Château Beaumont 2022 is a classic Cru Bourgeois from the Haut Médoc, produced from vineyards located between Margaux and Saint Julien on well drained gravel soils. The estate is known for its... consistency and traditional style, offering a reliable expression of Left Bank Bordeaux. The 2022 vintage is a warm and successful year, producing wines with ripe fruit and generous texture, while retaining balance. At Château Beaumont this results in a wine that combines richness with freshness, showing more depth and polish than in cooler vintages. Tasting notes Château Beaumont 2022 shows aromas of cassis, blackberry and plum, with notes of spice, cedar and a touch of cocoa. On the palate the wine is medium to full bodied, with ripe fruit and velvety tannins giving a smooth and rounded texture. There is good depth through the mid palate, balanced by freshness and a light spice on the finish. Critic scores 92 points, Jane Anson 90–92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous 90–91 points, James Suckling Large format In magnum, the wine will age more gradually, allowing the fruit and tannins to integrate while preserving the freshness of the vintage. Drinking window 2026 to 2038 A generous and well balanced Haut Médoc that shows the richness of the 2022 vintage, with both immediate appeal and solid ageing potential in magnum.

The 1998 Château Cissac is an excellent vintage claret, known for its ability to age well. This wine has a deep color and strong legs, indicating its quality. It has a rich and aromatic nose with... plenty of cherry fruit and a hint of maraschino cherry at the end. The tannins have softened over time, making the wine smooth and well-balanced. It is enjoyable now and will continue to improve with age.

Chateau Cissac 2023 is an beautifully made Cru Bourgeoise claret with commendable reviews from the critics and released at only £8.00 per bottle in bond. With a large and loyal following in the UK... it is a wine we should all be buying this year – it is one of the bargains of the vintage ‘good aromatic length, very appealing finish, a very elegant and classic Cissac style’ Markus Del Monego MW ‘A good vintage at this estate’ Jane Anson Intense purple colour with violet hue. Very elegant and expressive nose, very pure fruit, blackcurrants and blackberries, hints of raspberries in the background and discreet toasting. A whiff of vanilla and discreet floral hints in the background. On the palate well-structured with balanced tannins, good aromatic length, very appealing finish, a very elegant and classic Cissac style, however interpreted in a contemporary way. 92 Points Markus Del Monego MW A good vintage at this estate, with vibrant red cherry and damson fruit, a good dollop of black pepper spice and fresh floral aromatics. It's a little austere but it's juicy and has sinewy tannins that suggest ageing ability. A success, with personality and a pretty feel. Owner Marie Vialard. 91 Points Jane Anson With vines near the Gironde Estuary far north in the Médoc, a textbook example of success from cooler Left Bank terroir in this vintage, with bright and brambly cassis and plum, delivered in a straightforward fashion. I like the mid-palate concentration and depth, although the finish is marked by somewhat strict tannins. In this case, barrel ageing in 25% new oak should smoothe such edges. 91 Points Decanter

Château Meyney 2020 is a well regarded Saint Estèphe from one of the appellation’s most consistent estates, located on gravel and clay soils overlooking the Gironde estuary. The vineyard is... planted predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Merlot and Petit Verdot, producing wines with depth, structure and classic Médoc character. The 2020 vintage is a strong year in Bordeaux, delivering wines with both concentration and balance. At Château Meyney this results in a wine that combines ripe fruit with freshness and a firm structural backbone, reflecting the character of Saint Estèphe. Tasting notes Château Meyney 2020 shows aromas of cassis, blackberry and dark cherry, with notes of cedar, graphite and a touch of spice. On the palate the wine is structured and well balanced, with concentrated dark fruit supported by firm but refined tannins. There is a sense of both power and control, leading to a long and persistent finish with a savoury edge. A classic Saint Estèphe that combines depth and structure with precision, offering both immediate appeal and strong ageing potential.

Lisa Perrotti-Brow, Wine Advocate 84 Points The 2015 Poujeax is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with some spices on the nose over a core of red cherries and black plums plus a hint of charcoal.... It's medium-bodied and uncomplicated in the mouth with a decent fruit core and chewy tannins. James Suckling 92-93 Points Shows excellent depth of fruit with chewy and polished tannins. Full and very long. Gorgeous length. Steven Spurrier Decanter 90 Points Big, plummy but lifted Cabernet-Merlot flavours. Shows the usual richness of Poujeaux with more finesse and grip this year. Drink: 2021-2032

Punching well above its weight, offering great value and great drinking to the discerning consumer. A delightful, highly scored claret and long-time favourite of UK claret drinkers 2022 is almost certainly the best ever Château Poujeaux.