Haut-Médoc
Crus Bourgeois
Château Le Bourdieu 2016
Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is aromatic and flowery. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet/cornflower and small notes of crunchy strawberry associated with small touches of cassis, violet, discreet hints of spices, chocolate as well as a very discreet hint of nutmeg and an imperceptible hint of saffron (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, quite tight and offers minerality, tension as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of strawberry, raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of toasted, vanilla as well as a very discreet hint of sweet spices, flowers and almond.
Score : 14.25/20 (87-88/100)
Loudenne Le Château 2016
Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity, racy and offers a fine gourmandize, a fine concentration as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, griotte and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of liquorice, crushed strawberry as well as fine hints of vanilla, violet, toasted and a very discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, well-built and offers a fine juiciness, a good definition, a fine tension as well as elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of griotte, ripe cassis and small notes of ripe/fleshy small black berries associated with touches of very ripe strawberry, blackberry as well as fine hints of liquorice, violet as well as discreet hints of toasted, cardamom an an imperceptible hint of Sichuan pepper (in the background). Tannins are wellbuilt. Good length. There is an imperceptible saline hint in the background/on the finish.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Vernous 2016
Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose reveals notes o spices, fresh leather, fleshy strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of cassis, fresh raspberry, zan and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, gourmand, a good finesse of the grain, a grain very finely tight as well as a fresh/mineral frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild blackberry, crunchy/ juicy raspberry and small notes of small berries associated with small touches of flowers, zan as well as discreet hints of tonka bean, fresh mild tobacco (in the background) and chocolate on the finish. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Lestage Chevillon 2016
Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is aromatic and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of cassis bud and red fruits combined with small touches of crunchy blackberry and a discreet hint of spices (in the background). The palate is fruity, mineral and offers freshness, a small juiciness, a mineral frame as well as roundness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild berries, crunchy wild raspberry and small notes of cassis associated with touches of cassis bud. There is a very discreet hint of bitterness on the persistence.
Score : 14/20 (86-87/100)
Château La Gorre 2016
Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose offers a fine intensity / concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of zan associated with slight hints of mocha / chocolate, blackberry as well as very discreet hints of violet and cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a small juiciness, a small tension, a mineral frame as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, ripe/fleshy raspberry and small notes of cherry associated with a touch of violet, cassis as well as hints of tonka bean, toasted hints and a very discreet hint of vanilla. Tannins are well-built. There are hints of chocolate on the persistence.