Crus Bourgeois
Médoc, Haut-Médoc & Communales 2017
COMMUNALES
Château Saransot-Dupré 2017 Listrac-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is racy and offers power and a small intensity. It reveals notes of wild raspberry, wild blackberry and small notes of wild cassis associated with small touches of violet and discreet hints of grey pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as a mineral frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh blackberry, juicy/fresh cassis and small notes of violet associated with small touches of red berries as well as fine hints of liquorice. Very discreet hints of chocolate/ toasted almond on the persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Château Fonréaud 2017 Listrac-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is racy, precise and offers a small power. It reveals notes of crunchy blackberry, crunchy red berries and small notes of lilies associated with fine touches of Cuben pepper, spices and a very discreet hint of tea. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, freshness as well as a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/crunchy cassis, crunchy/juicy raspberry and small notes of small red berries associated with touches of violet, cornflower and liquorice stick. Good length. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Lestage 2017 Listrac-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity and offers elegance. It reveals notes of crushed strawberry, blackberry and small notes of violet/cornflower associated with fine touches of zan and very discreet hints of spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame as well as a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of wild blackberry, fresh raspberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of small fresh/ripe berries as well as fine hints of rose and spices. Good length.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Cap LeonVeyrin 2017 Listrac-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a beautiful fruit and a small intensity. It reveals notes of fleshy Gariguette strawberry, fleshy/juicy cherry and small notes of violet associated with a touch of lily, ripe blackcurrant, liquorice stick and a very discreet hint of spices (in the background). The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, minerality and an acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crunchy/ juicy raspberry, crunchy Gariguette strawberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of blackcurrant, blueberry as well as a hint of chocolate and toasted almond. Tannins are elegant.
Score : 15.5/20 (91-92/100)
Château Caroline 2017 Moulis-En-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity, slightly firm and offers a small power as well as structure. It reveals notes of wild berries, violet and small notes of small red fruits associated with very fine hints of small wild berries as well as a subtle hint of zan and an imperceptible hint of dry mild tobacco. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition as well as gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, ripe/ juicy cassis, juicy/ripe cherry and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet, juicy/crunchy plum as well as fine hints of liquorice, mocha and a subtle hint of spices/dry mild tobacco. Good length.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Chemin Royal 2017
Moulis-En-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose offers a fine power/intensity. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of fleshy raspberry, a hint of rose as well as very fine hints of vanilla and sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, wellbalanced and offers freshness, a good definition as well as juiciness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cassis, juicy/fleshy raspberry and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with small touches of fleshy/juicy blueberry as well as fine hints of violet, lily and very discreet hints of sweet spices. Good length.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château Paveil de Luze 2017 Margaux, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition. It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, fleshy raspberry and small noes of Boysen berry associated with touches of graphite as well as hints of violet, cardamom and very discreet hints of grilled. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a beautiful finesse and elegance. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of wild strawberry, fleshy cherry as well as fine hints of crushed blackcurrant, liquorice as well as subtle hints of vanilla and green cardamom. Good length. Tannins are elegant, fine and racy. Good persistence with very discreet hints of toasted almond.
Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)
Château Branas Grand Poujeaux 2017 Moulis-en-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity and offers a fine complexity. It reveals notes of fleshy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with a touch of crushed small wild red berries as well as hints of violet, lily and discreet hints of cardamom, tonka bean and tea. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, a good definition, gourmandize and sapidity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of nutmeg, small red berries as well as discreet hints of toasted almond. Good length. Tannins are elegant and well-built.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Château Haut Breton Larigaudière 2017 Margaux, Cru Bourgeois
The nose offers a fine power and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, fleshy redcurrant and small notes of violet and iris associated with very fine hints of racy and minerality as well as a subtle hint of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, a small fat, a good definition as well as juiciness and dynamism. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy red fruits, juicy/crunchy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with a touch of iris as well as a subtle hint of liquorice and vanilla. Good length. An imperceptible hint of coffee on the persistence.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)