Pomerol

Clos 56 - 2016 Pomerol

The nose is fruity and offers minerality as well as power. It reveals notes of blackberries, cassis and small notes of flowers (lily, violet ...) associated with small touches of graphite, caramelization and Cuben pepper as well as a very discreet hint of nutmeg and cocoa bean (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, suavity, a mineral frame as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy / juicy berries and small notes of raspberries associated with small touches of fresh / juicy blueberry as well as toasted touches, liquorice, flowers, graphite, cocoa and an imperceptible hint of Cuben pepper. Tannins are fine, a bit firm and very discreetly tight.

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

Clos René 2016 Pomerol

The nose is very slightly tight, well-structured and offers a small power. It reveals notes of cassis, small wild berries and small notes of blueberry associated with small touches of flowers as well as discreet hints of caramelization and spices. The palate is mineral, fruity, slightly tight and offers a small freshness, a small tension as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy wild raspberry, crunchy wild red berries and small notes of blackberry associated with small hints of crunchy wild black berries, flowers, a very discreet touch of blond tobacco, cardamom as well as an imperceptible hint of nutmeg and Sichuan pepper. Tannins are fine and a bit firm. There is a very discreet hint of almond on the persistence.

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

Château Mazeyres 2016 Pomerol

The nose is aromatic and offers a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of crunchy blackberry, ripe / crunchy berries and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with small varietal hints, zan and very discreet hints of sweet spices (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers a very fine unctuosity, a fine freshness as well as a small tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crunchy raspberry and small notes of crunchy red berries associated with small hints of cassis, varietal as well as discreet hints of zan, a very discreet hint of chocolate (in background) and an imperceptible touch of caramelization. Tannins are fine, a bit firm and structuring.

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

Château L’Ecuyer 2016 Pomerol

The nose is fruity, gourmand, slightly tight and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild cassis and small notes of fleshy strawberry combined with fine touches of cherry, blueberry as well as slight / discreet hints of Sichuan pepper, Ceylon tea, sweet spices, discreet toasted hints and vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a beautiful fresh frame, a beautiful racy minerality, fluidity as well as a good guideline / dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy blueberry and small notes of strawberry associated with a touch of plum / blue fruits, a discreet hint of blueberry as well as hints of sweet spices, dark chocolate and wood. Tannins are fine. There is a hint of cocoa on the persistence.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)

Château La Renaissance 2016 Pomerol

The nose is fruity, racy, a bit gourmand and offers minerality. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, strawberry and small notes of gray pepper associated with small touches of ripe fruit, small toasted touches, vanilla and an imperceptible touch of almond (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a small mineral frame, a good structure, concentration as well as a small juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of small blue fruits associated with touches of raspberry, flowers, small touches of spices as well as a discreet hint of chocolate and gray pepper. The tannins are well led. Good length and beautiful persistence.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)