MÉDOC
Château La Tour de By 2020
Médoc
The nose is mineral, fresh, racy and offers a nice fine and tense grain. It reveals notes of boysenberry, small bright berries and small notes of violet associated with hints of clay, liquorice stick as well as a subtle hint of spices and a very discreet sappy hint. the mouth is mineral and offers freshness, juiciness, a tangy frame, a slight tension, precision, suavity and a certain gourmandise. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of pulpy boysenberry, pulpy/juicy cherry and small notes of bright cherry associated with touches of violet/lily, badian as well as a subtle sappy hint and a very discreet hint of fresh spices. Good length. Freshness, juiciness and suppleness on the finish.
Score: 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Tour de By – Cuvée Héritage 2020
Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a certain creaminess/richness, power and a beautiful intensity in its grain. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry and bright small black fruits associated with touches of purple plum, small crushed red berries as well as a hint of roasted cherry, Cuben pepper and a subtle hint of nutmeg. The mouth is mineral, balanced and offers suavity, freshness, some fatness, precision, a certain concentration/density in precision as well as some straightness. All in control. In the mouth, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, juicy/fresh raspberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of small ripe red fruits as well as hints of cornflower, nutmeg and a subtle hint of sweet blond tobacco. The tannins are chewy, gourmand and well-built. A slight chew on the finish/persistence. Good length.
Score: 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Vieux Château Landon 2020
Médoc
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a slight richness. It reveals notes of bright cassis, violet and small notes of pulpy strawberry associated with touches of Madagascar pepper as well as a hint of vanilla/toast and an almost imperceptible hint of camphor on the finsh. The mouth is fruity and offers minerality, a precise frame and a slight tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, violet and small notes of fresh raspberry associated with a touch of small bright red berries, lilac as well as hints of sweet blond tobacco, a slight vanilla hint on the finish and a very discreet hint of clove.
Score: 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Clos Manou 2020
Médoc The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of small bright wild red berries and small notes of spices associated with touches of Bigarreau cherry, zan as well as almost a subtle hint of toast and balsamic. The palate is mineral, balanced and offers freshness and a mineral frame as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry and small pulpy/fresh wild red berries associated with touches of violet, fresh blond tobacco, a hint of zan, a subtle hint of cherry Bigarreau and chocolate. the tannins are supple and sapid. Salinity on the finish (brings gourmandise).
Score: 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Villa Carmin 2020
Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a flowery bouquet. It reveals notes of concentrated blackberry, ripe/fresh red berries and small notes of violet associated with a touch of lily, gray pepper as well as a discreet hint of lilac and spices. The palate is mineral and offers freshness, tension, a slight fatness, a mineral frame and a slight fluidity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh/pulpy blackberry, pulpy cassis and small notes of small red berries associated with touches of iris, violet as well as hints of fresh nutmeg, racy minerality and a subtle hint of fresh spices.
Score: 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château L'Or des Terres 2020
Médoc
(without added sulfites) the nose is spicy and offers freshness, a certain power as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of fresh pepper, small red berries and small notes of fresh balsamic associated with a slight hint of violet/iris and a discreet hint of bardian. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a little freshness, some fatness, some tension, energy, precision as well as a discreetly tight structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of violet, lily and small notes of tangy/fresh redcurrants associated with touches of cornflower, small tangy/fresh fruits as well as hints of fresh nutmeg and balsamic. Tannins are finely tightened and extracted. Presence of a sapid touch on persistence/aftertaste.
Score: 15.25/20 (90/100)
Domaine de La Pigotte 2020
Médoc
(Organic) the nose is fruity and offers a beautiful aromatic palette as well as gourmandise. It reveals notes of crushed cherry, violet, fleshy plum and small notes of small roasted red fruits associated with slight hints of liquorice and chocolate. The palate is mineral, balanced and offers juiciness, freshness, gourmandise, precision as well as an aerial side in the pulp of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed redcurrants, pulpy cherry and small notes of strawberry associated with touches of pulpy/juicy plum as well as slight hints of flowers. The tannins are supple and sapid/saline. Good length.
Score: 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château Campillot 2020
Médoc
The nose is fruity, racy and offers a slight concentration as well as a small salinity. it reveals notes of ripe strawberry, blackberry and small notes of crushed berries associated with salinity/iodine touche as well as slight hints of spices. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, suavity, a mineral frame, good definition as well as sapidity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, raspberry and mall notes of slightly fleshy/juicy cherry associated with a touch of violet as well as slight hints of iodine and spices. Good length.
Score: 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Livran 2020
Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a small flowery side as well as harmony. It reveals notes of juicy/pulpy cassis, Bigarreau cherry and small notes of iodine associated with touches of small fresh-roasted fruits. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a tangy frame, minerality, juiciness, a certain small tension as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cherry, pulpy/juicy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of nutmeg as well as a subtle hint of fresh spices and a very discreet varietal hint (in the background). The tannins are supple and sapid. Presence of a subtle hint of torrefaction in the background.
Score: 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Taffard de Blaigneau 2020
Médoc
The nose is fresh, racy and offers fruit as well as a delicate flowery touch. It reveals notes of fresh violets, lilies and small notes of fresh small red fruits associated with a hint of crunchy cassis as well as a slight hint of cumin. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, a beautiful enrobing texture, fullness, precision and a certain delicacy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cherry, blueberry and small notes of small bright red fruits associated with floral touches as well as slight hints of cardamom, spices and a subtle hint of cumin. The tannins are racy. Presence of a very discreet hint of chocolate in the background. Freshness!
