Explorateur Etranger Old Vines Shiraz

The recent release of Robert Parker’s latest book mentions - we’re pleased to say - our endeavours on both sides of the equator. One thing that we need to work on – our wines get better scores in bottle than in barrel – but maybe that’s a good thing!

Château Teyssier, Saint Emilion Grand Cru The best wines of 2006 of Saint Emilion L’Angélus, l’Arrosée, Les Astéries, Ausone, Barde-Haut, Beau-Séjour Bécot, Beauséjour-Duffau, Bellevue, Bellevue Mondotte, Canon La Gaffelière, Cheval Blanc, Clos Saint-Martin, Clos de l’Oratoire, Clos de Sarpe, La Confession, Croix de Labrie, Le Dôme, Fleur Cardinale, Fonplégade, La Gomerie, Gracia, Grand Corbin Despagne, Larcis Ducasse, Lucia, Pierre de Lune, Magrez Fombrauge, Monbousquet, Pavie, Pavie-Decesse, PavieMacquin, Quinault l’Enclos. The best wines of 2005 of Saint Emilion L’Angélus, l’Arrosée, Ausone, Barde-Haut, Beau-Séjour Bécot, Beauséjour-Duffau, Bellevue, Bellevue Mondotte, Canon, Canon La Gaffelière, Chauvin, Cheval Blanc, Clos Fourtet, Clos Saint-Martin, Clos de Sarpe, La Clotte, La Confession, Croix de Labrie, Le Dôme, Faugères Cuvée Spéciale Péby, Figeac, , Fleur Cardinale, Fombrauge, La Gaffelière, La Gomerie, Gracia, Grand Mayne, Grand Pontet, Grandes Murailles, L’Hermitage, Larcis Ducasse, Pierre de Lune, Lynsolence, Magdelaine, Magrez Fombrauge, Monbousquet, La Mondotte, Moulin Saint Georges, Pavie, Pavie-Decesse, Pavie-Macquin, Quinault l’Enclos, Rol Valentin, Sanctus, Troplong Mondot. Le Dôme This 1,000-case blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot is fashioned by Jonathan Maltus. Most of the Cabernet Franc emerges from a vineyard near l’Angélus. This is a fashionable wine made in the spirit of the famed Cheval Blanc with no compromises by a very passionate uncompromising proprietor. 2006 2005 2004 2003

92-94 96 90-92 93

2010-2022+ 2010-2020 now-2022 now-2021

Les Astéries This 100% new oak-aged cuvee, a blend of 85% Merlot (from 70-year-old vines) and 15% Cabernet Franc, emerges from the visionary self-styled revolutionary Jonathan Maltus, who is better known for the wines he fashions at Le Dôme. 2006 2005

89-91 95

now-2018 now-2021

Le Carré The 2005 is the debut offering of this garagiste wine from a vineyard next to Clos Fourtet. A modern-style wine with no shortage of personality, it is a noteworthy new addition to the ever-expanding portfolio of Château Teyssier’s Jonathan Maltus. 2006 2005 2001

90-92 92 92+

2009-2019+ 2009-2020 now-2019

Château Laforge This 2,000-case blend of primarily Merlot and small quantities of Cabernet Franc is made by Jonathan Maltus. It is a low-key, medium-weight St-Emilion for drink during its first decade. 2005 2003 2001

95 90 88

now-2022 now-2016 now-2016

Château Grand Destieu This impressive wine from Jonathan Maltus, the proprietor of Château Teyssier, needs a few years to settle down, but it reveals beautiful potential. 2006 2005

91-93 91

2010-2020 2011-2020+

The Colonial Estate, Barossa Valley The Colonial Estate is the Australian project of Englishman and Bordeaux Château owner Jonathan Maltus. His 45 hectares (111 acres) in Saint-Emilion encompass Le Dôme, Château Laforge, Clos Nardian and Château Teyssier. His first vintage in Australia was 2002. Current production is up to 25,000 cases. 2005 Exile 2004 Exile 2002 Exile

95 96 98

2014-2030 2013-2030 2012-2027

2005 Emigré 2004 Emigré 2002 Emigré

94 94+ 95

2013-2028 2012-2026 2010-2022

2005 John Speke, Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre 2005 Alexander Laing, Old Vines Vines Grenache 2005 Mungo Park, Shiraz

96 93 92+

2010-2020 2012-2025 2015-2035

2005 Envoy, Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre 2004 Envoy, Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre

91 91

now-2018 now-2014

2005 Etranger, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Etranger, Cabernet Sauvignon

91 90

2010-2020 2010-2020

2005 Explorateur, Old Vines Shiraz 2003 Explorateur, Old Vines Shiraz

90 91

2010-2020 now-2013

2006 Evangéliste, Réserve Chardonnay 2006 Expatrié, Réserve Sémillon

90 90

now-2010 now-2010