Fronsac & Canon-fronsac
tured, precise, delicate and offers freshness, power yet smooth, a melodious side, a fine tangy frame, silky texture. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy Boysenberry, bright blackcurrant and more slightly bright blueberry associated with touches of pulpy cherry, hints of crushed redcurrants, chocolate, Bourbon vanilla as well as a subtle hint of toasted hazelnut and graphite/wet stone. The finish is powdery, tasty and delicious. Tannins are elegant, fresh and delicate. A nice bitterness at the end. Good length and persistence.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Château Hervé-laroque 2019
Fronsac
The nose is fruity and offers little indulgence, elegance as well as a certain power with style. It reveals notes of blackberry, frize and more slightly fleshy cassis associated with violet, cornflower, hints of wild berries as well as fine hints of pepper and a discreet hint almost sage. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, balanced and offers a certain power, a refine straightness as well as a richness. This wine expresses notes of crushed cassis, creamy blackberry and more slightly pulpy raspberry associated with touches of cocoa, sage, licorice stick, almond as well as fine hints of vanilla / sweet spices and cocoa (in the background). Tannins are precise, racy and smooth. A mellow bitterness at the end. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Passion de Magondeau 2019
Fronsac
On the nose is aromatic, fruity and offers a little exuberant side. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry, fleshy Garriguette strawberry and cornflower associated with small touches of crushed cherry as well as a subtle hint of licorice and bergamot. On the palate it is fruity, balanced and offers freshness, juiciness, a mineral frame, a little smoothness (in freshness), good definition, gourmandize as well as roundness. The wine expresses creamy / pulpy ripe notes, creamy plum, cornflower associated with touches of fleshy / crushed redcurrants, pulpy / fresh berries, hints of flowers (rose ...) as well as fine hints of chocolate, bergamothe and caramelization. Tannins are well developed. Presence of a subtle hint of good bitterness.
Score : 15+/20 (89–90/100)
Château Magondeau 2019
Fronsac
(The wine should be decanted) On the nose it is fresh and offers some power as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of small berries, raspberry and more slightly of fresh flowers associated with fine varietal hints, chocolate and spices. On the palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, a tangy structure, volume, roundness, a certain roundness as well as fat. The wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, crushed raspberry and more slightly fleshy plum associated with touches of caramelization, chocolate as well as fine hints of hazelnut and toast. Tannins are well developed. A little gourmandize side at the end of the palate which is brought by the sweetness of the work in barrels. Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château La Rose Garnier 2019
Fronsac
On the nose it is fresh and offers concentration. It reveals notes of rose, strawberry and more slightly blackberry associated with pretty touches of fresh lilac as well as a discreet hint of liquorice and fresh tobacco. On the palate it is fruity and offers smoothness, a tangy structure, minerality as well as a delicate floral side. The wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, strawberry, rose and more slightly of fresh wild red berries associated with fine touches of fresh lilac as well as a discreet hint of pepper. Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château La Dauphine 2019
Fronsac
On the nose it is fruity, elegant and offers power with finesse, a little richness (in finesse), depth as well as subtlety. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, bright raspberry and more slightly crushed berries associated with touches of violet, lily as well as hints of toasted hazelnut, almond, with a discreet hint of pepper and fresh tobacco. On the palate it is fruity, elegant and offers gourmandize, balance, juiciness, suavity, a beautiful freshness, a certain unctuosity, a tangy texture as well as fat in finesse. The wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, crushed cassis and more slightly of juicy / tangy redcurrants associated with a touch of pulpy plum, fine hints of violet, lilac, chocolate, toasted hazelnut as well as a very discreet hint of bergamothe and vanilla (in the background). Tannins are precise and smooth. Good length. Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Château Tessendey 2019
Fronsac
On the nose it is fruity and offers a nice fruit. It reveals notes of raspberry, juicy / pulpy red fruits and more slightly juicy / pulpy plum associated with a touch of violet, licorice as well as fine hints of fresh flowers. On the palate it is fruity, balanced, racy and offers a tangy structure, a nice pulpy / fleshy fruit, roundness as well as gourmandize. The wine expresses notes of fleshy raspberry, pulpy cherry and more slightly cassis associated with touches of lilac, cornflower, fine hints of cherry blossoms as well as a discreet hint of chocolate, liquorice and of toasted hazelnut. Good length. There is a little ”seduction / sweetness” side coming from the barrel at the end of the palate. Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château de Carles – Haut-carles 2019
Fronsac
The nose offers power, intensity, a stretched side, a certain depth as well as concentration. It reveals notes of violet, juicy cassis and more slightly concentrated black berries associated with touches of concentrated / fresh red fruits, hints of sweet spices, pepper as well as a discreet hint of flowers and almond. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity and offers tension, a nice stretched side, a nice juicy / fresh fruit, roundness, fat, a certain creaminess in freshness as well as a sustained fruit. Pretty freshness and roundness of the fruit. The wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry and bright cassis associated with touches of pulpy raspberry, juicy / tart red berries as well as hints of lilac, nutmeg and a very discreet hint of balsamic vinegar. Sapidity and hints of chocolate on the finish.
Score : 16.25/20 (92 -93/100)
Château de Carles 2019
Fronsac
The nose is aromatic and offers intensity, power, good definition, concentration as well as some intensity. It reveals notes of violet, blackberry and more slightly fresh cassis associated with touches of strawberry, fresh flowers as well as fine hints of gray pepper and spices. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers suavity, juiciness, a mineral structure, a nice acidity of the fruit, tension, a good freshness as well as a pulpy / tangy fruit. The wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, juicy cassis and more slightly bright redcurrants associated with touches of fleshy raspberry, lily, chocolate as well as a hint of blond tobacco and a very discreet hint. toasted. Tannins are precise, structuring and offer a certain power. Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Château Castagnac 2019
Fronsac
The nose is fruity and offers power, a fine milky side as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of blueberry candy, raspberry and more slightly crushed red berries associated with hints of liquorice. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a tangy structure, minerality, freshness, roundness, a little fat as well as a fine creaminess. This wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, bright redcurrants and more slightly violet associated with touches of blackberry, plum, fine hints of lilac, rose as well as a discreet hint of liquorice and of blond tobacco. There is a subtle almond breast and a very discreet hint of the varietal in the background. Tannins are mellow. Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Prince de George 7 – 2019
Fronsac
The nose is fruity and offers mastery concentration, finesse and good definition. It reveals notes of wild cassis, blackberry and more slightly of small wild black berries associated with a touch of bright raspberry as well as fine hints of cherry blossoms, spices and a discreet hint of sense of the place (local biotop). The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a tangy structure, minerality, good definition, a certain roundness, fat as well as a well-rounded tannic structure. This wine expresses notes of juicy cassis, juicy blackberry and more slightly tangy / luscious raspberry associated with touches of lilac, lily, fine hints of liquorice, toasted hazelnut as well as a breast of toasted almond, docues spice and toasted. Tannins are precise, powerful but well-rounded and finely mellow. A little spapidity and chewiness at the end of the palate / persistence. Finely texture with a gourmandize finish.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)