Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Quintessence Château Blaignan 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity, fresh, finely spicy and offers freshness as well as a fine intensity. It reveals notes of cassis, wild raspberry and small notes of ripe wild blackberry associated with touches of cassis, liquorice stick as well as fine hints of toasted, chocolate, hazelnut and a very discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral (racy minerality), tight and offers fat, a good guideline as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of fleshy/juicy cassis associated with touches of fleshy/juicy cherry, fine hints of flowers, toasted, chocolate/tonka bean as well as a discreet hint of hazelnut and almond. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Le Temple de Tourteyron 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity, very finely tight ans offers a fine power, a fine grain as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of fresh cassis, small ripe berries and small notes of cherry/ crunchy/ripe raspberry associated with fine hints of flowers, cardamom and chocolate. The palate is fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers juiciness, an acidulous/fresh frame as well as a small tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy red berries, crunchy cassis and small notes of flowers associated with a touch of crunchy raspberry as well as a discreet hint of cassis bud, liquorice and toasted/chocolate.
Score : 14/20 (86-87/100)
ChâteauVilla Carmin 2016
Médoc
The nose reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry and fine touches of fresh leather, spices associated with discreet hints of cassis, raspberry as well as a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, suavity as well as a mineral frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cassis, flowers/ varietals and crunchy/juicy red fruits associated with small touches of raspberry, zan as well as very discreet hints of spices. Tannins are well-built. There are very discreet hints of cocoa/dark chocolate on the finish/persistence.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Prieuré de Blaignan 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity, mineral and offers a fine power (in the background). It reveals notes of ripe cassis, liquorice and small notes of ripe small berries associated with touches of flowers, fresh raspberry, hints of graphite, Cuben pepper as well as a discreet varietal hints and fine hints of spices. The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers suavity, a fine acidulous frame, precision, roundness, fat as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ fresh cassis, fleshy/fresh small wild berries and small notes of cherry associated with a touch of fleshy/fresh red berries as well as fine hints of flowers, a discreet hint of mocha/chocolate on the finish/persistence. There is an imperceptible hint of hazelnut/almond on the persistence/aftertaste
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château Fleur La Mothe 2016
Médoc
The nose is aromatic and gourmand. It reveals notes of blackberry and fleshy strawberry combined with fine toasted / naked touches, raspberry as well as slight hints of violet, vanilla and pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers juiciness, a good definition, suavity, a fine mineral frame, elegance as well as gourmandise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy blackberry, fleshy / juicy raspberry and small notes of fleshy / juicy berries associated with hints of flowers, cardamom, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of chocolate. Tannins are well-built. The finish and the persistence are gourmande. There is a discreet hint of caramelization / vanilla on the aftertaste.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Beauvillage - 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a fine power as well as crunchiness. It reveals notes of blackberry and Cuben pepper combined with small notes of crunchy wild strawberry, crunchy cassis as well as hints of gray pepper, very discreet hints of spice and an imperceptible hint of graphite / flowers. The palate is fruity, precise, well conducted and offers suavity, a good structure, juiciness, a fine acidulous frame, a good definition, a fine freshness as well as minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy boysenberry and juicy cassis combined with small notes of fleshy / crunchy red fruits (raspberry, red berries) as well as touches of chocolate, toasted chocolat / sweet spices and vanilla. Tannins are fine, a bit firm and structuring. There is a hint of mocha / tonka bean on the persistence.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Haut Barrail 2016
Médoc
The nose is aromatic, well-built and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of violets, crushed raspberries as well as discreet hints of spices, Cuben pepper and vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a good definition, a small juiciness, suavity, crunchiness as well as a mineral frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of crunchy wild raspberry as well as touches of flowers and discreet hints of spices. Tannins are structuring and well-built. Good length. Score : 15+/20 (8990/100)
Château Haut-Bana 2016
Médoc
The nose is aromatic, very slightly tight and offers a small power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild berries and small notes of crushed raspberry combined with touches of crushed wild red berries, violet, chocolate, Sichuan pepper and cardamom. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a beautiful grain, an acidulous frame, juiciness, gourmandise, a very fine tension, a fine suavity as well as a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy / fleshy blueberry and fleshy / juicy red berries associated with touches of blackberry, violet as well as discreet hints of liquorice stick and spices. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château L’Eden 2016
Médoc
The nose reveals varietal notes, gray pepper, blackberry and small notes of crunchy strawberry associated with hints of spices. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers juiciness, a good definition, suavity as well as a small acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / crunchy blackberry, small crunchy berries and small varietal notes associated with small touches of red berries, crunchy raspberry as well as very discreet hints of pepper, cassis bud and a very discreet hint of tonka bean / wood (in the background).
Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)
Château Haut-Maurac 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity, racy, well-built and offers a fine power as well as a fine freshness. It reveals notes of cassis, wild strawberry and small notes of flowers associated with small touches of crunchy/fresh raspberry as well as discreet hints of zan and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced, precise and offers a good definition, a fine juiciness, gourmandize, suavity as well as a fine fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/ fleshy cassis and small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with small touches of flowers, varietal, ripe red berries as well as discreet hints of toasted, zan and very discreet hints of tonka bean. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château La Roque de By 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity, well-built, very discreetly tight and offers a very fine power. It reveals notes of blackberry, black pepper and small notes of fresh raspberry associated with small touches of cassis, red fruits, flowers (violet, rose) as well as discreet hints of zan and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a small freshness, a small minerality, gourmandize, elegance as well as a fine dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy blackberry, crunchy raspberry, crunchy strawberry and small notes of small juicy/crushed black berries associated with small touches of zan, flowers as well as discreet hints of spices. Tannins are well-built, very discreetly firm and elegant. There is a hint of coffee on the persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château la Tour de By 2016
Médoc
The nose is elegant and well-built. It reveals notes of blackberry, gray pepper and small notes of red fruits, varietals associated with touches of crushed wild strawberry, crushed wild raspberry as well as hints of spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, well-built, elegant and offers a good definition, a fine acidulous/juicy frame as well as suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry and small notes of wild strawberry, wild red berries associated with small touches of cassis, liquorice as well as hints of flowers, violet, spices, chocolate, discreet hints of sweet spices and an imperceptible hints of coffee (in the background). Tannins are fine and well-built. Good length. A beautiful suave, juicy, precise and well-structured wine.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Château Layauga-Duboscq Cuvée Renaissance 2016
Médoc
The nose offers a fine power, a good structure as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of chocolate associated with small touches of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, minerality, tension, an acidulous frame, roundness, a small gourmande side as well as fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry and small notes of small red fleshy/juicy berries associated with fine hints of chocolate, flowers, toasted, vanilla and mild tobacco. Tannins are well-built.
Château Le Pey 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity, structured and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, wild strawberry and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with discreet hints of spices, varietals and toasted. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition as well as a fine juicy frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, cassis and small notes of juicy red berries associated with small touches of crunchy raspberry, violet/lily as well as discreet hints of liquorice, racy minerality and an imperceptible hint of tonka bean (in the background). Tannins are well-built. There is an imperceptible hint of roasted on the aftertaste. A beautiful fruity, juicy and “easy drinking” wine.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Château Moulin de Taffard 2016
Médoc
The nose offers notes of wild blackberry, small wild berries and small notes of crunchy wild strawberry associated with small touches of violet, Sichuan pepper as well as discreet hints of racy minerality. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a beautiful juiciness, minerality, dynamism, gourmandize as well as a beautiful juicy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry and small notes of juicy/fresh cassis, crunchy/juicy wild strawberry associated with small touches of flowers as well as discreet hints of liquorice and spices.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Château Moulin de Canhaut 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of gray pepper associated with discreet hints of spices as well as a very discreet hint of cardamom/mild tobacco (in the background). The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers suavity, a good structure, a fine acidulous frame as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy blackberry, crunchy strawberry and small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with discreet hints of toasted oak, chocolate as wel as discreet hints of almond. Tannins are wellbuilt. There is a very discreet hint of ripe almond on the finish/persistence. A fruity wine and “easy-drinking”.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château L’Or des Terres 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a fine intensity/power as well as a good aromatic precision. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed strawberry and small notes of vanilla associated with a touch of violet, wild fleshy raspberry as well as discreet hints of cardamom, vanilla and spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy cassis and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with small touches of fleshy blackberry as well as discreet hints of flowers (violet, lily), tonka bean, zan a very discreet hint of mild tobacco. Tannins are well-built. Good length. There is a very discreet hint of toasted bread/crushed fresh hazel nut on the persistence.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château Plagnac 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of blackberry and wild berries associated with small notes of raspberry, Sichuan pepper as well as discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition,, a fine juicy/acidulous frame, a fine suavity, freshness as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, crunchy raspberry and small notes of small crunchy berries associated with fine touches of cassis as well as discreet hints of flowers, zan and mild tobacco.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Pontey 2016
Médoc
The nose reveals small notes of blackberry, strawberry and fine touches of leather, spices associated with fine hints of violet as well as discreet hints of Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, precision, minerality/a mineral frame as well as a fine crunchiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cassis, crunchy wild strawberry and small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with small/fine touches of violet, blue berries, very discreet hints of toasted, vanilla, liquorice as well as an imperceptible hint of varietal and caramelization. Tannins are very discreetly dry. There is a hint of toasted bread on the persistence.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château Poitevin 2016
Médoc The nose is aromatic, well-built and offers a fine power as well as a fine complexity. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy red berries and small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of liquorice, Sichuan pepper, discreet hints of spices as well as an imperceptible hint of tobacco (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a fine mineral frame, a small juiciness, a good minerality, precision as well as a very fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of small fleshy berries, flowers, spices, mild tobacco, varietals and liquorice. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Roquegrave 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a fine fleshiness as well as a fine intensity/ concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of Cuben pepper as well as discreet hints of toasted and almond. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, structured and offers a good definition, a fine juicy/mineral frame, acidulous as well as suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine hints of wild red berries, wild blue berries as well as discreet hints of flowers, liquorice, toasted and very discreet hints of grilled oak (in the background). Tannins are well-built and structured.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Saïkouk 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a very fine concentration (in the background). It reveals notes of wild blackberry, raspberry and small notes of wild strawberry, small ripe wild fruits associated with discreet hints of Sichuan pepper, flowers, toasted/toasted bread as well as an imperceptible hint of black tea (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers suavity, a good definition, a fine juicy frame as well as a good guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry and small notes of small berries associated with touches of flowers, cherry as well as discreet hints of liquorice, mild tobacco and chocolate. Tannins are fine and well-built.
