Why this vintage
- 95/100 from James Sucklingand 5 other scores above 90/100.
- The 2023 vintage in PauillacJuly mildew followed by a hot September demanded strict selection: fleshy, aromatic wines, more approachable than 2022.
Critic scores
- James Suckling95
- Decanter95
- Wine Enthusiast94
- Wine Advocate93
- Vinous93
- Jeb Dunnuck93
The 2023 vintage in Pauillac
Vintage benchmark: 91/100 (appellation benchmark, not a score for this wine)
Vintage character: July mildew followed by a hot September demanded strict selection: fleshy, aromatic wines, more approachable than 2022.
Overall reading of the year’s season across Pauillac. An estate can depart from it sharply, in frost or hail years, where two neighbours did not make the same vintage. What this particular wine actually gave is on its technical sheet and in the scores above.
Tasting
Dark and intense red with purple reflections, the wine releases aromas of red fruits accompanied by subtle and light floral notes as well as delicate nuances of confectionery, blending harmoniously with aromas of black cherry. Suave and precise, it reveals fine and elegant tannins and reveals freshness and lots of balance. This persistent sensation is accompanied by pleasant flavors of spices and pepper, then ripe fruit which lasts for a long time.
Blend of the 2023 vintage
Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (15%), Cabernet franc (13%), Petit verdot (2%)
Shares for this vintage, as recorded on the 2023 technical sheet. The vineyard itself is planted with cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot.
Figures from the 2023 sheet
- 13.5 % vol.Alcohol
- 40 yrsVine age
Ageing
New barrels 50%. ageing period 18 months.
Terroir
Light, deep gravel.
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Texts and documents 2023
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Visuals
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Sheet checked on September 21, 2026. Technical data: the estate’s VinCod sheets. Critic scores: sources cited above, with their date. Vintage benchmarks and character: Compagnie Médocaine’s own editorial read. Soils and relief, where shown: the Compagnie Médocaine’s parcel survey and the Mapbox/IGN terrain model.