Awards/Ratings

Selected critic scores: James Suckling 96, The Wine Independent 96, Vinous/Neal Martin 95, Decanter 95+, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 94. Noted drinking windows and tasting reports available from major critics

Tasting Note

Perfumed red and black cherry, kirsch and violets with graphite, cedar and dark chocolate notes; medium–full body, silky texture, refined tannins and a saline, long smoky finish.

Food Pairing

Roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck breast, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi or soy-braised short ribs, grilled shiitake with soy-mirin glaze.

Production Method

Hand-harvested, traditional fermentation with careful plot selection; matured ~18 months in French oak (circa 50–60% new); very low yields and minimal intervention in cellar.

Vineyard Info

Tiny 4.5-hectare estate owned by the Guinaudeau family, adjacent to Pétrus on the Pomerol plateau; boutique production (≈12,000 bottles) focused on meticulous viticulture.