Médoc & Haut-Médoc
Château Saint-Grégoire 2017 Médoc
The nose reveals notes of coffee, blackberry and small notes of raspberry associated with small touches of almond and a discreet hint of nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/Acidulous frame, tension and a certain dynamism. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy blackberry, acidulous/juicy raspberry and small notes of small red berries/cherry associated with touches flowers as well as a subtle hint of fresh tobacco, nutmeg and spices. A fine varietal hint on the finish/persistence.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château Tour Haut Caussan 2017 Médoc
The nose reveals notes of varietal, raspberry and small notes of crunchy blackberry associated with fine touches of blackberry bud/lilac and fine hints of chocolate (in the background). The mouth is fruity and offers minerality, freshness, tension and a mineral frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/crunchy blackberry, crunchy raspberry and small notes of lilac/ violet associated with fine touches of blackcurrant bud as well as a subtle hint of pepper and sweet spices/chocolate. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)
Château Tour Séran 2017 Médoc
The nose offers a small freshness, concentration and a very fine richness. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, violet and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of nutmeg, sweet spice and a very fine hint of mild tobacco (in the background). The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame and a fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of red berries associated with a touch of rose, fresh violet as well as discreet hints of fresh tobacco and varietal. Tannins are finely firm.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Domaine de la Pigotte 2017 Médoc
The nose offers an aromatic power. It reveals notes of vanilla, violet and strawberry associated with fine touches of crushed raspberry as well as a very fine hint of sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/ finely acidulous frame, a good definition, dynamism and juiciness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh/juicy blackberry, juicy/fresh raspberry and small notes of small red berries associated with a touch of rose, violet as well as discreet hints of dry rose/varietal and very discreet hints of sweet spices.
Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)
HAUT-MEDOC 2017
Château Belle-Vue 2017 Haut-Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a small racy minerality and a fine power. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of small crushed blue fruits, cornflower as well as fine hints of spices. The mouth is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, a good definition, gourmandize and a small tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of fleshy cherry associated with small touches of cornflower/lilac as well as fine hints of sweet spices and liquorice.
Score : 14 .75+/20 (89/100)
Château du Retour 2017 Haut-Médoc
The nose offers a fine aromatic power. It reveals notes of blackcurrant, blackcurrant bud and small notes of ripe red fruits associated with fine hints of nutmeg and sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, minerality and juiciness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackcurrant, crunchy strawberry and small notes of fresh flowers associated with a varietal touch as well as discreet hints of mocha and toasted. Good length.
Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100) Domaine Perganson
L’Expérience Sans Sulfites Ajoutés 2017 Haut-Médoc
The nose offers a fine power. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, small berries and small notes of spices associated with fine hints of leather as well as a very discreet hint of pepper. The mouth is fruity and offers juiciness, an acidulous frame, a good definition and a fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of acidulous red berries, crunchy/juicy cherry and small notes of lilac/ fresh lily associated with fine touches of crunchy blackberry as well as a very fine hints of racy minerality, liquorice stick and a discreet hint of graphite. Tannins are well-built and very discreetly tight.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Saint-Ahon 2017 Haut-Médoc
This wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of crunchy wild blackberry, crunchy raspberry and small notes of fresh lilac/fresh cornflower associated with fine touches of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, fresh and offers minerality and a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh/ fleshy red cherry, violet and small notes of fresh cornflower associated with fine touches of fresh/crunchy blackberry as well as fine hints of racy minerality, a very discreet varietal hint and an imperceptible hint of vanilla/liquorice. A very discreet chew and firmness on the finish/persistence.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Le Haut-Médoc de Dauzac 2017 Haut-Médoc
The nose is fruity, fleshy, well-built, precise and offers concentration as well as a fine incisive side. It reveals notes of fleshy raspberry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of vanilla pod associated with fine touches of ripe almond as well as a very discreet hint of liquorice. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, gourmandize as well as a juicy/acidulous fruit. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/crunchy raspberry, crunchy strawberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of juicy blackberry associated with very fine hints of vanilla, toasted/ toasted almond and a very discreet hint of liquorice. Tannins are elegant and structuring. Good length. A beautiful wine on the fruit.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Bel Ormes 2017 Haut-Médoc
The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of cherry, raspberry and blackberry associated with fine touches of violet, rose as well as discreet hints of gravels, small black fruits and discreet hints of liquorice and almond. 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 ripe red cherry, ripe cassis and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of blackberry, crunchy/acidulous redcurrant as well as fine hints of violet, tonka bean and vanilla. Good length. Tannins are elegant and structuring.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
L’Orme de Rauzan Gassies 2017 Haut-Médoc
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a fine richness/suavity. It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of cherry, cassis associated with fine touches of liquorice, violet as well as discreet hints of zan and vanilla. The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers an acidulous/juicy frame, freshness and gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy strawberry, fleshy/juicy cherry and small notes of ripe redcurrant associated with fine touches of cassis as well as a hint of liquorice, cornflower and vanilla/sweet spices.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)