Fronsac & Canon-fronsac
wild raspberry as well as fine hints of licorice, cardamom and a subtle hint of pepper. by Cuben. On the palate it is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, a nice tangy structure, roundness, fat as well as a fine smoothness. The wine expresses notes of fresh / tangy strawberry, pulpy raspberry and more slightly pulpy / juicy cassis associated with fine touches of violet, lilac, racy minerality as well as fine hints of chocolate and caramelization. Tannins are racy and a little tight.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Dalem 2019
Fronsac
On the nose it is fruity, nicely racy and offers elegance, gourmandize, a nice little richness (in freshness and finesse), a fine grain, depth, a certain subtlety in its power as well as precision. It reveals notes of pulpy raspberry, pulpy / crushed small blue fruits and more slightly of bright cassis associated with a touch of pulpy cherry, violet, dark chocolate as well as discreet hints of hazelnut, cypress / sense. room (local biotop) and a very discreet hint of cardamom. On the palate it is fruity, elegant, complex and offers juiciness, a tangy frame, minerality, good definition, a certain gourmandize, roundness, a nice balance / a nice finesse in its richness, a fine grain, depth as well as fat. The wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, bright cherry and more slightly bright raspberry associated with small touches of crushed blue berries as well as discreet hints of cornflower, licorice, cardamom and a subtle hint of hazelnut.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Château Les Troix Croix 2019
Fronsac
On the nose it is fruity and offers a certain concentration, a little richness, freshness, elegance as well as a certain unctuous aspect. On the palate it is fruity, balanced and offers a juicy / tangy structure, juiciness, good definition, a certain gourmandize, freshness as well as a fine airy side in its richness / creaminess. The wine expresses notes of pulpy / creamy blackberry, pulpy / creamy cassis and more slightly of fresh raspberry associated with a touch of fresh / juicy plum as well as hints of chocolate, liquorice, lilac and a subtle hint of caramelization. Tannins are precise and well developed. Good length. Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château Villars 2019
Fronsac On the nose is floral and offers a little concentration. There are notes of raspberry, red berries and more slightly violet associated with touches of rose, fine hints of fresh lilac as well as discreet hints of lily, crushed blackberry and a hint of zan . On the palate it is fruity, fresh, juicy, fat and offers a fresh frame, roundness as well as a certain creaminess. The wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cassis, creamy blackberry and more slightly redcurrants associated with touches of rose, iris as well as fine hints of liquorice, chocolate and a hint of clove of vanilla. Tannins are finely firm. Good length.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Haut Villars 2019
Fronsac
On the nose it is crispy and it offers a very fine straightness as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of fresh small berries, fresh violet and more slightly fresh cassis associated with touches of rose as well as a fine hint of varietal and pepper. On the palate it offers freshness, juiciness, a tangy texture, a certain smoothness as well as a flowery / varietal side. The wine expresses notes of pulpy / fresh blackberry, pulpy / juicy cassis and more slightly of rose associated with touches of lilac, fresh lily as well as hints of nutmeg, a varietal hint and a discreet hint of chocolate. Tannins are a bit tight and marked.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Château Magondeau – Beau Site 2019
Fronsac
On the nose it is fruity, very discreetly tight and offers some concentration as well as a little power. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy small black fruits and slightly Bigarreau cherry associated with fine touches of famboise as well as a subtle hint of tonka bean and vanilla. On the palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a mineral frame, tension, roundness, fat as well as a fine creaminess. This wine expresses notes of chocolate, blackberry and slightly raspberry associated with touches of juicy Bigarreau cherry as well as fine hints of Bourbon vanilla. Tannins are smooth.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Château Carlmagnus 2019
Fronsac
(The wine should be decanted) On the nose it offers power, good definition, a certain intensity as well as a fine and finely tight texture. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry, fresh raspberry and more slightly crushed small red berries associated with touches of fresh violet, lily as well as fine hints of black plum, pepper and spices. On the palate it is fruity and offers juiciness, a tangy structure, minerality, a good freshness, a certain richness (in balance), concentration, a little creaminess, energy as well as a racy minerality. The wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, cassis and more slightly of small crushed red berries, violet as well as hints of black plum, caramelization, toast and a very discreet hint of chocolate. Tannins are precise, smooth and well done. Good length.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Château L’escaderie – Amphora 2019
Fronsac
On the nose it offers notes of juicy blackberry, fresh raspberry and slightly terracota associated with touches of juicy red berries, lilies as well as a subtle hint of lily. On the palate it is fruity, discreetly tight, tense and offers juiciness, a tangy structure and bright fruit. The wine expresses notes of juicy / luscious cherry, luscious raspberry and more slightly redcurrants associated with touches of juicy / tangy blackberry, terracota / red earth, lilac, cornflower as well as a fine hint of varietal bitterness on the finish Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château George 7 2019
Fronsac
On the nose it offers intensity, concentration, fruit as well as a flowery character. It reveals notes of juicy blackberry, lily and more slightly crushed cassis associated with touches of iris, pulpy / fairly ripe wild strawberries as well as fine hints of zan, spices, black pepper. Cuben and a subtle hint of limestone / saline mineality. On the palate it is fruity and offers a tangy structure, minerality, a fine tension, precision, intensity as well as a fine straightness. The wine expresses notes of juicy / tangy cassis, small berries and more slightly iris, rose associated with touches of violet, tangy red berries as well as discreet hints of fresh nutmeg and a subtle varietal hint. Tannins are very finely mellow and well-rounded. Good length.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château La Rousselle 2019
Fronsac
On the nose it is fruity, elegant and offers a very nice finesse of the texture, subtlety as well as a juicy fruit. It reveals notes of fresh raspberry, juicy / crunchy red berries and more slightly fresh flowers (violet, jasmine) associated with a touch of crunchy blackberry as well as discreet varietal hints. On the palate is fruity, juicy and offers a nice tangy / juicy fruit, flair, a little crunch, a little flowery side, energy as well as a nice guideline in finesse. The wine expresses notes of crunchy / juicy blackberry, raspberry, cornflower associated with a touch of lilac, juicy berries as well as discreet hints of licorice stick, a subtle hint of cardamom and with a very discreet hint of chocolate / toasted oak in the background. Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château
Fronsac
On the nose it is fresh, discreetly tight and offers power as well as a flowery side. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, crushed berries and more slightly of fresh lilac, rose associated with small touches of crushed strawberry / red berries as well as hints of tonka bean, chocolate and a subtle hint. of blond tobacco. On the palate is fruity, balanced and offers a mineral structure, juiciness, acidity; roundness as well as gourmandize. The wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, crushed cassis and more slightly raspberry associated with a touch of small rather ripe wild red berries, iris as well as fine hints of chocolate and toasted almond . Tannins are finely mellow. Presence of a touch of bitterness on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
La Vieille Cure 2019
Château Moulin Haut-laroque 2019
Fronsac
The nose is aromatic, elegant, racy and offers a nice power with smoothness / precision, racy texture, depth and complexity. It reveals notes of fleshy wild cassis, fleshy Boysen blackberry and more slightly crushed strawberry associated with violet as well as fineness of pulpy cherry and hints of gray pepper. The palate is nicely struc