure one of the most iconic and age-worthy wines in modern Bordeaux.

Mouton Rothschild 2019

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100 Points | The Wine Independent

The 2019 Mouton Rothschild is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it races out of the glass with gregarious scents of creme de cassis, redcurrant jelly, black raspberries, and chocolate-covered cherries, giving way to a serious undercurrent of licorice, forest floor, candied violets, and cardamom with a touch of cast-iron pan. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with expressive red, black, and blue fruit layers, framed by fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing with floral, exotic spices and a mineral firework display.

100 Points | The Wine Cellar Insider, Jeff Leve

Mouton Rothschild hasn't skipped a beat since the sublime 2009 vintage! 2019 continues their winning streak with one of the wines of the vintage. Almost opaque in color, the nose resonates with its showy display of Asian spices, cigar wrapper, fresh herbs, cigar box, blackberries, crushed stone and cassis. Full-bodied, richly concentrated, opulent, and equally refined, the multi-layered display of flawlessly ripe berries, elegant textures, balance, freshness and flamboyance is what the great vintages of Mouton are all about. The finish crosses the 60 second mark with ease.

100 Points | Falstaff

Dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on rim. Fine dark berry fruit, a hint of cassis and liquorice, fresh tangerine zest, nuances of cedar, the bouquet exercises noble restraint. Complex, full-bodied, super elegant texture, fine expression, ripe, long, silky tannins, great density, ripe cherries, mineral, fine spice, convincing length, certain ageing potential, will enter maturity early, so make sure to stock up.

99 Points | James Suckling

This is incredibly complex, with all the cabernet descriptors, from mint and lead pencil to blackberry, blackcurrant and menthol. It changes all the time in the glass, just as in the nose. Yet, it remains cool and classy. Full-bodied with very fine, tight tannins that run the length of the wine, carrying on and on and on. Well-framed and compact wine. Never-ending procession of currant, berry and black cherry fruit, together with licorice, earth and just a hint of black truffle. 90% cabernet sauvignon, 9% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Give this until 2028 to show its true greatness.

99 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2019 Mouton Rothschild has come together beautifully since I tasted it from barrel. Today, it is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. Powerful and statuesque in its beauty, Mouton is remarkable in every way. Layers of dark-toned fruit confer seriousness and intensity that builds with time. All of the finesse I saw in barrel is still present. Since then, the 2019 has gained flesh and vibrancy. Magnificent!

98+ Points | Wine Advocate, William Kelley

The 2019 Mouton Rothschild is the most dramatic of the Médoc first growths, soaring from the glass with aromas of cassis, blackberries and violets mingled with rich aromas of cedar, cigar wrapper, licorice, loamy soil and spices. Full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it's deep and powerful, with huge levels of concentration and an ineffably complete, seamless profile, concluding with a long, resonant finish. Plenty of ripe tannin is hidden by its ample core of fruit, and despite its youthful polish, this will require plenty of bottle age to realize all its potential. This blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot tastes in many respects like the 2016 Mouton's more sun-kissed cousin.

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Last week, we opened a magnum of Keermont Terrasse 2022—and it left a lasting impression. It’s time to shine a light on what might just be one of the Cape’s best-kept secrets.

Tucked high in the rugged amphitheatre of Stellenbosch’s Upper Blaauwklippen Valley, Keermont is one of South Africa’s most captivating boutique estates. Founded in 2003 by the Wraith family, Keermont’s dry-farmed vines grow on steep slopes of decomposed granite and clay. Under winemaker Alex Starey, the wines reflect place with purity, restraint, and natural balance. Farming is minimal-intervention, and the cellar is hands-off—producing soulful, site-driven wines that have quietly earned global acclaim.

