Pomerol & Lalande de Pomerol

There’s usually more trepidation in this part of Bordeaux when you know there was an abundance of heat to contend with. When nature offers no relief, over-extraction and one-dimensional will usually pepper tasting notes but, similar to its neighbouring commune Saint-Émilion, Pomerol had a terrific vintage. Any heat was countered by cool evenings and rainfall at all the right moments and underground, the gravel, sand and clay held that water in reserve for the rainless days. Left and right bank Châteaux, all hailed the success of Merlot in 2022.

Given that Pomerol is predominantly Merlot, it would account for the very broad smiles from Constance and Noëmie Durantou at L’ Église Clinet where we tasted across the range (Chenade, Cruzelles, Montlandrie and Petite Église) - beautifully crafted wines with precision, freshness and needle-like tannins. Evidence that the late Denis Durantou’s intelligent connection with the terroir has been inherited.

It goes without saying that Le Pin was, just as Le Pin should be – brilliant (as the price will be, no doubt). Jacques Thienpont was modestly relaxed. “We had all the time in the world to harvest (5-10 days). All the right maturity and very supple tannins.” It will bring great pleasure for eons.

Vieux Château Certan (a further Thienpont peg in this commune) produced another wonderful effort. I’ve never not loved this wine, at any stage and given there was no spittoon present, it was evident they knew it just needed to be swallowed - which it was.

At Clinet, Nénin, L’Évangile and La Conseillante, it was a similar story. A unique and very promising vintage.

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2022 CHÂTEAU GUILLOT CLAUZEL Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU GUILLOT CLAUZEL Pomerol

Release date: 22/6/2023

The best wine that Guillaume Thienpont has produced to date at this small estate is the 2022 Guillot Clauzel, an attractive blend of 83% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Franc that exhibits aromas ofThe best wine that Guillaume Thienpont has produced to date at this small estate is the 2022 Guillot Clauzel, an attractive blend of 83% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Franc that exhibits aromas of blackberries, violets, iris and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and polished, with supple tannins and a suave, seamless, perfumed profile, Thienpont's decision to reduce the amount of new oak used to only 30% makes for even greater purity and expressiveness. Rating: 93-95 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU LA CONSEILLANTE Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU LA CONSEILLANTE Pomerol

Release date: 22/6/2023

The 2022 La Conseillante is a remarkable wine that has the potential to emerge as one of the wines of the vintage. A blend of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc, it unfurls in the glass with deepThe 2022 La Conseillante is a remarkable wine that has the potential to emerge as one of the wines of the vintage. A blend of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc, it unfurls in the glass with deep aromas of black raspberries and mulberries mingled with notions of rose petals, violets, orange zest and mint. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's velvety and enveloping, with a textural attack that segues into a multidimensional mid-palate that's framed by sweet, powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline finish. Checking in at a very healthy pH of 3.65 and 14% alcohol, it is a beautifully supple, suave wine that retains all this estate's signature elegance but in a slightly deeper-pitched and broader-shouldered format than the profound 2020. Congratulations to winemaker Marielle Cazaux, consulting enologist Thomas Duclos, the Nicolas family led by Jean-Valmy, and all the team at La Conseillante who have firmly established this estate at the very top of Pomerol's qualitative hierarchy in recent vintages. Rating: 97-100 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2023)

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2022 VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN Pomerol

