Pomerol 2017

Le Clos du Beau-Père 2011 Pomerol

The nose is fruity, elegant, gourmand and offers a small power, precision as well as a beautiful fine grain. It reveals notes of very ripe blackberry, very ripe strawberry and small notes of dry flowers (violet, cornflower) associated with fine hints of crushed blueberry, liquorice as well as a very discreet hint of clove, cardamom and a very discreet hint of grey pepper. The palate is elegant, fruity and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy red cherry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of blackberry as well as fine hints of tonka bean, toasted/caramelization, toasted hazelnut and tea/cardamom. Tannins are well-built.

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

Château Gazin 2011 Pomerol

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a small power, a fine grain, tension as well as a fine freshness. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe small black fruits and small notes of violet associated with a touch of cornflower, strawberry as well as hints of nutmeg/clove, tobacco and an imperceptible hint of spices. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a mineral frame, a good definition, tension as well as a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy cassis and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of small black fruits, grilled, toasted, hints of juicy/fresh raspberry as well as fine hints of nutmeg and toasted. Tannins are fine and elegant. Good length. A very discreet hint of grilled on the persistence.

Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)

Château Beauregard 2011 Pomerol

The nose is fruity and offers a fine grain and a small power. It reveals notes of ripe blackcurrant, cornflower, small notes of grey pepper associated with fine touches of racy minerality, nutmeg as well as discreet hints of liquorice and a very discreet hint of mushroom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good juiciness as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe blackberry, ripe cassis, small notes of fresh raspberry associated with touches of violet, lily as well as hints of moka, nutmeg and fine hints of tobacco. Tannins are very finely marked. Good length.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)

VINTAGE 2017

Pom’N’Roll par Gombaude-Guillo 2017 Pomerol

The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity and a fine power. This wine needs aeration. It reveals notes of cassis, crunchy wild strawberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of spices, small ripe black fruits as well as a discreet hint of leather and white pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, gourmandize as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cassis, small berries, crunchy raspberry, small notes of small berries associated with fine touches of very ripe small black fruits as well as fine hints of leather, sweet spices and chocolate. Good length.

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

Château Gombaude-Guillot 2017 Pomerol

The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with fine hints of cornflower, sweet spices, small blue fruits as well as a subtle hint of iris, spices, nutmeg and varietal (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, a fine tension as well as elegance. This wine needs to be put in carafe. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy raspberry, juicy blueberry, small notes of juicy blackberry associated with fine touches of juicy raspberry as well as fine hints of chocolate, caramelization, hints of iris and cornflower. An imperceptible hint of nutmeg and tonka bean on the finish/persistence.

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100) Clos 56, 2017 Pomerol

The nose is gourmand. It reveals notes of raspberry, blackberry, small notes of strawberry associated with fine touches of small black berries, violet as well as a discreet hint of lily and almond. The palate is fruity, juicy, fresh, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, a good definition as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/crunchy blackberry, crunchy/juicy blackberry, juicy/crunchy cassis and small notes of raspberry associated fine touches of small crunchy berries, blueberry as well as a subtle hint of lilac, toasted almond, caramelization and very fine hints of cocoa.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Clos René 2017 Pomerol

The nose is flowery. It reveals notes of violet, cornflower, small notes of fresh blackberry associated with a touch of fresh wild cassis, juicy/ripe small berries as well as very fine hints of Cuben pepper, racy minerality and spices. The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, a good definition as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis, small notes of juicy/crunchy raspberry associated with fine touches of flowers (lilac, cornflower) as well as fine hints of chocolate/cocoa, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of caramelization. Tannins are well-built and very finely powdered.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Château Haut-Maillet 2017 Pomerol

The nose is aromatic, elegant, gourmand and offers harmony. It reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry and small notes of blueberry associated with fine touches of violet, hints of Bourbon vanilla as well as discreet hints of nutmeg, hazelnut and an imperceptible hint of coffee/chocolate (in the background). The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, a good definition, straightness as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy cassis and small notes of juicy raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, chocolate/cocoa, caramelization as well as a subtle hint of violet and sweet spices. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good length.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Château Le Chemin 2017 Pomerol

The nose offers complexity. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet, small notes of lilac associated with fine touches of fleshy/ripe cassis, small black fruits, a hint of cornflower, Cuben pepper, nutmeg as well as very discreet hints of sweet spices, vanilla and an imperceptible hint of white tea. The palate is fruity, juicy, elegant, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, lilac as well as discreet hints of mild tobacco leaf. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)

Château Bourgneuf 2017 Pomerol

The nose is elegant and offers complexity, a fine intensity as well as a fine grain. This wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild raspberry and small notes of crunchy cassis associated with touches of small wild fruits, a hint of small blue fruits, violet as well as fine hints of caramelization, chocolate, Bourbon vanilla and an imperceptible hint of roasted. The palate is fruity, juicy well-balanced and offers a good definition as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of juicy blueberry associated with small touches of crunchy/juicy wild strawberry, hints of small blue fruits, chocolate, caramelization as well as very fine hints of bourbon vanilla and toasted hazelnut. Tannins are structuring and quite straight. Good length.

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