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Score 94/100 · James Suckling, Dec 2025
Asphalt and tar with dark berry character and subdued violets. Medium- to full-bodied and precise, showing chalky tannins and plenty of definition. Firm and chewy but with an attractive crunchy edge. A blend of 85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc.
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94
94/100
James Suckling
About the producer

L’Hetre
Jacques Thienpont – owner of one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates, Le Pin – fell in love with the view from L’Hêtre when he first visited the property. He purchased the Côtes de Castillon estate, which offers a brilliant introduction to the Thienpont stable at an affordable pricepoint.