Médoc area

Château le Pey 2019

Médoc

The nose is spicy and tightly wound. There are notes of blackcurrant, spice and a hint of varietal combined with spice, blackberry and a hint of cardamom and flowers. The palate is mineral and offers freshness / a fresh frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, raspberry and, more slightly, spice combined with fine floral/varietal notes and a subtle hint of cardamom. Some dilution. A subtle hint of pepper in the background.

Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)

Château la Tour de By – Cuvée Héritage Marc Pagès 2019

Médoc

The nose is elegant and offers controlled power, complexity, fine creaminess and a nice fine, racy texture. There are notes of creamy blackcurrant, creamy blackberry and, to a lesser extent, star anise, combined with hints of morello cherry, strawberry and violet, as well as fine hints of lilac, chocolate and toasted hazelnut. The palate is mineral, fruity and offers freshness, good definition, a certain gourmandise, an acidic backbone, a fine grain, an airy approach as well as a mastered creaminess / finesse. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of creamy blackberry, pulpy blackcurrant and, more slightly, crushed raspberry, combined with hints of star anise, liquorice, vanilla, chocolate and a subtle hint of sweet blond tobacco and toasted hazelnut. The tannins are well-handled and offer mellow.

Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)

Château la Tour de By 2019

Médoc

The nose is elegant and offers power with delicacy, intensity and a fine, taut grain. There are notes of fairly ripe boysenberry, wild strawberry and, more slightly, crushed blackcurrant combined with subtle hints of liquorice/zan, morello cherry as well as fine points of cardamom and chocolate. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers gourmandise, freshness, a nice burst of fruit, good definition and fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackcurrant, crushed blackberry and, more slightly, raspberry combined with hints of nutmeg, cardamom as well as fine points of fresh flowers and a discreet hint of chocolate in the background. The tannins are wellmanaged. A fine chewiness and a very discreet hint of roasting in the background. Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)

Clos Manou 2019

Médoc

The nose is lactic, fruity and offers power and fine concentration. There are notes of creamy blackcurrant, crushed redcurrant and, more slightly, crushed berries combined with hints of blueberry, toast, caramelisation and a subtle hint of fresh pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, gourmadise, acidity and a fine creaminess. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, pulpy/acidic blackcurrant and, more slightly, of violet combined with hints of fresh/crushed raspberry as well as hints of tonka bean, vanilla and a subtle hint of cardamom. Good length.

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

Villa Carmin 2019

Médoc

The nose is fruity and offers gourmandise as well as a fine freshness. There are notes of pulpy/fresh raspberry, pulpy redcurrant and, more slightly, blackcurrant, combined with delicate touches of crunchy blue berries, fine hints of liquorice and a very discreet touch of graphite and vanilla. The palate is fruity and offers a fleshy/juicy fruit and a nice juiciness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, crunchy redcurrant and, more slightly, blueberry combined with touches of crunchy blackcurrant, fine nuances of lily and a subtle hint of nutmeg and a very discreet vanilla note. Good length.

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

Château Sainte Marguerite 2019

Médoc

The nose is fruity and offers some concentration and creaminess. There are notes of creamy blackcurrant, creamy boysenberry and, more slightly, fleshy/ripe wild strawberry combined with hints of toastiness, caramelisation and a hint of sweet blond tobacco. The palate is mineral, fresh, balanced and offers a fresh frame as well as acidity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of creme de cassis, crushed boysenberry and, more slightly, creamy wild berries combined with hints of fresh raspberry, dark chocolate, toast, sweet blond tobacco and a hint of clove. The tannins are precise, smooth and offer a fine suavity.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Château Saint-saturnin 2019

Médoc

The nose is fruity and offers pulpiness as well as a certain freshness. There are notes of pulpy strawberry, creamy blackcurrant and, more slightly, crushed black berries, combined with touches of black pepper, graphite and fine points of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, fresh and offers minerality, good definition, a certain juiciness, a fine straightness, gourmandise and fatness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, crisp strawberry and, more slightly, crushed redcurrant, combined with hints of vanilla essence and a fine touch of toasted hazelnut. The tannins are finely mellow. A very discreet hint of clove in the background. Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)

Château Hauterive 2019

Médoc

The nose is fruity and offers a fine power and intensity. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, liquorice and, more slightly, sweet tobacco as well as discrete hints of pepper. The palate is fresh, fruity and offers minerality, a fine fatness as well as a mineral/fresh framework. On the palate this wine expresses juicy/pulpy blackberry, juicy/pulpy blackcurrant and slightly crushed redcurrant notes combined with touches of crunchy cherry, fine hints of sweet blond tobacco, vanillin and a subtle hint of toastiness.

Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)

Domaine de la Pigotte 2019

Médoc

The nose is fruity and offers some complexity, fine grain and breadth of palette. There are hints of rose, red berries and slightly blackcurrant, combined with hints of fresh/crunchy red berries, fine hints of fresh lily, liquorice stick and discreet hints of camphor, saffron and a discreet touch of vanilla. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, a certain minerality, a good guideline, a mineral framework, good definition and a certain delicacy. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, pulpy/juicy redcurrant and, more slightly, fleshy/ juicy cherry combined with hints of blueberry, fine vanilla, liquorice stick and a discreet hint of bergamot, camphor and a subtle touch of toasted hazelnut. The tannins are precise and finely mellow. Good length. Sapidity and chewiness on the finish. A wine with freshness and control.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)

AOC BORDEAUX 2019

Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux 2019

Bordeaux

The nose offers a nice crunchy fruit, a very nice elegance, depth and subtlety despite a certain power. There are notes of quenette, fresh vine peach and, more slightly, of crunchy white berries combined with fine nuances of lychee, discrete/ delicate floral touches, fresh citrus (lemon and a discrete hint of fresh kumquat), subtle racy minerality, vanilla blossom and a subtle almost toasty edge. A lovely coating of fruit. The palate is fruity, fresh and offers a nice crunch, a stretch, a very nice freshness/minerality and richness. Nice delicacy and aromatic palette. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/pulpy vine peach, fresh lychee and, more slightly, juicy citrus (grapefruit, kumquat) combined with hints of juicy/ pulpy nectarine, fine points of salinity, racy minerality as well as very discreet toasty touches. Nice acidity, sapidity and a fine crunch on the finish. The wine needs to be decanted. Nice persistence. A very discreet tannic touch on the finish. A favorite wine of the Vertdevin team due to the ripe aromas of Sauvignon Blanc! Score : 19.75/20 (99-100/100)

VIN DE FRANCE 2019

Le Retout Blanc 2019

Vin de France

The nose is mineral and offers freshness and a fine richness. The wine benefits from being decanted. There are notes of juicy/fresh nectarine, crunchy pear and, more slightly, exotic fruits combined with a touch of lychee and a discreet hint of lemon and a very discreet hint of kumquat. The palate is fruity and offers gourmandise, fatness, a fine unctuousness as well as a fine straightness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy lychee, crushed peach and, more slightly, tart/juicy apple, combined with fine touches of exotic fruit and a discreet hint of sweet lemon, pink grapefruit, honeysuckle, saltiness and an imperceptible hint of verbena. Good length. Subtle tannic finish, both in structure and aroma.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)