2022 Château La Conseillante: 97-99 Punkte
"...ganz klare, saubere, dichte, schwarzbeerige Frucht, ganz viel Süße am Gaumen, viel Charme, sehr gute Säure, sehr gute Tannine, Cassis, feines Leder, soft, süß, ganz große Finesse, viel Cassis im Finale, lang und tolle Tannine." (04/2023)
Decanter: 100 Punkte
"The best La Conseillante I’ve tasted. Intensely fragrant: blackcurrants, cherries, roses, violets. Juicy, bright and alive, with acidity lifting the expression. Many Pomerols bring power and spice; this is relaxed and silky, with summer berries and a cooling finish of blueberries, liquorice, crushed stones, slate and minty cola. A captivating wine in which every element sings in harmony. Vibrant, joyful and delicious now, but destined to age beautifully. Effortless winemaking from Marielle Cazeau. 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc." - Georgie Hindle (12/2024)
2022 Houyi - Pritchard Hill Realm Cellars : 97+ Punkte
"…große, warme, fleischige Frucht, Kirschen, Cassis, schöne Süße am Gaumen, auch hier sehr warm, große Balance, ganz klare, reife Frucht, große Finesse, langes Finale" (09/2024)
Decanter: 97 Punkte
"Farming for this site was taken over in January, with pruning led by Benoit Touquette and executed by David Abreu’s team. “We set the vineyard and canopy up for success,” says Scott Becker. With its southern exposure on Pritchard Hill, the site retained heat even at night, leaving the vines no chance to rest, making sorting critical in 2022. For all the hand-wringing over the vintage’s challenges, this is an impressive wine. Alluring aromas of unsmoked tobacco, fresh sage, coriander cream, and baking spices lead into a vibrant fruit profile—red, black, and blue-toned, with excellent density. Sweet cedar and mocha flood the palate, delivering the characteristic Realm richness, yet with notable precision. The ripe tannins carry through, layered with dried sage, thyme, and rosemary, all lifted by perfumed high tones. Full-bodied and structured, this wine balances richness with tension, promising a strong future." - Jonathan Cristaldi (02/2025)