First few notes on 2012 Bordeaux primeur

Bordeaux/Côte de Bordeaux

2012 Château Reynon Rouge:

Ruby. Fruity, nuanced and some spices on the nose. Fresh acidity. Ripe tannins, leaner body, fresh and quite elegant. 83-85

2012 Grand Village:

Ruby. Scented, fruity and layered nose. Vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite elegant and refreshing, good length. 86-88

2012 G Acte 4:

Deep ruby. Scented but hidden behind oak notes on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant palate, refreshing, rounded texture. Good length. 87-89

2012 Grand Vin de Reignac Rouge:

Deep ruby. Fruity, vanilla and spices on the nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, almost creamy texture. 84-86

Lalande de Pomerol:

2012 Château Bertineau St Vincent:

Ruby. Fruity, elegant if straightforward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly refreshing finish. 83-85

2012 Château de Chambrun:

Deep ruby. Blueberries and slightly scented nose. Fresh acidoty, ripe tannins, elegant and fairly lively. 85-87

2012 La Fleur de Boüard:

Deep ruby. Scented, blueberries and slightly woody nose. Elegant acidity, ripe tannins, quite elegant fruit, medium bodied, good length. 86-88

2012 Château les Hauts-Conseillante:

Ruby. Touch of white chocolate and blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly elegant palate, good length. 84-86

2012 Château Jean de Gué:

Deep ruby. Scented and floral nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite lively. 85-87

2012 Château Sergant:

Deep ruby. Fruity and rich nose. Freshish acidoty, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, trying to hard. 83-85

2012 Château Siaurac:

Deep ruby. Fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant body and texture, fruity palate and finish. 84-86

Castillon Côte de Bordeaux

2012 Château Côte Montpezat:

Deep ruby. Scented and dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner body and slightly edgy. 83-85

Montagne Saint-Emilion:

2012 L'Aurage:

Deep ruby. Fruity, vanilla and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and elegant texture, lively, chocolaty finish. 86-

2012 Château Teyssier:

Deep ruby. Fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity palate, and fairly elegant. 84-86

Graves:

2012 Clos Floridene Rouge:

Ruby. Fruity. Scented and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and lovely texture. Good length. 85-87