From the famous Pomerol producer and owner of L'Eglise Clinet, Denis Durantou has turned out a Castillon made from a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Typical of his wines, the terrific purity, texture and overall equilibrium are flawless. Deep ruby/purple-tinged, with sweet black cherry, plum and black currant fruit, the wine has vivid purity, good acidity and ripe tannin. It is medium-bodied, opulent and best drunk over the next 5-7 years.
Wine Spectator 2015 (89 Punkte)
A solid version, with a brambly spine driving the dark plum and raspberry fruit flavors along, while licorice snap and fruitcake notes fill in on the finish. Shows a judicious hint of roasted apple wood. Drink now through 2017. 2,500 cases made. -JM
René Gabriel (16 Punkte)
Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Wie bei allen Durantou-Weinen auch hier eine unerhörte Frucht zu Beginn zeigend, wie frisch abgekochte, erkaltete Brombeerenkonfitüre. Im Gaumen prägnantes Extrakt, schwarzes Pfeffermehl, klingt aromatisch aus. Kann noch zulegen. Sicherlich einer der spannenderen Castillon's.