2018 Chateau Le Thil Comte Clary Pessac-Leognan

Winemaker Notes:  Located in the heart of Pessac and surrounded by the well-known estates of Chateaux Carbonnieux and Smith Haut Lafitte, Le Thil Comte Clary benefits from the same expertise of the latter as it is also owned by Florence and Daniel Cathiard. An estate on the up and a little hidden gem.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2018 le Thil prances out of the glass with cheery scents of ripe red and black plums, boysenberries and blackberry pie, plus suggestions of cedar chest, cloves, pencil lead and camphor. The medium to full-bodied palate offers a sturdy frame of ripe, rounded tannins and plenty of freshness supporting the muscular black fruits, finishing long and earthy. The soil at Château le Thil is clay/limestone, revealing a wine more akin to a Saint-Émilion perhaps than Pessac-Leognan. 91+"


Wine Enthusiast - "Obvious wood aging gives this wine a smoky character. At the same time, black-currant fruits are developing and promising a richly textured wine in the future. The wine, under the same winemaking team as Château Smith Haut Lafitte, is likely to be ready from 2024. "