Médoc Communales

L’Aurore de Dauzac 2017 Margaux

The nose is racy, fruity and offers a fine power and dynamism. It reveals notes of raspberry, wild strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of crunchy blackcurrant, fine hints of cornflower, lily, racy minerality as well as very discreet hints of zan, nutmeg and ripe mild tobacco. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers fat, a good definition, roundness, harmony, tension, a fine acidulous frame as well as gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry, fleshy/juicy blackcurrant and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of small red berries, tonka bean, liquorice as well as a very discreet hint of lilac and green cardamom. Tannins are structuring and precise. Very discreet hints of toasted almond and vanilla on the finish/persistence.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Alter Ego de Palmer 2017 Margaux

(Biodynamic) The nose is fruity, juicy and offers gourmandize, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as concentration. It reveals notes of redcurrant and small notes of blackberry associated with very fine hints of tonka bean, spices as well as a small flowery side, a hint of cardamom, liquorice and a very discreet hint of tea. The mouth is fruity, juicy, fresh, well-balanced and offers an acidulous/juicy frame, a good definition, unctuosity, finesse as well as gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, crunchy/ juicy strawberry, juicy redcurrant and small notes of raspberry associated with fine hints of tonka bean, spices as well as a discreet hint of tea and an imperceptible hint of pepper (in the background). Tannins are elegant. Good length.

Score : 17/20 (94/100)

Brio de Cantenac Brown 2017 Margaux

The nose offers a fine power, gourmandize, harmony, freshness as well as a fine deepness. It reveals notes of cassis, small black berries and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with fine touches of cherry, discreet hints of iris, sweet spices, nutmeg violet as well as a very discreet hint of gravels (terroir), grilled, dark chocolate and a subtle hint of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/elegant frame, a beautiful tension as well as precision, suavity, a very fine density, tension as well as a small aerial side. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cassis, juicy blackberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of raspberry, cherry, chocolate, vanilla and fine hints of grilled, tonka bean and a subtle hint of vanilla. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good length.

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)

Les Remparts de Ferrière 2017 Margaux

The nose is fruity, racy and offers a fine power and elegance. It reveals notes of cassis, ripe red cherry and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of violet, Cuben pepper/spices and gravel. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame and freshness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of acidulous/crunchy red berries, acidulous/crunchy raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of violat as well as a discreet hint of liquorice and sweet spices. Tannins are structuring and very finely marked.

Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)

SAINT-JULIEN 2017

Amiral de Beychevelle 2017 Saint-Julien

The nose is fruity, well-balanced and offers gourmandize and a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, ripe wild strawberry and small notes of ripe blackcurrant associated with fine touches of grey pepper, racy minerality and discreet hints of spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, gourmandize and a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy raspberry, fresh/juicy blackberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of racy minerality, Cuben pepper, sweet spices and a discreet hint of salinity.

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)

Duluc de Branaire-Ducru 2017 Saint-Julien

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a small crunchiness. It reveals notes of crushed redcurrant crunchy wild raspberry and small notes of racy minerality associated with very fine touches of lily, fresh violet as well as hints of grey pepper/Sichuan pepper and a very discreet hint of fresh nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced, fresh and offers a good definition, gourmandize, elegance and suavity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry, fleshy/juicy wild strawberry and small notes of juicy blackberry associated with fine touches of violet, small red berries associated with fine touches of chocolate, toasted, nutmeg and discreet hints of hazelnut. Good length and a beautiful persistence on notes of tonka bean.

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)

Château Gloria 2017 Saint-Julien

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers power, a fine grain and a fine intensity. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of red berries, grey pepper and small notes of violet associated with touches of raspberry as well as discreet hints of nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, juiciness and minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh raspberry, very ripe red berries and small notes of violet associated with a touch of small berries, lily as well as fine hints of liquorice, cardamom and nutmeg. Good length. Tannins are precise.

Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)

Château La Bridane 2017 Saint-Julien

The nose is aromatic and offers a small power. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with very fine touches of violet and fine hints of liquorice. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as a mineral/fresh frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with fine touches of violet and discreet hints of liquorice and caramelization. Tannins are very finely marked.

Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)

PAUILLAC 2017

Carruades de Lafite 2017 Pauillac

The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize and a fine richness. It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of blackcurrant associated with touches of liquorice as well as fine hints of racy minerality and discreet hints of grey pepper and caramelization. The mouth is elegant, racy, delicate, precise, offers a beautiful gourmandize, a small creaminess, dynamism, roundness, a fine acidulous frame, complexity as well as suavity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy blackcurrant and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of fleshy/juicy cherry, juicy small red berries as well as hints of chocolate, caramelization, very discreet hints of racy minerality and an imperceptible hint of toasted almond. Tannins are elegant, well-built and structuring. Good length and persistence.

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)