Lalande-de-Pomerol

lized oak as well as a touch of vanilla, chocolate and an imperceptible hint of crushed cardamon. Tannins are fine, racy and supple. Good persistence, slightly powerful and with an imperceptible hint of coffee.

Score : 16+ Château Les Hauts-Conseillants 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic, elegant, racy and offers richness as well as finesse. It reveals notes of Boysenberries, flowers (violet, cornflower), cassis and ripe strawberry associated with a touch of redcurrant jam, melted chocolate as well as a subtle / discreet hint of Lapsang Souchong tea, caramelization and an imperceptible hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, suave, silky, slightly delicate and offers a nice mineral frame, a fine acidity, precision, a fine gourmandise and a fine straightness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and fine touches of ripe redcurrant combined with touches of raspberry, subtle touches of chocolate, caramelised oak, vanilla as well as a very discreet hint of oak (in the background) and fine touches of flowers.

Score : 16 Château de Chambrun 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic, gourmand, fleshy and racy. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry and crushed strawberry combined with fine touches of blueberry, redcurrant jam and touches of caramelized oak, cardamom, cornflower as well as a subtle hint of chocolate / bean Tonka. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine mineral frame, a nice juiciness, tension, a fine gourmandise, freshness and a good definition. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, ripe / juicy wild berries and touches of cherry, raspberry associated with hints of caramelization, cardamon, wood as well as a subtle hint of cornflower and chocolate. Tannins are fine, supple and very slightly dry.

Score : 15.5+ Château Moncets 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic, relatively elegant and offers a fine gourmandise. It reveals notes of chocolate, mushrooms / spices and crushed blackberries combined with small notes of crushed strawberry, Sichuan pepper and a subtle caramelized hint (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice juiciness, a fine suavity, an acid frame, a racy minerality and a good structure. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy cassis and fleshy / juicy strawberry combined with fine notes of ripe/jammy redcurrant as well as a touch of fresh raspberry, slight notes of tonka bean, wood, vanilla and a subtle hint of mushroom. Tannins are chewy. Good length and good persistence.

Score : 15.25+ Château Perron - La Fleur 2009

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, ripe cherry and crushed strawberry combined with touches of blackberry, chocolate, wood, hints of spices (nutmeg, Timut pepper, sweet spices) as well as a subtle / discreet hint of coffee, mushroom and an imperceptible hint of undergrowth. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy, silky as well as offers a fine suavity, minerality, fine straightness and a very discreet salinity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, crushed cassis, wild strawberry and a touch of small berries associated with small touches of grilled oak, mocha, spices as well as a discreet hint of mushroom and an imperceptible hint of gray pepper (in the background). Tannins are well-built. Good length.

Score : 15 Château Perron 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is fruity and slightly powerful. It reveals notes of blackberry and fresh strawberry associated with touches of redcurrant, raspberry as well as touches of oak, caramelization / wood, a very discreet hint of cocoa bean, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, mineral, fine, silky, slightly powerful and offers a nice suavity, tension, a good structure, freshness, an acid frame and a good definition. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of raspberry jam, crushed strawberry and crushed blackberries combined with a subtle touch of cassis, cornflower as well as a hint of toasted oak, zan, caramelization and an imperceptible hint of tobacco. Good length.

Score : 15+ Château Perron 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose reveals notes of cocoa, spices, undergrowth, crushed cassis, strawberry and raspberry associated with a touch of vanilla, wood and a very discreet hint of flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers fat, a fine acidity (in the background), a good volume as well as a fine fresh frame. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of ripe cassis, blueberry and ripe strawberry, combined with a subtle hint of redcurrant and touches of spices, mocha, tobacco and undergrowth.

Tannins are well-built.

Score : 14.75 Château Altimar 2012

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic, elegant and relatively fine. It reveals notes of flowers (cornflower, lilies), blackberry and ripe wild berries combined with touches of spices (gray pepper …) as well as an imperceptible hint of undergrowth and wood. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine mineral frame, a fine juiciness, freshness, a good definition, a fine suavity, finesse, elegance and a good guideline. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy Boysenberry and juicy cassis associated with slight notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy raspberry as well as fine touches of wood, mocha, truffle and very discreet touches of spices. Tannins are fine and slightly firm. Good length.

Score : 15.5+ Château Altimar 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers richness. It reveals notes of chocolate, crème de cassis, crushed redcurrant and crushed strawberry combined with touches of cardamom, Bourbon vanilla as well as subtle toasted hints and an imperceptible hint of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, very slightly tight and offers a fine mineral frame, a fine acidity, a fine suavity, a good structure and a fine tension. In the

mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy redcurrant and juicy raspberry combined with slight touches of juicy blackberry, plum as well as toasted oak, discreet hints of caramelization and a subtle touch of vanilla Bourbon. Tannins are well-built and chewy. Good length.

