AOC MARGAUX
Château Mongravey 2019
Margaux Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
The nose is liquorice and fresh. There are notes of star anise, crushed blackcurrant and, to a lesser extent, pulpy raspberry, combined with hints of crushed berries, fine hints of fresh blond tobacco, as well as a hint of fresh nutmeg and a discreet touch of pepper. The palate is fresh, mineral, balanced and offers good definition, a fresh/mineral structure, a certain juiciness and a little crunch. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crisp/fresh raspberry, juicy/pulpy blackcurrant and, mo re slightly, blackberry combined with hints of red fruit, vanilla, chocolate, toasted hazelnut as well as hints of fresh nutmeg and a very discreet hint of dark chocolate. The tannins are very finely marked. A wine marked by red fruits. A discreet varietal touch in the background.
Score: 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château D'Arsac 2019
Margaux Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
The nose offers intensity, power and a fine, fresh grain. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, vanilla and, more slightly, crushed strawberry combined with hints of fresh blond tobacco, nutmeg and fine zan and clove. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, juiciness, acidity, delicacy and a fine stretch. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fresh red berries, fresh/crisp raspberries and, more slightly, fresh flowers, combined with hints of lily, fresh/juicy berries, as well as fine points of nutmeg and a discreet hint of sweet blond tobacco in the background.
Score: 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Bellevue de Tayac 2019
Margaux Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fresh, racy and offers dynamism and depth. There are notes of fresh rose, fresh/juicy blackberry and, more slightly, iris/lilac combined with hints of berries as well as hints of liquorice and vanilla. The palate is mineral, fresh and offers a fresh frame, a certain roundness, energy and a good work on the bitter taste. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, juicy/fresh red berries and, more slightly, fresh cherry combined with hints of rose/iris as well as fine nuances of bud, racy minerality and toastiness.
Score: 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Paveil de Luze 2019
Margaux Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
The nose is elegant, racy and offers concentration and freshness. There are notes of crushed blackcurrant, juicy black berry and slightly crushed strawberry with hints of violet, morello cherry and hints of cardamom and sweet blond tobacco. The palate is mineral and offers freshness, good definition, a fresh frame, good tension and fatness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, morello cherry and, more slightly, crushed black berries combined with touches of redcurrant confiture, fine nuances of sweet blond tobacco, graphite, racy minerality and a hint of camphor and spice. Good work on the bitter taste, especially on the finish.
Score: 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)
AOC MÉDOC
Château Lassus 2019
Médoc, Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity and offers a certain small power, a spicy side as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of ripe cherry, strawberry and small notes of cassis combined with small touches of balsamic, star anise and a fine hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, an acid frame, minerality, freshness and a fine concentration. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy cherry, juicy small red fruits and small notes of strawberry associated with touches of cassis as well as hints of balsamic, pepper and a fine hint of varietal.
Score: 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)
Château Preuillac 2019
Médoc, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
The nose is spicy and offers a fine intensity. The wine need to be decanted. It reveals notes of crunchy wild cassis, crushed small red fruits and small notes of acidulous red plum associated with fine hints of spices, pepper and a discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, minerality, an acid frame, a good definition as well as a small fat. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, pulpy/juicy raspberry and small notes of star anise associated with touches of fresh flowers, hints of acidulous/fresh small berries, racy minerality as well as a subtle hint of grilled and pepper. Tannins are racy.
Score: 14.75+/20 (89/100)
AOC MOULIS-EN-MÉDOC
Château Biston-Brillette 2019
Moulis-en-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
The nose is fresh, racy and intense. There are notes of wild blackberry, rose and racy minerality combined with hints of morello cherry, wild black berries, as well as fine zan and a very discreet touch of black pepper. The palate is fresh, fruity and offers a certain gourmandise, concentration and a fine creaminess. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of creamy cherry, pulpy blackcurrant and, to a lesser extent, juicy blueberry, combined with hints of strawberry, star anise, fine nutmeg and a very discreet touch of racy minerality and graphite. A subtle hint of roast on the finish.
