2022 Chateau Moulin Haut Laroque - Fronsac AC

Falstaff Magazin – 94 pts – PM: *Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Reife Pflaumen, dunkle Waldbeeren, einladende Frucht, feine Kräuterwürze ist unterlegt, zart nach Orangenzesten. Saftig, elegant, reife Kirschen, feiner Säurebogen, mineralisch und delikat, bleibt gut haften, ein balancierter Speisenbegleiter mit Reifepotenzial.* - 01/2023

JancisRobinson.com – 16+/20pts – JH: *65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec. Hail in June reduced volumes – first time they have seen hail in their vineyards in Haut-Laroque – as did drought. But the vines did not shut down. Very tough on the 2 ha of very young vines he had just planted. Cask sample. Inky purple core with purple rim. Very dark, concentrated and a little charry in its dark character. Chewy but smooth texture, pure, intense black and blue fruit. There’s a coolness to the wine even with the concentration and firm tannins.* - 03/2023

Vinous.com – (89-91) pts – NM: *The 2022 Moulin Haut-Laroque has a little jamminess on the nose, although I like the fruit here, blackcurrant and blueberry, a touch of incense. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity, smooth in texture with a touch of tobacco on the finish. This is very promising.* - 04/2023

Thewinecellarinsider.com – (91-93) pts – JL: *Black cherries, dark plums, licorice, chocolate and espresso beans pack the nose and creamy, soft, forward, fruity palate. This should deliver pleasure for at least 10- 12 years. Drink from 2025-2037.* - 05/2023