Keermont Terrasse is a barrel-aged white blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards, it’s textured yet precise—opening with pear, lemon curd, lees texture balanced out by floral tones, then revealing lanolin and stone fruit. Gentle oak ageing brings depth without heaviness. The palate is layered and elegant, offering both freshness and complexity. A signature of the estate, Terrasse showcases Keermont’s skill at crafting serious, characterful whites with ageing potential and distinctive Cape identity.

Scoring a double 93-points from Neal Martin and Tim Atkin MW, with the former calling it “vivacious on the entry, taut and linear... a ‘vertical’ Stellenbosch white with an edgy, waxy-textured sapid finish that beckons you back for another sip. Excellent.” In past vintages, he’s called Terrasse a “killer white blend”—and Keermont remains one of the Cape’s best-kept secrets. Best of all, it’s an absolute bargain at just €21.95 inc VAT per bottle.

We highly recommend picking up a few bottles—plus a couple of magnums for the cellar. It’s a decision you won’t regret. We’ve certainly stocked up ourselves!

Keermont Terrasse 2022

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93 Points | Vinous, Neal Martin

The 2022 Terrasse comes from the estate, using indigenous yeast with 12 months in mostly 500-liter French oak barrels. The varieties complement each other nicely here, the Chenin in the driving seat: honeysuckle, orange pith, popcorn and light almond scents. The palate is vivacious on the entry, taut and linear, a "vertical" white Stellenbosch white with an edgy, waxy-textured sapid finish that beckons you back for another sip. Excellent.

93 Points | Tim Aktin MW

Terrasse is a seamless, skilfully blended cuvée of Chenin Blanc with 54% Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier and Marsanne. Barrel-fermented and aged in older oak, it's floral, spicy and intense, marrying citrus, pear and clementine flavours and a touch of tannic grip. 2023-28

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100 - Points - William Kelley - "The 2019 Lafleur is an utterly profound young wine that unwinds in the glass with aromas of rose petals, raspberries and sweet spices mingled with notions of blood orange, violets and fresh tobacco that are hauntingly reminiscent of this estate's great 1982. Full-bodied, deep and seamless, it's layered and multidimensional, with a concentrated core of vibrant fruit, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins, concluding with a long, searingly intense finish. This magical Lafleur is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage.

100 Points- Neal Martin - "An awe-inspiring Pomerol that will give decades of drinking pleasure for those prepared to wait."

100 - Points - Jeff Leve - "You know what they say, no guts, no glory. 2019 Lafleur is the wine of the vintage!"

Lafleur 2019 3x75cl  

€1,250* IB per bottle 

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100 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

If tasting the 2019 Château Lafleur doesn't just blow you away, I'm not sure what will. A perfect wine, if such a thing exists, it offers such a complex, singular profile in its black raspberries, kirsch liqueur, licorice, exotic flowers, white truffles, and sandalwood. On the palate, it has serious structure, yet the tannins build with time in the glass, and the mid-palate density and balance are so flawlessly integrated, you have to actually hunt for the structure. Pure, sensationally rich, and at the same time elegant, with awesome depth of fruit, this is what wine dreams are made of. It might be the finest young wine to ever pass my lips. It needs a solid decade of bottle age, 15 years would be even better (it will still blow your mind any time over the coming decade), and it will evolve gracefully over the following 30-40 years.

100 Points | Wine Advocate, William Kelley
The 2019 Lafleur is an utterly profound young wine that unwinds in the glass with aromas of rose petals, raspberries and sweet spices mingled with notions of blood orange, violets and fresh tobacco that are hauntingly reminiscent of this estate's great 1982. Full-bodied, deep and seamless, it's layered and multidimensional, with a concentrated core of vibrant fruit, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins, concluding with a long, searingly intense finish. This magical Lafleur is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage.

