Pomerol & Lalande de Pomerol

Release date: 6/6/2025

The 2024 Le Pin is aromatic and light on its feet, with lovely perfume but less in the way of mid-palate pliancy or persistence. Perhaps I caught Le Pin at an awkward stage, but my distinctThe 2024 Le Pin is aromatic and light on its feet, with lovely perfume but less in the way of mid-palate pliancy or persistence. Perhaps I caught Le Pin at an awkward stage, but my distinct impression is of a wine marked by elements of dilution and very fragile balance. Élevage will be critical. Wines like this can sometimes blossom in bottle, so we will see. I tasted the 2024 from three sample bottles with consistent notes. Drinking range: 2032 - 2049 Rating: 89-92 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 5/6/2025

A really classic VCC with such delicious, crunchy fruit, showing blackberries, blueberries, violets and dried spices. Medium-bodied, vivid and lively, it has very fine tannins as well as energy andA really classic VCC with such delicious, crunchy fruit, showing blackberries, blueberries, violets and dried spices. Medium-bodied, vivid and lively, it has very fine tannins as well as energy and brilliance. So balanced and harmonious. A blend of 71% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 9% cabernet sauvignon. Rating: 97-98 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)

Release date: 5/6/2025

90 Merlot, 10 Cabernet Franc: 85% new oak: 13.8% alc: Merlot was picked on the 21, 23 and 24 September and the Cabernet Franc was picked on 23, 24 and 28 September.
Noëmie Durantou90 Merlot, 10 Cabernet Franc: 85% new oak: 13.8% alc: Merlot was picked on the 21, 23 and 24 September and the Cabernet Franc was picked on 23, 24 and 28 September.
Noëmie Durantou noted her wine has ‘the luminous precision of a French garden’, and these are some of, if not the most evocative and accurate, of the winemakers’ musings this year. L’Église Clinet is all about the perfume in 2024. The perfume is incredibly complex and detailed, with an entire library of scents, corridors of spices, and vaults of earth. In addition, there is a glorious texture here. This wine enchants every sense, and at this juncture, it is worth noting that the colour is unique, too. The freshness and grip are devastating, and the overall feel of joy and balance feels both anthemic and transcendent. This is one of the finest wines of the vintage. 19.5+/20 Rating: 19.5+ Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2025)

Release date: 4/6/2025

The 2024 L'Évangile was picked from September 18 to October 2. This has a "cool" bouquet with blackberry and bilberry scents and a little marine influence with a hint of oyster shell. The palate isThe 2024 L'Évangile was picked from September 18 to October 2. This has a "cool" bouquet with blackberry and bilberry scents and a little marine influence with a hint of oyster shell. The palate is medium-bodied with expressive Cabernet that imparts subtle graphite and tobacco notes. Again, this is fresh, quite structured, not long and perhaps a little tannic on the finish, but it will flesh out during its élevage in 50% new oak. Drinking range: 2029 - 2045 Rating: 93-95 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)

Release date: 4/6/2025

Dark cherry in colour, vivid, the fruits have beautiful clarity on the aromatics and the opening notes, and density through the palate. Velvety texture with lift, cocoa bean, espresso, damson,Dark cherry in colour, vivid, the fruits have beautiful clarity on the aromatics and the opening notes, and density through the palate. Velvety texture with lift, cocoa bean, espresso, damson, excellent quality. Michel Rolland consultant., 100% new oak, 85% of production in La Conseillante. One of the success stories in Pomerol. Harvest 20 September to 4 October, 30hl/ha when it came in from the vineyard, 22hl/h after density sorting. 3.57ph, Drinking range: 2030 - 2050 Rating: 94 Jane Anson, Decanter (May 2025)

Release date: 3/6/2025

Good depth of fruit with medium to full body. Roasted spices, baked black cherries and some cocoa powder on the palate. This has firm, fine-grained and more polished tannins than many of itsGood depth of fruit with medium to full body. Roasted spices, baked black cherries and some cocoa powder on the palate. This has firm, fine-grained and more polished tannins than many of its counterparts this year. Lengthy finish. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)

Release date: 3/6/2025

Mineral and perfumed, showing violets and dark cherries. This has fine, chalky tannins aplenty, medium to full body and a long, scented finish. It may improve with time in barrel but alreadyMineral and perfumed, showing violets and dark cherries. This has fine, chalky tannins aplenty, medium to full body and a long, scented finish. It may improve with time in barrel but already impressive for the vintage. Rating: 95-96 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 3/6/2025

The 2024 Clinet was picked from September 23 to October 4 at 38 hl/ha and matured in 60% new oak. The bouquet opens with red and black fruit, pencil shavings from the Cabernet and light tertiaryThe 2024 Clinet was picked from September 23 to October 4 at 38 hl/ha and matured in 60% new oak. The bouquet opens with red and black fruit, pencil shavings from the Cabernet and light tertiary scents in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. The oak is neatly integrated and benefits from slightly less new wood, which allows the terroir to show through. Cohesive toward the finish with decent length, this is a thoughtfully produced Clinet that will age well in bottle. Drinking range: 2029 - 2050 Rating: 91-93 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)

Release date: 3/6/2025

The 2024 Feytit-Clinet is a very good wine in a challenging harvest marked by hail, mildew, coulure and millerandage. Dark and layered, with very good textural presence, the 2024 possesses notableThe 2024 Feytit-Clinet is a very good wine in a challenging harvest marked by hail, mildew, coulure and millerandage. Dark and layered, with very good textural presence, the 2024 possesses notable depth. Black-toned fruit, leather, spice, gravel, incense and licorice convey an impression of somber gravitas. Some saignée in vinification as well as bâtonnage helped build attractive texture. As has been the case for some years now, the tannins are quite a bit less imposing here than they were in the past. Élevage, 65% new oak and 35% once-used barrels, will play a critical in determining the final result. Harvest started on September 18 for the Merlots and wrapped up on the 28th. Drinking range: 2030 - 2044 Rating: 91-94 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 27/5/2025

