Chateau Maillet 2021

JAMES SUCKLING: "Good depth on the nose showing a “modern” touch of dark chocolate and espresso on top of the black plums and berries. Tight and fine-grained on the palate with medium to full body and a juicy, flavorful finish. Better from 2024."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Schwarze Kirschen, feine Kräuterwürze, zarter Edelholztouch, einladendes Bukett. Mittelgewichtig, saftig, seidige Textur, feine Tannine, mineralisch und frisch, salzig-zitronig im Abgang, eleganter Begleiter bei Tisch."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Espresso, chocolate, licorice, smoke, and black cherry aromas define the perfume, as well as the character. Round, and creamy, with an oaky edge that will hopefully better integrate, the finish is all about its chocolate-espresso edged, polished finish. Drink from 2024-2038."

DECANTER: "Some bramble tones to the red and black fruits here, a touch of vanilla, dark chocolate and violets. Tannins make themselves known straight away, filling the mouth with a chalky, velvety texture with the bright black cherry and blackcurrant fruit on top. This has a nice overall texture and frame, with a chewiness that fills the mouth alongside touches of liquorice and graphite. It's a dark style and a bit more knitted down at this point, just missing out on some energy that would really lift it, but a real success for a 100% Merlot in 2021. Lots of promise. Tasted twice."