Margaux Crus Bourgeois
Crus Bourgeois
Château Larose-Trintaudon 2016
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is aromatic and offers a fine fleshiness. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of fleshy small berries associated with fine hints of spices, cornflower as well as a very discreet hint of liquorice stick. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine tension, a fine juicy/ acidulous frame, precision, juiciness, a small gourmandize as well as a very fine crunchiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy strawberry, crunchy/juicy blackberry and small notes of ripe/juicy raspberry associated with a hint of small berries as well as a very discreet hint of liquorice stick and an imperceptible hint of flowers (in the background). There is a very discreet almost saline hint and sapidity on the finish. There are fine toasted hints and chocolate on the persistence. Tannins are well-built and very discreetly firm.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château Larose Perganson 2016
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is aromatic and offers a fine gourmandize, a small power as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of fleshy cassis, ripe blackberry and small notes of strawberry associated with fine hints of flowers, Cuben pepper, zan and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a mineral frame, a fine juiciness as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, juicy cassis and small notes of crunchy/ fresh raspberry associated with small touches of liquorice, hints of juicy small red berries as well as fine hints of liquorice, a fine hint of flowers and a discreet hint of mild tobacco/zan. Good length.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Liversan 2016
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity, well-built and offers elegance, a good finesse of the grain as well as a very fine juiciness. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, juicy wild strawberry and small notes of small berries associated with hints of flowers (violet, cornflower), liquorice, a very discreet hint of small blue fruits as well as fine hints of racy minerality, spices and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a fine juiciness, a mineral frame, suavity, freshness, a small power as well as tension. on the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy wild strawberry, small crunchy berries and small notes of flowers associated with touches of crunchy cassis, discreet hints of liquorice, vanilla as well as a very discreet hint of chocolate and almond on the finish/persistence. Tannins are structuring and well-built.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Magnol 2016
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, toasted and small notes of crushed blackberry associated with a hint of ripe/crushed redcurrant, hints of toasted oak as well as a hint of grilled and pepper. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a small juiciness as well as a mineral frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy red cherry, fleshy/juicy cassis and small notes of strawberry associated with a hint of liquorice, flowers as well as a very discreet hint of vanilla, grilled and an imperceptible cassis bud (in the background).
Score : 14.25/20 (87-88/100)
Château de Gironville 2016
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose offers a small freshness as well as a small concentration. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of blackberry, Gariguette strawberry and small notes of violet associated with discreet hints of zan, spices and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good freshness, crunchiness, a fine tension as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy raspberry and juicy/crunchy cassis associated with small notes of cherry, crushed small red berries as well as fine touches of flowers, zan and very discreet hints of racy minerality. Tannins are well-built. There is an imperceptible hint of almond and vanilla on the finish.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château Belle-Vue 2016
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is elegant, well-built, harmonious and offers a fine concentration as well as a fine freshness. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, juicy/crunchy/fresh red berries and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with a touch of black cherry, violet, hints of gray pepper, spices as well as fine hints of toasted, nutmeg and vanilla. The palate is fruity, elegant, well-balanced and offers freshness, a good definition, a fine acidulous rame, a beautiful touch as well as harmony. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crunchy/juicy raspberry and small notes of crushed cherry associated with fine hints of ripe/juicy small red berries, flowers, racy minerality as well as discreet hints of spices, Cuben pepper, toasted and liquorice. Tannins are elegant. Good length.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Château Reysson 2016
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of flowers (violet, rose) associated with touches of strawberry as well as discreet hints of graphite and a very discreet hint of Cuben pepper (in the background). The palate is fresh, fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a small tension, a good definition as well as a mineral frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/juicy cherry, ripe/juicy raspberry and small notes of juicy/ripe blackberry associated with fine touches of flowers as well as discreet hints of liquorice. Good length.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Château Paloumey 2016
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is aromatic, well-built and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of wild strawberry, wild raspberry associated with small touches of blueberry, violet as well as discreet hints of liquorice and caramelization. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a small mineral frame, a fine juiciness, freshness as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of fleshy small berries associated with small touches of flowers, liquorice as well as discreet hints of chocolate (in the background) and caramelization. Good persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
MARGAUX CRUS BOURGEOIS
Château DeyremValentin 2016
Margaux, Cru Bourgeois
The nose offers power as well as a small concentration. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, wild berries and small notes of gray pepper associated with touches of violet/lily, hints of gray pepper as well as discreet hints of liquorice and an imperceptible hint of cardamom. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a fine juicy frame, a fine acidulous as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, cassis and small notes of wild raspberry associated with small touches of small red berries, fine hints of flowers, gray pepper, liquorice, chocolate (in the background) as well as a discreet hint off cardamom and nutmeg.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Bellevue de Tayac 2016
Margaux, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is elegant, gourmand and well-built. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of graphite, toasted/ caramelized, Bourbon vanilla bud as well as discreet hints of chocolate and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is mineral, fruity, well-balanced, wellbuilt and offers a good definition, a mineral frame as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh blackberry, juicy/fresh red berries and small notes of juicy/fresh raspberry associated with small touches of flowers, racy minerality as well as discreet hints of toasted and almond.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)