Fronsac & Canon-fronsac
structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy apple, pink grapefruit and more slightly fresh flowers (rose petal, lilac) associated with touches of pink lychee as well as a subtle hint of star fruit. Good length. Presence of a discreet hint of the varietal / fresh lily of the valley in the background.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château de La Dauphine 2020
Bordeaux Blanc
The nose is fresh and offers a little power. It reveals notes of small white fruits, white / fresh grapefruit and more slightly crunchy nectarine associated with touches of fresh / juicy quince, hints of small white flowers as well as a discreet hint of lemon blossom and with fine hints of spices. The wine deserves to be on the decanter. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers freshness, minerality, a tangy structure, juiciness, tension, good definition, a certain roundness as well as finesse. This wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh vine peach, juicy / fresh grapefruit and more slightly of lemon associated with touches of zest, hints of fresh lychee, lemon blossoms as well as a subtle hint of quince, verbena and a discreet hint of fresh almond / a discreet tannic side on the finish (both in terms of aroma and structure). Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château de La Rivière 2020
Bordeaux Blanc
The nose offers elegance, minerality, freshness as well as a little pulpy. It reveals notes of quenette, nectarine and more slightly of fresh lemon associated with touches of lemon blossom, lychee, a discreet hint of mesocarp as well as a very discreet hint of fresh apricot and an imperceptible almond tip. The palate is fruity and offers gourmandize, juiciness, a little fat, roundness, a little smoothness as well as a fine tangy frame. This wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy apple, bright vine peach and more slightly lemon associated with stouches of mandarin, fresh / juicy pineapple as well as fine hints of mesocarp, with a discreet hint of small yellow fruits and an imperceptible hint of chestnut / hazelnut butter. Good length. Presence of a subtle salinity on the palate which carries the tasting and brings a lot of sapidity.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Château Roc Meynard 2020
Bordeaux Blanc
The nose is fruity, fresh, a bit tight and offers a fine minerality. It reveals notes of fresh apple, lychee and more slightly mesocarp associated with small touches of exotic fruits as well as a hint of flowers and a very discreet hint almost fresh butter. The palate is fruity and offers a nice freshness, minerality, a certain straightness as well as a fresh frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh lychee, fresh / juicy pink grapefruit and slightly peach associated with small touches of exotic fruits as well as hints of racy minerality.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château Roc Meynard – Gande Cuvée 2020
Bordeaux Blanc
The nose is fruity (ripe fruit). There are notes of lemon, fresh quince and more slightly exotic berries associated with fine touches of quenette, fresh flowers as well as a very discreet almost toasted hint (which brings roundness and emphasizes the fruit. ). The palate is fruity, balanced and offers freshness, minerality, roundness as well as a juicy / tangy structure. This wine expresses notes of juicy apple, juicy / crushed peach and more slightly juicy pink lychee associated with a touch of quenette, fresh / juicy pineapple as well as fine hints of lemon blossom, apple green Granny Smith and a subtle hint of fresh almond (in the background). Good length
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
M de Magondeau 2020
Bordeaux Blanc
The nose is fresh and offers a little crunch. It reveals notes of crunchy / fresh apple, lychee and more lightly lemon caviar associated with a touch of fresh mandarin, mesocape as well as a very discreet hint of the varietal (in the background). The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity and offers a certain concentration, a little richness as well as a fine creaminess. This wine expresses notes of bright green apple, tangy / juicy vine peach and more slightly tangy / juicy small citrus fruits associated with touches of pineapple, quenette and a subtle breast of white flowers. Good length. Presence of a fine hint of good bitterness on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
L’OR de Richelieu 2020
Atlantique IGP (blanc)
