Médoc area

Prieur de Meyney 2019

Saint-estèphe

The nose reveals notes of spices and, more slightly, pulpy blackberry combined with fine varietal touches, fleshy strawberry as well as fine hints of liquorice, toast and caramelisation. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, tension, a hint of iodine and good work on the bitter taste. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, fresh/crisp raspberry and, more slightly, of red berries combined with touches of fresh flowers, hints of tonka bean and a subtle touch of toastiness, fresh almond and nutmeg.

Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)

Château Meyney 2019

Saint-estèphe

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers good definition, power, fine grain and intensity. There are notes of pulpy redcurrants, fresh/juicy wild strawberries and slightly crunchy black berries combined with fine hints of violets, saline/iodine gravel as well as fine points of blond tobacco and a subtle almost cumin-like edge. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality/mineral structure, juiciness, a certain brilliance of fruit, pulpiness, gourmandise, precision and good definition. Powerful and fresh. On the palate this wine expresses juicy/ pulpy blackberry, crunchy raspberry and slightly crunchy redcurrant notes combined with hints of violet, camphor, mocha as well as a subtle hint of vanilla, toastiness and a discreet touch of toasted hazelnut. Good length.

Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)

Château Clauzet 2019

Saint-estèphe

The nose is concentrated. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, violet and slightly camphor combined with subtle hints of clove, a discreet hint of raspberry, toast and a very discreet hint of roast. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, good definition, harmony and a certain juiciness of the fruit. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy raspberry, juicy redcurrant and, more slightly, violet, combined with subtle touches of dark berries and a hint of blond tobacco, as well as a subtle saline and chocolate touch. The tannins are structured and discreetly marked. Good length. Hints of chocolate on the finish.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Dame de Montrose 2019

Saint-estèphe

The nose is racy, tightly wound and offers concentration as well as depth. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, crunchy black berries and a hint of blueberry combined with touches of crunchy strawberry, lily, fine hints of blueberry and a discreet hint of spice, fresh liquorice and a subtle touch of sweet spice. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, delicacy, roundness, fatness, gourmandise, acidity, precision, concentration and a certain finesse in its racy power. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cherry, violet and, more slightly, juicy/fresh wild red berries combined with hints of crushed blackcurrant, black plum as well as hints of liquorice, blond tobacco, vanilla and a touch of chocolate. A nice wine where the ”pressed wine” is evident. Good work on the bitter taste.

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)

Château Tronquoy-lalande 2019

Saint-estèphe

The nose is gourmet and offers intensity and a certain concentration of fruit. There are notes of crunchy cherry, violet, and purple plum combined with hints of crushed red berries, lily, fine hints of colas/ liquorice, and a discreet hint of nutmeg and a subtle pepper in the background. The palate is fresh, fruity, balanced and offers deliciousness, crunchiness and smoothness. Nice fleshiness and acidity of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/acidic blueberry, pulpy/acidic violet plum and, more slightly, crushed strawberry combined with hints of chocolate, Bourbon vanilla as well as a subtle hint of saffron (on the floral side), sweet blond tobacco and a touch of cola. The tannins are well-managed. Good length. Nice work on the bitter taste. Softness and a very nice persistence.

Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)

Château Domeyne 2019

Saint-estèphe

The nose is worth decanting. There are notes of fresh leather, spices and, to a lesser extent, strawberry, combined with delicate touches of lily and zan. The palate offers juiciness, freshness, minerality and an acidic structure. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of raspberry, violet and slightly rose, combined with a touch of red berries, fine zan and a hint of fresh leather and tobacco.

Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)

Château Haut Coteau 2019

Saint-estèphe

The nose is fine-grained and complex. There are notes of ripe blackcurrant, grey pepper and slightly crushed raspberry combined with delicate touches of flowers and a subtle hint of cola. The palate is tightly wound and offers freshness, fat and a fine acidic frame. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, fleshy cherry and slightly crunchy blackberry combined with hints of lily, violet, fine points of racy minerality and a hint of graphite and grey pepper.

Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)

Château La Haye 2019

Saint-estèphe

The nose is tightly wound, intense and powerful. There are notes of wild currants, rose and, more slightly, grey pepper combined with fine touches of red fruit, fresh blackberry and a hint of clove/ spice. The palate offers minerality, juiciness and some fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of boysenberry, pulpy wild raspberry and, more slightly, pulpy wild strawberry combined with hints of grey pepper, lily and fine clove. The finish is tightly wound. Fine chewiness on the finish. The tannins are finely mellow. Good length. Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)

Château Ségur de Cabanac 2019

Saint-estèphe

The nose is spicy, a bit closed and a bit yeasty. The wine needs to be decanted. There are notes of toast, blackberry and, more slightly, of spices combined with touches of violet, incense and fine vanilla. The palate is mineral and offers fruit, a certain tension and a linear side. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, lily, violet and, more slightly, of wild berries combined with a touch of liquorice, incense, mocha as well as a hint of clove and a discreet touch of chocolate.

Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)

Pagodes de Cos 2019

Saint-estèphe

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers gourmandise, a certain power and a fine powdery side. There are notes of pulpy/juicy boysenberry, fleshy wild red berries and, more slightly, violet, graphite combined with hints of Bigarreau cherry, tonka bean and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-managed, racy and offers an acidic structure, minerality, good definition, juiciness, precision, fine freshness and a fine straightness. On the palate, this wine expresses juicy/pulpy blackberry, juicy/pulpy raspberry and, more slightly, fleshy strawberry notes combined with hints of violet, graphite, racy minerality as well as a subtle hint of saline gravel, tonka bean and a discreet touch of toastiness. A powdery finish. The tannins are elegant, precise and racy. Good persistence. Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)

Château Phélan Ségur 2019

Saint-estèphe

The nose is fruity and offers a nice fleshiness and intensity of fruit. There are notes of fleshy red berries, crushed red berries and, more slightly, violet, combined with a hint of pulpy blackcurrant, fleshy plum, fine hints of violet, black tea, lily, as well as a fine hint of saffron, a very discreet, almost balsamic hint and an imperceptible hint of fresh vanilla. The palate is mineral, fresh, balanced, fruity and offers a nice definition, gourmandise, roundness, fleshiness/pulpiness of the fruit, brilliance, a finely tightened tannic structure as well as a fine airiness in the approach. Nice, crunchy (fruit) and a coating side. On the palate this wine expresses fleshy/juicy red berry, crushed raspberry and, more slightly, pulpy red plum notes combined with hints of fresh violet, rose, iodine salinity/graves as well as fine hints of liquorice stick, sweet blond tobacco, subtle graphite/camphor