2012 Primeur Saint-Julien

Saint-Julien:

2012 Château Beychevelle:

Ruby. Fruity, scented and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, and elegant texture, maybe a bit boring, long. 90-92

2012. Château Branaire-Ducru:

Ruby. Fruity, floral and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit lean, long. 89-91

2012 Clos du Marquis:

Deep ruby. Fruity, minerals, cassis and a deeper feel to it on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and long. 89-91

2012 Croix de Beaucaillou:

Deep ruby. Fruity, scented, nuanced and quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively and elegant, good length. 88-90

2012 Château Ducru Beaucaillou:

Deep ruby. Scented, nuanced, layered, complex and seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and refined palate, refreshing and lively, long finish. 92-94

2012 Château du Glana:

Deep ruby. Some cassis and anise on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and easy going. 84-86

2012 Château Gloria:

Ruby. Herbal and cassis nose, fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, palate is lively and elegant, good length. 86-88

2012 Château Gruaud Larose:

Ruby. Slightly spicy, cassis and some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and lively, pure feel, long. 91-93

2012 Château Lagrange:

Ruby. Fruity and scented nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity palate. Slightly ripe, good length. 87-89

2012 Château Lalande-Borie:

Deep ruby. Scented, blueberries, fruity and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and refreshing, lovely texture, velvety and good length. 87-89

2012 Château Langoa Barton:

Ruby. Scented, violets and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity with a herbal touch, oaky finish. 89-91

2012 Château Léoville Barton:

Ruby. Scented. Fruity and elegant cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and very elegant texture and structure, long. 91-93

2012 Château Léoville Las Cases:

Deep ruby. Fruity, minerals, cassis, elegant and nuanced if tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat leaner style, tight palate as well, fairly nuanced, long. 91-93

2012 Château Léoville Poyferre:

Ruby. Fruity, violets and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly biting texture, fresher style than recent vintages, long. 89-91

2012 Château Saint-Pierre:

Ruby. Fruity, minerals and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and quite lively palate, quite elegant and long. 89-91

2012 Château Talbot:

Deep ruby. Tight cassis and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, long. 89-91