Château Les Trois Croix 2014
Fronsac
The nose is fruity, finely tight and offers elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, black cherry and slight notes of black berries, strawberries, crushed raspberries combined with a hint of liquorice, wood, spices as well as a very discreet hint of pepper, nutmeg, violet and a very discreet hint of undergrowth (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, gourmande and offers juiciness, a nice freshness / minerality, dynamism, volume, a good definition, fat, a fine unctuosity, a fine ele-
gance as well as a very fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis and fleshy blackberry associated with touches of ripe red berries as well as hints of wood / vanilla, dark chocolate / tonka bean, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of coffee (in the background). Tannins are well-built. An ample, round, fruity and gourmand wine. The finish / persistence is gourmande.
Score : 16+ Château Tessendey 2014
Fronsac The nose reveals notes of ripe red berries, cassis and small notes of undergrowth / earth associated with subtle hints of violet, zan, spices, chocolate, an imperceptible hint of Sichuan pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and sanguine and offers a small fluidity, a fine suavity, an acid frame, racy minerality, a fine fat, straightness and a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy / juicy cassis and fine notes of fleshy raspberry, Gariguette strawberry associated with touches of violets, fine touches of undergrowth, spices as well as a very discreet hint of melted chocolate and hazelnut (in the background). Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 15.25
CANON FRONSAC 2014
Château Moulin Pey Labrie 2014
Canon-Fronsac The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of strawberry, crushed cassis and chocolate combined with fine touches of redcurrant as well as subtle touches of sweet spices and caramelization. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a great minerality, an acid frame and a fine fat. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry and fine notes of juicy redcurrant combined with a touch of cassis, toasted oak, sweet spices, ripe bell pepper and subtle touches of chocolate (in the background). Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 14.75+ Château Grand Renouil 2014
Canon-Fronsac The nose reveals notes of cassis associated with fine notes of raspberry, coffee, chocolate, oak and a touch of blackberry. The palate is fruity and offers a fine suavity, a fine juiciness, minerality as well as an acid frame. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of cassis and redcurrant combined with fine touches of wild strawberry, blackberry, ripe sweet pepper, toasted oak / vanilla and a subtle hint of cardamon / chocolate. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 14.5+ Château Canon La Valade 2014
Canon-Fronsac The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of cassis, juicy wild red berries combined with a hint of raspberry, a vegetal hint as well as a subtle hint of vanilla / wood and an imperceptible hint of cardamon. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a fine racy minerality, an acid frame, a fine intensity, depthness as well as a fine unctuosity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crushed strawberry, crushed cassis and blackberry combined with a touch of black cherry, chocolate, oak / vanilla as well as a subtle touch of caramelization and an imperceptible vegetal hint (in the background). Tannins are fine and slightly mellow. Good length.
Score : 15.25 Château Canon 2014
Canon-Fronsac The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and fine touches of red berries combined with a touch of leather, wood, spices and a subtle hint of ripe bell pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine juiciness, a nice acid frame, dynamism, a nice definition as well as suavity. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of raspberry juice and redcurrant associated with a touch of blackberry, juicy blueberry as well as subtle touches of flowers, ripe pepper, colas and sweet spices. Tannins are well-built and a bit firm. Good length.
Score : 15+ Château Mazeris Bellevue 2014
Canon-Fronsac The nose is aromatic and offers a fine concentration and fine elegance. It reveals notes of cassis, fresh strawberries and fine touches of raspberry combined with touches of juicy blackberry, colas, subtle toasted touches as well as an imperceptible hint of ripe bell pepper and pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine juiciness, a fine mineral frame as well as a fine fat / suavity. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, fleshy cassis and fine touches of raspberry combined with a touch of juicy berries, colas, subtle toasted touches as well as an imperceptible hint of caramelization and blueberry. Tannins are slightly firm. There is a very discreet hint of chocolate on the aftertaste.
Score : 15 Château Du Gazin 2014
Canon-Fronsac The nose reveals notes of blackberry, underbrush and fine hints of cassis combined with a subtle hint of strawberry as well as a very discreet hint of mocha and wood. The mouth is mineral (nice minerality), fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acid frame as well as a small fat. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, cassis and fine touches of raspberry, strawberry associated with a hint of toasted oak, touches of minerality, subtle touches of dark chocolate, coffee as well as an imperceptible hint of caramelization and sweet spices. Tannins are slightly mellow. Good length.
Score : 15+