Decanter Award 5 stars Feb 2012 "Restrained aromas suggesting a fine depth, offering black fruit, chocolate and earth. Smooth and substantial entry with a refined thickness on the mid-palate... lots of class and a great future. Drink from 2014."

16+/20 Jancis Robinson "68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Dark crimson. Very classic savoury nose. Mid weight with lift on the end. No suggestion of sweetness or charm, but this should really appeal to classicists in search of a good-value alternative to St-Estèphe."

A marvellous wine from the great team at Dourthe, who own Ch Belgrave and other up and coming properties in Bordeaux. Voluptuous, decadent and hugely drinkable.Jancis Robinson likes it too "Rather luscious and sweet – even chocolatey...overall a lot of pleasure in the short term. Does persist quite impressively!

From vineyards across the Garonne river from Sauternes. Similar style, less expensive. Full burnished gold, not particulalry aromatic, syrupy, nice apricoty baked apple flavours , decent oak grip and acid.

Grassy, green, lean aromas. Crunchy cab franc. Expressive, spicy, juicy, vibrant, supple palate. Coffee on the finish. 1/3rd new oak.

Pretty red fruit florality. Dusty tannins and good concentration of fresh red fruits.. Creamy palate, lifted floral acidity, elegant texture.

Great vintage and a really good small Barsac property that is next door neighbours with Ch Doisy Daene, the excellent Grand Cru.

Perfumed nose. Cream, cassis, blueberry cheesecake - really inviting, if primary and oak derived. Juicy, plenty of tannin but fun blueberry fruit. Well structured. Fruit remains though. As does acidity. Totally charming.

CWM Ranking: First Class 85 % Merlot, 15 % Cabernet Franc. Only a road divides this property from St Émilion. Under the same ownership as Ch. Faugeres and Ch. Peby Faugeres. This is a starting point for the more complex Faugeres wines. The vineyards are surrounded by hillsides, perfect for water draining and sun exposure. South facing with limestone and clay subsoil. No barriques were used at all this vintage; 80% Stainless steel, 20% oak vats. Deep ruby, concentrated. Inviting nose with raspberry, blueberry. Expressive palate, lots of flavour. Fresh, spicy, red plum, red cherry, touch herbaceous. Ripe and generous, medium+ body, well balanced and long. Powdery tannins, peppery finish. Chewy. Drink now - 5years. 14.5% ABV, pH = 3.6, 4.8g/l TA.

CWM Ranking: First Class Deep concentrated ruby colour. Pretty nose of kirsch, blackcurrant, and juicy red plum. There’s a light spiciness too. Fruity ripe attack with medium body and very good freshness. Mellow chocolatey tannin with just the right amount of grip on the cheeks and gums. Very enjoyable well balanced wine for drinking in 3-8 years.

51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot. Hail, frost, coulure, and drought all hit the estate vintage leaving low yields of 20hl/ha. "A firm, chewy red with blackberry and light coffee character. Medium to full body. Solid structure." 92-93 points, James Suckling

"This is a gorgeous young sample with wonderful blue fruit and spices, as well as a nice overlay of pretty wood. Medium to full body and firm, silky tannins. Hints of minerals. Better than 2018." 93-94 points, James Suckling

CWM Ranking: First Class 85 % Merlot, 15 % Cabernet Franc. Only a road divides this property from St Émilion. Under the same ownership as Ch. Faugeres and Ch. Peby Faugeres. This is a starting point for the more complex Faugeres wines. The vineyards are surrounded by hillsides, perfect for water draining and sun exposure. South facing with limestone and clay subsoil. No barriques were used at all this vintage; 80% Stainless steel, 20% oak vats. Deep ruby, concentrated. Inviting nose with raspberry, blueberry. Expressive palate, lots of flavour. Fresh, spicy, red plum, red cherry, touch herbaceous. Ripe and generous, medium+ body, well balanced and long. Powdery tannins, peppery finish. Chewy. Drink now - 5years. 14.5% ABV, pH = 3.6, 4.8g/l TA.

CWM Ranking: High 2:1 Deep concentrated ruby colour. Toasty oak, grilled meat, pencil shaving, kirsch, blackcurrant, currants. Surprising, bright, juicy palate. Creamy secondary characteristics. Robust forward fruit, victoria plum, dark cherry, currants. Well held with ripe tannins. Balanced and enjoyable. Fruit falls away towards the end but reasonable length.

"The 2019 d'Arsac has a very Margaux-like bouquet with crushed violet and potpourri bursting from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very lithe tannins, well judged acidity, tobacco and minty notes infusing the black fruit towards the finish. Probably early drinking but nicely made." 90-92 points, Neal Martin

CWM Ranking: First Class 89% Sauvignon blanc, 11% Sémillon. Ripe, attractive stone fruit aromas at first. Subtle citrus additions. Concentrated palate. Textural, but not intrusive oak. Lovely length. Juicy finish. Slightly spicy, mineral. Almost Pouilly-Fumé like. Very good.

Super high acidity, really sharp suggesting a good future. Lemon and vanilla and good density.Racy and lively with some richness underneath. Very broad and flattering.

Bordeaux experienced an extremely hot summer in 2003, leading to some great wines being made if the terroir allowed it. It certainly did for Ch Batailley, which made one of the msot delicious wines from their estate for years. Great for drinking now.

Cassis, licorice, dark plum. Sumptuous ripe fruit on palate. Ruby, plums, liquorice and red fruit. Ripe full tannin. Integrated. Fresh acid. Warm heat from alcohol but enough acidity and elegance to be of interest.

