En Primeur Bordeaux 2023

A very pure and beautiful HBL with blackcurrant and mineral notes, like crushed stones, as well as a vivid freshness. Purity and brightness in the center-palate, with essence of cassis and a crunchy minerality from part of the vineyard in limestone. 86% cabernet sauvignon and 14% merlot. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.

Score: 95 - 96 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

This shows structure and focus, with creamy, powdery tannins and a very pretty, silky texture. Medium to full body with a solid line of tannins running through the wine. Blackberries and currants with a hint of crushed stone. Better than 2022?

Score: 94 - 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

The purity of cabernet sauvignon is so evident here. It mesmerizes you with aromas of black and red currants, cedar, tobacco and bark. It's full-bodied yet there's very impressive weightlessness and agility, as well as subtlety and focus. Some iron and terra-cotta. Cedar and sandalwood undertones. Juicy and plummy at the end. 12.9% alcohol. 3.75 pH. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot.

Score: 97 - 98 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

The purity is really present, it’s as though you are eating the fruit and grape skins. It’s full- to medium-bodied and grows on the palate, showing purity and transparency. Graphite, lead pencil and dark fruit. You really feel the powdery tannins in a polished and reserved way. Then it all integrates. 13.2% alcohol. 92.3% cabernet sauvignon and 7.7% merlot.

Score: 98 - 99 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

Blackberry, black cherry, crushed stone and graphite. Lead pencil, too. It’s full-bodied with juicy, chewy tannins. Vertical and layered with lovely length. Quite plush. Chewy tannins at the end. Cabernet sauvignon driven. Showing excellent potential.

Score: 97 - 98 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com