Médoc Crus Bourgeois
Château Pey de Pont 2018
Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, ripe wild cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of violet, almond as well as fine hints of plum flowers, mild tobacco, hints of vanilla and sweet spices. The palate is fruity and offers a fresh frame, minerality, a good definition, gourmandize as well as a good fullness, a fine unctuosity and a certain precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright wild blackberry, raspberry and small notes of pulpy/bright cassis associated with touches of small bright red fruits, plum flowers, violet as well as hints of toasted, toasted hazelnut, chocolate and vanilla. Good length. Tannins are very finely soft. Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
HAUT-MEDOC - CRUS BOURGEOIS 2018
Château D’Hanteillan 2018
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize, a fine richness, freshness as well as a certain concentration and a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, pulpy strawberry, cornflower and small notes of liquorice associated with small touches of caramelization, small blue fruits as well as very discreet hints of vanilla pod. The palate is fruity, fresh, elegant, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, precision, a fine richness as well as a beautiful fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy strawberry, fleshy/pulpy cherry and small notes of violet associated with touches of cornflower, liquorice as well as fine hints of small blue fruits, cardamom and hazelnut.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château Beyzac 2018
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is slightly on the hold. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, pulpy raspberry and small notes of small fleshy fruits associated with touches of violet, hints of green cardamom and a discreet hint of toasted/sweet spices. The palate offers freshness, minerality, energy, a certain tension as well as a fine acidulous frame, suavity and gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with small touches of juicy/crushed plum, chocolate, violet as well as fine hints of vanilla and a subtle hint of green cardamom. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Le Bourdieu Vertheuil 2018
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose reveals notes of blackberry, raspberry and small notes of small juicy/fresh red fruits associated with small touches of lily, cherry blossom as well as fine hints of nutmeg and discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, mineral, a fine tension as well as an acidulous frame, a fine richness and a small crunchiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, small creamy red berries and small notes of rose associated with touches of crunchy/juicy blackberry as well as fine hints of cherry blossom, sugared mild tobacco and a subtle hint of vanilla. Good length. A very fine hint of caramelization in the persistence.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Château Magnol 2018
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity and offers a fine racy power. It reveals notes of wild red berries, wild blackberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of cornflower as well as very fine varietal hints. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/ finely acidulous frame and a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of acidulous/juicy raspberry, small pulpy/acidulous red berries and small notes of cassis associated with a touch of iris, bulb as well as very fine hints of pepper and spices. Good length. A very fine firmness and a hint of chocolate on the finish/persistence. Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château Corconnac 2018
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize as well as a small generosity. It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, crushed raspberry and small notes of juicy cassis associated with touches of cornflower, liquorice as well as a very discreet hint of cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a beautiful definition, suavity as well as gourmandize, precision, a fine straightness, elegance, generosity and a fine fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy strawberry, crushed redcurrant and small notes of Boysen berry associated with a touch of crushed cherry, cherry blossom, cornflower as well as discreet hints of liquorice and tonka bean. A beautiful suavity and freshness/acidulous in the persistence.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château Landat 2018
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is flowery. It reveals notes of rose, violet and small notes of strawberry associated with small touches of lilac, crunchy blackberry as well as discreet hints of nutmeg and toasted. The palate is fruity, mineral and offers a beautiful brightness of the fruit, a good definition, gourmandize, a certain purity of the fruit and dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, raspberry and small notes of fleshy/juicy strawberry associated with touches of violet, lilac, rose, hints of juicy blackberry as well as fine hints of sweet spices, almond and cardamom. Good length. Tannins are precise and well-built.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Lacour Jacquet 2018
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is slightly dusty. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of rose petal, violet and small notes of spices associated with touches of blackberry, ripe raspberry, minerality, a discreet hint of small crushed berries and a very discreet hint of pepper. The palate is mineral, well-balanced and offers freshness, a small acidulous frame, a small tension and juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of rose petal, violet, iris, fresh/ripe raspberry and small notes of small red berries associated with touches of cherry as well as hints of racy minerality and fine hints of green cardamom. Good length.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château Peyredon Lagravette 2018
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of pulpy strawberry and small notes of crushed red berries and small notes of cherry associated with small touches of violet, a subtle hint of rose, caramelized oak and an imperceptible hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity and offers a good definition, freshness, juiciness, a beautiful minerality as well as suavity, fruit, a fine grain and suppleness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, bright cherry and small notes of cherry flowers, violet associated with touches of juicy blackberry as well as fine hints of fresh mild tobacco, sweet spices, a very discreet hint of nutmeg and toasted (in the background). Tannins are well-built. Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Victoria 2018
Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is finely tight, finely on the hold. This wine should be decanted and give with time fruitiness and a small power. It reveals notes of blackberry, pulpy cassis and small notes of small red berries associated with touches of bright cherry, violet as well as fine hints of rose, green cardamom, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of hazelnut (in the background). The palate is fruity, mineral and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a beautiful finesse of the tension, harmony, a fine acidulous frame as well as a beautiful fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, bright cherry and small notes of bright blackberry associated with touches of violet, lily as well as fine hints of crushed plum, green cardamom, mild tobacco and a subtle hint of toasted hazelnut/chocolate. Good length. Tannins are elegant and supple. Good persistence. A beautiful fruity, fresh, fine and gourmand wine. Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)