Saint Estèphe

The upswing in fortunes and class of this great little estate are crystal-clear, since the since its acquisition and serious investment by French property magnate Jacky Lorenzetti. In this 2014 r...(more info)

68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. Tasted even better (than at the two general tastings where previously seen) at Calon (The Calon team make it), sappy and cool and fresh. It ha...(more info)

The 2012 Le Crock is quite soft and open in this vintage. Brambly notes in the bouquet lead to dark red and blue-fleshed stone fruit, smoke, cedar, herbs, earthiness and tobacco. Mid-weight, grac...(more info)

Good deep ruby colour, sweet round attack, full but not huge, the tannins on the finish severe and dry, powerful and not especially friendly at the moment, though with good fruit and acidity givi...(more info)

2002 Cos is holding true to its promise, and the 2003 seems initially to be a small step down from the heights, since although obviously rich it is not as concentratedly exotic as the 2002. Then,...(more info)

Brightly-scented and well-formed defined fruit purity. Not heavy but well done. Energy and richly oaky classicism. Good direction and flow, crunchy texture. If the acidity shines a touch it is on...(more info)