Médoc area
ral and offers roundness, fruitiness, some fatness, a certain gourmandise, unctuousness, a nice complexity, a fine grain, delicacy in its power as well as concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, crushed wild strawberry and, more slightly, crushed redcurrant combined with hints of liquorice stick, pulpy purple plum and a hint of Bourbon vanilla, graphite and a subtle touch of incense. Good length. A subtle hint of star anise on the finish. Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Château d’agassac 2019
Haut-médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
The nose is fruity with minerality and a fine creamy feel. There are notes of crushed currant, crushed cherry and, more slightly, strawberry combined with hints of fresh hazelnut, lily and discreet hints of vanilla essence and an imperceptible almost buttery edge. The palate is fruity, discreetly tight/contained and offers minerality, freshness and a fresh/juicy frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh cherry, juicy/fresh redcurrant and, more slightly, crushed red berries combined with a touch of blackberry, fine nuances of lily as well as a hint of vanillin and a subtle touch of fresh hazelnut.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château du Cartillon 2019
Haut-médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
The nose is fresh and offers fresh fruit and a very fine floral side. There are notes of fresh blackberry, lily and, more slightly, concentrated red berries combined with a fine touch of crushed blackcurrant and a subtle hint of sweet spices. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, juiciness, a fine fatness and some roundness. On the palate this wine expresses juicy/fresh blackberry, juicy/fresh raspberry and, more slightly, pulpy cherry notes combined with hints of fresh lily, iris, fine hints of liquorice stick and a subtle hint of cola and spice. There is a very discreet hint of chocolate in the background.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château Dasvin-bel-air 2019
Haut-médoc Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity. There are notes of crushed blackcurrant, cherry and, more slightly, crushed raspberry combined with fine touches of violet and a discreet hint of liquorice. The palate is fresh, mineral, balanced and offers a fresh frame and minerality. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, crunchy cherry and slightly violet combined with fine hints of liquorice and a subtle touch of racy minerality and fresh tobacco.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château de Gironville 2019
Haut-médoc Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity and offers a certain aromatic richness, lovely fruit and a certain purity of fruit. There are notes of crunchy cherry, crunchy raspberry and slightly fresh/juicy violet plum combined with hints of liquorice stick, varietal and discreet hints of blackcurrant, lily and a subtle hint of sweet blond tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, smoothness, minerality, good definition, nice tension, pulpiness/richness and precision. On the palate this wine expresses fleshy/juicy cherry, violet and slightly crunchy blackberry notes combined with hints of red berries and fine points of racy minerality and fresh blond tobacco.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Haut-madrac 2019
Haut-médoc Cru Bourgeois
The nose is flowery and juicy. There are notes of violet, lily and, more slightly, fresh blackberry, combined with delicate touches of crushed red berries, as well as fine nuances of racy minerality and a subtle hint of fresh nutmeg. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, sweetness, a fine unctuousness, fatness, acidity and a good work on the bitter taste. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of red berries, lily, iris and, more slightly, blackberry cream, combined with touches of crunchy cherry, as well as fine chocolate/toastiness in the background and a subtle hint of vanilla in the finish. The tannins are mellow. Fine varietal hints on the nose and palate.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château Lamothe-bergeron 2019
Haut-médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
The nose is spicy and offers concentration, elegance and minerality. Fleshy/juicy strawberry, blackberry and slightly crunchy blackcurrant notes are combined with hints of Bourbon vanilla as well as fine hints of liquorice, lily, racy minerality and a discreet hint of almost lily (in the background). The palate is fruity, tightly wound and offers minerality, a certain elegance, unctuousness and a fine richness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of crème de cassis, crushed cherry and, more slightly, crushed blackberry, combined with hints of lily, vanilla and fine chocolate and a touch of toasted hazelnut.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Landat 2019
Haut-médoc Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity. There are notes of crushed blackcurrant, crisp purple plum and, more slightly, wild berries, combined with hints of nutmeg, spice and a discreet touch of clove. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, smoothness, acidity and good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh red berries, crisp purple plum and, more slightly, lily/lilac combined with hints of fresh red berries and a subtle hint of fresh blond tobacco. Good length.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Lamothe-cissac 2019
Haut-médoc Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fresh, flowery and has a fine concentration. There are notes of fresh blackberry, fresh violet and, more slightly, lily combined with hints of fleshy/pulpy berries, crushed blackcurrant as well as fine plum blossom and discreet hints of sweet spices. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, minerality, good definition, a certain gourmandise, precision, juiciness and fat. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, crisp cherry and, more slightly, fleshy/juicy red berries combined with hints of lily, violet, racy minerality, a subtle hint of chocolate, liquorice and a touch of cardamom and toasted hazelnut. The tannins are smooth and precise. Good length.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Lacour Jacquet 2019
Haut-médoc Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fresh, fruity and has a certain intensity and fine grain. There are notes of racy minerality, pulpy berries and a hint of pepper, combined with touches of crunchy blackcurrant, crushed raspberry, star anise and a discreet hint of Bourbon vanilla (in the background). The palate is mineral and offers freshness, fatness, juiciness and an acidic frame. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of plummy/juicy plum, crunchy raspberry and slightly crushed cherry, combined with hints of vanilla and a touch of fresh lily, racy minerality and fine hints of chocolate (in the background). Good length. A very discreet hint of toasted hazelnut in the background. The tannins are well-managed and finely mellow.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Meyre 2019
Haut-médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
(Organic) The nose is fruity, well conducted and offers concentration, spiciness and a fine stretch. There are notes of concentrated blackberry, blackcurrant and, more slightly, red fruit pulp/very ripe combined with delicate touches of violet, lily, morello cherry, as well as fine nuances of black tea, liquorice and a discreet, almost roasted touch in the background. The palate is fruity and offers gourmandise, roundness, a spherical side, unctuousness, tension, an acidic frame, good definition as well as a certain purity of the fruit (quite ripe/pulpy). On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy boysenberry, crushed raspberry and, more slightly, juicy/crunchy red berries combined with a touch of crushed blue plum as well as hints of blueberry, liquorice stick, black tea and a subtle touch of vanilla (in the background). Good length. Sapidity and sweetness on the finish, which adds to the deliciousness.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Peyrabon 2019
Haut-médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
The wine benefits from being decanted. The nose offers concentration, power, fine grain and elegance. There are notes of wild black cherry, blackcurrant and, more slightly, grey pepper combined with hints of violet and fine hints of liquorice, black tea and racy minerality (almost discreetly iodised). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise and long, with minerality, freshness, good definition, fatness, fine straightness and elegance. On the palate this wine expresses pulpy/ juicy blackberry, crunchy blackcurrant and slightly pulpy/juicy black cherry with hints of violet, red berries and fine liquorice, racy/gravelly minerality and a touch of black tea. Good length. The tannins are precise and relatively soft. There is a fine saline/iodine edge and positive bitterness in the background.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)