Merlot/Cabernet Franc

Ch. Goubau is a certified organic property, superbly situated at 100 metres above sea-level on the St Philippe d’Aiguilhe plateau, the highest point of the Bordeaux region. It was bought in December 2015 by Jacques and Fiona Thienpont of Le Pin, along with his sister and family.

With its lovely deep salmon colour  the wine is immediately attractive,  the nose does not disappoint: lots of zest and character and a  slight smoky note; reminiscent of wild roses and pata negra.  On the palate the wine is fresh and attractive with plenty of depth and body . The spicy end note is the perfect foil to the fruity mid-palate.  Chilled well this wine is perfect  for summer drinking - as an aperitif or with a summer barbeque!

Delicious, mineral freshness on the nose which gives way to aromas of autumn fruits, good oak flavours and spice. On the palate lots of ripe fruit – red  fruits and brambles with a good tannic structure , attractive, intense and persistent. Best served at about 18 -19oC  - decant an hour before serving. Lovely with red meats  and winter stews.

Maintains consistency. Focused wine with attractive fruit. Builds on the palate to a firm, dry finish.
James Lawther MW, Decanter, April 2013

Verite's 2010 Le Desir is the richest and most powerful of these wines. Cedar, tobacco, mocha and sweet spices all blossom in the glass. Blackberry jam, cassis, smoke, licorice and grilled herbs open up over time. Firm, structured and huge on the palate, the Desir is the most intense and opulent of the 2010s. It is likely to require the most time to come around. The blend is 50% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025.
94-96/100 Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

A sleeper of the vintage, this well-executed 2008 St.-Emilion exhibits a dark plum/ruby/purple-tinged color as well as a glorious bouquet of sweet black cherries, licorice and powdered limestone, a good texture, medium to full body and a pure style. Combining substance with finesse, it should age effortlessly for 15+ years.
Robert M. Parker, Jr. - Wine Advocate - Issue#194 - May 2011

Once described as ‘Petrus for the poor’ this is always a very sensual wine, with plenty of charm and elegance but without the immense depth and concentration of Pomerol’s greatest estate. In 2008 the wine remains as pretty as ever, with lots of red fruit (almost Burgundian in nature) alongside the unmistakable tannic structure and style of well crafted claret.

 

The past few years have seen major renovations at Ch. Petit-Village, under the stewardship of new winemaker Diana Berrouet-Garcia. The 2016 has attractive red fruit, with cassis, plum and coffee notes. Lovely and fresh, nevertheless there is a nice balance and weight. Medium-bodied, it finishes long with a saline finish.

Blend: Merlot 77%, Cabernet Franc 14%, Cabernet Sauvignon 9%

The 2013 Le Désir is once again alluring. Le Désir is quite powerful and intense, but it also has fairly soft contours for the year. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, chocolate, mocha, licorice and cloves are all pushed forward. Energetic and explosive, the 2013 is going to need at least a few years in bottle to settle down, but it has plenty to offer. I tasted the 2013 from tank just prior to bottling. 
Antonio Galloni - vinous.com, Feb 2016

All the 2008 wines from the Ch. Ausone stable wowed us and Moulin-St Georges was no exception. Fabulous, rich, concentrated fruit blended superbly with fine, elegant tannins and a deep, blackberry finish that just went on and on. Smooth, silky and sophisticated, this will definitely be a personal buy for my cellar this year.
Simon Staples, BBR Fine Wine Sales Director