Médoc Communales

La Chapelle de Haut-Bages Libéral 2017 Pauillac

The nose is fruity, racy and offers power and a fine grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of cherry, wild raspberry associated with small touches of strawberry associated with small touches of strawberry, blackberry as well as discreet hints of liquorice. The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, elegant and offers freshness, gourmandize, a very slight acidulous frame as well as a beautiful tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/acidulous cassis, cherry as well as subtle hints of tonka bean, chocolate and caramelization. Tannins are elegant.

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

Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2017 Pauillac

The nose is racy and offers a fine intensity and a fine power. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of fresh/juicy cherry, racy minerality and small notes of fresh gravels associated with fine touches of fresh blackberry, discreet hints of nutmeg/sweet spices as well as very discreet hint of pepper (in the background) an imperceptible hint of tea. The mouth is fruity, fresh, precise, fleshy and offers a good definition, precision, freshness, a fine unctuosity as well as a fine gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy red cherry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of juicy blackberry as well as fine hints of caramelization, nutmeg and salinity. The tannins are fine, well-built and structuring. A persistence on notes of cocoa.

Score : 17/20 (94/100)

Prelude à Grand-Puy-Ducasse 2017

Pauillac

The nose is aromatic and offers freshness, a fine richness, power and density. It reveals notes of fresh leather, spices and small notes of raspberry, strawberry associated with a fine touch of blackberry, an almost saline hint and a discreet hint of chocolate. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh raspberry, strawberry and small notes of crunchy cherry associated with fine touches of fresh violet as well as fine hints of gravels/minerality, toasted and a subtle hint of chocolate. Tannins are very finely marked. Good length.

Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)

Pauillac du Château Latour 2017 Pauillac

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers freshness as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy wild strawberry, small notes of small red berries associated with fine touches of fresh violet, fresh lilac as well as very fine hints of graphite, spices and subtle hints of Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a beautiful dynamism as well as freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/fresh wild strawberry, small crunchy/fresh red berries, small notes of violet associated with very fine hints of cornflower, blackberry, racy minerality/terroir as well as a hint of small blue fruits, discreet hints of nutmeg and fresh liquorice stick. Tannins are fine, precise and structuring. A very discreet hint of ripe almond and a subtle firmness on the persistence.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Les Forts de Latour 2017 Pauillac

The nose is elegant and offers delicacy, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as deepness and a small concentration. It reveals notes of ripe blackberry, raspberry, small notes of crushed strawberry associated with touches of violet, cornflower, small blue fruits as well as hints of Cuben pepper, cherry/cherry flowers, gravels (terroir), very discreet hints of nutmeg and cardamom. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, precision, a beautiful finesse of the grain, a beautiful structure, a beautiful guideline, delicacy, freshness as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy raspberry, small red berries and small notes of violet associated a touch of juicy blackberry as well as a hint of juicy/fresh strawberry, sweet spices, nutmeg and a discreet hint of toasted/caramelization. Tannins are elegant and well-build. A very discreet hint of chocolate and sapidity on the finish.

Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)

Château Tour Sieujean 2017 Pauillac

This wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of spices, leather and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of blackberry and pepper. The mouth 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 fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of fleshy cassis associated with fine touches of violet, leather and very discreet hints of sweet spices. Good length.

Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)

Château La Fon du Berger 2017 Pauillac

The nose is aromatic and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of violet, crushed blackcurrant associated with fine touches of Cuben pepper and very fine hints of spices. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers an acidulous frame, tension, straightness and a fine concentration. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of crunchy blackcurrant as well as hints of racy minerality, spices and very fine hints of chocolate (in the background).

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

Alias Croizet Bages 2017 Pauillac

The nose is fruity and offers power. It reveals notes of cassis, small wild red berries and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/ acidulous frame, a good definition as well as gourmandize and a racy minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/crunchy cassis, juicy/ crunchy raspberry and small notes of cherry associated with fine touches of small juicy/fresh berries as well as hints of chocolate, vanilla and almond. Good length. Tannins are elegant and gourmand.

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

Pastourelle de Clerc Milon 2017 Pauillac

The nose is racy and offers minerality, tension and a fine grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, racy minerality and small notes of Cuben pepper associated with fine touches of violet, very ripe blackcurrant as well as fine hints of raspberry and nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fresh/mineral frame, a good length and gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry, fleshy/juicy cherry and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of violet as well as very discreet hints of nutmeg, caramelization and a subtle hint of racy minerality. Good length. Tannins are elegant.

Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)

Domaine Les Sadons 2017 Pauillac

The nose is racy and offers power and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of ripe wild strawberry, crushed raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of violet, zan, caramelization and a very discreet hint of vanilla. The mouth is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a good definition, minerality as well as an acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of ripe raspberry, violet and small notes of strawberry associated with fine hints of blueberry and sweet spices. Good length.

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