"...sehr schöne, frische, blaubeerige Frucht, ganz sauber, feine Dropsnote, schöne Statur, und schöne Struktur, leicht trockene Tannine, feine Bitterschoko." (07/2023)
Jane Anson: 93 Punkte
Creamy blueberry and blackberry fruit on the opening beats, holds the line, adding in a kick of spice and a sweet damson puree finish, with well integrated tannic hold. Good quality, soft through the mid palate, but this is thoroughly enjoyable, easy to recommend, no need to wait too long, has confidence and finesse. Dourthe has big ambitions for this wine, increasing the amount of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, upping the quantity of press wine to increase structure (to 5%) and reducing production of grand vin by around one half, down to around 80,000 bottles from 150,000 bottles. Blending before ageing now, previously was at the end of the process. New cellar, new consultant Axel Marchal as of this vintage (blending in 2022, fully for 2023 vintage). (12/2024)
