Médoc Communales

Château Duplessis 2017 Moulis-en-Médoc

The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity. This wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of wild red berries, crunchy strawberry and small notes of crunchy blackcurrant associated with fine touches of flowers as well as very discreet hints of racy minerality and Sichuan pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame and a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crunchy raspberry, small crunchy red berries and small notes of fresh flowers (violet, lilac) associated with fine touches of racy minerality and a discreet hint of toasted. An imperceptible toasted hint on the persistence.

Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)

Château La Garricq 2017 Moulis-en-Médoc

The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize as well as a fine straightness. It reveals notes of blackberry, raspberry and small cassis associated with small touches of violet as well fine hints of liquorice and a very discreet hint of grey pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe cassis, juicy/ripe raspberry and small notes of small red berries associated with fine touches of racy minerality, fine hints of crunchy strawberry, rose/iris as well as a very discreet hint of grey and nutmeg. An imperceptible hint of coffee on the persistence.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)

MARGAUX 2017

Château Charmant 2017 Margaux

The nose is racy, well-built and offers a fine power as well as a small intensity. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild raspberry and small notes of cassis associated with touches of violet, cornflower as well as fine hints of vanilla and cardamom. The mouth is fruity, juicy and offers precision, freshness as well as power. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe cassis, ripe blackberry and small notes of raspberry associated with small touches of red berries, violet, racy minerality as well as fine hints of graphite and mild tobacco leaf. Good length. A very discreet chew on the persistence.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Château La Galiane 2017 Margaux

The nose is gourmand, aromatic and offers a small power as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of strawberry, blackberry and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of violet, cornflower as well as fine hints of crushed cherry and a subtle hint of sweet spices. The nose is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition as well as gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe cassis, juicy/ripe raspberry and small notes of cherry associated with small touches of violet, vanilla, tobacco leaf as well as a subtle hint of tonka bean and graphite. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)

Château La Bessane 2017 Margaux

The nose offers a fine power and a fine richness. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, wild raspberry and small notes of small wild red fruits as well as fine touches of fresh flowers as well as fine hints of zan and vanilla. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, precision as well as a small straightness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe cassis, juicy/ripe raspberry and small notes of cherry associated with small touches of small red berries as well as fine hints of liquorice and chocolate.

Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)

Château Grand Tayac 2017 Margaux

The nose is fruity, precise and structured. It reveals notes of violet, raspberry and small notes of small wild berries associated with small touches of nutmeg, green cardamom and discreet hints of sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, juicy, racy and offers a good definition and a fine richness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed raspberry and small notes of crushed strawberry associated with touches of liquorice, nutmeg, cardamom and very fine hints of caramelization. Good length.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Gassies 2017 Margaux

The nose is fruity, structuring, racy and offers power. It reveals notes of cassis, small red berries and small notes of pepper associated with fine touches of violet as well as hints of liquorice stick. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/gourmand frame and a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, discreet hints of racy minerality. Good length. Tannins are elegant and finely chewy.

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)

Confidence de Margaux 2017 Margaux

The nose is fruity and offers a small power. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, blackberry and small notes of blackcurrant associated with fine touches of small fruits, graphite, violet as well as fine hints of sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, a beautiful definition, gourmandize and suavity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy wild raspberry, small crushed red berries and small notes of crushed blackcurrant associated with fine touches of violet, lilac as well as hints of juicy blueberry and liquorice. Tannins are supple and well-built.

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

Le Créateur 2017 Margaux

The nose offers a small power, a very fine richness and a fine grain. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of small crushed red berries associated with fine touches of racy minerality, vanilla, graphite and a very discreet hint of toasted hazelnut and camphor. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, tension and a racy minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry, juicy/fleshy blackcurrant and small notes of small red berries associated with touches of coffee, dark chocolate as well as a discreet hint of nutmeg, caramelization and toasted. Good length. Tannins are precise and straight. Fine hints of chocolate/toasted almond on the persistence.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)

Pavillon rouge du Château Margaux 2017 Margaux

The nose is elegant, fruity, racy, harmonious and offers a good definition as well as a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of fresh blackberry, strawberry, cherry and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of plum as well as very fine hints of cassis, liquorice, a subtle hint of cardamom and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral, wellbalanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a mineral frame as well as a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe cassis, juicy/ripe strawberry and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of blackberry, liquorice, tonka bean, fine hints of sweet spices, chocolate and an imperceptible hint of nutmeg / hazelnut. Tannins are elegant. Good length.

Score : 17/20 (94/100)

La Bastide Dauzac 2017 Margaux

The nose is fruity, structured, juicy, racy and offers a fine deepness. It reveals notes of ripe wild strawberry, ripe blackcurrant and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of tonka bean, racy minerality/graphite and discreet hints of tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, crunchiness, a fine grain as well as gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of ripe raspberry, crunchy/juicy red berries and small notes of blackberry associated with a subtle hint of rose and very fine hints of fresh flowers, tonka bean and fresh liquorice. A very discreet varietal hint on the finish. Good length.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)