This is really incredible with so much fruit and structure. Tannic and rich. Mind-blowing. Almost pure merlot and amazing for it. Half a hectare and 6,000 bottles made. 95% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. Wow.

A pure, unadorned style, with fresh raspberry and damson plum notes that stretch out, underscored by singed apple wood. Remains fruit-driven overall.

The 2015 Château Vieux Maillet has a ripe, cranberry and bilberry-scented bouquet that feels a little pinched at the moment. The palate does not quite match the quality of the nose, firm and slightly pinched on the finish. Hopefully this will find its groove by the time it is in bottle.

Lifted nose. Both rich and racy. Dry finish. Just a bit too tough on the end. And a little weak in the mid palate.
Drink 2023-2030