2022 VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN Pomerol

Release date: 21/6/2023

75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 65% new oak. 14.4% alc 35 hl/ha. 75 IPT. 3.78 pH. Can you imagine a harvest where the average berry weight was only 1 gramme? This75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 65% new oak. 14.4% alc 35 hl/ha. 75 IPT. 3.78 pH. Can you imagine a harvest where the average berry weight was only 1 gramme? This happened at VCC, and these tiny grapes, packed with heroic juice and densely populated skins, gave up their magical components to make this wine. They managed the drought and the heat well here, and while the drought was progressive, it was ultimately not a problem, and the theory is the 2021 season helped the vines in 2022, giving the toolkit to survive. There is a glorious nose here atop a fresh, ripe, concentrated palate. The Thienponts decided not to perform a drastic green harvest otherwise, the remaining berries would have been too concentrated, and this was a pivotal decision because the resulting fruit is perfectly balanced and measured. Having a little more crop on the vine gives you ‘freshness insurance’., something sorely needed in 2022. A massive vanguard of black fruit swamps the palate and then sets up camp on your taste buds. It does not fade nor does it grow – it just radiates class, composure and infinite detail. The Cabernet Sauvignon brings florals, and the Franc adds a brittle, refreshing finish while giving the Merlot a 3D lattice to populate, creating a beautiful shape on the palate. Dark, rich, indulgent and velvety, no press wine was added here because it was simply unnecessary. The tension on the finish offsets the decadence on the mid-palate, leaving your taste buds craving more. Rating: 19.5+ Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU LA VIOLETTE Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU LA VIOLETTE Pomerol

Release date: 20/6/2023

Firm and layered with very fine tannins and impressive blackberry, dark chocolate and spice character, yet it is very reserved and beautiful. Medium to full body. Refined tannins and a savory finish.Firm and layered with very fine tannins and impressive blackberry, dark chocolate and spice character, yet it is very reserved and beautiful. Medium to full body. Refined tannins and a savory finish. A sleek and linear beauty. Terrific potential here. Rating: 96-97 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU LE GAY Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU LE GAY Pomerol

Release date: 20/6/2023

The sample tasted has precocious charm and fine amplitude. Packed with aromas of spice, camphor and tropical fruit, it clads its structure in a most seductive, velvety substance. The second wine,The sample tasted has precocious charm and fine amplitude. Packed with aromas of spice, camphor and tropical fruit, it clads its structure in a most seductive, velvety substance. The second wine, Manoir de Gay is also very successful in a suppler, more accessible style that shows almost as much intensity with plush nuances. Rating: 92-94 La Revue du Vin de France (May 2023)

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2022 BLASON DE L'ÉVANGILE Pomerol Château L'Évangile

2022 BLASON DE L'ÉVANGILE Pomerol Château L'Évangile

Release date: 20/6/2023

The 2022 Blason de L'Évangile has a straightforward bouquet with dark berry fruit, tar and a subtle marine influence that emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded and suppleThe 2022 Blason de L'Évangile has a straightforward bouquet with dark berry fruit, tar and a subtle marine influence that emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded and supple tannins. It's dense for a Blason, with blackberry and raspberry mixed with black tea toward the finish. Maybe just missing a little tension, but I appreciate the peppery element on the aftertaste. Drinking range: 2026 - 2038 Rating: 88-90 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU L'ÉVANGILE Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU L'ÉVANGILE Pomerol

Release date: 20/6/2023

Given the young average age of this estate's vineyards, its well-draining soils and the extreme vintage, I was a little apprehensive; but the technical team evidently took the conditions in theirGiven the young average age of this estate's vineyards, its well-draining soils and the extreme vintage, I was a little apprehensive; but the technical team evidently took the conditions in their stride, harvesting the east-facing side of the vines (which sees the hottest afternoon sun) four days earlier. The resulting 2022 L'Evangile is beautiful, offering up aromas of raspberries, vine smoke, black truffles, violets and gravely soil. Medium to full-bodied, supple and velvety, it's seamless and polished, with a bright core of fruit and powdery tannins that temper 2022's inherent sweetness of fruit to sophisticated effect. At this early stage, it appears that the estate's progress with regards to élevage continues too, as Evangile's creamy oak signature is much released, allowing the fruit—and this superb terroir—to take center stage. It's a blend of 82% Merlot, 17.5% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Rating: 95-97 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU L'ÉGLISE CLINET Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU L'ÉGLISE CLINET Pomerol

