Bordeaux Supérieur
Château Pierrail 2019
Bordeaux Supérieur
The nose offers power in balance, some stretch and a fine, intense grain. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, grey pepper and, more slightly, crunchy boysenberry combined with hints of morello cherry, crushed raspberry as well as hints of violet, racy minerality, a hint of incense and a very discreet hint of sense of place (local biotop). The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality, tension, a spherical side and a fine acidic backbone. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, blackberry and, more slightly, crushed raspberry combined with hints of star anise, graphite, chocolate as well as hints of blueberry, toast and a subtle hint of vanilla bean. The tannins are precise and mellow. A fine hint of crushed almond on the finish. Good persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Les Solistes – Malbec 2019
Bordeaux Supérieur
The nose is spicy and tense. The wine benefits from being decanted. There are notes of blackcurrant, blackcurrant leaf and, more slightly, of spices combined with subtle touches of crunchy red berries, a hint of varietal/blackberry as well as discreet hints of pepper and clove. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, freshness, good definition, tension and energy.
On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackcurrant, crunchy blackberry and, more slightly, blackcurrant leaf combined with hints of fresh flowers/buds/ blackberry, fine notes of fresh blond tobacco, liquorice and a hint of dark chocolate and black tea. Good length.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Les Solistes – Petit Verdot 2019
Bordeaux Supérieur
The nose is peppery, spicy and offers elegance and harmony. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, fresh wild blackberry and, more slightly, tobacco leaf combined with hints of clove, Sichuan pepper as well as fine spice and discreet hints of liquorice/zan. The palate is mineral with fruit, roundness, some fatness, a mineral backbone, a very fine creamy feel and tension. A bit tightly grained. The wine should be decanted. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, pulpy wild blackcurrant and, more slightly, fresh violet combined with hints of liquorice, pepper/berries, fine hints of fresh tobacco, clove and a subtle hint of cinnamon and varietal notes. The tannins are discreetly marked.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Domaine de Bouscat - Belle Annie 2019
Bordeaux Supérieur
The nose offers intensity, a nice fine grain and a stretched side. The wine should be decanted. There are notes of blackcurrant leaf, blackcurrant and, more slightly, of pepper combined with delicate touches of grey pepper as well as a subtle hint of tobacco, sense of place (local biotop) and a discreet touch of zan. The palate is fruity, tightly wound and offers juiciness, minerality, good definition, fatness, a fresh/acidic backbone, some stretch, roundness and a certain delicacy in its power. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of morello cherry, pulpy blackcurrant and, more slightly, violet, combined with a touch of iris, blackcurrant leaf, fresh tobacco, as well as a hint of racy minerality, camphor, a subtle varietal hint and discreet hints of nutmeg.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Château Lafont-fourcat 2019
Bordeaux
The nose offers concentration and good definition. The wine benefits from being decanted. There are notes of ripe wild blackcurrant, fresh lily and, more slightly, Cuben pepper combined with delicate hints of crushed berries, zan and a subtle hint of nutmeg and almost incense. The palate is mineral and offers freshness, some fat and a mineral backbone. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, fleshy/juicy red berries and, more slightly, violet combined with hints of lily, Cuben pepper, fine hints of liquorice stick and a discreet varietal hint, nuances of rose, chocolate and vanilla. The tannins are precise and mellow. Good length. Good work on the bitter taste, especially on the finish.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Le Tros – Cuvée Spéciale 2019
Bordeaux
The nose is spicy and warm. There are notes of pepper, wild black berries and slightly fresh violets combined with a touch of lily, red berries and a subtle hint of cherry. The palate is mineral, with a tangy, fat and a certain minerality. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, crunchy red berries and a hint of cherry, combined with hints of violet, blueberry, liquorice, chocolate, crushed red berries and a hint of bourbon vanilla. A subtle hint of saltiness on the finish. Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Château le Tros - Perles Noires 2019
Bordeaux
The nose offers gourmandise, a very fine power as well as generosity. We find notes of chocolate, pulpy raspberry and, more slightly, vanilla combined with touches of pulpy blackcurrant, hints of caramelisation as well as a discreet hint of saffron (in its flowery side) and hazelnut). The palate is fruity and offers minerality, freshness, tension, a good guideline, a fine creaminess as well as a mineral framework. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of cherry liqueur, crushed blackcurrant and, to a lesser extent, pulpy raspberry, combined with hints of liquorice, chocolate, cardamom and a fine touch of toasted hazelnut. The tannins are finely mellow.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Thieuley – Réserve Francis Courselle 2019
Bordeaux
The nose offers concentration, spice and fine grain as well as some intensity. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, pepper and slightly creamy wild blackberry with hints of iris, spice and a discreet hint of tea in the background. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, freshness, a certain amount of tension, a fine delicacy and roundness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, crushed blackcurrant and, more slightly, pulpy raspberry, combined with touches of creamy red berries, as well as fine hints of liquorice, vanilla, toastiness and a very discreet hint of tea in the background. Good length. Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Thieuley 2019
Bordeaux
The nose is spicy and tightly wound. The wine benefits from being decanted. There are notes of crushed blackberry, wild strawberry and slightly grey pepper combined with hints of creamy red berries and fine varietal hints. The palate offers freshness, minerality, juicy/generous fruit, richness and a good guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of creamy blackberry, pulpy raspberry and, more slightly, crushed red berries combined with hints of vanilla, fleshy cherry as well as fine hints of chocolate and a subtle hint of almond in the background. The tannins are mellow and sapid.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château La Communion 2019
Bordeaux Supérieur
The nose is fruity and offers freshness as well as a certain gourmandise. There are notes of pulpy cassis, blackberry and small notes of raspberry, combined with delicate touches of liquorice and fine hints of chocolate/sweet spices. The palate is fruity and offers gourmandise, a nice acidic structure and a fleshy/juicy/acidic fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy cassis, crushed blackberry and, more slightly, acidulous/juicy strawberry combined with hints of creamy black fruits as well as hints of cornflowers, violet, chocolate and fine caramelisation. Gourmand. A wine that is fruity and easy to drink.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Pey La Tour 2019
Bordeaux Supérieur
The nose is fruity and marked by red fruits. There are notes of fresh strawberry, crushed redcurrant and small notes of cassis combined with fine touches of liquorice, nutmeg and a hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, juiciness, acidity, a good definition, a certain suavity and tension. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy redcurrant, wild strawberry and small notes of crunchy cassis combined with hints of saline/gravelly minerality and fine toasted hints and cocoa. An easy-drinking wine.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)