Score : 15.5+ Château Altimar 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic, gourmand, quite elegant and offers a fine freshness. It reveals notes of wild blackberries, flowers and blueberries combined with touches of crushed strawberry, ripe / crushed red berries as well as subtle touches of flowers, spices, a slight hint of menthol licorice and a very discreet hint of cardamon. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers a slight juiciness, a fine acid frame, finesse, elegance, a nice definition, a good guideline, a good structure, a fine straightness, a nice gourmandise, a good definition as well as a fine depthness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, blueberry and strawberry associated with touches of redcurrant jam, chocolate, Bourbon vanilla as well as fine hints of of toasted oak / crème brulée. Tannins are slightly mellow, elegant and discreetly dusty. Beautiful persistence with slight touches of chocolate.

Score : 16 Château Haut Chatain 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic and offers freshness, a nice grain and a fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed wild strawberries and cassis combined with a subtle hint of redcurrant as well as discreet touches of tonka bean and vanilla/wood. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a nice suavity, a good definition, a beautiful minerality (mineral frame), a fine acidity (in the background), a nice juiciness / freshness, depthness and a good volume. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of redcurrant, juicy / fresh raspberry and fine notes of cassis combined with a touch of blackberry / plum, toasted touches oak, vanilla and slight touches of chocolate powder. Tannins are well-built. Good length and good persistence (a hint of chocolate and imperceptible hint of coffee).

Score : 15.75 Château Grand Ormeau 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is fruity, gourmand, well-built and offers a fine intensity, a fine elegance as well as concentration. It reveals notes of chocolate, spices, blueberry jam and crushed strawberry combined with slight notes of flowers, licorice, crushed raspberry, caramelized oak and chocolate. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, a fine acid frame, a fine freshness, a good structure, straightness and a fine suavity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy cassis, juicy wild strawberry and fine touches of fleshy redcurrand associated with a hint of fleshy raspberry, caramelized oak, vanilla as well as an imperceptible hint of tonka bean and coffee. Tannins are fine and (very) slightly grainy. Good length. The finish is slightly powerful. There are a touch of dark chocolate and a touch of coffee on the persistence. (2019+)

Score : 15.5+ Château Les Hauts-Conseillants 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is relatively aromatic, slightly powerful / concentrated and offers a fine elegance. It reveals notes of wild cassis, crushed blackberry and fine notes of crushed redcurrant combined with a touch of morello cherry, touches of chocolate powder, blue flowers, caramelized oak as well as subtle touches of cardamon and an imperceptible hint of gray pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, fat, round, silky, finely powerful and offers suavity, a nice juiciness, a nice definition and a fine freshness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy red berries and touches of fleshy Gariguette strawberry combined with fine touches of crushed blueberry, toasted oak, caramelization and a subtle touch of vanilla Bourbon. Tannins are well-built. Good length. The persistence is gourmande.

Score : 15.5+ Château La Croix Romane 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose offers notes of blackberry, leather / undergrowth and fine touches of wild fruits, redcurrant associated with discreet hints of caramel, chocolate as well as a very discreet hint of gray pepper, spices and a fine touch of flowers / pistil. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers a nice juicy frame, a fine minerality, tension as well as a good structure. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of wild strawberry, crushed blackberry and small wild berries combined with toasted touches oak, tobacco, undergrowth as well as a subtle mocha and coffee. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

Score : 15+ Château Perron – La Fleur 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic, concentrated, finely gourmand as well as finely elegant. It reveals notes of blackberry, Gariguette strawberry and red berries combined with fine hints of cassis, caramelized oak as well as a discreet hint of chocolate and an imperceptible hint of spices (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice mineral frame, a fine juiciness, fat, tension, a fine straightness, a fine unctuosity and a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed black berries and crushed strawberry combined with fine touches of redcurrant, caramelized oak, a subtle hint of licorice / zan, tobacco as well as touches of vanilla and sweet spices. Tannins are well-built. The finish is gourmande.

Score : 15.25+ Château Haut Chatain 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is slightly rich and offers concentration and a fine power (in the background). It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, cassis and raspberry jam associated with a touch of strawberry, flowers as well as hints of chocolate and caramelization / Praline. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine mineral frame, a fine acidity (in the background), suavity, freshness and tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry jam and raspberry jam associated with fine notes of fresh small red fruits, berries, cassis as well as touches of caramelized oak, subtle hints of chocolate and vanilla. Tannins are slightly firm.

