2019
2019
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Wine Advocate (97)
The 2019 Le Tertre Roteboeuf is a terrific success from the Mitjaville family. This amphitheatrical vineyard on the clay-limestone slopes of Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, planted with low, cordon-trained vines, has delivered a striking wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of cassis, blackberries and cherries mingled with notions of violets, cigar box, sweet spices and loamy soil. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a deep core of fruit, velvety tannins and lively acids, it will richly reward a decade and more of bottle age. Interestingly, proprietor François Mitjaville contended that 2019's distribution of rainfall had tended to invert the usual stylistic distinction between Tertre Roteboeuf and Roc de Cambes, his wine from the Côtes de Bourg; yet, on the day of our tasting, geology trumped weather, because as usual the former was more sensual, the latter blockier and more structured.Inc. TAX€1,432.38 -
James Suckling (96-97)
This is tight with finesse and focus. Minerally and salty with an ultra-fine palate and polished tannins. It goes on and on and on. Strength and finesse at the same time. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc.Inc. TAX€408.37 -
James Suckling (96-97)
This is tight with finesse and focus. Minerally and salty with an ultra-fine palate and polished tannins. It goes on and on and on. Strength and finesse at the same time. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc.Inc. TAX€419.65 -
James Suckling (96-97)
This is tight with finesse and focus. Minerally and salty with an ultra-fine palate and polished tannins. It goes on and on and on. Strength and finesse at the same time. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc.Inc. TAX€252.78 -
Decanter (99)
Such a seductive soft perfume to the nose, delicate yet generous aromatics of cherry and rose. The palate is juicy and fresh, charming yet energetic with such crystalline purity and balance. Tannins are smooth but softly textured giving nuance to the flavours where refreshing high toned ripe red and black cherry fruit play alongside mint, dark chocolate and graphite. Clearly powerfully but carefully controlled from start to finish giving such a satisfying overall mouthful and lasting impression. Incredible.Inc. TAX€618.47 -
Few beverages showcase the alchemy of wine-making as vividly as the Vieux Chevrol 2019. Crafted in the clay and limestone terrain of Lalande de Pomerol, this Bordeaux wine is a testament to the beauty of intricate subtlety and refined richness. Vieux Chevrol has been keeping the tradition of wine-making alive since the 19th century. Following a philosophy of minimal intervention, the skilled artisans here have managed to harmoniously blend 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon to create the Vieux Chevrol 2019.
Each sip unfolds a complex symphony of ripe red and black fruit paired with refined notes of spice. The Vieux Chevrol 2019 possesses a lush texture, marked by structured tannins and a lengthy finish. A noteworthy vintage, it perfectly encapsulates the essence of Vieux Chevrol’s historical viticultural practices and relentless passion for quality. Elegant and rewarding, Vieux Chevrol 2019 truly is a wine for the discerning palate.
Inc. TAX€206.92 -
James Suckling (94)
Blackberry, chocolate and hazelnut character on the nose, following through nicely to a medium body with integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Tight at the end, suggesting more to come with bottle age. Hints of mushrooms and earth. Second wine of Valandraud. Hint of wood at the end that will dissipate with age. Drink after 2024.Inc. TAX€282.78
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Wine Advocate (97)
The 2019 Le Tertre Roteboeuf is a terrific success from the Mitjaville family. This amphitheatrical vineyard on the clay-limestone slopes of Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, planted with low, cordon-trained vines, has delivered a striking wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of cassis, blackberries and cherries mingled with notions of violets, cigar box, sweet spices and loamy soil. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a deep core of fruit, velvety tannins and lively acids, it will richly reward a decade and more of bottle age. Interestingly, proprietor François Mitjaville contended that 2019's distribution of rainfall had tended to invert the usual stylistic distinction between Tertre Roteboeuf and Roc de Cambes, his wine from the Côtes de Bourg; yet, on the day of our tasting, geology trumped weather, because as usual the former was more sensual, the latter blockier and more structured.In Bond€1,175.00 -
James Suckling (96-97)
This is tight with finesse and focus. Minerally and salty with an ultra-fine palate and polished tannins. It goes on and on and on. Strength and finesse at the same time. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc.In Bond€303.00 -
James Suckling (96-97)
This is tight with finesse and focus. Minerally and salty with an ultra-fine palate and polished tannins. It goes on and on and on. Strength and finesse at the same time. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc.In Bond€331.00 -
James Suckling (96-97)
This is tight with finesse and focus. Minerally and salty with an ultra-fine palate and polished tannins. It goes on and on and on. Strength and finesse at the same time. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc.In Bond€192.00 -
Decanter (99)
Such a seductive soft perfume to the nose, delicate yet generous aromatics of cherry and rose. The palate is juicy and fresh, charming yet energetic with such crystalline purity and balance. Tannins are smooth but softly textured giving nuance to the flavours where refreshing high toned ripe red and black cherry fruit play alongside mint, dark chocolate and graphite. Clearly powerfully but carefully controlled from start to finish giving such a satisfying overall mouthful and lasting impression. Incredible.In Bond€493.00 -
Few beverages showcase the alchemy of wine-making as vividly as the Vieux Chevrol 2019. Crafted in the clay and limestone terrain of Lalande de Pomerol, this Bordeaux wine is a testament to the beauty of intricate subtlety and refined richness. Vieux Chevrol has been keeping the tradition of wine-making alive since the 19th century. Following a philosophy of minimal intervention, the skilled artisans here have managed to harmoniously blend 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon to create the Vieux Chevrol 2019.
Each sip unfolds a complex symphony of ripe red and black fruit paired with refined notes of spice. The Vieux Chevrol 2019 possesses a lush texture, marked by structured tannins and a lengthy finish. A noteworthy vintage, it perfectly encapsulates the essence of Vieux Chevrol’s historical viticultural practices and relentless passion for quality. Elegant and rewarding, Vieux Chevrol 2019 truly is a wine for the discerning palate.
In Bond€150.00 -
James Suckling (94)
Blackberry, chocolate and hazelnut character on the nose, following through nicely to a medium body with integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Tight at the end, suggesting more to come with bottle age. Hints of mushrooms and earth. Second wine of Valandraud. Hint of wood at the end that will dissipate with age. Drink after 2024.In Bond€217.00