Pomerol & Lalande de Pomerol

By the time we headed off to the left bank, we all agreed that Pomerol had an exceptional vintage in 2023. The region’s deep clay soils offer a resistance to long bouts of hydric stress, and despite vigilance being crucial, with humbling spring storms and a gloomy summer, Noëmie Durantou of L'Eglise Clinet suggested vinification was ‘the most pleasurable I've ever experienced’. The grandeur of their wines here far exceeds the modesty of their terracotta-roofed farmhouse. They were nothing short of excellent, with elegance, intensity and finesse and the range of ‘lesser’ wines they make (Saintayme, La Chenade, Cruzelles, Montlandrie, and La Petite Église) have an affordability no other property in Pomerol can come close too for this quality.

Moving up the ladder, nearby La Conseillante has achieved something herculean with their 2023, as have, perhaps predictably, Vieux Chateau Certan, and Clinet. No wonder they were all smiles.


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2023 CHÂTEAU LE PIN Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU LE PIN Pomerol

Release date: 13/6/2024

Le Pin 2023 is 100% Merlot and it has a pH of 3.75. It is aging in 65% new oak barriques and it has a deep garnet-purple color. It is quite shy and whispery to begin, offering glimpses at floralLe Pin 2023 is 100% Merlot and it has a pH of 3.75. It is aging in 65% new oak barriques and it has a deep garnet-purple color. It is quite shy and whispery to begin, offering glimpses at floral notions of wisteria and red roses, leading to spicy notes of cinnamon and clove, before opening out to a powerful core of wild blueberries, juicy blackberries, and black raspberries, with an underlying waft of forest floor. The medium to full-bodied palate is electric, delivering vibrating notes of black berries and purple flowers, framed by super-fine-grained tannins and amazing tension, finishing on a lingering, ferrous note. Magic! Drinking range: 2030 - 2060 Rating: 98-100 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent (May 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU LA CONSEILLANTE Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU LA CONSEILLANTE Pomerol

Release date: 13/6/2024

One of the great wines of the vintage, and one that can rival its 2022 counterpart, the 2023 La Conseillante wafts from the glass with a strikingly floral bouquet of violets, lilac, raspberries,One of the great wines of the vintage, and one that can rival its 2022 counterpart, the 2023 La Conseillante wafts from the glass with a strikingly floral bouquet of violets, lilac, raspberries, exotic spices, candied orange, pipe tobacco and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, its textural attack segues into a layered and enveloping core of pure, vibrant fruit framed by sweet tannins and concluding with a long, precise finish. It's a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc, some 30% of which is maturing in amphorae. Harvest began on September 7, lasting until October 2, block by block Rating: 98-100 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2024)

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2023 VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN Pomerol

2023 VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN Pomerol

Release date: 11/6/2024

The 2023 Vieux Château Certan bursts from the glass with demonstrative aromas of dark berries, pencil shavings, violets mingled with notions of burning embers, iris, crushed mint and black tea.The 2023 Vieux Château Certan bursts from the glass with demonstrative aromas of dark berries, pencil shavings, violets mingled with notions of burning embers, iris, crushed mint and black tea. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and sensual, with a gourmand attack that segues into a layered, enveloping mid-palate, it's polished and perfumed, with a sweet core of fruit and a long, gently oak-inflected finish. This year's blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc checks in at 14% alcohol and a pH of 3.74. Rating: 94-96 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU CLINET Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU CLINET Pomerol

Release date: 7/6/2024

This is full-bodied yet tight and poised, with a pretty, pure center-palate of ripe fruit and fine, integrated tannins. Classy presence. May be better than 2022.This is full-bodied yet tight and poised, with a pretty, pure center-palate of ripe fruit and fine, integrated tannins. Classy presence. May be better than 2022. Rating: 95-96 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU PETIT VILLAGE Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU PETIT VILLAGE Pomerol

Release date: 6/6/2024

Aromas of dark wild berries, cassis, chocolate, spices and coniferous forest preface the 2023 Petit Village, a medium to full-bodied, layered and textured wine with a rich, concentrated core of fruitAromas of dark wild berries, cassis, chocolate, spices and coniferous forest preface the 2023 Petit Village, a medium to full-bodied, layered and textured wine with a rich, concentrated core of fruit framed by a structured texture, powdery tannins and concluding with an oak-inflected finish. Drinking range: 2025 - 2035 Rating: 89-91 Yohan Castaing, www.robertparker.com (Apr 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU GUILLOT CLAUZEL Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU GUILLOT CLAUZEL Pomerol

