Madiran

Château Peyros - Greewich.43 N 2012 Madiran

The nose is elegant, fruity and offers delicacy as well as a very slight intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of ripe red berries associated with touches of small black berries, flowers (violet / lily), fleshy hints of red fruit, Timut pepper as well as a very discreet hint of sweet blond tobacco, nutmeg, caramelization / chocolate and mushroom (in the background). The palate is fruity, delicate, mineral, beautifully defined / built, well-balanced, precise and offers a small tension, suavity, elegance, a slight freshness, finesse, a beautiful minerality as well as a slight acidulous frame (in the background). On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberries, fleshy cassis and small notes of wild black berries, flowers (iris, lilac) associated with small touches of crunchy wild red berries, tonka bean, blond tobacco, oak as well as very discreet hints of undergrowth. Tannins are very slightly dry. Good length.

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

Domaine Sergent - Eucalyptus 2014 Madiran

The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers concentration, a fine power / structure as well as a slight richness. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberries and small notes of crushed blueberry associated with small touches of ripe red fruits, liquorice, spices as well as a very discreet hint of Cuben pepper, flowers, undergrowth, cardamom and menthol. The palate is fruity, elegant, well-balanced, structured and offers a beautiful definition, a slightly acidulous frame, racy minerality, a small freshness, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a tannic and a bit tight structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberries, crushed cassis and small notes of small black berries, crushed raspberry associated with small toasted hints, cocoa, liquorice as well as very discreet hints of spices and an imperceptible hint of truffle (in the background). Tannins are elegant and structuring. A beautiful persistence. A beautiful wine!

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)