Release date: 16/6/2023

Eglise-Clinet 2022 proves that one can combine great sensuality with something more reserved. This was the key to Denis Durantou's reductive approach and is continued by his daughter Noëmie who aimsEglise-Clinet 2022 proves that one can combine great sensuality with something more reserved. This was the key to Denis Durantou's reductive approach and is continued by his daughter Noëmie who aims to produce a wine that evolves slowly. This vintage has maintained the floral refinement of its aromas as well as the very satiny feel of its texture whilst showing a slightly different balance to previous vintages. It seems less assertive and vertical through a lower level of acidity, and this accentuates the sensual character of its body. It will become more taut in the barrel, and shows similar volume to the 2020. Rating: 96-98 La Revue du Vin de France (May 2023)

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2022 CLOS DU CLOCHER Pomerol

2022 CLOS DU CLOCHER Pomerol

Release date: 15/6/2023

The 2022 Clos du Clocher was picked on 7 September and matured in 55% new oak. This has a fragrant, pure bouquet with blueberry, cassis and violet scents. There's lovely definition here, and the oakThe 2022 Clos du Clocher was picked on 7 September and matured in 55% new oak. This has a fragrant, pure bouquet with blueberry, cassis and violet scents. There's lovely definition here, and the oak is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety smooth entry. Concentrated but well-balanced, the gentle grip on the finish lingers in the mouth. This is a classy Pomerol from "JB" and his team. Drinking range: 2030 - 2065 Rating: 93-95 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Apr 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU PETIT VILLAGE Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU PETIT VILLAGE Pomerol

Release date: 15/6/2023

Offering up aromas of dark berries, plum preserve and kirsch, framed by creamy new oak, the 2022 Petit Village is medium to full-bodied, with a sweet, fleshy, somewhat baked core of fruit framed byOffering up aromas of dark berries, plum preserve and kirsch, framed by creamy new oak, the 2022 Petit Village is medium to full-bodied, with a sweet, fleshy, somewhat baked core of fruit framed by generously extracted tannins. It appears to be a wine without a very strong sense of identity. Rating: 89-91 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU FEYTIT CLINET Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU FEYTIT CLINET Pomerol

Release date: 14/6/2023

A firm and juicy red with lots of berries, chocolate, salt and lightly toasted wood. Some smoke. Soft tannins. Flavorful finish.A firm and juicy red with lots of berries, chocolate, salt and lightly toasted wood. Some smoke. Soft tannins. Flavorful finish. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU CLINET Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU CLINET Pomerol

Release date: 14/6/2023

The colour is far from opaque and the sensual nature of this wine shows from the first nose which combines notes of tobacco and cocoa with whiffs of fresher, floral and leaf-like aromas. WithoutThe colour is far from opaque and the sensual nature of this wine shows from the first nose which combines notes of tobacco and cocoa with whiffs of fresher, floral and leaf-like aromas. Without seeming over-alcoholic, the substance is creamy, velvety and very seductive. The quality and length of the tannins show that this is soldly built. As with the 2020, this vintage at Clinet combines hedonistic pleasure with freshness and precision in the details. It is set up for a great future. Rating: 95-97 La Revue du Vin de France (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU BEAUREGARD Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU BEAUREGARD Pomerol

Release date: 13/6/2023

The aromas are shimmering in a flattering manner, with clear notes of toast and spice. The tactile aspect of this wine is rounded, with substance of medium intensity that becomes more slender on theThe aromas are shimmering in a flattering manner, with clear notes of toast and spice. The tactile aspect of this wine is rounded, with substance of medium intensity that becomes more slender on the finish, leaving like a trail of seductively forward flavours reminiscent of chocolate and preserved chestnuts. At this stage, this 2022 seems less convincing than the very successful 2020. Rating: 89-91 La Revue du Vin de France (May 2023)