"A pure, focused red with blackberries and blackcurrants. Very floral, too. Medium-to full-bodied, tight and fine-tannined. Pretty clarity and balance to this. Less muscular than the 2018, but very attractive all the same." 94-96 points, James Suckling

"67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc. Barrel sample. Attractive nose of dark fruit with a savoury edge. Palate joyous and juicy with plenty of lift, the tannins ripe and smooth. Clean, long and harmonious. Everything in its place. Drink 2026-2038." 17/20 , James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com, June 2020 "Very finely textured with pure blue fruit and lavender and violet undertones. It’s full-bodied with pure, focused fruit. Extremely long and refined. Clearly better than the 2018." 95-96 points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, June 2020 "Silky blackberry and bilberry fruits, this is a brilliant Langoa, with concentration and lift that pull you both forwards and upwards through the palate. For me this is more successful than the 2018 because it delivers an absolute punch of fruits but gently so, with elegance and control that is very St Julien. Grilled cedar finish, great stuff. Drinking Window 2027 - 2042. 94 points, Jane Anson, Decanter.com, June 2020

90-93 from Bob Parker "Attractive, subtle smoky notes blend beautifully with the broad, honeyed character of this complex white Bordeaux. Aromas of beer nuts, tropical fruit and caramelized grapefruit emerge from this impressive, medium to full-bodied wine."

Deep garnet in the glass. Earthy, some spice on the nose. Black berry and dark berry upfront on the palate. Balanced with oak, freshly cut wood. Fresh tobacco leaves. Sticky tannins. Full bodied, medium high acidity. Medium length finish

A rich effort from this well-known property in St Christoly. Lovely rich mouthfeel, ripe and tannic with a luscious long finish. Low acidity suggests drinking this wine young, say 2018-2023.

"Blackish crimson. Unctuous texture. Tastes as though a great deal of effort went into battling acidity here. Pretty good success. Zesty and just a tiny bit tart." 16/20, jancisrobinson.com

Opaque black ruby, with sweet and spicy hedgerow jelly and cedar nose. Chewy and extracted tannins are ripe. Full ripe fruity palate resolves nicely with some fresh acidity. Very well made.

"Bright crimson. Some iodine on the nose. Very straightforward and without masses of tannin and acidity but packed with fruit that is reasonably ripe, and has some energy. Some St-Estèphe lift and stoniness on the finish. Appetising and GV." 16/20, jancisrobinson.com

The 2009 has the highest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (90%) ever included in a Calon-Segur (the rest is Merlot and Petit Verdot). Completely different from its St.-Estephe brethren, it is more backward and structured with a dense purple color, lots of black cherry, black currant, loamy earth, forest floor and spice notes, excruciatingly high levels of tannin, and a wonderful inner core of sweetness and concentration

Jancis Robinson 16/20 "90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark crimson. Very well melded, super-ripe nose. Sleek and polished. Just a little neutral but well mannered. Very firm." Drink 2016-2022

CWM Ranking: First Class 85 % Merlot, 15 % Cabernet Franc. Yield just 19 hl/ha. Only a road divides this property from St Émilion. Under the same ownership as Ch. Faugeres and Ch. Peby Faugeres. This is a starting point for the more complex Faugeres wines. The vineyards are surrounded by hillsides, perfect for water draining and sun exposure. South facing with limestone and clay subsoil. No barriques were used at all this vintage; 80% Stainless steel, 20% oak vats. Deep ruby, concentrated. Inviting rich open nose with raspberry, blueberry. Opulent full bodied juicy and big, the tannins a bit rustic but decent concentration. Ripe and generous, medium+ body, well balanced and long. Powdery tannins, peppery finish. Chewy.

Creamy, black cherry nose. Glossy look. Packed palate, quite low in acidity but enough, ripe tannin, good stucture, nice mocha finish Wine Advocate James Suckling Decanter 89-91 92-93 91

CWM Ranking - High 2:1 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot. 13.5% ABV Sensitive extraction leaving a medium bodied, attractive fruity wine which will drink well from the off. Ripe brambly fruit and clean, balancing acidity.

88-90 RobertParker.com "The 2020 Belle-Vue is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, with an alcohol of 13.5%. Deep purple-black colored, it prances out of the glass with exuberant notes of blackcurrant preserves, stewed plums and mulberries with hints of menthol, mocha and cardamom. The medium-bodied palate delivers appealing freshness and balance, delivering minted black fruit flavors and a soft, well-managed texture, finishing with a spicy lift."

CWM Ranking High 2:1 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot. 32% new oak. Savoury, curranty nose, Firm, dry and savoury on the palate too, with blackcurrant fruit and chewy but yielding tannins chewy. Fresh, elegant finish.

CWM Ranking: First Class Cantemerle = Blackbird singing. 95ha. Rain in spring so mildew threat. Dry summer, a little rain in 15th Aug and in Sept. Healthy grapes and easy harvest. 13.5% 58%CS 29%M 7%CF 6%PV Lovely exotic nose with violets, black fruits, spices, Strong character of Cab Sauv and Cab Franc, very fresh. Merlot is charming and opulent. Interesting blend. Nice acidity. Lower yield 40hl/ha. Soft extraction, lower alcohol than 2019, compare with 2010 bit more complex than 2019. 40% new oak. Well balanced, creamy integrated tannins, lovely length, First class.