Pomerol

Château La Cabanne 2017 Pomerol

The nose is elegant, racy and offers power, complexity as well as richness. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of crunchy strawberry associated with touches of violet plum, grey pepper, fleshy/ripe small wild black fruits as well as fine hints of nutmeg, spices and a discreet hint of dry mild tobacco/vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers tension, a juicy/ finely acidulous frame, a good definition, gourmandize as well as structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy/ripe blackberry and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with fine touches of juicy blueberry, chocolate, caramelization as well as a fine hint of toasted. Good length. A beautiful wine!

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Château Mazeyres 2017 Pomerol

The nose is aromatic and offers intensity, beautiful grain, sensuality as well as a small power/concentration. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe blackberry and small notes of ripe blue fruits associated with small touches of dark chocolate/hazelnut, cornflower/flowers, plum as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper, exotic spices and a very discreet hint of caramelization/nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, straightness (a small linear side), tension, a beautiful grain, crunchiness as well as a beautiful touch. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, juicy/fleshy blue fruits and small notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry associated with fine touches of flowers (lilac, cornflower…), a subtle varietal hint as well as discreet hints of dark chocolate, toasted/sweet spices. Good length and persistence. A subtle chew on the finih.

Score : 17/20 (94 /100)

Château Gazin 2017 Pomerol

The nose is elegant, fruity and offers power, a fine grain and harmony. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, ripe cassis and small notes of small wild blue fruits associated with fine touches of ripe strawberry, violet, Sichuan pepper as well as discreet hints of camphor, spices and a subtle hint of nutmeg (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, finesse, tension, straightness as well as a juicy/finely acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of fleshy wild raspberry associated with touches of fleshy/juicy blueberry as well as fine hints of toasted, chocolate, caramelization and a subtle hint of nutmeg. Tannins are elegant and well-built.

Score : 18/20 ( 96/100)

Château La Renaissance 2017 Pomerol

The nose is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of violet associate with very fine hints of violet plum, coffee, wild strawberry as well as fine hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe cassis, blackberry and small notes of juicy raspberry associated with touches of violet as well as a subtle hint of juicy questch plum and very fine hints of chocolate. Good length.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)

Vieux Plateau Certan 2017 Pomerol

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, fleshy wild blackberry, small notes of violet associated with a touch of lily as well as very fine hints of grey pepper and a discreet dusty hint. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, tension, a very fine fat as well as straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy strawberry, small crunchy red berries and small notes of crunchy blackberry associated with touches of violet as well as a subtle hint of lilac and racy minerality.

Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)

Le Clos du Beau-Père 2017 Pomerol

The nose is fruity, racy and offers a fine freshness. It reveals notes of small red fruits, cornflowers and small notes of cassis, Sichuan pepper associated with a touch of strawberry, blueberry as well as a discreet hint of graphite, black tea and light tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, freshness, juiciness, roundness as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh red berries, crunchy cassis and small notes of cornflowers associated with a touch of lily, strawberry, blackberry as well as discreet hints of tobacco, hazelnut and cardamom. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

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

Château Le Bon Pasteur 2017 Pomerol

The nose is elegant and offer a fine complexity, power as well as a fine freshness. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, violet and small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine touches of nutmeg, Cuben pepper, spices as well as very discreet hints of liquorice and an imperceptible hint of tobacco (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, juiciness, a fine tension as well as a good guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cassis, juicy frame blackberry and small notes of small black fruits associated with touches of raspberry, small blue berries as well as fine hints of liquorice, cocoa, camphor and very discreet hints of Sichuan pepper. Tannins are elegant and offer a very fine chew. Good length.

Score : 17/20 (94/100)

Château Saint-Pierre 2017 Pomerol

The nose is aromatic and offers a small flowery side. It reveals notes of blackberry, crunchy strawberry and small notes of cornflowers, strawberry flowers associated with discreet hints of racy minerality and a very discreet hint of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, freshness as well as a small gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ fleshy raspberry, fleshy/juicy strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of cornflower as well as a subtle hint of tonka bean and cardamom. Tannins are structuring. Good length.

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

Château L’Enclos 2017 Pomerol

The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize as well as a fine fleshiness. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of fleshy raspberry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of fleshy red berries associated with a hint of cornflower as well as discreet hints of spices and a subtle hint of liquorice. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, gourmandize as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of fleshy red berries associated with fine touches of cornflower, violet as well as a subtle hint of liquorice stick, Cuben pepper and coffee. Tannins are structuring. Good length.

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

Clos de laVieille Eglise 2017 Pomerol

This wine is aromatic and offers power, a fine grain and slightly tight. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of wild cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of cherry/raspberry associated with small touches of crushed small blue fruits as well as fine hints of toasted, Tonka bean and discreet hints of vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, tension as well as a small concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of raspberry/crushed red berries associated with touches of liquorice, nutmeg and cardamom/chocolate. Tannins are well-built and very discreetly firm. Good length.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)

Château de Sales 2017 Pomerol

The nose is aromatic, fruity and offers a fine grain as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, blueberry and small notes of crunchy/juicy black berries, Cuben pepper associated with touches of violet, lily as well as hints of sugared

mild tobacco, caramelization/toasted and a fine hint of hazelnut. The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a mineral frame as well as power. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, juicy/fresh blackberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of blueberry, strawberry as well as fine hints of ripe almond, toasted, sugared mild tobacco and a very fine hints of sweet spices. Tannins are well-built.

