Clos Vieux Taillefer - Pomerol 2021

Vinous

86

byAntonio Gallonithe4/2/2024

The 2021 Clos Vieux Taillefer is an especially delicate wine in this vintage. Dried flowers, herbs, mint, crushed autumn leaves and red cherry fruit are all nicely lifted. This light-bodied Pomerol is charming, even if some vegetal notes linger in the bac

Wine Advocate

87

byWilliam Kelleythe2/22/2024

The 2021 Clos Vieux Taillefer exhibits aromas of sweet berries, cedar box and loamy soil, followed by a medium-bodied, tangy palate that concludes with a somewhat firm finish.

Jamessuckling.com

91

byJames Sucklingthe12/5/2023

A vibrant Pomerol with fresh red cherries, berries, white pepper, mineral and hibiscus. The medium-bodied palate unleashes juicy red fruit and firm, creamy tannins. Not a lot of depth here but rather crunchy and refined. A nice Pomerol for early drinking. Drink now.

matthewjukes.com

16,5

byMatthew Jukesthe8/2/2022

Fruit-driven, clean, bright and purple-hued, this is a delightful, brisk wine with a sleek body and a harmonious finish. 16.5

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

A medium-bodied and fresh Pomerol with silky tannins and a creamy array of plums, currants and mulberries. Gentle and approachable.

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-92

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

Red plums, cherries, violets, and spice all make an appearance in the 2021 Clos Vieux Taillefer, a 100% Merlot from more sandy, gravelly soils in Pomerol. Aging in 40% new barrels, it's medium-bodied, has supple tannins, good overall balance, and the fresher style of the vintage.

Bettane & Desseauve

89-90

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Floral, jovial avec des rondeurs veloutées, voici un pomerol de plaisir immédiat.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

85

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

81-83

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Clos Vieux Taillefer offers candied orange peel and sweet red fruit on the nose, which is missing some Pomerol DNA. The palate is ripe on the entry, but then there is a green element that jars on the finish.

vvwine

88-90

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Offene, feinduftige Nase, reife Frucht, eher dunkle Aromatik. Cremiger Gaumen, rund im Auftakt, wird dann immer straffer, frisch, mit herben Tanninen und einer lebhaften Säure. Der Wein hat Biss und durchaus Schliff, dürfte schon früh Spass zu machen. 2025-2034 (Verkostet im April 2022. Grand Cercle des Vins de Bordeaux)

Anthocyanes

90-92

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Le bouquet est légèrement grillé et épicé avec une sensation de maturité importante mais contrôlée. Bouche juteuse et savoureuse, un bel enrobage, des tanins structurants mais élégants.