Médoc & Haut-Médoc
Le Temple de Tourteyron 2017 Médoc
The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of small fruits associated with a hint of cornflower and discreet hints of sweet spices/nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame and a fin fat. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crunchy raspberry, crunchy/juicy strawberry and small notes of blackcurrant associated with fine hints of nutmeg, racy minerality and an imperceptible hint of sweet spices.
Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)
Château Bellevue 2017 Médoc
The nose offers power, a fine grain and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of violet, lily and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of raspberry, acidulous rose candy and discreet hints of pepper (in the background). The mouth is fruity, fresh, well-balanced, mineral and offers a juicy frame, a good definition, freshness and a fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fresh raspberry and small notes of acidulous blackcurrant associated with fine touches of flowers (iris, cornflower…) as well as hints of chocolate and caramelization.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château La Grave 2017 Médoc
The nose is fresh and offers power. It reveals notes of flowers, blackcurrant bud and small notes of small crunchy red berries associated with a fine varietal touch as well as hints of racy minerality, rose wood and a very discreet hint of pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/ finely acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/crunchy blackberry, crunchy small red berries and small notes of fresh lilac associated with fine hints of blackcurrant bud, varietal as well as a discreet hint of chocolate and racy minerality. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)
Château La Landotte 2017 Médoc
The nose offers power and a small concentration. It reveals notes of crunchy blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as discreet hints of grey pepper and a subtle hint of liquorice. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality and a juicy/acidulous frame, a beautiful tension and straightness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy raspberry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of wild strawberry as well as hints of chocolate, toasted and very discreet hints of sweet spices and a subtle hint of mild tobacco (in the background). A fine power on the finish/persistence.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Laffitte Laujac 2017 Médoc
The nose offers a fine grain and power. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild strawberry and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with fine touches of lily as well as a hint of violet, graphite, toasted/caramelization and sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, minerality as well as a fine acidulous frame, suavity and tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy red cherry, fleshy/juicy blackcurrant and small notes of violet associated with small touches of crunchy raspberry, hints of iris, fresh lilac as well as fine hints of nutmeg. Good length. A good persistence on hints of almond and chocolate.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100) Château Les Ormes Sorbet 2017 Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a fine richness and a fine fleshiness. It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of small red fruits associated with fine touches of violet as well as very fine hints of tea, spices and a subtle hint of Sichuan pepper and vanilla. The mouth is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as a small tension, a fine freshness and a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy strawberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of blackberry, liquorice as well as fine hints of nutmeg and an imperceptible hint of toasted hazelnut and sugared mild tobacco. Good length.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château L’Or des Terres 2017 Médoc
The nose is aromatic and offers a fine gourmandize and a small power. It reveals notes of crunchy strawberry, blackberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of liquorice, ripe cherry as well as a subtle hint of ripe/crushed redcurrant, discreet hints of vanilla and sweet mil tobacco. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, a good definition as well as gourmandize and precision. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/crunchy raspberry, juicy/crunchy cherry and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of violet, liquorice stick as well as an imperceptible hint of sugared mild tobacco. Good length. Tannins are very discreetly firm.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Goulée by Cos d’Estournel 2017 Médoc
The nose is elegant, aromatic, structured and offers a small spicy side as well as freshness. It reveals notes of fresh raspberry, fresh / juicy berries and small notes of cassis, fleshy / juicy cherry associated with discreet hints of flowers, leather, spices and a discreet hint of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, precision, freshness, tension, a fine unctuosity, a fine acidulous frame, suavity, roundness as well as a beautiful fleshy / juicy fruit. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy raspberry, cherry and small notes of fine touches of fresh/juicy blackberry associated with fine hints of small berries as well as discreet hints of chocolate, zan, spices and tobacco. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Château Rollan de By 2017 Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a small power. This wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry and small notes of grey pepper associated with fine touches of dry rose, violet and a discreet hint of leather. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced ad offers a juicy/acidulous frame, fat, a small richness and dynamism. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/ fleshy blackberry, juicy/fleshy blackcurrant and small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine touches of dry rose, small red berries as well as hints of vanilla and a subtle hint of nutmeg. Good length. Tannins are well-built and slightly marked.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
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