31 Bordeaux 2012's retasted

2012 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit, lime, vanilla and smoky nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and richer, a bit oaky as always, served a bit warm, so alcohol shows, good length. 88

2012 Domaine de Chevalier blanc:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruit, minerals, pure and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, creamy texture, elegant and nuanced, lovely structure, refined and long, magnificent. 95

2012 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion:

Ruby. Scented, bell peppers, cassis and light minerality nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and vanilla palate, slightly rough finish. 88

2012 Château Haut-Bailly:

Bright ruby. Scented, cassis, minerals, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and lovely texture and balance, long. 93

2012 Domaine de Chevalier:

Ruby. Scented, fruity, minerals, layered, nuanced and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and elegant, lively, leaner feel than in June but maybe more nuanced, long. 94

2012 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande:

Ruby. Scented, elegant and nuanced nose, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and lively, lovely texture, long. 93

2012 Château Ferriere:

Bright ruby. Scented, fruity and quite elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, leaner style but refreshing and quite flirting, has added complexity since primeur. 90

2012 Château Haut-Bages-Libéral:

Ruby. Scented, herbal notes, cassis and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, lovely and refreshing palate, long. 91

2012 Château d'Armailhac:

Ruby. Fruity, cassis, vanilla, nuanced and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively and playful, elegant and nuanced, refreshing and long. 92

2012 Château Clerc Milon:

Ruby. Fruity, scented, elegant and nuanced nose, fresh and gorgeous. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, refreshing, lovely, elegant and nuanced, long. 94

2012 Château Grand Puy Lacoste

Ruby. Scented, fruity, elegant, nuanced nose, has opened up beautifully since June. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, elegant, lovely and refreshing, nuanced and long. 92-93

2012 Château Talbot:

Ruby. Fruity, deeper and a bit more of a ball on the nose now than in June. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and quite nuanced, refreshing if a bit tight. 91-92

2012 Château Léoville Poyferré:

Ruby. Fruity, elegant and a slight mineral note on the nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and lively, lovely balance, long. 90

2012 Château Léoville Barton:

Ruby. Scented, fruity, vanilla, cassis and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, elegant, lively and nuanced palate, fruity, mouthwatering and long. 94

2012 Château Lagrange:

Ruby. Scented, fruity and a bit oaky nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner style, elegant and quite lovely, good length. 88

2012 Château Branaire Ducru:

Ruby. Fruity, scented, nuanced and elegantnose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and elegant, refreshing, lovely texture, long. 91-92

2012 Château Beychevelle:

Ruby. Fruity, cassis and vanilla nose with a floral touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, nuanced, elegant but a bit short. 90

2012 Château Lascombes:

Ruby. Fruity, scented, vanilla and a bit up front fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite lively acidity even, not the most nuanced, long. 90

2012 Château d'Issan:

Ruby. Fruity, nuanced, scented, floral and a bit oaky nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and quite lively, not quite as charming as in June, long. 90

2012 Château du Tertre:

Ruby. Fruity, cassis and some floral notes on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and quite elegant, long, lovely du Tertre. 91

2012 Château Giscours:

Ruby. Scented, fruity, cassis, leather and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, quite elegant but again this wine seemsto lack some complexity and nuances this vintage. 89

2012 Château Cantemerle:

Ruby. Fruity, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and lovely balance, good length. 88

2012 Château Chasse Spleen:

Ruby. Fruity, nuanced and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and lively, bit more shut than in June. Long. 90

2012 Château Camensac:

Ruby. Nuanced, fresh, fruity, elegant and cassis nose, floral touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant and lively, lovely balance, fresh and long. 90

2012 Château Phélan Ségur:

Ruby. Fruity, scented, pure feel, very elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, elegant and refreshing, lovely balance, long.92

2012 Château Canon-La-Gaffeliére:

Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, some vanilla on the nose, quite elegant and less rich than during primeur. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite elegant, mong finish. 91

2012 Clos de L'Oratoire:

Ruby. Fruity, elegant nose of blueberries and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite lively, elegant and long. 90-91

2012 Château Destieux:

Ruby. Rich, fruity, scented, ripe and sweet nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, sweet, even so quite elegant, long. 90

2012 Château Smith Haut Lafitte:

Deep ruby. Fruity, scented and ripe berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, slight herbal touch, elegant and some vanilla a bit up front now, long.92

2012 Château Latour Martillac:

Ruby. Fruity, scented, elegant, nuanced nose, minerals. Fresh avidity, ripe tannins, fruity and quite elegant palate, minerals, vanilla, bit lean finish. 90

2012 Château Coutet:

Pale golden. Apples with a touch of cinamon nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, elegant, lighter, pure, refreshing, pineapples and cinamon palate, lovely. 89-90