Score : 15 Château Vieux Chaigneau 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic and offers a fine richness / gourmandise. It reveals notes of flowers, pistil and blueberry associated with touches of juicy Gariguette strawberry, cassis and fine hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice juiciness, a nice suavity, a good definition, a fine gourmandise, an acid fram as well as silkiness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of strawberry, red berries and blackberry associated with fine touches of cassis / cherry, flowers as well as discreet hints of licorice, toasted oak, spices and an imperceptible hint of mocha. Tannins are fine and very slightly firm. Good length.

Score : 15.25

Château Guimberteau - Cuvée Tradition 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is fruity and offers a fine richness as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of ripe berries / cassis, redcurrant and fine touches of cornflower, strawberry, wood combined with slight notes of caramelization, chocolate as well as very discreet hints of undergrowth / earth and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, silky and offers a fine juiciness, an acid frame, suavity, a good structure as well as a fine minerality. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy cassis, blueberry and raspberry combined with fine touches of blackberry, wood, caramelisation, zan as well as a subtle hint of flower and a very discreet hint of sweet spices. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

Score : 15.25 Château Guimberteau Cuvée Prestige 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic, relatively elegant and quite intense. It reveals notes of blackberry and flowers (cornflower, lilies) combined with slight notes of red berries, crushed raspberry, woody touches, Sichuan pepper and subtle touches of vanilla (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acid frame, a nice freshness, a fine juiciness, fat, a nice minerality, an acid frame and a nice definition / juiciness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry and juicy berries combined with slight notes of ripe / juicy cherry, fresh / juicy raspberry, toasted touches oak as well as a subtle hint of flowers, caramelization and cardamon. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

Score : 15.25+ Château Vieux Chaigneau 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is quite elegant, slightly powerful and offers a fine richness / concentration and a fine gourmandise. It reveals notes of crushed berries, strawberry and raspberry combined with fine notes of chocolate, caramelization as well as fine hints of sweet spices and Bourbon vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, silky and offers a nice juicy / acid frame, a fine freshness, fat, elegance and gourmandise. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis and fine touches of Gariguette strawberry, jammy red berries combined with a touch of blue fruits, touches of caramelized oak, vanilla as well as sweet spices and a subtle hint of praline. Tannins are fine and very slightly firm. Good length.

Score : 15.5+ Château Vieux Chevrol 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is straight and offers a fine juiciness, a fine power as well as fine concentration. It reveals notes of wild berries, cassis and fine touches of wild strawberries associated with small notes of spices, gray pepper, flowers and chocolate. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a fine suavity, a fine acid frame, a fine concentration, a fine silkiness as well as a fine freshness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, jammy blueberry and redcurrant jam combined with slight touches of strawberry as well as hints of caramel, toasted oak and a

subtle hint of zan / tobacco. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

Score : 15 Château du Grand Ormeau 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose offers a fine richness and a fine concentration. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry and cassis associated with slight notes of strawberry, mushroom as well as subtle hints of caramelized oak, spices and a touch of chocolate. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, a bit tight and offers a nice acid frame, freshness, a small fat, a fine concentration, a fine juiciness as well as a fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of strawberry, ripe redcurrant and slight notes of cassis combined with fine touches of wood, blackberry as well as a discreet hint of flowers and spicy touches.

Score : 14.75+ Fleur des Ormes Cuvée Prestige 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is concentrated, finely tight and offers a fine richness and fine elegance. The wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and wild strawberry associated with touches of redcurrant, flowers, chocolate, caramelization as well as a subtle / very discreet hint of tea. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-conducted and offers a nice freshness / minerality, a fine acid frame, a nice suavity, tension, a small aerial side and elegance. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blueberry, blackberry and fleshy Gariguette strawberry associated with hints of redcurrant as well as subtle toasted touches oak, spices and mocha. There are a slight hint of expresso and a slight hint of vanilla on the persistence.

Score : 15.25+ Château de Marchesseau 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is finely powerful and offers a fine density. It reveals notes of blackberry, red berries and fine touches of fleshy raspberry / strawberry associated with hints of spices, subtle touches of oak, caramelization as well as an imperceptible hint of gray pepper and leather. The wine needs to be put in carafe. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, fresh, mineral and offers a nice roundness, suavity as well as an acid frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy berries and juicy redcurrant associated with slight touches of blueberry, blackberry as well as a hint of zan, tobacco, cardamon and wood. Tannins are well conducted and chewy. Good length.

Score : 15 Château Bertineau Saint-Vincent 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic and offers a fine concentration and a fine gourmandise. It reveals notes of flowers, cassis and fine hints of strawberry, blackberry combined with fine hints of cardamom, spices, wood and a very discreet hint of tea (in the background). The palate is fruity, wellbalanced, slightly juicy and offers a fine acid frame, a good structure, straightness, a good definition, a good gourmandise as well as an ele-

gant and silky matter. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy cassis and juicy wild berries combined with slight touches of raspberry, strawberry, chocolate, caramelized oak, cardamom and a touch of vanilla. Tannins are a bit firm and straight. Good length and beautiful persistence.

