Pomerol

VINTAGE 2011

Château Gombaude-Guillot 2011 Pomerol

The nose is elegant, gourmand and offers elegance as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of ripe blackberry, very ripe strawberry and small notes of ripe blackberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as hint of spices, underwood and liquorice. The palate is fruity, juicy, elegant and offers a good freshness, definition, an acidulous frame as well as a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/juicy cassis, juicy raspberry and small notes of fresh blackberry associated with fine touches of ripe/juicy redcurrant, toasted, cocoa as well as very fine hints of vanilla, nutmeg and a subtle hint of cloves. Tannins are elegant and very finely tight. Good length.

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)

Château La Renaissance 2011 Pomerol

The nose is aromatic and offers a fine tension as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of very ripe blackberry, very ripe cassis and small notes of small blue fruits, cloves, tobacco associated with a discreet hint of nutmeg and Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, tension as well as fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry, crushed blackberry and small notes of crushed cassis associated with fine touches of small fleshy blue fruits, cornflower as well as fine hints of toasted and chocolate. Good length. A very discreet hint of cocoa powder on the finish/persistence.

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

Clos duVieux Plateau Certan 2011 Pomerol

The nose is fruity, racy and offers a fine freshness. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with a touch of fresh plum, a discreet hint of fresh flowers (cornflower, lily), racy minerality as well as a very discreet hint of spices, cloves and a subtle hint of camphor. The palate is fruity, fresh and offers a fine acidulous frame, minerality as well as a very discreetly tight grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry, strawberry and small notes of small fresh blue berries associated with a touch of fresh cherry, fresh flowers (cornflower, lily) as well as discreet hints of liquorice, cloves and spices.

Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)

Château St-Pierre 2011 Pomerol

The nose offers elegance, a very fine concentration/power and a fine grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of pepper associated with fine touches of violet, nutmeg, spices and discreet hints of toasted/grilled. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of small fresh/ripe black fruits associated with fine touches of cornflower, a subtle hint of strawberry as well as fine hints of cloves. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

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

Clos de laVieille Eglise 2011 Pomerol

The nose is aromatic and offers a fine intensity/power as well as a very fine richness. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe strawberry and small notes of small blue fruits associated with a hint of crushed redcurrant as well as fine hints of camphor, cardamom, cloves and very fine hints of caramelization (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, a good definition as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cassis, ripe blackberry and small notes of wild red berries associated with fine touches of fresh cornflower, iris, crunchy strawberry as well as fine hints of sweet spices, nutmeg and cloves.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Château Le Bon Pasteur 2011 Pomerol

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a beautiful definition. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, violet and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of cornflower, crunchy strawberry as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper, camphor and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cassis, juicy/fresh blackberry and small notes of juicy/ fresh raspberry associated with touches of juicy blue fruits as well as hints of violet, cornflower, nutmeg, a discreet hint of liquorice and Cuben pepper. Tannins are elegant and well-built. An imperceptible hint of ripe almond on the finish.

Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)

Château Cantelauze 2011 Pomerol

The nose is aromatic and offers a fine grain as well as elegance. It reveals notes of cassis, fresh blueberry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine hints of cornflower as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper, ripe almond as well as fine hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/ finely acidulous frame, a good definition as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cassis, juicy/acidulous blackberry and small notes of violet/cornflower associated with touches of strawberry, blueberry as well as very fine hints of nutmeg, cloves and a very discreet hint of mild tobacco (in the background).

Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)

Château Hosanna 2011 Pomerol

The nose is elegant, fresh, aromatic and offers a small power and finesse. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of ripe blackberry, clove and small notes of ripe strawberry associated with a touch of ripe blueberry, lily as well as fine hints of mushroom, nutmeg and very fine hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, freshness as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild blackberry, wild strawberry, small notes of cloves associated with fine touches of liquorice stick, dry blueberry as well as a fine hint of violet/lily. Good length.

Score : 17.75/20 (95-96/100)

Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2011 Pomerol

The nose is elegant and offers a fine grain and power. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis, small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine touches of ripe blueberry, nutmeg, tobacco as well as very fine hints of cherry, Sichuan pepper and a very discreet hint of underwood. The plate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, gourmandize as well as a small fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe wild cassis, ripe wild blackberry and small notes of chocolate, liquorice associated with touches of fleshy/fresh strawberry, a fine touch of blueberry as well as hints of toasted, toasted almond and nutmeg. Tannins are elegant.

Score : 18+/20 (96-97/100)

Château Trotanoy 2011 Pomerol

The nose is elegant, powerful and offers intensity as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of grey pepper associated with touches of small crushed blue fruits, raspberry as well as small notes of badiane/cloves and discreet hints of spices/tea. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, a good definition, gourmandize, tension as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy/crushed cassis and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with a touch of crushed black plum as well as hints of chocolate, caramelization, clove and nutmeg.

Score : 18.25+/20 (97/100)

Château L’Evangile 2011 Pomerol

The nose is elegant, fruity and offers a fine freshness, a fine power, concentration as well as a very fine grain. It reveals notes of ripe blackberry, ripe wild strawberry and small notes of grey pepper, underwood as well as very fine hints of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a fine acidulous frame, tension as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, very ripe cassis and small notes of underwood associated with fine hints of Tonka bean, clove, underwood and sweet spices. Tannins are elegant, supple and offer a very discreet chew. Good length.

Score : 18/20 (96/100)