2018 Chateau Moulin Haut Laroque Fronsac AC

Decanter.com – 93 pts – SB: *Jean-Noel Herve's meticulously run 16-hectare estate has long been of the leaders of the appellation. There are ample black fruits on the nose, which is also lush, smoky, and vibrant. It's rich and flamboyant, but with balancing verve and spice despite the moderate acidity. The alcohol is not too evident, and there's an elegant sucrosity on the long finish.* - 05/2021

Falstaff Magazin – 92 pts - PM: *Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, schwarzer Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Einladendes Bukett nach reifen Amaronekirschen, etwas nach Holzwürze, zart tabakig, Pflaumen sind von kandierten Orangenzesten unterlegt. Saftig, straff, eingebundene Tannine, feine Säurestruktur, schwarze Kirschfrucht im Abgang, bereits gut antrinkbar, vielseitiger Speisenbegleiter.* - 02/2021

Lisa Perrotti Brown - 04/19 - 90-92/100: *Deep purple-black colored, the 2018 Moulin Haut-Laroque bursts from the glass with seductive blackberry pie, Black Forest cake and preserved plums plus hints of violets, cigar box and chargrill. Full-bodied, concentrated and packed with black fruit layers, it has a firm, velvety texture and seamless freshness, finishing fragrant*
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Deep purple-black colored, the 2018 Moulin Haut-Laroque bursts from the glass with seductive blackberry pie, Black Forest cake and preserved plums plus hints of violets, cigar box and chargrill. Full-bodied, concentrated and packed with black fruit layers, it has a firm, velvety texture and seamless freshness, finishing fragrant.* (90-92/100)

Vinum Magazin – 17,5/20pts: *Dichtmaschige, noch leicht zugeknöpfte und recht schwarzbergige Frucht mit Waldhimbeeren, etwas Tinte und leicht süsslicher Lakritze. Knackige Struktur mit sattem, körnigem Tannin, fester Säure und Kraft dagegen, die alles ausbalanciert. Karaffe tut aktuell gut. Wird lange halten.* - 12/2021

JancisRobinson.com – 16,5+/20pts – JR: *Dark crimson. Savoury, satisfying nose fills every corner of the nasal passages – so to speak! Beautiful balance and energy in this sophisticated wine. Still quite youthful but the tannins are in great balance with the electrifying fruit. Great stuff! Positively throbs on the finish.* - 01/2021

JamesSuckling.com – 92-93pts - JS: *This is very tight and already integrated. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and dark-chocolate, hazelnut and blueberry character. Lovely finish.*
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JamesSuckling.com - 92pts - JS: *Red-fruit aromas, as well as mushrooms and minerals. It is medium-to full-bodied with a silky texture, elegant tannins and a savory finish. Medium length. Try after 2023.* - 02/2021

Vinous.com – 91 pts – AG: *The 2018 Moulin Haut-Laroque is gorgeous. Succulent dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather and licorice all meld together in the glass. The forward, juicy style is immensely appealing. This is so well done.* - 03/2021