Haut Chaigneau
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(12x75cl) 2015Indulge your senses with Haut-Chaigneau 2015, a mesmerising product of the renowned Luchey family's dedicated craftmanship, nestled in the prestigious Laland-de-Pomerol appellation. Benefiting from the unique blend of gravel, clay, and ferrous soil, this full-bodied Merlot-rich blend exudes a delightful bouquet of ripe cherry, plum, and subtle earthy undertones. Its maturation in French oak barrels lends a delicate, sophisticated vanilla touch, further amplifying its character and depth.
The Haut-Chaigneau 2015 represents an unparalleled expression of Bordeaux's terroir and the Luchey family’s winemaking legacy, maintained meticulously for over a century. A quintessentially harmonious concoction, it leaves an unusually long-lasting finish on the palate pleasing both novice and seasoned wine enthusiasts. Promising gradual evolution, it perfectly encapsulates the spirit of vintage-year wine. An emblematic instance of ‘luxury in a bottle’, the Haut-Chaigneau 2015 undoubtedly extends an irresistible invitation to savour the Pomerol’s traditional winegrowing finesse.
Inc. VAT£280.18 -
(6x150cl) 2018Vinous - Neal Martin (86)
The 2018 Haut-Chaigneau has an attractive nose of dusky black fruit, tobacco and dark plummy scents, plus a hint of dark chocolate in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins on the entry, lacking a bit of depth on the midpalate and showing some wood tannins on the finish. Not bad, but short-term drinking only.Inc. VAT£259.78 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2019 Haut-Chaigneau, a Lalande-de-Pomerol under Pascal Chatonnet's umbrella, has a vivacious nose with ample raspberry and blackberry fruit with traces of sous-bois. Fine definition and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with an appealing saline entry and well judged acidity. Maybe it needs a little more length, but there is clearly good winemaking at work on this delightful wine. Very promising.Inc. VAT£248.81 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.Inc. VAT£174.80 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.Inc. VAT£248.81 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.Inc. VAT£245.21 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Haut-Chaigneau has a light and, in this sample, slightly reduced bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy, muscular tannins, quite firm in the mouth but missing finesse and complexity on the finish.Inc. VAT£167.60
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(12x75cl) 2015
Indulge your senses with Haut-Chaigneau 2015, a mesmerising product of the renowned Luchey family's dedicated craftmanship, nestled in the prestigious Laland-de-Pomerol appellation. Benefiting from the unique blend of gravel, clay, and ferrous soil, this full-bodied Merlot-rich blend exudes a delightful bouquet of ripe cherry, plum, and subtle earthy undertones. Its maturation in French oak barrels lends a delicate, sophisticated vanilla touch, further amplifying its character and depth.
The Haut-Chaigneau 2015 represents an unparalleled expression of Bordeaux's terroir and the Luchey family’s winemaking legacy, maintained meticulously for over a century. A quintessentially harmonious concoction, it leaves an unusually long-lasting finish on the palate pleasing both novice and seasoned wine enthusiasts. Promising gradual evolution, it perfectly encapsulates the spirit of vintage-year wine. An emblematic instance of ‘luxury in a bottle’, the Haut-Chaigneau 2015 undoubtedly extends an irresistible invitation to savour the Pomerol’s traditional winegrowing finesse.
In Bond£195.00 -
(6x150cl) 2018
Vinous - Neal Martin (86)
The 2018 Haut-Chaigneau has an attractive nose of dusky black fruit, tobacco and dark plummy scents, plus a hint of dark chocolate in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins on the entry, lacking a bit of depth on the midpalate and showing some wood tannins on the finish. Not bad, but short-term drinking only.In Bond£178.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2019 Haut-Chaigneau, a Lalande-de-Pomerol under Pascal Chatonnet's umbrella, has a vivacious nose with ample raspberry and blackberry fruit with traces of sous-bois. Fine definition and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with an appealing saline entry and well judged acidity. Maybe it needs a little more length, but there is clearly good winemaking at work on this delightful wine. Very promising.In Bond£166.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.In Bond£125.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.In Bond£166.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.In Bond£163.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Haut-Chaigneau has a light and, in this sample, slightly reduced bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy, muscular tannins, quite firm in the mouth but missing finesse and complexity on the finish.In Bond£119.00
