

Chateau Grand Pontet 2006 St Emilion GCC
The low-down: This 14ha chateau has been in family (Pourquet-Becot) hands since the 1980s when it was acquired from the merchant Barton &...


Review: Couvent Jacobins 2004 St Emilion GCC
The low-down: We have known the family behind Couvent des Jacobins, a St Emilion Grand Cru Classe for many years. Their 11 ha vineyard,...


Review: Ch. Greniere 2008 Double Magnum
The low-down: Chateau de la Greniere hails from Lussac St Emilion and is known as one of the four satellites of St Emilion. The commune...


Review: Chateau Fombrauge 2006 Rouge
The low-down: The chateau is owned by a Bordeaux magnate (Bernard Magrez) who is known for strong and full-bodied wines. Hugh Johnson...


Review: Chevaliers de Lanezac 2006
The low-down: Chevaliers de Lanezac is a modest producer from the Lussac village in St Emilion. Naturally, merlot is dominant and at...


Review: Chateau Corbin 2007 Grand Cru Classe
The low-down: Chateau Corbin is a small grand cru classe from St Emilion with 13 ha under vine. The blend is 80% merlot with 20% cabernet...


Review: Chateau Trimoulet 1991 Grand Cru Classe
The low-down: A 23 year old delight from a St Emilion Grand Cru Classe chateau under the same family's ownership for 300 years! The blend...