Médoc Communales
SAINT-ESTÈPHE 2017
Château Andron Blanquet 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is fruity, mineral and offers a fine racy minerality. It reveals notes of ripe wild strawberry, ripe raspberry and small notes of graphite, minerality associated with touches of blackberry as well as fine hints of caramelization, toasted and Cuben pepper (in the background). The mouth is fruity, juicy, fresh, mineral, wellbalanced and offers tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy blackberry, fresh raspberry and small notes of fleshy/juicy cherry associated with small touches of wild strawberry, liquorice, racy minerality as well as discreet hints of nutmeg, caramelization and discreet hints of vanilla/sweet spices.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château de Pez 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose offers a fine grain, a fine concentration and power. This wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of wild blackcurrant, wild raspberry and small notes of small berries associated with touches of hot gravels, spices and a discreet hint of iris and liquorice. The mouth is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, a good definition and a racy minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy raspberry, juicy blackberry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with small touches of small berries, iris as well as discreet hints of toasted, grilled and black pepper. Tannins are structuring.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Château Tronquoy-Lalande 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is elegant, fine, racy and offers power and a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of blackcurrant associated with fine touches of juicy plum, violet as well as fine hints of liquorice, cardamom and camphor/racy minerality. The mouth is fruity, racy and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as a fine suavity and elegance. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy strawberry and small notes of small red berries associated with a touch of juicy plum, violet as well as a subtle hint of lily and cardamom. Good length. Tannins are elegant. A very discreet hint of bitter cocoa on the finish/persistence.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
La Dame de Montrose 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is elegant, fresh, fruity and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of juicy/fresh blackberry, juicy/fresh raspberry and small notes of blackcurrant associated with a touch of fresh strawberry as well as fine hints of racy minerality, liquorice and a very discreet hint of nutmeg/cardamom. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a beautiful freshness, minerality as well as juiciness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy cherry, juicy/acidulous raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as subtle hint of lily/cornflower.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Château Haut-Marbuzet 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a racy power, a small richness as well as concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe cassis and small notes of Gariguette strawberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as a subtle hint of spices. The mouth is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a fine/acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of violet, racy gravels as well as fine hints of graphite.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Château La Commanderie 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is fruity and slightly on the hold. This wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of fleshy Gariguette strawberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of blackcurrant associated with a touch of racy minerality as well as a hint of violet and very fine hints of caramelized hazelnut/toasted. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, tension and a fine dynamism. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of juicy/ripe Gariguette strawberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as a discreet hint of lilac, nutmeg and toasted hazelnut. Good length.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château Laffitte Carcasset 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is finely tight and offers a fine power, richness/intensity and minerality. It reveals notes of raspberry and small notes of fleshy cherry associated with small touches of small berries, sweet spices, a very discreet hint of pepper, nutmeg and an imperceptible hint of vanilla. The mouth is fruity and offers an acidulous frame, precision and tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh raspberry, juicy/fresh strawberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of juicy blackcurrant as well as hints of nutmeg, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of coffee/chocolate. Good persistence.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Vieux Landat 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose offers a fine freshness and a fine power. It reveals notes of varietal associated with touches of crunchy strawberry and small notes of blackcurrant bud as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame and a racy minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy blackcurrant and small notes of crunchy wild strawberry associated with touches of varietal as well as fine hints of blackcurrant bud, chocolate and a discreet hint of toasted.
Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)
Les Pagodes de Cos 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is elegant and offers minerality, fine concentration as well as fine power. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry, raspberry and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of violet / iris, racy minerality as well as discreet hints of sweet spices / tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a beautiful juiciness, roundness, racy minerality, a very fine acidulous frame, tension as well as a fine unctuosity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of small red berries, fleshy / juicy red cherry associated with fine touches of blackberry, rosewood, violet as well as discreet hints of iris, tonka bean, toasted and a subtle hint of mocha / cocoa bug. A fine firmness and tension on the finish / persistence.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Château Le Crock 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is fruity, elegant, gourmand and offers a fine suavity, a fine power as well as gourmandize. It reveals notes of ripe strawberry, fleshy/ripe cherry and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of violet, racy gravel as well as fine hints of sweet spices, vanilla pod and very discreet hints of nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, a good definition and a juicy/acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cherry, strawberry and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, tonka bean and very discreet hints of chocolate. Good length. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good persistence on notes of tonka bean.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Prieur de Meyney 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is fruity and offers a very fine power as well as straightness. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, wild cassis and small notes of spices associated with fine touches of chocolate and violet. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as a fine straightness/ tension. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as a fine straightness/tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh raspberry, crunchy strawberry and small notes of fresh cassis associated with a subtle hint of racy gravel as well as discreet hints of mocha, toasted and vanilla. Good length.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)