Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)

The 2019 Clementin de Pape Clément is a gorgeous second wine that captures all of the personality of the Grand Vin in a more accessible package that will be ready to drink upon release. Spice, tobacco, earthy and savory notes add layers of nuance to this pliant, beautifully textured wine.

Wine Advocate (89-91)

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Wine Enthusiast (93)

92-94 Barrel sample. A wine obviously for aging, with its severe tannins and very mineral character. It is dark, brooding, solidly ripe and powerful, with a great waft of final juiciness.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)

The 2014 Le Crock is soft, voluptuous and quite expressive, with the fruit pushed forward and silky tannins to round things out. Today, the flavors are quite primary, but it is the wine's textural harmony and overall balance that stand out most. Hints of plum, crème de cassis, cloves and new leather meld into the inviting finish. Even with all of its richness, the 2014 Le Crock preserves lovely freshness and perfume. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc.

Vinous - Neal Martin (90)

The 2017 Le Crock, always an unfortunate name, is a de facto delicious Saint-Estèphe that will appeal to those seeking a denser, more fruit-driven style in this vintage. It has not really changed since I tasted it from barrel with copious blackberry and raspberry coulis scents on the nose. The 25% new oak is nicely integrated. The palate is weighty and muscular for this vintage with black fruit laced with cedar and hoisin, just a little headiness on the finish. Personally I would afford it another three or four years in bottle.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)

The 2018 Le Crock offers plenty of Saint-Estèphe character in its brambly red berry fruit and burly, but well-balanced tannins. Cedar, tobacco, smoke and earthy notes add quite a bit of aromatic presence. This is an especially rich, potent edition because of dry, warm east winds that caused dehydration, thereby lowering yields. There is plenty of personality here.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)

The 2018 Le Crock offers plenty of Saint-Estèphe character in its brambly red berry fruit and burly, but well-balanced tannins. Cedar, tobacco, smoke and earthy notes add quite a bit of aromatic presence. This is an especially rich, potent edition because of dry, warm east winds that caused dehydration, thereby lowering yields. There is plenty of personality here.

Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)

Delivers confident St Estèphe tannins and swagger together with a gourmet richness that is pretty irresistible. Great quality, with liquorice, turmeric, cinnamon spice, along with damson and black berry fruits, wrapped up in cocoa bean and smoked oak pleasure. One to look out for, from the same owners as Léoville Poyferré in St Julien.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

Due to the high quality of all the parcels, there's no second wine from Château Le Crock in 2022. The 2022 Château Le Crock is certainly no worse for it, revealing a beautiful purple hue as well as medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of ripe currants, violets, graphite, and black cherries, with a kiss of classic Saint-Estèphe damp earth. It's balanced and has ripe, building tannins and a great finish. It will keep for 20-25 years with ease.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

Due to the high quality of all the parcels, there's no second wine from Château Le Crock in 2022. The 2022 Château Le Crock is certainly no worse for it, revealing a beautiful purple hue as well as medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of ripe currants, violets, graphite, and black cherries, with a kiss of classic Saint-Estèphe damp earth. It's balanced and has ripe, building tannins and a great finish. It will keep for 20-25 years with ease.

Subjected to stringent standards and a meticulous vinification process, Le Dauphin d'Olivier 2016 is an impeccable testament to the esteemed Pessac-Léognan appellation, renowned for crafting ever-memorable Bordeaux wines. Its producer, Château Olivier, a stately 16th-century estate is the epitome of heritage and tradition in one of France's most prestigious viticultural areas. They shield their secrets well, yet the reverence for time-honoured techniques is evident in the quality of this exceptional white.

Sourced from distinguished parcels, each grape in the blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle is meticulously hand-selected, before an unhurried fermentation in French oak. This facilitates the development of an inimitable complexity and depth in the wine. Offering a nose of citrus, peach and slight floral hints, Le Dauphin d'Olivier 2016 delights the palate with balanced acidity, tantalising texture, and an elongated finish. A consummate companion for any fine dining experience and a must for any discerning collector.

Indulge your senses with the exceptional Le Dauphin d'Olivier 2017, truly an epitome of elegance in a bottle. With its lush accents of blackcurrant, aromatic herbs and subtle oak lifelines, this Bordeaux blend from Pessac-Léognan is crafted by the revered Château Olivier, renowned for their meticulous vineyard management and delicate vinification techniques.

Predominantly Merlot, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, the Le Dauphin d'Olivier 2017 is matured in French oak barrels for a refined balance of fruit and structure. Each grape variety is picked and fermented separately under optimal conditions to capture their unique profiles, resulting in a blend of complementary intricacies and rich, layered complexity.

It portrays an expressive, structured palate imbued with ripe dark fruits and silky tannins. The Le Dauphin d'Olivier 2017 is a sublime testament to the traditional craftsmanship and unerring passion of Château Olivier, making it a distinguished selection for any fine wine collection.