Awards/Ratings

Wine Spectator 98; Wine Advocate 97 (94-96 range reported); James Suckling 97; Vinous 95; Jeb Dunnuck 95-97

Tasting Note

Perfumed black cherry and raspberry with notes of truffle, violets, anise and graphite; silky, ripe tannins, bright freshness and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing

Western: roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, shiitake soy-braised dishes, rich ramen with braised pork.

Production Method

Hand-harvested Merlot; fermented in small stainless-steel vats with gravity flow and malolactic fermentation; aged 14–18 months in French oak (approx. 50–100% new barrels).

Vineyard Info

Tiny 2.7-hectare estate founded by Jacques Thienpont in 1979; extremely low yields and tiny production (≈500–700 cases), renowned Pomerol icon.