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2022 CLOS L'ÉGLISE Pomerol

2022 CLOS L'ÉGLISE Pomerol

Release date: 12/6/2023

Offering up aromas of sweet cherries, berries, spices and new oak, the 2022 Clos l'Eglise is medium to full-bodied, broad and layered, with a velvety attack that segues into a vibrant, ratherOffering up aromas of sweet cherries, berries, spices and new oak, the 2022 Clos l'Eglise is medium to full-bodied, broad and layered, with a velvety attack that segues into a vibrant, rather structured mid-palate, concluding with youthfully firm tannins. Incorporating fully 30% Cabernet Franc this year, this is a strong effort, albeit a touch on the liberally extracted side for such a concentrated vintage. Rating: 91-93 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2023)

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2022 LA PETITE ÉGLISE Pomerol

2022 LA PETITE ÉGLISE Pomerol

Release date: 9/6/2023

This is an impressive Petite Eglise, has a sweet subtle spicing, lovely black pepper and great juice. Slate, black chocolate, espresso, mandarin peel, so many layers, delicious. 34hl/h yields.This is an impressive Petite Eglise, has a sweet subtle spicing, lovely black pepper and great juice. Slate, black chocolate, espresso, mandarin peel, so many layers, delicious. 34hl/h yields. Harvest August 31 (earliest ever) to September 9, 60% new oak. Noemie Durantou winemaker. Drinking range: 2026 - 2040 Rating: 93 Jane Anson, Decanter (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU GAZIN Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU GAZIN Pomerol

Release date: 8/6/2023

A very juicy and nicely chewy young red with black berry, chocolate and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with integrated tannins and a fresh and persistent finish.A very juicy and nicely chewy young red with black berry, chocolate and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with integrated tannins and a fresh and persistent finish. Rating: 95-96 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU ROUGET Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU ROUGET Pomerol

Release date: 7/6/2023

Inky plum in colour, this has a lovely balance, thoroughly enjoyable in its depth and plushness of blackberry and damson fruit character, clear bitter chocolate, mint leaf, eucpalyptus, slate andInky plum in colour, this has a lovely balance, thoroughly enjoyable in its depth and plushness of blackberry and damson fruit character, clear bitter chocolate, mint leaf, eucpalyptus, slate and liqourice. It's big and expands through the palate, and you feel the tannins step by step building to full impact by the close of play - but that is the way to do it, where it starts small and then builds. It's concentrated, in the spirit of the vintage, and has plenty of Pomerol signature in its velvety tannins and bitter black chocolate finish, and even the flash of heat on the finish is taken in its stride. Great construction, waves of oyster shell and saffron, and this is an exceptional Rouget from owner Edouard Labruyère. 30% new oak. Drinking range: 2027 - 2044 Rating: 95 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (Apr 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU NÉNIN Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU NÉNIN Pomerol

Release date: 2/6/2023

A plush, well wrapped wine with plentiful substance and a silky texture. At the same time it has a vertical, almost strict profile. As to the aromas, black fruit is laced with graphite, additionallyA plush, well wrapped wine with plentiful substance and a silky texture. At the same time it has a vertical, almost strict profile. As to the aromas, black fruit is laced with graphite, additionally giving off fresher intonations of red fruit and flowers. There is a significative proportion of 36% cabernet franc and the velvety texture of the well-integrated, luxurious yet firm substance is quite admirable. This is impressive. Rating: 94-96 La Revue du Vin de France (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU LA POINTE Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU LA POINTE Pomerol

Release date: 1/6/2023

84% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc. 50% new oak. 14% alc. I love this La Pointe, not least because it is a bit of Pomerol outlier. The main difference between this wine and previous vintages is the84% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc. 50% new oak. 14% alc. I love this La Pointe, not least because it is a bit of Pomerol outlier. The main difference between this wine and previous vintages is the tone of the core fruit. It is a darker, more brooding wine with a darker and more deeply-set palette of flavours. It is also pure, lively and blessed with fine-grained tannins, with exquisite control throughout. Not a big bruiser, nor a showy, oaky wine, but an elegant, indulgent, calm, bright and sensitive La Pointe, and it is my favourite vintage since the glorious 1945 and the outstanding 1961. Rating: 18+ Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2023)

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2022 LA CHENADE Lalande de Pomerol