Score: 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château les Ormes Sorbet 2020
Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a certain racy power, precision as well as a feeling of tension. It reveals notes of blackberry, pulpy raspberry and small notes of small roasted red fruits associated with a hint of cornflower, fresh pepper and a subtle sappy hint. The palate is supple, smooth and offers tension as well as accuracy. The attack is dynamic/energetic. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, bright cherry and small notes of tangy blueberry associated with a touch of raspberry as well as slight sappy hints, saffron and nutmeg. The tannins are supple and racy. Presence of a hint of toast and good bitterness on the finish.
Score: 16/20 (92/100)
Château L'Ecrin de Couleys 2020
Médoc
The nose is elegant, fruity and offers a nice fresh-flowery bouquet, depth as well as a certain intensity. It reveals notes of cherry, violet and small notes of iris associated with touches of crushed cassis, pulpy strawberry as well as slight hints of camphor, fresh sap and discreet hints of badian. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, suavity, a mineral frame, good definition, some precision as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, bright cherry and small notes of violet/lily associated with touches of crunchy raspberry, sappy as well as a subtle hint of roasted fruit and badian. The tannins are supple, fresh and racy. Palatability.
Score: 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Lartigue 2020
Médoc
The nose offers concentration, depth as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of pulpy cherry, crushed raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with slight hints of violet, badian as well as a very discreet hint of fresh spices/sap. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, a mineral frame, energy, tanginess as well as a good work on good bitters. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy cherry, juicy/pulpy raspberry and small notes of cornflower associated with touches of iris/saffron, crushed redcurrants as well as hints of badian and toast/toasted almond. the tannins are elegant and chewy. Good length. A beautiful freshness!
Score: 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Potensac 2020
Médoc
The nose is fruity and offers a certain concentration as well as a certain controlled power. It reveals notes of bright cherry, dense wild strawberry and small notes of blackcurrant associated with touches of violet, small touches of juicy plum as well as discreet hints of liquorice. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a tangy/juicy frame, gourmandise, pulpiness, suppleness, a fine velvety-freshness, controlled power, a certain purity as well as a nice definition of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cherry, bright raspberry and small notes of small red berries associated with a touch of blackcurrant as well as hints of liquorice stick and an imperceptible almost spice/sage hint. Tannins are supple, elegant and racy. Good length. A very discreet soft finish/persistence.
Score: 16/20 (92/100)
G d'Estournel 2020
Médoc
The nose is spicy, fresh, chiseled, aromatic and offers a lovely varietal freshness. there are notes of fresh blackcurrant, iris, fresh pepper and slight notes of eucalyptus associated with touches of cornflower, small bright blue berries as well as discreet varietal hints. The palate is nicely fresh, mineral, gourmand and offers a nice textured grain as well as tension. The attack is fresh, frank, elegant and opens to a crescendo. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, small bright/juicy blue berries and small notes of juicy cherry associated with touches of juicy/fresh small fruits, varietal hints, lily as well as discreet hints of chocolate/cocoa and fine hints of fresh blond tobacco/fresh almond. A lively, fresh, elegant and easy-drinking wine. There is a hint of bitterness from the dark chocolate/mocha in the background.
Score: 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Les Vignerons d'Uni-Médoc, Le Grand Art 2020
Médoc
Medium deep ruby color with slight garnet reflections. The nose is expressive and firstly reveals pronounced woody, spicy and roasted notes: toast, sweet coffee, vanilla and heated oak, cinnamon. We also find aromas of juicy black fruits: morello cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, as well as very ripe red fruits (crushed strawberry, red cherry). There’s also a refreshing touch of chocolate with mint in the background. the palate expresses more freshness and fruit. In the attack, we find notes of tart red cherry, juicy morello cherry, fresh blackcurrant, blueberry and crunchy strawberry, while spicy and woody flavors appear in the finish (toast, vanilla, a light touch of cinnamon and caramel, toasted oak). The tannins are grippy, but rounded by a salivating acidity and a fresh fruitiness. The finish is medium long, but juicy, fruity and spicy. A wine with structure and freshness, slightly dominated by wood.
Score: 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Les Vignerons d'Uni-Médoc, Simply Médoc 2020 Fruité
Médoc
(60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon): Medium deep ruby color. The nose is warm, ripe and gourmand. it expresses notes of fresh black fruits (blackcurrant, black plum), crushed and candied red fruits (crushed strawberry, red cherry jam), accompanied by a sweet touch of blackcurrant cream and a very subtle note of chocolate in the background. On the second nose, we also see the aroma of tagada strawberry, associated with the freshness of chocolate with mint. On the palate, the wine is round, gourmand, with grainy tannins, but not drying in the mid-palate. We find ripe and slightly tart black fruits (blackcurrant, black plum, morello cherry), sweetness of strawberry, as well as light herbaceous notes (blackcurrant leaf) and a touch of pepper. The finish is tight, tannic, with a slight bitterness. A firm wine, but quite accessible.
Score: 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Les Vignerons d'Uni-Médoc, Simply Médoc 2020 Corsé
Médoc
(70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon): Beautiful ruby color. The nose is juicy, open and essentially fruity. It first expresses notes of ripe red cherry, tangy blackcurrant, blueberry, and morello cherry which are then completed by a floral touch of violet, a fine herbaceous touch of blackcurrant leaf and a peppery note. The palate is fluid, juicy, gourmand, and reflects the fruity expression on the nose. The tannins are fine and accompanied by a salivating acidity. The finish is moderately long, with a slight bitterness. A fruity, light and accessible wine.
Score: 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château Moulin de la Rivière 2020
Médoc
Medium deep ruby color. The nose is warm, enveloping, with a hint of sweetness. It expresses notes of very ripe morello cherry, morello cherry jam, crushed blackcurrant, wild strawberry, damson plum and wild blackberry, combined with refreshing touches of blackcurrant bud and crushed mint. We also find a fine floral side (violet) in the background and delicate