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)

Château Porte Chic 2017 Pomerol

The nose is elegant, fruity and offers a small concentration as well as a fine freshness. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, raspberry and small notes of juicy small blue fruits associated with fine touches of cornflower, fine hints of Cuben pepper, liquorice as well as a discreet hint of camphor and vanilla. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as an acidulous/juicy frame. It reveals notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of juicy/fresh small blue berries associated with touches of fresh raspberry as well as hints of violet, cornflower and very fine hints of caramelization. Tannins are elegant.

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100) Château Lafleur-Gazin 2017 Pomerol

The nose is elegant, fruity and offers a fine richness as well as a small freshness/ racy minerality. It reveals notes of crushed wild strawberry, raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with a touch of small blue fruits as well as hints of caramelization, liquorice and discreet saline hints. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, a beautiful precision as well as a good finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of small blue fruits associated with a subtle hint of lilac/cornflower as well as discreet hints of chocolate/caramelization. Tannins are precise, fine and elegant. A hint of cocoa on the persistence.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Château La Grave 2017 Pomerol

The nose is fruity and offers power as well as a small intensity. It reveals notes of fresh raspberry, crunchy blackberry and small notes of small fresh fruits associated with fine hints of cardamom, Tonka bean as well as discreet hints of pepper, tea and camphor. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, precision as well as a fine tension. It reveals notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry, fleshy/juicy blackberry and small notes of crunchy cherry associated with fine touches of cornflowers, small blue fruits as well as hints of lily, chocolate and very fine hints of caramelization. Tannins are precise and elegant.

Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)

Château Latour à Pomerol 2017 Pomerol

The nose is fruity and offers an aromatic power, a small intensity as well as a fine grain. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, wild small berries and small notes of wild strawberry associated with a subtle hint of crushed cassis as well as slight hints of Cuben pepper, nutmeg and a very discreet hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a fine fat as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, juicy cassis and small notes of juicy raspberry associated with a hint of crushed blueberry as well as slight toasted hints, caramelization, chocolate and a subtle hint of almond (in the background). Tannins are elegant and structuring.

Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)

Château Certan de May 2017 Pomerol

The nose is flowery. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of crunchy blackberry, lilac and small notes of fresh cornflower associated with touches of crunchy raspberry as well as fine hints of Tonka bean and a discreet hint of caramelization. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers tension/straightness, a good guideline as well as a fine mineral frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy raspberry, crunchy strawberry and small notes of juicy blackberry associated with a touch of fleshy/ripe blueberry, small hints of chocolate, toasted, clove as well as discreet hints of oak/caramelization and a subtle hint of Sichuan pepper. Tannins are well-built and structuring. Good length. A beautiful persistence with slight notes of chocolate and roasted hazelnut.

Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)

Château Hosanna 2017 Pomerol

The nose offers a fine grain, a small power as well as dynamism but in elegance. It reveals notes of wild small blue fruits, blackberry and small notes of cornflower associated with touches of wild strawberry as well as hints of grey pepper, nutmeg and a subtle hint of Bourbon vanilla, Sichuan pepper and an imperceptible hint of roasted hazelnut. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers a good definition, dynamism, a very slight acidulous frame as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of fleshy/fresh small blue fruits associated with small touches of vanilla, violet/cornflower as well as hints of caramelization, toasted almond and a very discreet hint of nutmeg.

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

Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2017 Pomerol

The nose is fruity and offers a fine power, a small concentration as well as a fine freshness (in the background). It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy wild cassis and small notes of violet, cornflower associated with a hint of small blue fruits as well as fine hints of camphor and grey pepper. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, a good definition as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of small blue berries, a hint of crunchy raspberry as well as fine hints of chocolate, toasted and Tonka bean. Tannins are elegant and racy. Good length and persistence.

Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)

Château Trotanoy 2017 Pomerol

The nose is fruity and offers freshness, a small power, a fine grain as well as a small aerial side. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of small blue fruits, black plum as well as hints of chocolate, nutmeg and fine hints of caramelization. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, a good definition, a fine tension as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of fleshy raspberry as well as fine touches of small blue fruits, liquorice and hints of caramelization and chocolate. Tannins are elegant.

Score : 17.75+/20 (96/100)

Le Blason de l’Evangile 2017 Pomerol

The nose offers power, a fine grain and freshness. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of wild berries associated with fine touches of grey pepper, varietal and very discreet hints of camphor/spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, minerality, fat as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of fresh violet associated with slight varietal touches as well as hints of fresh/crunchy red berries and chocolate. Tannins are precise.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Château L’Evangile 2017 Pomerol

The nose is fruity and offers a small power, a fine grain as well as a fine richness/intensity. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of ripe wild blackberry, ripe wild cassis and small notes of cornflowers, lily associated with touches of small blue berries, small crunchy red berries as well as hints of grey pepper, camphor and spices. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers freshness, a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, tension as well as fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy blackcurrant and small notes of small juicy/fresh red berries associated with touches of cornflower, lily as well as hints of wild raspberry, small crunchy blue berries, Tonka bean/mocha and nutmeg. Tannins are well-built and structuring.

Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)