Score: 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Lalaudey 2019
Moulis-en-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
The nose is fresh, racy and offers some complexity, power and fine grain. There are notes of boysenberry, fresh flowers and, more slightly, racy minerality, fresh pepper combined with hints of pulpy blackcurrant, fresh wild strawberry and fine vanilla and spice. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, good definition, a certain gourmandise, fatness and a fine creaminess. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, creamy strawberry and, more slightly, crunchy red berries, combined with touches of iris, fresh lily, as well as fine points of racy minerality, graphite, a hint of fresh pepper and a discrete, almost saline touch (in the background). Good persistence and work on the bitter taste. A fine hint of coffee/mocha in the background.
Score: 16/20 (92/100)
Château La Mouline 2019
Moulis-en-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
The nose is fruity and offers freshness, intensity and a fine grain. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, fresh flowers/lys and, more slightly, of wild red berries combined with fine hints of nutmeg, a fine touch of iris, fresh cloves and a hint of racy minerality and an imperceptible touch of fresh vanilla. The palate is fresh and offers fruit, tension, acidity and crispness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/fresh raspberry, crunchy blackberry and, more slightly, crunchy red berry combined with hints of iris, varietal, fine hints of fresh nutmeg, a subtle hint of toast and a very discreet hint of almost bergamot and vanilla (in the background).
Score: 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Caroline 2019
Moulis-en-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
The nose is fruity and powerful. There are notes of fleshy boysenberry, crushed raspberry and, more slightly, blueberry combined with hints of morello cherry and a subtle hint of fresh blond tobacco. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness as well as a tangy/pulpy texture. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, fleshy/crushed cherry and, more slightly, juicy blueberry, juicy blackberry combined with fine hints of flowers, tonka bean and a discreet hint of sweet blond tobacco. Good length. A very discreet, almost cinnamon-like quality on the finish/aftertaste.
Score: 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Chemin Royal 2019
Moulis-en-Médoc Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity, fresh, racy and tight. Notes of boysenberry, crunchy red currant and, to a lesser extent, fleshy cherry are combined with fine cherry blossom, liquorice and a discreet hint of spice. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers freshness, a mineral backbone, good definition and a certain gourmandise. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cherry, crushed red currant and, more slightly, violet, combined with hints of violet plum, as well as fine notes of liquorice, sweet tobacco and sweet spices. The tannins are well-managed.
Score: 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Duplessis 2019
Moulis-en-Médoc Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity, with notes of liquorice and has a fine creaminess. There are notes of crushed blackberry, crushed violet plum, combined with hints of fairly ripe berries and a fine touch of liquorice. The palate is fruity, racy, very tightly wound and offers freshness, minerality, an acidic frame and a certain richness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, pulpy/juicy black berries and, more slightly, of blackcurrant, tart raspberry as well as fine hints of liquorice stick, toastiness and a subtle touch of vanilla. The tannins are racy and very finely firm.
Score: 15+/20 (89-90/100)
AOC LISTRAC-MÉDOC
Château Fonréaud 2019
Listrac-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
The nose is fruity, gourmet, racy and offers concentration, complexity and depth. There are notes of fleshy/pulpy blackcurrant, fleshy/pulpy blackberry, and a hint of sweet blond tobacco, combined with hints of violet, crushed cherry, and fine graphite, racy minerality, and a discreet touch of toasted hazelnut. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness as well as racy minerality / a mineral backbone. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, juicy blackcurrant and, more slightly, star anise, combined with delicate touches of zan, violet, cardamom, mocha and a hint of toast and vanilla.
Score: 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Lestage 2019
Listrac-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers intensity, power and a fine, intense grain. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, liquorice and, to a lesser extent, boysenberry, combined with hints of zan, cardamom and a subtle, almost bergamot-like touch. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, fleshiness, freshness, good definition, a certain gourmandise and a mineral backbone. On the palate this wine expresses juicy/pulpy blackberry, crushed currant, crushed strawberry and, more slightly, crunchy black berry notes with hints of liquorice and hints of camphor, cocoa and fine toasted almond. Good length.
Score: 16/20 (92/100)
Château Donissan 2019
Listrac-Médoc Cru Bourgeois
The nose is fruity and tangy. There are hints of tart/juicy red berries and, more slightly, violet with hints of crushed blackcurrant and a hint of sweet spice. The palate is fruity,
