"Both rich and harmonious, this wine unfurls a generous tannic juice, backed by beautiful notes of blueberry, vanilla, spices, and menthol, as well as a touch of pastry brought about by aging in wood. The texture remains very silky, developing a magnificent mouthfeel, richness, and great persistence. A wine that is as powerful as it is elegant. (Guide Hachette 2025) - Aged in new French oak barrels, Dourthe N°1 is a round and complex wine whose tannins blend harmoniously with those of the wood. Rich, powerful and sunny, 2022 is undoubtedly a great vintage!
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Eye
Attractive deep ruby color
Nose
It seduces with its aromas of red and black berries combined with a hint of toast.
Mouth
A very supple attack that quickly gains momentum with flavorful flesh, full of fruit, freshness, and lovely spicy notes. Very well-balanced overall, supported by round, silky tannins and a long, fruity finish with well-integrated oak.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Apogee
2027
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with veal tartare, beef bourguignon, Beaufort or Abondance cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2018 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Through its flagship vintages such as No. 1, or the châteaux it brings to the top of their appellation, Dourthe is a house with a confident signature.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About wine:
Both rich and harmonious, this wine unfurls a generous tannic juice, backed by beautiful notes of blueberry, vanilla, spices, and menthol, as well as a touch of pastry brought about by aging in wood. The texture remains very silky, developing a magnificent mouthfeel, richness, and great persistence. A wine that is as powerful as it is elegant. 2026-2032
About the estate:
Famous wine merchant founded in 1840 by Pierre Dourthe, owner of several vineyards (Belgrave in Haut-Médoc, Le Boscq in Saint-Estèphe, Rahoul in Graves, Grand Barrail Lamarzelle in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru) and producer of high-quality branded wines (Dourthe No. 1, La Grande Cuvée, Terroirs d'Exception). Lamarzelle Figeac in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru) and producer of high-quality wines (Dourthe No. 1, La Grande Cuvée, Terroirs d'Exception). A safe bet that has remained closely linked to the Médoc region, it has been part of the Alain Thiénot family group in Champagne since 2007.
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 88/100
About wine:
The 2022 Dourthe Red No. 1 is an attractive entry-level wine. Floral and spicy notes give this fruity Bordeaux an appealing nuance that highlights its delicate and accessible personality. I would prefer to drink it within the next few years. 2025-2029
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 89/100
About wine:
Rich nose, infused with spicy berries, cherries, and blackcurrants. A hint of chocolate as well. Juicy and slightly mellow on the palate, this wine has medium body and moderate length. Drink now.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About wine:
Aged in 50% new French oak barrels and 50% stainless steel vats. The aging is certainly noticeable, but not dominant. It allows the elements present to reveal themselves, with nuances of strawberries and raspberries, for example, while spicy nuances appear in the background. On the palate, the wine is well supported by compact, muscular tannins that ensure freshness, along with the acidic structure. A flavorful wine that is ready to be enjoyed while offering good potential. Now – 2030
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2025 guide) 89/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About wine:
The nose is fruity, with a certain pulpiness and richness of fruit. It reveals notes of crushed strawberry, raspberry, and, more subtly, blackcurrant, combined with hints of blueberry, star anise, and a subtle touch of jammy redcurrant. On the palate, the wine is fruity, juicy, and fresh, with accessibility and a certain pulpiness/fleshiness of fruit. On the palate, it expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackcurrant, pulpy cherry and, more subtly, bright berries, bringing a deliciousness, combined with a touch of cardamom and subtle floral hints. A fruit-focused wine that is easy to drink, easy to pair and delicious. The tannins are discreetly sappy.