(organic) The nose is juicy and offers pulpy, minerality as well as a certain righteousness. It reveals notes of fresh / juicy white fruit, mesocarp and slightly lemon associated with touches of fresh lily, fresh mango as well as discreet hints of racy minerality and a subtle hint of local biotop. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, fat, roundness, energy as well as sapidity / salinity. This wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy apple, pulpy / juicy vine peach and more slightly of juicy / tangy mango associated with touches of lemon, fine hints of tangy kumquat as well as a subtle breast of flowers and an imperceptible touch almost fresh butter / fresh hazelnut in the background. Good length. Presence of a discreet tannic, Sapidity sensation at the end of the palate / persistence.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Loupiot le Blanc 2020
Bordeaux Blanc
(organic) The nose is fresh and offers elegance, a fine racy complexity as well as good management of bitterness. It reveals notes of quince, fresh berries and slightly lily of the valley associated with touches of white lilac as well as fine hints of racy / almost saline minerality and a subtle varietal hint. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, a tangy texture, good definition, a certain gourmandize, suavity, roundness, a certain finesse as well as a little stretched side. This wine expresses notes of juicy / tangy apple, lemon and more slightly quenette associated with touches of lily of the valley, tangy / juicy quince as well as fine hints of pineapple and salinity. Nice work on the bitterness. Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Volcelest 2020
Vin de France (blanc)
The nose is fruity and offers a certain complexity, a fine richness as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of ripe pink grapefruit, pink lychee and more slightly fleshy / crushed vine peach associated with touches of fresh lilac, crushed berries as well as fine hints of racy minerality and a very discreet pistil tip. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers elegance, juiciness, smoothness, fat, roundness, good definition, a certain gourmandize, finesse, precision, roundness as well as energy. This wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy apple, fleshy / juicy yellow peach and more slightly pink grapefruit associated with touches of lychee, quenette as well as a hint of pineapple, with thin hints of lemon and a subtle hint of lemon blossom. Good length. gourmandize, roundness and atypicity. Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Le Blanc de Fontenil 2019
Vin de France (blanc)
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers elegance, complexity as well as a fine floral side. There are notes of bright vine peach, juicy / pulpy apple and more slightly carambola associated with touches of pink grapefruit / lemon as well as fine hints of white flowers, quenette and a very discreet hint of lemon tree flowers. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, gourmandize, a tangy frame, some tension, roundness, a little fat, energy, a good guideline as well as a tangy frame. This wine expresses notes of nectarine / white peach, pink grapefruit and more slightly crunchy small white fruits associated with a touch of star fruit, zest as well as fine hints of flowers, toasted oak, with a discreet hint of toasted almond and an imperceptible hint of vanilla. Good length. Presence of an almost tannic sensation in the background. Presence of very discreet hints of good bitterness and an imperceptible saline hint at the base / end of the palate. Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Château Plain-point 2019
Bordeaux Blanc (blanc)
The nose offers notes of citrus (lemon, ripe white grapefruit) and more slightly of fresh peach associated with a small floral hint as well as fine hints of fresh quince / exotic fruits and a discreet hint of racy minerality. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers roundness, fat, a little smoothness, a nice tangy frame as well as roundness. This wine expresses notes of pulpy / tangy apple, lemon and more slightly passion fruit associated with touches of ripe / juicy pink grapefruit as well as hints of lemon blossom, with a subtle hint of zest of tangerine and an imperceptible hint of racy / almost saline mineral. Sapidity at the end of the palate. Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Moulin Haut-laroque 2019
Bordeaux Blanc
The nose is fruity, elegant and it offers a certain richness (of great quality). It reveals notes of crushed vine, peach, pear and more slightly sweet citrus notes associated with pear blossoms as well as hints of exotic fruits, vanilla and a very discreet hint of toast. The palate is elegant, balanced, delicate and offers a nice roundness, subttle fattiness, a tangy frame, a fine unctuosity, gourmandize, a nice discreet tight side of the grain as well as a beautiful stretched side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of flesh/juicy pear, crushed vine peach and more slightly apricot associated with touches of citrus, fine hints of quenette / lychee as well as a subtle hint of vanilla flower, toast and a very discreet hint of passion fruit. Good length. A pretty wine combining gourmandize, finesse and delicacy. Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)