Fronsac & Canon-fronsac
Château Lamarche Canon 2019
Canon-fronsac
The nose offers a certain concentration, power as well as precision (fruit). It reveals notes of black cherry, licorice, small black berries and more slightly violet associated with touches of lily as well as a hint of nutmeg and a very discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, freshness, fluidity, a certain concentration, a flowery side as well as a tangy structure. This wine expresses notes of crushed cassis, crushed blackberry and more slightly violet associated with touches of cornflower, liquorice, dark chocolate as well as a subtle hint of pepper and nutmeg. Tannins are well developed. Presence of fine hints of coffee in the background.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château du Pavillon 2019
Canon-fronsac
The nose is fruity and offers juiciness, a small intensity as well as a fine concentration. There are notes of juicy / luscious Boysenberry, juicy cassis and slightly violet notes associated with touches of black cherry as well as hints of zan and a discreet hint of lilac. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, good definition, gourmandize, some tension as well as a seductive side to the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / ripe cassis, pulpy blackberry and more slightly redcurrants associated with a touch of tangy / fleshy strawberry as well as fine hints of cornflower, licorice and discreet hints of vanilla / caramelization. Tannins are precise and offer a certain flexibility. Score : 15+/20 (89–90/100)
Petit Renouil 2019
Canon-fronsac
The nose is fruity, discreetly tight and offers a certain little concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and more slightly juicy wild black berries associated with small touches of lily, liquorice as well as an imperceptible hint almost saffron. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a tangy structure, minerality as well as pulp. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / tangy blueberry, cassis and more slightly pulpy / tangy raspberry associated with touches of fresh flowers, a subtle hint of rose as well as fine hints of fresh hazelnut, saffron and a discreet hint of bergamothe. Tannins are precise and finely firm.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château Puy Guilhem 2019
Canon-fronsac
The nose is vanilla, fresh and offers a certain little richness as well as freshness. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry, creamy raspberry and more slightly of fresh / pulpy cherry associated with touches of Bourbon vanilla, chocolate and toasted oak / caramelized oak. The palate is fruity and offers a small suavity, a fine tangy frame, roundness as well as a little fat. This wine expresses notes of pulpy ripe, pulpy raspberry and more slightly fleshy / tart berry associated with touches of chocolate, toast, toasted hazelnut and a hint of vanilla. Salinity at the back of the palate.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Moulin Pey-labrie 2019
Canon-fronsac
The nose is a little closed, fresh, a bit tight and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of fresh wild cassis, fresh blackberry and more slightly racy minerality associated with touches of fresh / crunchy red berries as well as a subtle hint of white flowers, violet and a discreet hint of zan. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a fresh frame, acidity, a certain tension, savagery, a fine palatability as well as a finely tight tannic structure. This wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh cassus, blackberry and more lightly violet associated with a touch of fresh red berries as well as a discreet hint of liquorice and fresh flowers. Tannins are finely marked. Presence of a discreet hint of coffee / toast on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Cassagne Haut-canon – La Truffière 2019
Canon-fronsac
The nose is fruity, liquorice and offers a little flowery side. It reveals notes of concentrated cassis, violet and more slightly raspberry associated with touches of licorice stick, lilac as well as a subtle hint of coffee (in the background). The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, a tangy texture, minerality, good guideline and energy. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of concentrated cassis, tangy blueberry and more lightly crushed / tangy redcurrants associated with touches of iris, fresh lilies as well as a discreet hint of varietal / white flowers and a subtle hint of licorice in the background. Tannins are finely sticky. Presence of a subtle chew on the finish / persistence. Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château Toumalin 2019
Canon-fronsac
The nose is fruity and offers elegance, a certain gourmandize, ripe fruit as well as a concentration of finesse. It reveals notes of crushed Boysenberry, luscious raspberry and more slightly luscious blueberry associated with touches of lilac, cornflower as well as hints of saffron, black tea, zan and hints of toasted almond. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers freshness, good definition, juiciness, good definition, a certain tension, finesse in its richness as well as a fine airy side. This wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, pulpy raspberry and more slightly of shelled blueberry associated with touches of blue berry fruits, vanilla, toast, toasted hazelnut as well as a subtle hint of chocolate. Tannins are fine and smooth. Presence of a hint of coffee and a very discreet hint of toast in the background Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Mazeris Bellevue 2019
Canon-fronsac
The nose is fruity, racy and discreetly tight. The wine wins if it is decanted. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, small ripe black berries and more lightly wild strawberries associated with small touches of black cherry, liquorice as well as a subtle hint of fresh blond tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, suavity, freshness, a fine creaminess, a fine grain, a certain/small tension, gourmandize as well as a certain controlled richness. This wine expresses notes of juicy / luscious blackberry, luscious raspberry and more slightly fleshy strawberry associated with touches of crushed cassis as well as hints of violet, licorice and a subtle hint of sweet blond tobacco. Presence of a hint of toasted hazelnut on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Mazette de Mazeris Bellevue 2019
Canon-fronsac
The nose is fruity, a little closed at the moment (better to be decanted). It reveals notes of blackberry, pulpy berry fruits and more slightly fleshy raspberry associated with touches of ripe plum as well as hints of zan, fresh flowers / local vegetations, fresh blond tobacco and a discreet hint. of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a tangy structure, fat, freshness, roundness as well as a seductive side to the fruit. This wine expresses notes of juicy cassis, juicy black cherry, cornflower associated with small touches of violet, small red fruits as well as hints of bergamothe / black tea, licorice and a subtle hint of chocolate.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
T de Tasta 2019
Canon-fronsac
The nose is fruity, finely tight and offers juiciness, nice fruit as well as very fine power. It reveals notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy Boysen blackberry and more lightly of lily associated with touches of pepper, small red fruits as well as a hint of varietal and sweet blond tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality, juiciness, a tangy frame, a little smoothness, roundness, a nice fattiness as well as mastery. This wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, cassis and cornflower associated with touches of crushed cherry as well as hints of liquorice, toasted hazelnut and caramelized almond. The tannins are smooth. Presence of a subtle hint of good bitterness (dark chocolate) on the finish / persistence. A gourmet wine, on the fruit, round and ”easy to access” Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)