HAUT-MÉDOC · LEFT BANK

Includes Moulis-en-Médoc, Médoc, and Listrac-Médoc wines.
Despite being as visually unprepossessing as the rest of the Médoc (despite its grandiose châteaux) this large red-wine appellation of Haut-Médoc is home to some of the world’s greatest wines. Its 4,500ha of vineyards form a largely continuous strip that follows the Gironde from St Seurin-de-Cadourne, just north of St Estèphe, to Blanquefort in the northern suburbs of Bordeaux. All the great communes of the Left Bank fall within its boundaries: Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac and St Estèphe, as well as the up and coming Moulis and Listrac. These are labeled under their own more illustrious and expensive appellation names. Châteaux labeled simply as Haut-Médoc rarely reach such heights but nevertheless offer consistently good quality and offer some of the best value in Bordeaux. Haut-Médoc wines tend to be firm and fine with generous fruit and a nice minerality; what many would consider ‘classic Claret’. They come from loftier vineyards and offer higher quality and more complexity than those labeled simply as Médoc. Almost all wines are a blend of the principal varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc - which helps producers hedge their bets if the slightly capricious climate causes one variety to fail. Small amounts of Petit Verdot, Malbec and even Carmenère are also used.

2022 BLANC DE CHASSE SPLEEN
· MOULIS-EN-MÉDOC AOC   BORDEAUX BLANC
· HVE3 CERTIFICATION
+888348 · 12x750ml
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55% Semillon, 45% Sauvignon Blanc.
An emblematic label of Moulis, Château Chasse-Spleen is expressing its historic expertise in white. Blanc de Chasse-Spleen is the result of a gamble, that of creating a great wine of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc on a red soil, four hectares planted from the beginning of the 90s, for a first vintage in 1995. Its 2022 is adorned with an elegant pale yellow and soft green color, followed by a nose picked by aromas of Spanish melon and white flowers. The attack is lively, the mouth displays a nice fatness and stretches into a long, persistent finish.
Serve as an Aperitif, or serve with Seafood, fish - such as Bream and salmon.

STATUS: OPEN
WE: 91 || JS: 90 || JA: 87

VINTAGE NOTES:
22

2021 BLANC DE CHASSE SPLEEN
· MOULIS-EN-MÉDOC AOC   BORDEAUX BLANC
· HVE3 CERTIFICATION
+743092 · 12x750ml
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50% Semillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Muscadelle.
Limpid, brilliant and holder of a strong yellow color, the Blanc de Chasse-Spleen brings very distinct aromas of grapefruit and lychee with a background of linden blossom and terpene of sauvignon when tasting. It is considered to have a sharp attack and a round mouth with a retained fat.
Serve as an Aperitif, or serve with Seafood, fish - such as Bream and salmon.

STATUS: OPEN
DC: 91 || JA: 91

VINTAGE NOTES:
21

2022 CERES
· HAUT MÉDOC AOC
· CERTIFIED ORGANIC (2019)
+106041 · 12x750ml
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100% Merlot.
Ceres is a living and modern wine, which perfectly illustrates the revival of the property. Fruity notes on the nose, such as strawberry or redcurrant, with a mineral touch. Beautifully supple. This vintage seduces with its freshness and minerality, its purity and its fruity aromatic structure.
Ceres isbest served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chateau Haut Bages Liberal is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

STATUS: OPEN
RVF: 90

VINTAGE NOTES:
22

2021 CHÂTEAU CANTEMERLE
· HAUT MÉDOC AOC     5TH GRAND CRU CLASSE
· HVE3 CERTIFICATION
+102691 · 12x750ml
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65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot.
Cantemerle is very comfortable with this type of vintage. The estate’s Cabernet Sauvignon shows great breed and soul and brings excellent tension to the wine. It provides the wine’s backbone. Both digestible and complex, 2021 is balanced and full of energy and characterised by its length of flavour.
The wine of Chateau Cantemerle is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Cantemerle is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.

STATUS: OPEN
DC: 91 || JL: 91 || TA: 90 || RP: 89 || WS: 88 ||
JR: 15.5

VINTAGE NOTES:
21

2021 CHÂTEAU CHARMAIL
· HAUT MÉDOC AOC     CRU BOURGEOIS EXCEPTIONNEL
· HVE3 CERTIFICATION
+801687 · 12x750ml
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45% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot.
The 2021 vintage presents fresh, graceful, well-built fruit, with a still tight heart that will age well. This is once again a great success, and we salute the price level allocated in relation to the quality. Deep garnet. On the nose, fruity notes dominate. This is a modern wine from this modest appellation where the search for fruit and purity are the guiding principles. The balance on palate makes for a wine that can be drunk young although it can still benefit from ageing. Of good length, this wine expresses the qualities of a good Bordeaux.
The wine of Chateau Charmail is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes.

