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    1 520
  • Producer ranking ?

    7
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

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Vintage 2017

Bordeaux 2017 - A year of contrast

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In 2017, Bruno de Lambert, the owner of de Sales, retired, and 14 members of the Lambert family took on the responsibility of managing the property. I wanted to evaluate whether the quality of the wine improved with the arrival of the younger generation, so I requested to taste vintages from 2017 to 2021.

The 2017 vintage, rated 88 points, showcased the property's traditional style: light, round, a bit foursquare, and gentle. In contrast, the 2018 vintage was notably larger and more structured, displaying a well-balanced character that remained true to the Pomerol style. It earned a rating of 91 points. The 2019 vintage was even more elegant than its predecessor, offering greater finesse, and received a rating of 91 points. The 2020 vintage perfectly combined the intensity of the 2018 wine with the elegance of the 2019 vintage, resulting in a rating of 91+p. Lastly, the 2021 vintage was lighter but classic in its representation of Pomerol, showcasing an alluring black truffle aroma and earning a rating of 89 points.


  • 88p

Dark purple red with violet hue and almost black core. Well structured but closed nose, hints of dark berries and figs, discreet chocolate aroma in the background. On the palate fine acidity, ripe but tight tannins, medium aromatic expression and medium length.

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Pomerol, Bordeaux

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