Médoc area

Château de Villegorge 2019

Haut-médoc

The nose offers power, a fine concentration as well as a certain depth in finesse. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, blackberry and, more slightly, of fresh blond tobacco combined with a touch of violet, ripe red berries, as well as fine hints of lilac, racy minerality and a discreet hint of fresh nutmeg. The palate is mineral, racy and offers freshness, fruit, good definition and fine concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of boysenberry, juicy/fresh black berries and, more slightly, redcurrant combined with touches of racy minerality, rose, fresh violet and a subtle hint of spice, chocolate and a very discreet hint of mulberry in the background. Good length. An imperceptible hint of coffee in the background. Nice acidity of the fruit. The tannins are discreetly firm.

Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)

AOC MEDOC 2019

Château La Cardonne 2019

Médoc

The nose is fresh, fruity and relatively aromatic. There are notes of crushed blackberry, liquorice and, to a lesser extent, warm spices combined with subtle touches of crushed red fruit. The palate is fresh, mineral and offers fruit, tension, roundness and a certain gourmandise. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of raspberry, fresh/crushed red berries and, more slightly, of chocolate, combined with delicate touches of fresh violet, fresh lily, as well as fine notes of toastiness and a touch of toasted hazelnut. Very fine chewiness and a certain gourmandise on the finish. Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)

Château Livran 2019

Médoc

The nose offers a certain intensity, a nice finesse of grain as well as some power and a certain straightness in finesse. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, boysenberry and, more slightly, crushed wild strawberry, combined with hints of zan, fine blue berries, violet and a touch of fresh blond tobacco and pepper. The palate is mineral, balanced, fresh and offers good definition, a certain tension, crispness, energy, juiciness and a nice finesse in its straightness. On the palate this wine expresses crunchy boysenberry, crunchy blackcurrant and, more slightly, pulpy/ fresh cherry notes combined with hints of fresh red berries, violets as well as fine hints of liquorice, chocolate, a subtle almost caramelised edge and a discreet hint of fresh vanilla (in the background). Fine sapidity/salinity on the finish.

Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)

Château Tour Haut-caussan 2019

Médoc

The nose is a little tight and offers a bit of reduction at the moment. The wine needs to be decanted. There are notes of ripe raspberry, crunchy red berries and, more slightly, of lily combined with a touch of boysenberry, blueberry as well as fine hints of star anise and a discreet touch of vanilla. The palate is fruity, tightly wound and offers juiciness, minerality, fine tension, crispness and a nice acidic structure. On the palate this wine expresses juicy/pulpy blackberry, tart/crisp cherry and slightly blueberry notes combined with hints of lily, racy minerality, tart/fresh red berries and fine hints of star anise.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Château L’ecrin de Couleys 2019

Médoc

The nose is a little tight and offers a fine intensity. The wine needs to be decanted. Spice, pepper and slightly toasted notes are combined with hints of fleshy strawberry, blackberry and a subtle mocha and toastiness. The palate offers minerality, freshness and juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh/pulpy blackberry, fresh/pulpy raspberry and, more slightly, violet combined with touches of racy minerality, lily as well as fine, almost saline notes and a discreet hint of vanilla. Good length. Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)

Château Bois de Roc 2019

Médoc

The nose is relatively aromatic and offers precision, fine intensity, fruit and sweetness. There are notes of fleshy/fresh strawberry, fresh/chunky blackcurrant and, more slightly, of violet combined with fine touches of sweet spice and toasted oak. The palate is fruity with minerality, good definition, some juiciness, acidity and a slight linear edge. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, fresh blackcurrant and, more slightly, fresh raspberry combined with hints of chocolate and tobacco. The tannins are fine and tight. A hint of toast in the background. Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)

Château Les Ormes Sorbet 2019

Médoc

The nose is racy, tightly wound and concentrated. The wine benefits from being decanted. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, crushed wild red berries and, more slightly, of iris, violet, spices combined with touches of tobacco, cloves and a fine touch of fresh vanilla. The palate is mineral and offers freshness, fat, energy, suppleness, an acidic backbone and a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed cherry, pulpy/acidic blackberry and, more slightly, ripe wild red berries combined with hints of violet, nutmeg, chocolate and a touch of blond tobacco and clove. Good length. The tannins are racy.

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

Château Taffard de Blaignan 2019

Médoc

The nose is fruity with a fine concentration and floral character, some reduction. Notes of cloves, ripe strawberry and slightly pulpy blackcurrant notes are combined with hints of violet, sweet blond tobacco and a fine hint of clove, varietal character and a very discreet hint of racy / almost saline minerality (in the background). The palate is mineral and offers freshness, a fine fat as well as an acidic backbone. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, fresh raspberry and, more slightly, violet, fresh lily combined with hints of clove, toast and a subtle hint of fresh blond tobacco. A subtle chewiness on the finish. Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)

Château Haut Condissas 2019

Médoc

The nose is fruity and juicy. There are notes of juicy strawberry, juicy raspberry and, more slightly, of violet combined with fine touches of fleshy/juicy blackcurrant. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, fine concentration and a tangy frame. Round and dynamic in the middle. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of raspberry, fleshy/juicy strawberry and a hint of racy minerality combined with hints of toast, toasted almond and fine vanilla, blueberry and a subtle varietal hint (in the background). Good length. Fine chewiness and good work on the bitter taste.

Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)

Château Rollan de By 2019

Médoc

The nose is peppery and offers minerality as well as spiciness. There are notes of pulpy wild strawberry, violet and, more slightly, blackberry combined with fine touches of camphor, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of toasted almond and salinity/ minerality. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, volume, juiciness of fruit and minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, juicy/pulpy raspberry and, more slightly, violet combined with a touch of rose, juicy/fresh red berry fruit as well as hints of lilac, racy minerality, sweet blond tobacco and chocolate. The tannins are precise, fine and mellow. Good length. Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)

Noaillac – Prestige 2019

Médoc

The nose is elegant and offers delicacy with richness, minerality, precision, a nice finesse of grain as well as a certain controlled power. There are notes of pulpy boysenberry, crushed blackcurrant and, more slightly, purple plum combined with hints of liquorice, cardamom and fine hints of strawberry, blueberry and Cuben pepper. The palate is mineral, fruity, elegant and offers gourmandise, nice definition, a certain purity and richness in control/gourmandise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackcurrant, crushed raspberry and, more slightly, jammy blackberry combined with touches of blueberry, lily, fine hints of liquorice/zan as well as a discreet hint of almost star anise and spice. The tannins are precise and well conducted. Good length. Discreet chewiness. Sapidity and sweetness on the finish. Nice freshness and control. Nice balance in its richness and vintage. Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)

Vieux Château Landon 2019

Médoc

The nose is spicy and offers a delciate floral/wildflower character. There are floral notes (violet, lily, wild flowers..) and, more slightly, spicy notes combined with touches of blackcurrant and fine varietal hints. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, smoothness, a fine fatness as well as a juicy/pulpy structure. On the palate this wine expresses juicy/pulpy blackcurrant, pulpy boysenberry and slightly raspberry notes with hints of wild flowers, tonka bean and a hint of toastiness and a subtle almost fresh floral background.

Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)