Release date: 5/6/2024

Guillaume Thienpont harvested the 2023 Guillot Clauzel a few days later than Vieux Château Certan, as is generally the case, and he has once again produced an excellent wine, redolent of dark berriesGuillaume Thienpont harvested the 2023 Guillot Clauzel a few days later than Vieux Château Certan, as is generally the case, and he has once again produced an excellent wine, redolent of dark berries and cherries mingled with hints of rose petals, pencil shavings and mint. Medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, it's supple and refined, with a vibrant core of fruit and a long, pure finish. It's once again a blend of Merlot complemented by 17% Cabernet Franc. Rating: 92-94 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU LA CROIX SAINT GEORGES Pomerol

Release date: 5/6/2024

The 2023 La Croix St Georges is a terrific effort from this estate that neighbors Le Pin and shares a similar gravelly terroir. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of mulberries, plums and raspberriesThe 2023 La Croix St Georges is a terrific effort from this estate that neighbors Le Pin and shares a similar gravelly terroir. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of mulberries, plums and raspberries mingled with hints of licorice and kirsch, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and layered, with a concentrated core of fruit and a seamless, complete profile. Rating: 93-95 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (May 2024)

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2023 CLOS DU CLOCHER Pomerol

2023 CLOS DU CLOCHER Pomerol

Release date: 5/6/2024

This solid, structured Pomerol boasts a very tight and focused palate of fruit and chewy tannins, yet it remains polished and focused. This has a real sense of provenance.This solid, structured Pomerol boasts a very tight and focused palate of fruit and chewy tannins, yet it remains polished and focused. This has a real sense of provenance. Rating: 95-96 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU LE GAY Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU LE GAY Pomerol

Release date: 4/6/2024

Supple texture, campfire smoke and grilled liqourice, with leafy iris and peony florals. Plenty of charm, with blackberry and black cherry fruit, although the finish has a flash of heat. VignoblesSupple texture, campfire smoke and grilled liqourice, with leafy iris and peony florals. Plenty of charm, with blackberry and black cherry fruit, although the finish has a flash of heat. Vignobles Parent. Drinking range: 2030 - 2044 Rating: 92 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU LA VIOLETTE Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU LA VIOLETTE Pomerol

Release date: 4/6/2024

The 2023 La Violette emerges from a tiny 1.68 hectare vineyard in the heart of Pomerol, 100% hand-destemmed and vinified in 100% French oak barrels from cooper Saury. Sumptuous and racy, the 2023The 2023 La Violette emerges from a tiny 1.68 hectare vineyard in the heart of Pomerol, 100% hand-destemmed and vinified in 100% French oak barrels from cooper Saury. Sumptuous and racy, the 2023 offers up a beguiling mix of crème de cassis, blueberry, menthol, licorice, spice and French oak. La Violette remains one of the most distinctive wines in Pomerol. Drinking range: 2030 - 2048 Rating: 93-96 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2024)

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2023 LA CHENADE Lalande de Pomerol

2023 LA CHENADE Lalande de Pomerol

Release date: 4/6/2024

The 2023 La Chenade shows a dark, somber profile, evoking aromas of gentian, licorice, mulberries and violet. Medium-bodied with a layered and rich palate, it’s creamy and enrobing with velvetyThe 2023 La Chenade shows a dark, somber profile, evoking aromas of gentian, licorice, mulberries and violet. Medium-bodied with a layered and rich palate, it’s creamy and enrobing with velvety tannins and a long, firm finish. It was made entirely from Merlot grapes that are matured in new oak barrels, comprising 40% of the total. Drinking range: 2025 - 2040 Rating: 90-92 Yohan Castaing, www.robertparker.com (Apr 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU L'ÉGLISE CLINET Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU L'ÉGLISE CLINET Pomerol