STATUS: OPEN
JA: 90 || TA: 88

VINTAGE NOTES:
21

2022 CHÂTEAU CHASSE SPLEEN
· MOULIS EN MÉDOC AOC     CRU BOURGEOIS
· HVE3 CERTIFICATION
+880791 · 12x750ml
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54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc.
The wine is shining with a wonderful depth. A delicious first nose, with cherry, chocolate and red rose fragrances, precedes a bouquet which, when swirled in the glass, mixes aromatic richness with refreshing notes of verbena. A frank attack gives way to an ample, supple palate, with fine, chalky tannins drawing out to a persistent, fruity finish.
Serve with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes.

STATUS: OPEN
DC: 93 || JA: 93 || NM: 92+ || VN: 90 || JMQ: 87 || JR: 16.5+

VINTAGE NOTES:
22

2010 CHÂTEAU CITRAN
· HAUT MÉDOC AOC     CRU BOURGEOIS
· SUTAINABLE & ORGANIC PRACTICES - NOT CERTIFIED
+811845 · 12x750ml
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55% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc.
Opaque ruby to garnet in colour with good acidity, an intense nose, plush tannin & a long length on the finish. This entry is elegant, fine, and racy. The palate is fat, long, and powerful. It is very fresh and unctuous in the mouth; this reveals sweetness is perfectly balanced by acidity. Ends with a lingering finish. This is a wine with plenty of expression.
The wine of Chateau Citran is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes.

STATUS: OPEN
WS: 90 || JS: 90 || WE: 89 || JL: 89 || TA: 89 || RP: 88 || NM: 87 || JR: 16.5

VINTAGE NOTES:
10

2021 CHÂTEAU de CAMENSAC
· HAUT MÉDOC AOC     5TH GRAND CRU CLASSE
· HVE3 CERTIFICATION
+102693 · 12x750ml
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66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot.
The wine has a shining, beautifully dark colour. The aromatic bouquet opens with a beautiful expression of fresh rose and blackberry jelly. With aeration, the nose becomes more complex with notes of gunflint, hearth, and flowers. Château de Camensac 2021 is the utter embodiment of a wine that boasts a silky structure, great finesse, and a beautifully full body. The finish is lasting, revealing black cherry notes.
Here are some dishes that go well with Château de Camensac: Entrecote Bordelaise, Roast duck, Rack of lamb, Tournedos with morel mushrooms Warm dark chocolate lava cake. This list of dishes is not exhaustive. It can also be served with mini-appetizers, starters, or cheeses.

STATUS: OPEN
WS: 89 || JA: 89 || TA: 89 || RP: 88 || JR: 15.5+

VINTAGE NOTES:
21

2019 CHÂTEAU de CAMENSAC
· HAUT MÉDOC AOC     5TH GRAND CRU CLASSE
· HVE3 CERTIFICATION
+742336 · 12x750ml
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55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot.
Deep garnet. Nose: cherry, very floral: fresh roses. Light note of toasted bread. Mouth: a certain velvety thickness produced by a nice volume of very fine tannins. The cherry bursts in the mouth. Oak remained discreet at this stage. A long liquorice and fresh final touch.
Here are some dishes that go well with Château de Camensac: Entrecote Bordelaise, Roast duck, Rack of lamb, Tournedos with morel mushrooms Warm dark chocolate lava cake. This list of dishes is not exhaustive. It can also be served with mini-appetizers, starters, or cheeses.

STATUS: OPEN
DC: 91 || RP: 90 || JMQ: 87

VINTAGE NOTES:
19

2022 CHÂTEAU LA LAGUNE
· HAUT MÉDOC AOC     3RD GRAND CRU CLASSE
· CERTIFIED ORGANIC (2016) & BIODYNAMIC
+866061 · 12x750ml
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52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot.
This is long and fresh with a linear feeling to the rich fruit, showing plums, redcurrants and spices, with chocolate and walnuts. Medium to full body. Fine tannins. This is the first year being certified biodynamic from Demeter and furthermore, La Lagune is always excellent in hot years.
The wine of Chateau La Lagune is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes

STATUS: OPEN
JS; 95 || JA: 95 || JMQ: 95 || DC: 94 || RP: 93 || NM: 92 || JR: 17

VINTAGE NOTES:
22

2021 CHÂTEAU MAUVESIN BARTON
· MOULIS-EN-MÉDOC AOC
· SUTAINABLE & ORGANIC PRACTICES - NOT CERTIFIED
+102702 · 12x750ml
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52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot.
With a deep and bright ruby red color, this wine reveals a unique expression from the first glance. On the nose, it offers a captivating aromatic bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, mixed with elegant aromas of cedar, tobacco, and spices, which reflect the influence of terroir and barrel aging. On the palate, Château Mauvesin Barton 2021 displays a firm and well-balanced structure, with soft tannins and a refreshing acidity that enhances the freshness of the fruit. The flavors of blackberries and currants are complemented by hints of vanilla and licorice, creating a complex and enveloping taste experience that lingers on the palate.
Serve with Grilled meats, cheese, or chocolate desserts.

