Tasting notes – Autumn 2026

As every autumn, in order to guide you in your choices and better appreciate our wines, here are our latest tasting notes of the vintages still available for sale.

We are delighted to offer you our 2024 vintage this year, which benefited from particularly favourable conditions in the Bordeaux region and is shaping up to be an excellent vintage. Château de Musset was also awarded a gold medal at the 2026 Concours de Bordeaux Vins d’Aquitaine.

Château de Musset, Lalande de Pomerol
2015

Carmine hue – Aromas of pepper, morello cherry and cocoa – Velvety on the palate – Long, smooth finish.

To drink
2016

Ruby red – Aromas of jammy fruit and spices – Supple, silky palate – Fruity finish.

Silver medal – Concours mondial de Bruxelles 2019

To drink
2018

Deep purple – Aromas of blackberry, morello cherry and liquorice – Full-bodied yet fresh on the palate – Long, fruity finish.

Silver medal – Concours de Bordeaux vins d’Aquitaine 2020

To drink or keep
2019

Carmine cherry hue – Aromas of prunes and cinnamon – Rich, velvety palate – Fruity finish with notes of liquorice.

Gold medal – Concours de Bordeaux vins d’Aquitaine 2021

To drink or keep
2020

Ruby-purple – Aromas of dark fruit, spices and toasted notes – Fresh, generous palate – Long, peppery finish.

Gold medal – Concours de Bordeaux vins d’Aquitaine 2022 ; Silver medal – Concours mondial de Bruxelles 2022

To drink or keep
2021

Deep purple – Aromas of cherry, liquorice and spices – Smooth, rounded palate – Fruity, spicy finish.

To keep
2022

Ruby-purple – Aromas of blackberry, blueberry and spices – Rich, vibrant palate – Long finish with toasted notes.

Gold medal – Concours général agricole de Paris 2024

To keep
2023

Carmine-purple – Aromas of cherry, blackcurrant and gingerbread – Rich, silky palate – Long, liquorice-tinged finish.

To keep
2024

Purple hue – Aromas of blackcurrant, morello cherry and spices – Fresh, generous palate – Long finish with notes of kirsch.

Gold medal – Concours de Bordeaux vins d’Aquitaine 2026

To keep
Château Chêne-Vieux, Puisseguin Saint-Emilion
2012

Brick-tinged purple – Aromas of forest floor and cherry brandy – Elegant palate – Liquorice finish.

To drink
2015

Amber hue – Aromas of kirsch and dried flowers – Silky palate – Long, fruity finish.

Gold medal – Concours de Bordeaux vins d’Aquitaine 2017

To drink
2016

Garnet red – Aromas of cherry, spices and camphor – Full, smooth palate – Long, spicy finish.

Gold medal – Concours mondial de Bruxelles 2019

To drink or keep
2018

Deep ruby red – Aromas of red berries, morello cherry and vanilla – Rich, vibrant palate – Long, powerful finish.

Silver medal – Concours général agricole de Paris 2020

To drink or keep
2019

Deep purple – Aromas of stewed fruit and tobacco – Rich, generous palate – Long finish with notes of fruit liqueurs.

To drink or keep
2020

Purple with violet hues – Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and liquorice – Rich, elegant palate – Fresh, appealing finish.

Bronze medal – Concours général agricole de Paris 2022

To drink or keep
2021

Deep purple – Minty, peppery nose – Taut, vibrant palate – Finish with notes of cherry and leather.

To keep
2022

Cherry-purple – Aromas of morello cherry, blackcurrant and liquorice – Rich, velvety palate – Fruity finish with woody notes.

Gold medal – Concours général agricole de Paris 2024 ; Silver medal – Concours de Bordeaux vins d’Aquitaine 2024

To keep
2023

Deep purple – Aromas of blackcurrant and liquorice – Full-bodied palate – Long finish with toasted notes.

To keep
2024

Cherry-purple – Aromas of wild strawberry – Supple, generous palate – Smoky finish.

To keep
As every autumn, in order to guide you in your choices and better appreciate our wines, here are our latest tasting notes of the vintages still available for sale.

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