Good length.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Saint-Christoly 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration/ power. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with touches of gray pepper, spices as well as very discreet hints of violet, liquorice, coffee and oak. The palate is fruity, well-built, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a small fresh frame, minerality as well as fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry and crunchy/ripe wild red berries associated with touches of flowers, coffee, spices, oak as well as a very discreet hint of pepper and varietal (in the background). Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Petit Manou 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration as well as a very fine richness and elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild raspberry and small notes of crushed small berries associated with fine touches of liquorice, spices as well as very discreet hints of Sichuan pepper and Bourbon vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a fine juicy frame, suavity, fat, a fine tension, a beautiful matter as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy cassis and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with small touches of wild strawberry, liquorice, tonka bean as well as discreet hints of Bourbon vanilla. Tannins are fine and structuring. Good length. A very beautiful gourmand, precise and very finely unctuous wine.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Château Tour Castillon 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity, spicy and well-built. It reveals notes of cassis, wild strawberry and small notes of spices associated with small touches of ripe blackberry, violet, toasted/chocolate. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a fine mineral frame, gourmandize as well as a very fine acidity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, crushed raspberry and small notes of small red fruits associated with fine hints of flowers/violet, liquorice as well as very discreet hints of spices and cocoa (in the background). Tannins are fine and slightly firm.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Vieux Landon 2016
Médoc
The nose is aromatic, fruity and offers a fine concentration as well as a small power. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of ripe/fleshy wild strawberry associated with hints of toasted, tonka bean and caramelization. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, suavity, an acidulous frame as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, fleshy wild strawberry and small notes of fleshy small berries associated with small touches of cassis, fleshy raspberry as well as discreet hints of chocolate and caramelized oak. Tannins are well-built. Good length and good persistence. Very discreet chew on the finish.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Insula, « Amphora » 2016 (Terra Vitis)
Médoc
The nose is fruity, fresh and crunchy. It reveals notes of cassis, crunchy strawberry and small notes of crunchy blackberry associated with small touches of zan, cardamom, violet and Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a good definition, minerality/ a mineral frame, freshness, a very discreetly tight grain as well as a good guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy blackberry, crunchy fresh raspberry and small notes of crunchy wild strawberry associated with touches of flowers, liquorice, chocolate and caramelization. Tannins are fine and well-built. Gourmandize and suavity/appetence on the finish.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Clos Manou 2016
Médoc
The nose is aromatic and gourmand. It reveals notes of vanilla, blackberry and wild strawberry associated with small touches of small ripe blue fruits, violet, toasted as well as a very discreet hint of pepper, coffee and caramelization. On the palate this wine is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, well-built, elegant and offers a good definition, juiciness, a very finely tight grain, a small freshness, a beautiful matter as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy blackberry, fleshy/juicy wild strawberry and small notes of blueberry, vanilla associated with small touches of cassis, vanilla, toasted as well as a very discreet hint of coffee (in the background). Tannins are fine and fine and well-built.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Noaillac - Prestige 2016
Médoc
The nose is aromatic and spicy. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of spices associated with touches of violet, discreet hints of fleshy strawberry, wild raspberry as well as discreet hints of Sichuan pepper, coffee and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise and offers a good definition, a fine juicy frame, a good guideline, elegance as well as a fine density. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of small bleu fruits, crushed raspberry associated with touches of crunchy red berries, liquorice, cornflower and spices. Tannins are fine and well-built. There is a very discreet hint of coffee on the persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Goulée by Cos d’Estournel 2016
Médoc
The nose is fruity, spicy and aromatic. It reveals notes of cherry, red berries and small notes of varietals associated with small touches of pepper, crunchy small fruits as well as discreet hints of bell pepper. The palate is juicy (beautiful juiciness), fruity, fresh and offers minerality, a beautiful acidulous frame, a good structure as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cherry and crunchy/acidulous red berries associated with small touches of flowers, crunchy blueberry, crunchy/juicy blackberry as well as small/fine touches of liquorice and an imperceptible hint of toasted/cardamom. Good persistence.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)