Score : 16 Château du Grand Ormeau 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is fruity, juicy, aromatic and gourmand. It need to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, blueberry and strawberry associated with hints of cassis jam, sweet spices, cardamon as well as a subtle hint of mocha and cornflower. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a nice juiciness, an acid frame, suavity, a fine elegance, gourmandise, tension and a good definition. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy redcurrant, juicy blueberries and wild berries combined with a touch of fresh Gariguette strawberry as well as touches of licorice, toasted oak, dark chocolate and a subtle touch of caramel / cardamom. Tannins are fine and straight. Good length and persistence.

Score : 15.5+ Château Chatain 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic, finely tight / concentrated and slightly powerful. It reveals notes of blueberry, cornflower and chocolate combined with touches of redcurrant / raspberry jam as well as subtle touches of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, suave and offers a nice definition, a nice tension, an aerial aspect, freshness, a nice fat, gourmandise as well as a nice juiciness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of redcurrant jam and fleshy Gariguette strawberry associated with small notes of blackberry, blueberry as well as fine hints of licorice, wood, vanilla and a very discreet hint of chocolate. Tannins are fine and very slightly firm. (2019+)

Score : 15.5+ Fleurs des Ormes – Cuvée Prestige 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic and offers gourmandise as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, redcurrant jam and strawberry associated with slight notes of cassis, chocolate, caramelized oak and hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice juiciness, an acid frame, a nice definition, a good «guideline», a fine straightness as well as a good gourmandise. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy cassis and fine touches of redcurrant jam combined with touches of fresh raspberry, toasted oak, vanilla as well as a subtle hint of caramelization / praline. Tannins are a bit chewy. Good length.

Score : 15.75+ Château La Fleur de Boüard 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is aromatic, fruity and offers a fine concentration, elegance, complexity and gourmandise. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, crushed blackberry and ripe redcurrant, combined with touches of wild strawberries, sour cherry, minerality, grilled oak, cocoa, a subtle touch of pepper as well as an imperceptible hint of dark chocolate and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, precise and offers freshness, an acid frame, a small fat, a fine straightness as well as a fine complexity / depthness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crushed wild blackberry, cassis and fine notes of blueberry, wild strawberries associated with a hint of redcurrant, subtle toasted touches oak, cocoa, sweet spices as well as an imperceptible hint of pepper and flowers. Tannins are fine, elegant and very slightly firm / straight. Good length. The persistence is gourmande and offers notes of dark chocolate as well as a hint of caramelization.

Score : 16.5+ Château La Fleur de Boüard 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration, finesse, a fine intensity as well as a beautiful fruit. It reveals notes of blackberry, blueberry and small notes of crushed red fruits combined with a touch of flowers, liquorice as well as subtle hints of tobacco, wood / sweet spices, gray pepper and an imperceptible hint of cardamon. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a fine minerality, a fine tension, a nice suavity, freshness, a fine depthness, a small fat, a good definition as well as an acid frame (red fruits acidity) . In the mouth this wine expresses notes of strawberry, cassis, blackberry and fine touches of ripe red berries combined with a subtle hint of plum, toasted oak as well as a subtle hint of caramelization, zan and an imperceptible hint of tobacco. Tannins are very fine, well-built and currently young. Good length. Beautiful potential (2019+).

Score : 16.25+ Château Belles-Graves 2014

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is fruity, racy, aromatic, slightly powerful and offers a fine concentration and elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild strawberries, small berries and fine woody touches associated with a subtle hint of pepper, cocoa as well as fine touches of sweet spices and a slight hint of blue flowers. The palate is fruity / aromatic, well-balanced, mineral, finely gourmande and offers a slight / discreet fleshiness (in the background), suavity, a fine tension as well as a fine roundness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of strawberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of wild blackberry associated with a subtle hint of juicy berries, discreet toasted touches / caramelized oak as well as a subtlehint of cornflower and zan. Tannins are supple. Good length. There are an imperceptible hint of melted chocolate and a discreet hint of caramel on the aftertaste.

Score : 15.5 Château de Marchesseau 2015

Lalande-de-Pomerol The nose is concentrated and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, crushed blackberry and blueberry combined with slight notes of caramelization, toasted oak, chocolate as well as a very discreet / imperceptible hint of flowers and tea. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice juiciness, a nice acid frame, a nice suavity, a good definition, a good matter as well as gourmandise. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blueberry, plum and juicy redcurrant associated with touches of wild strawberry as well as subtle hints of caramelized oak, chocolate, cardamon and a subtle hint of tea. Tannins are fine and very slightly firm. Good length. Good potential.

Score : 15.75