Located just south of CussacFort-Medoc, du Retout has 34ha of vineyards for red wines, sitting on clay/gravel and deep Garonne gravel-based soils; vines average 30 years old and some were planted in the 1950s. The 2018 blend was 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28.5% Merlot and 11.5% Petit Verdot, handpicked and sorted, fermented in stainless steel with twice-daily rack and return, then aged for 12 months in 33% new barriques. Aromatic and expressive, alive and upfront. A celebration of cherry fruit: ripe, fresh, potent, with cherry stones, liquorice and graphite. Nuance and texture, with lots to like.
by GH, Decanter , 2023
A balanced, refined red with layers of fine tannins that are polished and very pretty. Medium body. Nice brightness and a fresh finish. Drink or hold.
by JS, James Suckling , 2021
This wine has dense tannins along with perfumed spice, rich blackberry fruits and the weight of the alcohol. At this stage, all the elements are poised to integrate, promising a wine with a rich, full and concentrated future.
by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2021