Médoc & Haut-Médoc
Domaine Andron 2017 Haut-Médoc
The nose is fruity, racy and offers structure as well as a small power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of iris associated with fine hints of cherry as well as discreet hints of rose and very discreet hints of sweet spices/mild tobacco. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, freshness, juiciness as well as an acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy/ripe cherry, juicy/fleshy raspberry and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of violet and spices.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château de Cassana 2017 Haut-Médoc
The nose is fruity, gourmand and well-built. It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, fleshy Boysen berry and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as fine hints of vanilla and toasted. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a small juicy/acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cherry, raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of violet, juicy blueberry as well as fine hints of vanilla, zan and sweet spices/toasted. Good length. A fine saline hint on the finish.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Caronne St Gemme 2017 Haut-Médoc
The nose is aromatic and offers intensity, a certain power as well as a certain precision. It reveals notes of cassis, iris/varietal and small notes of violet associated with fine hints of spices/white pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness as well as fat. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, fleshy cherry, crunchy red berries and small notes of iris/varietal associated with fine touches of pepper as well as a subtle hint of tonka bean/zan. Tannins are slightly firm. Good length.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Labat 2017 Haut-Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of cherry, wild red berries and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of violet and a very discreet hint of pepper. The mouth is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as suavity/juiciness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe cassis, juicy/ripe cherry and small notes of raspberry associated with small touches of violet as well as a subtle hint of iris/tulip and very discreet hints of sweet spices. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
OTHERS
Petit Verdot by Belle-Vue 2017 Bordeaux
The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of fleshy blackcurrant, strawberry and small notes of blackberry, violet associated with fine touches of racy minerality and a hint of Sichuan pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/ acidulous frame and tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackcurrant, fleshy blackberry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine touches of violet, small red berries as well as discreet hints of racy minerality. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)