Release date: 4/6/2024

Rises through the palate, intense and concentrated with cloves, pomegranate, black pepper, cumin, rosemary, rich black fruits balanced and given lift and contrast by nuanced and fresher raspberryRises through the palate, intense and concentrated with cloves, pomegranate, black pepper, cumin, rosemary, rich black fruits balanced and given lift and contrast by nuanced and fresher raspberry leaf, tomato leaf, saline squid ink, and fresh citrus peel acidities. This has cohesion, precision, lift and character. Noëmie Durantou winemaker. Harvest September 1 to 18. 42hl/h yield. Drinking range: 2030 - 2048 Rating: 97 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2024)

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2023 LA PETITE ÉGLISE Pomerol

2023 LA PETITE ÉGLISE Pomerol

Release date: 4/6/2024

As usual, the 2023 La Petite Eglise is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc that checks in at 14.4% alcohol. Wafting from the glass with aromas of plums and cherries mingled with notes ofAs usual, the 2023 La Petite Eglise is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc that checks in at 14.4% alcohol. Wafting from the glass with aromas of plums and cherries mingled with notes of dark chocolate and truffle, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with a rich core of fruit, sweet tannins and good depth at the core, concluding with a broad, oak-inflected finish. Rating: 91-93 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU LES CRUZELLES Lalande de Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU LES CRUZELLES Lalande de Pomerol

Release date: 4/6/2024

A vintage where the gap between Cruzelles and La Chenade is wide, and even on the nose it is clear that there are more depths and density to this wine. Love the texture, the depth of raspberry andA vintage where the gap between Cruzelles and La Chenade is wide, and even on the nose it is clear that there are more depths and density to this wine. Love the texture, the depth of raspberry and damson fruits, shot through with black tea, sage and fennel. This is really a brilliant Cruzelles, 55% new oak. Harvest September 1 to 18. 42hl/h yield. Noëmie Durantou winemaker. Drinking range: 2027 - 2040 Rating: 93 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU ROUGET Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU ROUGET Pomerol

Release date: 3/6/2024

The 2023 Rouget is plush, silky and super-expressive. All the elements are impeccably balanced. Crushed flowers, spice, red/purplish fruit, mint and blood orange build nicely with time in the glass.The 2023 Rouget is plush, silky and super-expressive. All the elements are impeccably balanced. Crushed flowers, spice, red/purplish fruit, mint and blood orange build nicely with time in the glass. Sensual and refined, Rouget is terrific in 2023. Rouget has always been a pretty extroverted Saint-Émilion. These days, picking a bit earlier and a touch of stem inclusion (30%) in the Merlots yields a bit more freshness, but there is still plenty of the textural richness that is such a signature here. Tasted two times. Drinking range: 2030 - 2043 Rating: 93-95 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU BEAUREGARD Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU BEAUREGARD Pomerol

Release date: 23/5/2024

This is very tight, transparent and sleek. Medium body, very fine tannins and a racy, bright finish. The tannins are so refined and polished. 74% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 6% cabernet sauvignon.This is very tight, transparent and sleek. Medium body, very fine tannins and a racy, bright finish. The tannins are so refined and polished. 74% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 6% cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2024)

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2023 CLOS L'ÉGLISE Pomerol

2023 CLOS L'ÉGLISE Pomerol

Release date: 23/5/2024

The 2023 Clos l'Église presents a gorgeous contrast of intense dark fruit against a mineral backbone that confers energy. There's a ton of nuance here. Graphite, crushed rocks, plum, mocha, spice,The 2023 Clos l'Église presents a gorgeous contrast of intense dark fruit against a mineral backbone that confers energy. There's a ton of nuance here. Graphite, crushed rocks, plum, mocha, spice, leather and dried herbs are all vividly sketched. There's a bit more Cabernet Franc in this year's blend, as one of the Merlot parcels is being replanted. That results in an especially nuanced Clos l'Église that captures the best the year had to offer. Drinking range: 2028 - 2045 Rating: 93-95 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU GAZIN Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU GAZIN Pomerol

Release date: 17/5/2024

Very classy, with a crushed-stone and terra-cotta highlight to the blackberry, chocolate and hazelnut character. It’s medium-bodied with a personality that grows on the finish and delivers intensityVery classy, with a crushed-stone and terra-cotta highlight to the blackberry, chocolate and hazelnut character. It’s medium-bodied with a personality that grows on the finish and delivers intensity and length at the end. Very long. Very structured. We will see which is better, 2022 or 2023. Rating: 95-96 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2024)

