| Wine Ratings | Reviewer | Price per bottle (ex-bordeaux) |
| 82-84 | Robert Parker | - |
| 14.5 | Decanter Magazine | |
| 16.5 | Jancis Robinson | |
| 87-90 | James Suckling | |
| 84-86 | Neal Martin |
Tasting Notes |
Medium-bodied, round and supple but there's an absence of fruit depth and length. Has that minerality, though, which provides freshness on the finish. Drink 2011-2020. 3 stars. Decanter Magazine |
Fairly pale crimson and looks more developed than many. Fragrant and lifted - very elegant and suave. Dances. Very smooth, fine tannins. Ripe red fruits and a hint of tealeaf. The acceptable face of "light" St-Émilion (cf Belair) with the fruit (just) ripe enough and nice balance. There's quite a bit of acidity but it's not excessive and there are no strong under-ripe notes. Not a heavyweight but very well balanced. Drink 2012-2019. Jancis Robinson |
I like the chocolate, mineral and berry aromas and flavors in this wine. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh, fruity finish. James Suckling |
This is just lacking some delineation on the nose (which La Serre certainly did have.) More plum and blackcurrant with a touch of fig. A little muffled. The palate is medium-bodied, slightly meaty, more savoury than other Magdelaines which lends it a little more depth and dimension. A little furry and attenuated on the finish but I will be intrigued to retaste this after bottling. Tasted April 2008. Neal Martin |