Pomerol & Lalande de Pomerol

Release date: 6/6/2025

This is like the amazing 1994 (a unicorn of the vintage) or the 1990, but more modern and precise. Medium-bodied with a fine, compacted texture, this shows green-olive tapenade and cedar. The tanninsThis is like the amazing 1994 (a unicorn of the vintage) or the 1990, but more modern and precise. Medium-bodied with a fine, compacted texture, this shows green-olive tapenade and cedar. The tannins are so refined, running the length of the wine. In the 1980s, they used to say this was Burgundy- or pinot-like. It is, and in such a good way. Brings a nice smile to my face. Pure merlot. Only 13 barrels made. Rating: 96-97 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)

Release date: 5/6/2025

Violet ruby with a vibrant rim, reflects the savoury vivid quality of the vintage in the wines that deliver. Clear chamomile tea, fragrant white blossom, redcurrant, blueberry, a touch of austerityViolet ruby with a vibrant rim, reflects the savoury vivid quality of the vintage in the wines that deliver. Clear chamomile tea, fragrant white blossom, redcurrant, blueberry, a touch of austerity and reserve compared to the past few vintages, but with purity and finesse, mouthwatering finish, 30hl/h yield, 3.7ph, harvest 20 September to 2 October. 3.70 pH, and a high Cabernet character in the final blend (despite one block less of Cabernet Franc after replanting), 66% new oak. An enjoyable wine from Alexandre Thienpont. Drinking range: 2030 - 2044 Rating: 94 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 5/6/2025

Really impressive concentration for the vintage with dusty tannins that give density and intensity. Medium-bodied, this shows dark fruit and chocolate plus walnut and hazelnut undertones. Juicy andReally impressive concentration for the vintage with dusty tannins that give density and intensity. Medium-bodied, this shows dark fruit and chocolate plus walnut and hazelnut undertones. Juicy and flavorful but always in reserve. Winemaker Noemie Durantou Reilhac likens it to the 2015 but with finesse. 90% merlot and the rest cabernet franc. Rating: 97-98 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)

Release date: 4/6/2025

Wow. This is really something for the vintage. Such a long finish, while being subtle and sophisticated with wonderfully silky tannins that are so fine and very long. It's medium-bodied with aWow. This is really something for the vintage. Such a long finish, while being subtle and sophisticated with wonderfully silky tannins that are so fine and very long. It's medium-bodied with a beautiful, compact palate from the beginning to the end, including the mid-palate. The finish shows walnut, hazelnut and dark-chocolate character. Exceptional. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. Rating: 98-99 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)

Release date: 4/6/2025

The 2024 La Conseillante was picked over six days at 22 hl/ha between September 20 and October 4. This has a clean and focused bouquet, with quite pure scents of blackberry, boysenberry and lightThe 2024 La Conseillante was picked over six days at 22 hl/ha between September 20 and October 4. This has a clean and focused bouquet, with quite pure scents of blackberry, boysenberry and light blueberry. This is clearly without the flamboyance of a warming vintage, yet with ample freshness and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, with slightly grainy yet fine tannins. This is a La Conseillante that wisely stays within its means. Quite strict on the finish, it's a nimble Pomerol that will drink earlier than say, the 2020, 2022 or 2023. Drinking range: 2028 - 2048 Rating: 92-94 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)

Release date: 3/6/2025

The 2024 La Violette is a sensual yet powerful Pomerol. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, menthol, chocolate and espresso all meld together. La Violette is vinified entirely in French oak barrels. It'sThe 2024 La Violette is a sensual yet powerful Pomerol. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, menthol, chocolate and espresso all meld together. La Violette is vinified entirely in French oak barrels. It's an approach that seems especially well-suited to this wine, as the wood amplifies flavor intensity. In recent years, La Violette has shed some of the heavy extraction that was penalizing in the past. Drinking range: 2034 - 2054 Rating: 93-95 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 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

Rich sweet damson and raspberry fruit, vanilla bean, caramel, the gourmet side of Pomerol is checking in, which we have missed in many, the tannins are sleek and well extracted, no dilution throughRich sweet damson and raspberry fruit, vanilla bean, caramel, the gourmet side of Pomerol is checking in, which we have missed in many, the tannins are sleek and well extracted, no dilution through the palate, good job. No need to wait too long - a good introduction to this property. 35hl/ha yield. Ronan Laborde owner. Tasted twice. Drinking range: 2029 - 2040 Rating: 92 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 3/6/2025