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2023 BLASON DE L'ÉVANGILE Pomerol Château L'Évangile

2023 BLASON DE L'ÉVANGILE Pomerol Château L'Évangile

Release date: 2/5/2024

The depth of fruit and creamy tannin structure show the class and beauty of this wine. It’s rich in ever-so-polished tannins that caress every inch of your palate. Medium to full body. Lovely finish.The depth of fruit and creamy tannin structure show the class and beauty of this wine. It’s rich in ever-so-polished tannins that caress every inch of your palate. Medium to full body. Lovely finish. 95% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. Rating: 95-96 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU L'ÉVANGILE Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU L'ÉVANGILE Pomerol

Release date: 2/5/2024

A fascinating exercise in terroir, as this shows the same alcohol as the Blason, but the density, fruit character and even the IPT (tannin) count are very different. You see the impact of clay soilsA fascinating exercise in terroir, as this shows the same alcohol as the Blason, but the density, fruit character and even the IPT (tannin) count are very different. You see the impact of clay soils in the building of the powerful architecture and the plush damson and black cherry fruits. There is density but tenderness to the tannins, with grilled caramel that gives a beautiful Pomerol signature. Violet floral edging arrives towards the finish, as things open up, and this is an impressive L'Evangile that can age with ease. 42hl/h yield, a record in recent years here. Certified organic since 2021. Great stuff from technical director Juliette Couderc. Drinking range: 2029 - 2048 Rating: 96-100 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU NÉNIN Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU NÉNIN Pomerol

Release date: 30/4/2024

67 Merlot, 34 Cabernet Franc, 3 Cabernet Sauvignon This red-toned Nénin has terrific brightness, crisp fruit, and superb tannins.  The overall feel is of a wine with lip-smacking intensity but no67 Merlot, 34 Cabernet Franc, 3 Cabernet Sauvignon This red-toned Nénin has terrific brightness, crisp fruit, and superb tannins.  The overall feel is of a wine with lip-smacking intensity but no excess weight.  The fruit spectrum delves into all red and purple hues, from mulberries to violets, crimson cherries to tantalising pomegranates. Underneath all this action lives breath-taking steeliness in the form of brittle acidity.  The finish is minutes long and perfectly balanced, with fine-grained tannins barely perceptible.  While this sensual wine might appear to possess a soft exterior, the fine line of high tensile fruit in its core is impressive and will arm it for a long life ahead. Rating: 18.5+ Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU FEYTIT CLINET Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU FEYTIT CLINET Pomerol

Medium plus to full intensity this is inky, with gorgeous violet reflections, grilled oak on the nose, intense but has good construction and a sense of reserve, Espresso and charred coffee bean,Medium plus to full intensity this is inky, with gorgeous violet reflections, grilled oak on the nose, intense but has good construction and a sense of reserve, Espresso and charred coffee bean, along with cassis and blueberry, silky, concentrated, appellation typicity, and a ton of personality. Drinking range: 2030 - 2042 Rating: 94 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2024)

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2023 CHÂTEAU LA POINTE Pomerol

2023 CHÂTEAU LA POINTE Pomerol

Peony floral aromatics, showcases some of the easy pleasure that La Pointe has long been able to deliver, with waves of pomegrante, creamy blackberry fruit, and the cocoa bean dusting of Pomerol.Peony floral aromatics, showcases some of the easy pleasure that La Pointe has long been able to deliver, with waves of pomegrante, creamy blackberry fruit, and the cocoa bean dusting of Pomerol. Tannins are supple. A successful handling of the 2023 vintage from director Eric Monneret and winemaker Pierre Candelier. Drinking range: 2029 - 2042 Rating: 93-100 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2024)

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2023 ENCLOS TOURMALINE Pomerol Château Enclos Tourmaline

2023 ENCLOS TOURMALINE Pomerol Château Enclos Tourmaline

This is very long and tight with wonderful al-dente fruit, such as blackberry and orange peel. Fine tannins run the length of the wine, keeping it fresh and vivid at the end. 97% merlot and 3%This is very long and tight with wonderful al-dente fruit, such as blackberry and orange peel. Fine tannins run the length of the wine, keeping it fresh and vivid at the end. 97% merlot and 3% cabernet franc. Rating: 95-96 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2024)

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