100 Points | The Wine Cellar Insider, Jeff Leve
You know what they say, no guts, no glory. 2019 Lafleur is the wine of the vintage! It takes only one sniff and sip to recognize the greatness in this wine. The opaque, purple hue is your first clue as to the character of the wine. But the explosive nose, with its flowers, tobacco leaf, herbs, black, red, and blue fruits is like a theater curtain with seemingly endless layers that need to be unfurled before you get to the main show. Intensely concentrated, the wine coats and fills every nook and cranny of your palate with non-stop, massive waves of perfectly ripe, rich fruits and tannins. The seamless finish is breathtaking for its length, which races past the 60-second mark. This is not a wine to drink young. Give it some time, at least one decade, and maybe two of cellaring before opening a bottle!

100 Points | James Suckling
This is crazy on the nose with crushed stones and violets really rising above the glass, together with iodine, seaweed and ink. Spellbinding. Full-bodied, yet so tight and reserved, with a fine cashmere-like texture and endless length and energy. You can sense the stones and the earth here, but then it reaches to the skies. It’s open, but you feel the depth of the soil. A reference point for the vintage. Try after 2028.

100 Points | Vinous - Neal Martin
The 2019 Lafleur has a bouquet that takes its time to unfurl in the glass, then renders you speechless. Mind-bogglingly intense black fruit, crushed stone and a hint of licorice display astonishing delineation, and blue fruit emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled tannins. As is customary, this feels very strict and, on reflection, represents the most quintessential Lafleur I have tasted in my many years of visiting the estate. Tensile from start to finish, it fans out audaciously and seems to never end. Baptiste Guinaudeau compared it with the 2005 and described it as a "[four-letter-expletive] you" Lafleur. When you taste this, you see what he means. An awe-inspiring Pomerol that will give decades of drinking pleasure for those prepared to wait.

99 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux
Rich and powerful on the nose, with layer upon layer of black and brambly fruits, fresh tobacco leaf. Really one to drink in, raspberry, cherry, blackberry, pencil lead, tobacco, flint, crushed earth, cigar box, inky and powerful and extremely confident. It has so much of the freshness and power of the 2016, with hints of smoked caramel that point to the generosity that is contained within the layers, set against the severity of slate minerality and tight tannins. Likely to shut down pretty severely from now, needs to be given a good 10 years.

99 Points | Decanter, Georgina Hindle
A beautiful, almost sweet florality on the nose here, this smells amazing. Such tension on the palate, direct and crystalline with streamlined tannins and a smooth overall body yet layered with intricate flavours giving an iron/iodine nuance against liquorice, coffee, salty wet stones, raspberry, red cherry and blueberry fruits. Powerful yet succulent, weightless yet dense. A proud wine with a long future ahead. I just love it!

98 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni
I am not sure when the 2019 Lafleur is going to be ready to drink, but it is not going to be anytime soon. A huge, powerful wine, the 2019 Lafleur possesses tremendous intensity and energy, but less of the immediate charm of many recent vintages. All of its energy is focused inward. Hints of gravel, crushed rocks, graphite, dried herbs and sweet pipe tobacco gradually emerge over time. The purity of the flavors here is just unreal. The 2019 Lafleur is another magnificent wine from the Guinaudeau family.

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2024 Troplong Mondot Released! 

Troplong Mondot is one of the most visually striking and dramatically situated estates in Saint-Émilion, perched high on the limestone plateau with commanding views of the region. A Premier Grand Cru Classé, it has undergone a stylistic transformation in recent years under the direction of Aymeric de Gironde. Once known for power and density, today’s Troplong is all about precision, finesse, and terroir expression—producing vibrant, textural wines that seamlessly balance richness with elegance and remarkable ageing potential.

Troplong Mondot 2024 is one of the standout Right Bank wines of the vintage—vibrant, refined, and full of layered complexity. A blend of 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, it delivers pure red and black berry fruit, floral lift, minerality, and fine-grained tannins. With no chaptalisation and élevage in new oak and foudre, it balances natural density with remarkable freshness and finesse. Elegant, expressive, and deeply satisfying, this is Troplong at its finest. The critics have been very complimentary this year:

95-97 Points - The Wine Independent - “Seriously good!”