2022 LA CHENADE Lalande de Pomerol

Release date: 31/5/2023

80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. 30% new oak. 14.4% alc. 10000 bottles were produced. Merlot was picked between 1 – 7 October and Cabernet Franc on the 9 September. There is strictness80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. 30% new oak. 14.4% alc. 10000 bottles were produced. Merlot was picked between 1 – 7 October and Cabernet Franc on the 9 September. There is strictness and control in La Chenade, which is quite beautiful. Quiet, composed and perfectly judged, this is a textbook Durantou creation underpinned by discreet minerality, delicious florals and a sleek mid-palate. Bursting with wild tones and class, it never gets ahead of itself, falls out of line or becomes too excitable. It maintains its elegance all the way to the crisply tannic finish. There is no need to rush into this wine, as it has mouth-watering tension that will keep it bright for at least a decade. Rating: 17.5 Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU LES CRUZELLES Lalande de Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU LES CRUZELLES Lalande de Pomerol

Release date: 31/5/2023

After the Saintayme the Cruzelles is striking for its ease and immediate charm. Really lovely nose with gently ripe black fruit flesh notes and brightening raspberry too. On the palate this is moreAfter the Saintayme the Cruzelles is striking for its ease and immediate charm. Really lovely nose with gently ripe black fruit flesh notes and brightening raspberry too. On the palate this is more open, more expressive, more juicy. A lovely weight, more clearly tells the story of the vintage - but never too much. Chalky, suede-like grip brings it all in neatly. More generous, great impact, cool whiff of fresh mint leaf adds a bright lift to the deeper fruit on the satisfying finish. 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Small harvest here in 2022. L&S (Apr 2023)

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2022 ENCLOS TOURMALINE Pomerol Château Enclos Tourmaline

2022 ENCLOS TOURMALINE Pomerol Château Enclos Tourmaline

Release date: 15/5/2023

This is really something with black berries, black truffle, black olives and orange peel. Subtle yet powerful and structured. Medium body. Goes on for minutes. 3.5 pH with rich fruit.. Superb.This is really something with black berries, black truffle, black olives and orange peel. Subtle yet powerful and structured. Medium body. Goes on for minutes. 3.5 pH with rich fruit.. Superb. Rating: 97-98 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU LA CROIX SAINT GEORGES Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU LA CROIX SAINT GEORGES Pomerol

Well endowed with substance that has a rather creamy nature, this is coherent and avoids seeming soft despite its low acidity. It already shows expressively spicy flavours.Well endowed with substance that has a rather creamy nature, this is coherent and avoids seeming soft despite its low acidity. It already shows expressively spicy flavours. Rating: 89-91 La Revue du Vin de France (May 2023)

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2022 CHÂTEAU LE PIN Pomerol

2022 CHÂTEAU LE PIN Pomerol

100% Merlot. 65% new oak. 14.4% alc. 29 hl/ha. 3.77 pH. Harvested from 6 – 17 September Apparently, Jacques Thienpont joked that he might not make a wine this year, given the challenges they100% Merlot. 65% new oak. 14.4% alc. 29 hl/ha. 3.77 pH. Harvested from 6 – 17 September Apparently, Jacques Thienpont joked that he might not make a wine this year, given the challenges they encountered throughout the summer, and in the end, he was shocked at just how complete and enticing the final wine is. Considering the extreme conditions, they managed superbly well, and from the ten micro-plots within the 2ha vineyard, six were deemed of high enough quality to make Le Pin. Of course, it was human intervention that ensured a brilliant wine resulted from a testing vintage. This is a peculiarly hedonistic and perfumed Le Pin with spices infiltrating every taste bud, followed immediately by waves of silky black fruit. This is a rich wine, and the tannins are structured and prod, but they are not drying or coarse. By contrast, the tannins make this an even more enticing and moreish wine. While I reserve the right to change my mind, I think that while this wine certainly has the battery pack to live for a very long time, I would bet that it will be at its most expressive and alluring earlier in its life rather than later. Rating: 19.5+ Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2023)

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