Médoc Communales
Château Martin 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is racy, quite aromatic and offers a small power and a fin gourmandize. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe raspberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of hot gravels as well as fine hints of vanilla, sugared mild tobacco and an imperceptible hint of graphite. The mouth is fruity, wellbalanced and offers juiciness, minerality and a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, juicy/fleshy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of rose as well as fine hints of sugared mild tobacco, nutmeg and sweet spices. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Domaine Fleuron de Liot 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is fruity and offers elegance, deepness and intensity. It reveals notes of ripe/fleshy Gariguette strawberry, cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as very discreet hints of liquorice. The mouth is fruity, mineral, racy as well as a very slight acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of violet, cassis and Gariguette strawberry associated with small touches of liquorice, nutmeg and spices. Good length.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100) Château Meyney 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a small richness/concentration as well as a very fine austerity. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet, ripe strawberry associated with fine touches of small ripe red fruits, Sichuan pepper as well as very discreet hints of sweet spices, chocolate and a hint of clove. The mouth is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as juiciness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy strawberry, fleshy/ripe cassis and small notes of ripe blackberry associated with fine touches of cherry, small red berries, racy gravels as well as hints of violet, graphite and toasted almond. Tannins are elegant and gourmand. A beautiful persistence.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Château La Croix de Pez 2017 Saint-Estèphe
The nose offers a small power and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild raspberry and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of violet, iris, a fine hint of leather as well as fine hints of dry mild tobacco. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame as well as a fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of ripe raspberry, ripe cassis and small notes of violet associated with very fine hints of lily and nutmeg. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)