95-97 Points - Vinous - Antonio Galloni - “The 2024 Troplong Mondot is a total stunner”

96 Points - Decanter - “Amazing aromatics, so complex. […] This has excellent intensity. They achieved full ripeness with natural density but a finessed touch too. A delicious wine that puts a smile on your face but still multifaceted”

94-96 Points Jeb Dunnuck - “It's one of the standouts in the vintage on the right bank”

95 Points - Jane Anson - “No chaptilisation, because this is a location with natural density and you really see it here. Brilliantly silky, this has depth and yet is savoury, touch of whole cluster winemaking”

Coming in at a price of €84* In Bond per bottle, a discount of -20% compared to the 2023 vintage, Troplong comes warmly recommended.

Photo: The new cellars of Troplong Mondot.

Troplong Mondot 2024

€84* In Bond per bottle

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95-97 Points | The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple colored. Needs a lot of shaking to wake up wonderfully pure notes of red currant jelly, fresh blackberries, and licorice, plus hints of cardamom, mint tea, and lilacs. The light to medium-bodied palate shimmers with vibrant red and black berry flavors, supported by fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension, finishing long and minerally. Seriously good!

95-97 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Troplong Mondot is a total stunner. As has been the case for some years now, the Grand Vin is blended before being barreled down, which means at the time of tasting en primeur, the wine has seen less wood than the vast majority of its peers. That lends this wine a certain raw energy that is impossible to miss. The purity and intensity of the flavors are simply remarkable. Troplong Mondot is one of the standouts of 2024. Even in this vintage, Troplong Mondot possesses remarkable textural presence, but that richness is matched by notable freshness and linear drive. It was deeply impressive on the two occasions I tasted it. Élevage is planned to be 55% in new oak, 26% in 20HL barrels and 19% in once-used barrels.

96 Points | Decanter, Georgina Hindle

Super fragrant on the nose, ripe blackcurrant, some dried herbs, so much florality and perfumed fruit. Amazing aromatics, so complex. Rosehip, wild strawberries, red cherries, violets, milk chocolate and salty stones. Succulent and so supple, a juicy core with touches of sweetness and density. I also love the minerality that you get on the mid palate after a burst of bright red fruit. Almost plump then smoothes out with a long-lasting flavour. Ends with a moreish salivating aspect of mint, liquorice and wet stones. Tannins are so polished. This has excellent intensity. They achieved full ripeness with natural density but a finessed touch too. A delicious wine that puts a smile on your face but still multifaceted. Ageing 26% foudre, 55% new oak, the rest one year old barrels.

94-96 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

The Grand Vin 2024 Château Troplong Mondot is deeper hued than the Mondot and is based on 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, aging in 55% new wood with portions in foudre and used barrels. It's a classic wine from this Château today that shows the focus on purity, precision, and elegance without being dilute or mid-weight. Black raspberries, spring flowers, spicy wood, and graphite all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, has a pure, seamless, elegant mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It's one of the standouts in the vintage on the right bank.

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2024 Leoville Las Cases released at -30% Discount

Following suit of the vintage, Las Cases 2024 releases with a discount of -30% compared to 2023.

Often considered a First Growth in all but name, Léoville Las Cases is the powerhouse of Saint-Julien. Sitting adjacent to Latour with vines on the same prime terroir, this Second Growth estate consistently produces wines of remarkable structure, depth, and longevity. Under the long stewardship of the Delon family, Las Cases has become synonymous with classical precision and ageing potential. In top vintages, it rivals Bordeaux’s greatest, commanding respect from collectors, critics, and connoisseurs alike.

The 2024 Léoville Las Cases is a masterclass in finesse, delivering First Growth quality at a fraction of the price. Made from 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s a poised, mineral-driven wine that favours elegance, freshness, and precision over sheer power. Vibrant red and black fruit meet graphite, florals, and fine chalky tannins in a focused, savoury frame. A future classic—refined, age-worthy, and released at the most compelling price in a decade.