Medium intensity plum colour, understated red fruits on the nose, unrolls slowly, shows precision and careful construction. This is enjoyable, gentle and well expressed, builds to a juicy finish withMedium intensity plum colour, understated red fruits on the nose, unrolls slowly, shows precision and careful construction. This is enjoyable, gentle and well expressed, builds to a juicy finish with chalky tannins, fresh acidities. 3.6 pH. Harvest 21 October. Grape variety given is as planted, not specific to the 2024 vintage. Tasted twice. Drinking range: 2026 - 2032 Rating: 89 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 23/5/2025

The 2024 Guillot-Clauzel is very pretty, supple wine. Dark red fruit, blood orange, spice, cedar, menthol, licorice and mocha are nicely pushed forward. Soft, silky tannins wrap it all together inThe 2024 Guillot-Clauzel is very pretty, supple wine. Dark red fruit, blood orange, spice, cedar, menthol, licorice and mocha are nicely pushed forward. Soft, silky tannins wrap it all together in style. Guillot-Clauzel impresses with its gracious personality and impeccable balance. I imagine it will drink well right out of the gate. It's all charm here. Drinking range: 2029 - 2039 Rating: 92-94 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 23/5/2025

67 M 24 CF 9 CS 13% Some beginnings of new oak with cedar and spice. Fresh deep raspberry fruit underneath. Spices and earthy complexity. Juicy fruit and lovely freshness. mid-weight tannins and67 M 24 CF 9 CS 13% Some beginnings of new oak with cedar and spice. Fresh deep raspberry fruit underneath. Spices and earthy complexity. Juicy fruit and lovely freshness. mid-weight tannins and good acidity. A classy and quite traditional Pomerol, which will be approachable in the mid-long term. Rating: 91 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 22/5/2025

Good depth for this difficult year, and the close-knit tannins are really attractive. Racy red and dark berries and plums, with a medium to full body and a very juicy, medium-long finish. 96% merlotGood depth for this difficult year, and the close-knit tannins are really attractive. Racy red and dark berries and plums, with a medium to full body and a very juicy, medium-long finish. 96% merlot and 4% cabernet franc. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 22/5/2025

Black cherry and damson fruit, feels like it has reached a good level of maturity, even traces of cocoa bean and espresso. No chaptilisation. Mikaël Georges technical director, 40% new oak. 3.64 pH.Black cherry and damson fruit, feels like it has reached a good level of maturity, even traces of cocoa bean and espresso. No chaptilisation. Mikaël Georges technical director, 40% new oak. 3.64 pH. 35 hl/ha. 5.3% press wine. Harvest 18 September to 2 October. Drinking range: 2029 - 2040 Rating: 91 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 19/5/2025

The 2024 La Petite Eglise is really in a class by itself when it comes to the second wines of Pomerol. Dark and sumptuous in the glass, the 2024 exudes attractive inner perfume and fabulous balance.The 2024 La Petite Eglise is really in a class by itself when it comes to the second wines of Pomerol. Dark and sumptuous in the glass, the 2024 exudes attractive inner perfume and fabulous balance. Inky dark red fruit, pomegranate lavender, spice, menthol, incense and rose petal stain the palate. This racy, striking Pomerol is lights out. I would be thrilled to own it. Drinking range: 2026 - 2034 Rating: 91-93 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 19/5/2025

85 M 15 CF 13.3% Quite serious deep floral and black fruit aromas. Juicy and powerful fruit extract and with dry spices and serious structured tannins, but enough fruit weight to support and a85 M 15 CF 13.3% Quite serious deep floral and black fruit aromas. Juicy and powerful fruit extract and with dry spices and serious structured tannins, but enough fruit weight to support and a creaminess of texture already. Fresh sappy finish. Rating: 90 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 19/5/2025

85 Merlot, 15 Cabernet Franc: 52% new oak: 13.3% alc: 10000 bottles were produced: Merlot was picked on the 22 September, and the Cabernet Franc was picked on the 28 September
This is a85 Merlot, 15 Cabernet Franc: 52% new oak: 13.3% alc: 10000 bottles were produced: Merlot was picked on the 22 September, and the Cabernet Franc was picked on the 28 September
This is a brightly perfumed wine with a red-fruited feel, and the Franc helps by adding miniature neon green lightning strikes to the deep, plummy fruit. The finish is minty fresh, and the oak appears pristine and almost aromatherapeutic. Sensational and packed with cleansing tannins and superb acidity, this is always a great wine and a bargain, too, but in 2024, it is a cut above! 17.5+/20 QP Rating: 17.5 QP Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2025)

Release date: 6/5/2025

The 2024 Gazin is classy and elegant, even if it is a bit strict at this stage. Rose petal, mint, blood orange and cinnamon meld into a core of red-toned fruit. There's gorgeous textural depth andThe 2024 Gazin is classy and elegant, even if it is a bit strict at this stage. Rose petal, mint, blood orange and cinnamon meld into a core of red-toned fruit. There's gorgeous textural depth and resonance here. Clean saline notes extend the finish. All this needs is a bit of polish and pliancy in the mid-palate, but élevage should take care of that. Gazin is distinguished in 2024 by its unusually high presence of Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), along with 90% Merlot and no Cabernet Franc in this vintage. Harvest started on September 20. Tasted three times. Drinking range: 2032 - 2044 Rating: 91-93 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)