Grilled oak, well textured damson and cherry pit, shows depth through the mid palate, enjoyable cloves and white pepper, even a touch of orange peel. Consultant Rolland Laboratory. 33hl/ha. HarvestGrilled oak, well textured damson and cherry pit, shows depth through the mid palate, enjoyable cloves and white pepper, even a touch of orange peel. Consultant Rolland Laboratory. 33hl/ha. Harvest 18 to 28 September. 65% new oak, JM Chasseuil winemaker and owner. Drinking range: 2026 - 2032 Rating: 92 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 27/5/2025

The 2024 Rouget is a standout. Floral top notes meld into a core of red-toned fruit, mocha, spice, new leather and cedar. The aromatics are so central in the wine's personality. Silky, polishedThe 2024 Rouget is a standout. Floral top notes meld into a core of red-toned fruit, mocha, spice, new leather and cedar. The aromatics are so central in the wine's personality. Silky, polished tannins add to an overall impression of finesse. More than anything else, Rouget impresses with its balance. Drinking range: 2029 - 2039 Rating: 91-93 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 23/5/2025

A very pure and fresh nose of olives, berries and cherries. Juicy and medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and a long, refined finish. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc.A very pure and fresh nose of olives, berries and cherries. Juicy and medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and a long, refined finish. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. Rating: 93-94 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 23/5/2025

The 2024 Beauregard is a very pretty wine. Lifted floral and spice top notes lead into a core of blue/purplish fruit, lavender, cloves and licorice. Medium in body, with lovely depth, Beauregard isThe 2024 Beauregard is a very pretty wine. Lifted floral and spice top notes lead into a core of blue/purplish fruit, lavender, cloves and licorice. Medium in body, with lovely depth, Beauregard is impeccably balanced. The oak, for example, is better integrated than it has been in some years. The same is true for the tannins, which are quite silky. The 2024 is a bit light in structure, as most wines are in this vintage, but its balance is beyond reproach. Tased two times. Drinking range: 2026 - 2036 Rating: 90-93 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 22/5/2025

The 2024 Enclos Tourmaline marries fruit intensity with energy, all in a mid-weight style that is quite appealing. Crushed flowers, mocha, herbs, menthol, licorice and dried herbs build effortlessly.The 2024 Enclos Tourmaline marries fruit intensity with energy, all in a mid-weight style that is quite appealing. Crushed flowers, mocha, herbs, menthol, licorice and dried herbs build effortlessly. Clean saline notes extend the finish nicely. The 2024 is a gorgeous Enclos Tourmaline. Drinking range: 2026 - 2034 Rating: 90-93 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 22/5/2025

54 M 38 CF 8 CS 13.2% Quite closed and brooding with dense fruit extract and spices. Rich and inviting. Palate flooding depth and another exposition that Pomerol was one of the appellations of54 M 38 CF 8 CS 13.2% Quite closed and brooding with dense fruit extract and spices. Rich and inviting. Palate flooding depth and another exposition that Pomerol was one of the appellations of this difficult vintage. Really lovely depth and extract of fruit and tannins, backed up with great freshness and length. Rating: 93 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 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

The 2024 Les Cruzelles is laced with blue/purplish fruit, cloves, licorice, menthol, incense and gravel. Ample and broad, with terrific resonance, the 2024 is super-expressive right out of the gate.The 2024 Les Cruzelles is laced with blue/purplish fruit, cloves, licorice, menthol, incense and gravel. Ample and broad, with terrific resonance, the 2024 is super-expressive right out of the gate. There's gorgeous resonance and fine balance here. Drinking range: 2026 - 2036 Rating: 91-94 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 19/5/2025

Redcurrant, blueberry and white pepper, with gentle earthy notes. Less 'Pomerol-adjacent' than in some vintages, but this has charm, and a sense of precision and lift, 35hl/h yield after hail. NoRedcurrant, blueberry and white pepper, with gentle earthy notes. Less 'Pomerol-adjacent' than in some vintages, but this has charm, and a sense of precision and lift, 35hl/h yield after hail. No chaptilisation, harvest September 22 to 28, 57% new oak. Drinking range: 2029 - 2040 Rating: 88 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 6/5/2025

Often a more serious, closed style of Pomerol during the En Primeur tastings, and this starts with subdued aromatics. Give it time in the glass and I suggest waiting a good few years before drinking,Often a more serious, closed style of Pomerol during the En Primeur tastings, and this starts with subdued aromatics. Give it time in the glass and I suggest waiting a good few years before drinking, as there are firm tannins here, and black fruits with liqourice root spice. This may take a few years to reveal its Pomerol joy, but there is plenty of have confidence in. 23.4 hl/ha, Nicolas and Elise de Bailliencourt now at the estate, the next generation of the family. Tasted twice. Drinking range: 2029 - 2040 Rating: 90 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)