Jean-Hubert Delon compares the 2024 to “the aromas and flavours of 1986,” and with its regal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it’s easy to see the connection. The bouquet is finely etched: cassis, cedar, graphite and mint. This is Las Cases in its purest form—classical, structured, and a benchmark expression of Saint-Julien.

A real highlight from St-Julien this year and coming in with a release price of €112.90 IB per bottle, -30% on the release price of 2023.

Leoville Las Cases 2024

€112.90* In Bond per bottle

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97-98 Points | James Suckling

Complex, refined and truly mineral, this has natural vibrancy and freshness as well as excellent depth. Light midpalate concentration but also no sweetness at all. Medium- to full-bodied with chalky, stony tannins and a long, very tense finish. A vintage of delicacy and finesse. If you seek less alcohol and less power, this will be a great year to buy. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 11% cabernet franc and 5% merlot.

94-96 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Léoville Las-Cases is gorgeous. All the Las-Cases signatures are present, just dialed down a touch. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, grilled herbs, graphite and menthol are all beautifully delineated. The 2024 is distinguished by its precision and total class. Time in the glass brings out the wine's intensely floral, spice-inflected aromatics. Brisk acids and bracing mineral notes wrap it all together in style. I can't wait to taste this from bottle.

94-96 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

The 2024 Château Léoville Las Cases is another incredibly classy wine from this team. It's a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot, coming in at 13.1% natural alcohol and aging in 75% new barrels. Cassis, spicy oak, graphite, and tobacco all emerge on the nose, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a focused, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and the notable yet integrated acidity that marks the vintage. Complete and layered, this elegant Las Cases brings to mind the great vintages of the 1980s and 1990s. It will benefit from just a few years in bottle, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it evolve for decades.

95 Points | Decanter, Georgina Hindle

Vivid and intense purple colour to the rim. Fragrant rosehip, violets and iris notes, deep and somewhat seductive in terms of aromatics. Supple and alive, the energy here is amazing. Tannins are chalky and filling, immediately covering the mouth with the clean and pure fruit underneath. This is quite massy still, but I love that it’s not at all too lean and focussed. More wide and approachable than some with a cola and liquorice and wet stone element. Chewy, ripe, concentrated and fun. Much less serious than I was expecting, so well crafted with a real element of drinkability and freshness. Not thick or rich, but there’s enough flesh to fill the palate. Ageing 18 months, 75% new barrels. 6.3% press. 3.60pH.

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Figeac 2024 is released ! 

Wow, Figeac steps up and gives the market what it wants. A genuine deal not to miss right now. A must-buy during the En Primeur campaign.

A true Right Bank legend, Chateau Figeac stands apart in Saint-Émilion for its uniquely Médoc-like blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Now a Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Figeac combines Left Bank structure with Right Bank elegance, producing wines of breathtaking finesse and age-worthiness. Under the stewardship of the Manoncourt family and winemaker Frédéric Faye, Figeac has hit a golden era—cementing its place among Bordeaux’s greatest estates with a string of critically acclaimed, pitch-perfect vintages.

Figeac 2024 is a triumph of finesse and balance, offering a Cabernet-driven expression that’s effortlessly elegant. The blend—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc—unfolds in layers of cassis, violets, and graphite. Precision tannins frame a juicy, mineral-driven core, with a ripple of mint and floral lift on the finish. Harvested at low yields and matured in 100% new oak, this is a wine of energy, clarity, and charm. One of the vintage’s quiet greats—textured, vibrant, and unmistakably Figeac.

The critics have scored Figeac 2024 very highly including TWI who scored it 96-98 Points and had it as her wine of the vintage. Jeb Dunnuck was close behind with 95-97 Points and Decanter scored it 96-points - one of their highest of the vintage.

