Château Lespault-Martillac 2021

Gentle in feel, with soft damson plum and red cherry notes infused with hints of black tea and singed cedar. Savory-flecked finish. Without grain, but rather sedate. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2026. 2,000 cases made.

Great fragrance and intensity of aromatics on the nose. Clear and clean, juicy and lively, with a nice sense of restraint, featuring just-ripe, cool blueberries and red cherries with grippy, salty tannins. A success in that they didn’t overdo it here. An easy-drinking example with signature.

The 2021 Lespault-Martillac has a lovely, lilting, finely delineated bouquet with blackberry, raspberry coulis and touches of iris flower. The palate is medium-bodied with powdery tannins, very cohesive and focused with a minerally, tensile finish. This is definitely worth seeking out. It’s delicious and classically styled.

Flowers, espresso, cocoa, cherries and spearmint aromatics get the wine moving on the nose. The medium-bodied, fresh palate is even better with all of its soft, polished, sweet red cherries, black plums, and vibrant black raspberries. This has really improved after its barrel aging. Drink from 2024-2035.

An unfussy bottle with nuanced autumnal fruits, edged with savoury elderflower, raspberry leaf, campfire smoke and a gentle landing. Drink now, no need to wait.

A blend of 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot, the 2021 Lespault-Martillac has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It comes galloping out of the glass with energetic notes of baked plums and boysenberries, plus touches of lavender, dusty soil, and wet slate. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and youthful, with soft, approachable tannins and a red berry lift on the finish.

An elegant, refined nose that delights with its purity. On the palate, the promise of the nose is fulfilled, with a gourmet profile that’s very generous, supple, and delicious. The finish, smoky and saline, highly digestible, leaves an irresistible urge to come back for more. A real favorite for this excellent Pessac with great value for money.

The delicacy announced by the bouquet invites you to taste the wine. This is clearly a good sign, as it is highly convincing and motivating to boot. The wine is defined by its freshness and harmony. The acidity provides a mouthwatering, juicy feel, while the tannins deliver density and power. In the end, the wine is balanced, sapid, and endowed with the substance needed for its development.

Beautiful deep dark purple. Intense nose with ripe yet lively fruit. Very fruity, flavorful palate, a touch more astringent than at times, but with flavor and fragrance behind the tannin’s grip. Normal length. Blend: 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot. Alcohol: 13.5% - pH: 3.67. Yield: 30 hl/ha. Not saignée.

Mostly Merlot, the 2021 Château Lespault-Martillac has a round, supple, nicely textured style with a mix of both red and black fruits, some tobacco and earthy nuances, soft tannins, and a forward, balanced profile on the palate. I’d drink a bottle today, yet it should offer 10–12 years of prime drinking. It’s a solid wine.

Run by the Bernard family of Domaine de Chevalier, this estate on the edge of Martillac has produced a wine that is dominated by juicy Merlot with a high 13% of Petit Verdot. The wine is rich, structured and likely to age well. Drink from 2027.