STATUS: OPEN
DC: 92 || WS: 88 || JA: 87 || JMQ: 87

VINTAGE NOTES:
21

2020 CHÂTEAU MAUVESIN BARTON
· MOULIS-EN-MÉDOC AOC
· SUTAINABLE & ORGANIC PRACTICES - NOT CERTIFIED
+763551 · 12x750ml
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59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc.
This is a new property recently bought by Anthony and Lilian Barton of Léoville-Barton. They've done a great job with this wine. Bright ruby color. Nose revealing notes of wild strawberries, toasted bread with a hint of delicate vanilla. The wine is harmonious and well balanced. The tannins are already well integrated, the wine is supple and leaves a nice finish in the mouth.
Serve with Grilled meats, cheese, or chocolate desserts.

STATUS: OPEN
JS: 92 || JA: 92 || WE: 91 || DC: 91 || WS: 88 || TA: 86 || JMQ: 86

VINTAGE NOTES:
20

2021 CHÂTEAU POTENSAC
· MÉDOC AOC   CRU BOURGEOIS EXCEPTIONNEL
· SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES - NOT CERTIFIED
+763553 · 12x750ml
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40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot.
The Grand Vin of Château Potensac remains structured and complex, well bred, precise, supple and of good length. Medium-deep crimson. Intense black olive, blackberry fruits. Chewy wine with plentiful blackberry, mulberry fruits, vigorous al dente/ brambly textures and underlying savoury oak/ roasted chestnut notes. Firm finish.
The wine of Chateau Potensac is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Plus, blue cheese, duck, beef, veal, dark chocolate.

STATUS: OPEN
VN: 91 || TA: 90 || RP: 89 || JA: 89 || WS: 88 || JR: 16+

VINTAGE NOTES:
21

2010 CHÂTEAU POTENSAC
· MÉDOC AOC   CRU BOURGEOIS
· SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES - NOT CERTIFIED
+869820 · 6x750ml
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42% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc.
The 2010 Chateau Potensac possesses a pure and strong palate with dense, distinguished, and spicy tannins. The 2010 Chateau de Potensac has an astonishing density due to the advanced age of the vineyard and offers a beautiful ageing potential. It is the only Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel of its Medoc appellation.
Pairs with blue cheese, duck, beef, veal, dark chocolate.

STATUS: OPEN
NM: 91 || WE: 91 || WS: 90 || TA: 90 || DC: 89 || RP: 87 || JR: 16.5

VINTAGE NOTES:
10

2022 CHÂTEAU SENEJAC
· HAUT MÉDOC AOC     CRU BOURGEOIS
· CERTIFIED HVE3 (2018) & ISO 14001 (2019)
+756500 · 12x750ml
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47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot.
One of the best wines Sénéjac has produced in recent vintages. Expressive and generous, with ripe black berries on the nose, with some soft black plum. Open and juicy on the palate, with refreshing acidity and some creamier flavours from oak. There's some mineral grip towards the finish with silky tannins. Definitely a good buy this year
The wine of Chateau Sénéjac is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

STATUS: OPEN
JS: 94 || JA: 93 || JL: 93 || RP: 92 || DC: 92 || VN: 92 || TA: 89

VINTAGE NOTES:
22

2022 CHÂTEAU SOCIANDO-MALLET
· HAUT-MÉDOC AOC     CRU BOURGEOIS
· HVE3 CERTIFICATION
+785889 · 12x750ml
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48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc.
Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, brightening on the rim. Delicate notes of leather and black cherries, nougat and blackberries, orange zest is underlying, attractive bouquet. Substantial palate, dark berries, firm tannins, good freshness, dark chocolate, mineral and salty finish, convinces with length. Good ageing potential.
The wine of Chateau Sociando Mallet is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chateau Sociando Mallet is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta as well as cheese.

STATUS: OPEN
JS: 95 || JA: 94 || JMQ: 94 || RP: 93 || DC: 92 || NM: 90+

VINTAGE NOTES:
22