“To have this level of quality in a vintage like 2024 is mind-blowing, and this is one of the top handful of wines in the vintage.” 

- Jeb Dunnuck

"Readers may want to consider buying a few cases of Château Figeac—my red pick of the vintage—especially in larger format bottles, which can be tricky to find after bottling."

- Lisa Perrotti-Brown's Wines

Figeac Pricing:

Last year, Figeac 2023 was released at €150 IB and now trades upwards of €170, underscoring the estate’s strong market following and the resilience of its En Primeur performance—even in today’s climate.

With that in mind, the 2024 release at just €112 IB per bottle represents exceptional value. This is well below expectations and offers a rare opportunity to secure one of Bordeaux’s most admired wines at a compelling price.

We strongly recommend collectors act quickly to add this to their cellars.

Figeac 2024

€112* In Bond per bottle

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96-98 Points | The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2024 Figeac opens with classic notes of cassis, kirsch, pencil shavings, and violets, leading to nuances of mint tea and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate is dense with tightly wound black and red berry flavors, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and wonderful tension, finishing very long with lots of mineral and floral sparks. An absolute triumph in this vintage. Tasted twice with consistent score and notes.

95-97 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

Based on 33% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, and 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Château Figeac reveals a classic Figeac nose of ripe blue fruits, sappy tobacco, flowers, and graphite. Medium to full-bodied, it has a fabulous, seamless mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, beautiful balance, and a great finish. To have this level of quality in a vintage like 2024 is mind-blowing, and this is one of the top handful of wines in the vintage.

96 Points | Decanter

Gorgeous fragrance on the nose, dark chocolate, milk chocolate and black cherries, floral roses and iris - you can really smell the Cabernet Franc. Lovely intensity of fruit with such freshness from the start. A burst of acidity and zingy red fruit which then transforms into a soft and creamy mid palate before turning more mineral and crisp on the finish. Really a lovely journey from start to end. Well proportioned, not a light wine. This has a touch of chew with cooling minty liquorice aspects. It’s elegant, leaning into the vintage in terms of density, but wow there is such delicacy and detail here. I love it because it’s so relaxed and so charming and full of fruit. The energy and buzz is just exceptional. I could drink this all day! 8% press wine. 3.66pH

95 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

Vivid plum and ruby colour, clear ripe raspberry and damson fruits, sappy quality, fine tannins. The Cabernet Franc slowly unfurls its floral waves, violets and iris, with white flowers, savoury black fruits, good energy and length. Figeac has shown over and over again that it can deliver wines that succeed and delight in many different kinds of vintage conditions, and it is an estate to have confidence in. 31hl/ha yield, 100% new oak, 8% press, 3.66pH. 31hl/ha yield. They deleafed on both sides for the first time since technical director Romain Jean-Pierre arrived 13 years ago. Harvest September 20 to October 5.

95 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

Vivid plum and ruby colour, clear ripe raspberry and damson fruits, sappy quality, fine tannins. The Cabernet Franc slowly unfurls its floral waves, violets and iris, with white flowers, savoury black fruits, good energy and length. Figeac has shown over and over again that it can deliver wines that succeed and delight in many different kinds of vintage conditions, and it is an estate to have confidence in. 31hl/ha yield, 100% new oak, 8% press, 3.66pH. 31hl/ha yield. They deleafed on both sides for the first time since technical director Romain Jean-Pierre arrived 13 years ago. Harvest September 20 to October 5.

93-96 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

Silky and aromatic, with velvety tannins, the 2024 Figeac is sublime. Floral and savory aromatics meld into a core of blue/purplish fruit, spice, licorice, lavender and menthol. All the elements are so well balanced. The blend is 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, with 8% press wines. Not surprisingly, the 2024 is a very Cabernet-driven Figeac. Production is 60,000 bottles, or 50% of normal, because of low yields and further selection in the cellar. Tasted two times.

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