Clos de Vougeot tasting at Clos de Vougeot, March 2014. TN's has been published in Vin & Brennevin

2003 Anne Gros Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, garnet rim. Some prunes, figs. Scented, detailed and elegant nose, surprisingly evolved. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, figs and dades, sweet note to it, long and spicy finish. 92

2003 Daniel Rion Clos de Vougeot
Ruby. Scented, red berries, figs, elegant nose, nunaced and detailed. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, soft texture, figs and plums, fruity, more tannic finish, bit grippy, long. 91

2003 Arnoux-Lachaux Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, garnet rim. Spicy. Scented and detailed nose, more mature than the first two 03's in this flight. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, some oak tannins comes in and bites, bit short finish. 89

2002 Gérard Raphet Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, brick rim. Figs, plums, spices, leaner nose, quite mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some unripe and fresh raspberries, elegant if leaner palate, fresh if not that complex, more youthful palate than jose, long and savory. 91

2002 Armelle & Bernard Rion Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Fruity, nuanced, mature nose, figs and prunes. Fresh acidity, soft tannins, figs and prunes, more easy going palate, fresh ig a bit short, drink within a few years. 88

2002 Jacques Prieur Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, minerals and still some oak on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively palate, fruity if grippy, long finish. Wait five more years. 92

2001 J. Grivot Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Ruby, thin garnet rim. Red berries, scented, elegant and nuanced nose, some spices, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, fresh if somewhat drier finish, bit oaky, has it got the fruit for it? 91

2000 Michel Gros Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Bright ruby. Red berries, slightly scented, less intense nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and leaner palate, redcurrants, fresh finish, bit short. 89

2000 Mugneret- Gibourg Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Some figs, prunes, red berries note, ever so slightly spicy and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and fresh, leaner body and texture, long finish. 91

1999 Albert Bichot Clos Frantin Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Spicy, vanilla, toast and some red berries hiding behind it all on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh, redcurrants, bit oaky texture, bit short. 88

1999 Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, thin garnet rim. Subdued nose, red berries, spices, some floral notes and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, dark berries and still a bit oaky. Falls off a bit in the finish, the fruit can't quite handle it. 91

1999 R. Dubois & Fils Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, figs and slightly dusty nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruitier palate if leaner, very mature, slightly dusty finish, drink soon. 88

1999 Joseph Drouhin Clos de Vougeot
Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Floral, scented, figs, prunes and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, elegant and refreshing, detailed, little bit oaky still in the finish, long. 92

1998 Faiveley Clos de Vougeot
Ruby, thin brick rim. Figs, prunes, slightly floral, bit easy going nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, slightly biting finish, structured, long but also a bit drying. 90

1996 Méo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Bright garnet. Red berries, elegant nose, maturing, minerals, ever so slightly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, refreshing, detailed, nuanced, fresh, long and elegant finish. 94

1987 Gros Frère & Soeur Clos de Vougeot
(Magnum) Ruby, brick rim. Some figs, red berries, leather, black tea nose, mature. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity if leaner palate and body, almost scented in the mouth, fairly nuanced, bit lean but elegant finish. Drink while it gives this much pleasure. 91

Dinner with friend January 2016

2009 Arlaud Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes
Bright ruby. Red berries, spices, some darker fruit notes beneath, some spices and vanilla notes in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat staccato, not fully integrated with the oak, red berries, seems to start to get together if not fuly there, long. 90

2008 Hudelot-Noellat Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers
Bright ruby. Red berries, touch of sous bois, starting to mature, elegant nose, scented, raspberries and a touch darker fruits notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, playful, some mint and red berries, fresh and playful with touch of sweet prunes and again sous bois. Real charmer. 93

1992 Château Montrose
Ruby, thin brick rim. Mint, maturing nose, figs, leather, tobacco, some cassis still. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, some red berries, cherries, leather, anise, touch of cassis and blueberries. Bit lean and skinny but has some (fainting) beauty still. 89

2011 Penfolds Grange
Opaque. Rich nose, intense, layered, needs hours to open and even after almost seven hours in the glass (after decanting), it still builds. It still ads. Anise, pepper, dark fruits, some red fruits comes and goes, touch of mint and eucalyptus, some vanilla, some spices, some blackberries. Even some floral notes shows up every now and then. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity, sweet dark fruits, layered, detailed, nuanced, but nothing is up front. Everything is hidden, compact and tight, yet it reveals layers upon layers. Long. Very long indeed. Save it for twenty years, will last fifty years more, or longer. 96

2004 Château Climens
Golden. Apricots, quite ripe, fruity, some grilled pineapples and cinnamon, slight vanilla note. Fresh acidity, vanilla, fruity, rounded, creamy, quite lively before a slight bitter note in the finish, long. 94

Dinner with friend March 2016

2001 Château Montrose
Ruby, gatnet rim. Red berries, cassis and blueberries, scented, some tobacco and leather with air, cedar touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant and nuanced, red berries finish, long. 93

2001 Château La Fleur Morange
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Mulberries, mint, spices, plums, touch of figs and chocolate, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, red fruits, anise, detailed, long finish. 92

2011 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pure nose, some minerals and a light tropical touch, fairly tight nose at this stage. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, rounded, soft and smooth texture, caressing, lovey balance, long. 94

2005 Château Coufran
Warm storage problems

2007 Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Tight nose, lacks fruit and nuances, some red berries, doesn't open much even after hours in decanter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some red berries, lean palate, lacks fruit and vigour, short. 83

2004 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Ruby. Cassis, red berries, light scented note nose, touch herbal. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh but hollow. Herbs. Once again, short and stubby. 86

2013 Duplessis Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, minerals, touch of flint, detailed if tight nose, needs decanting. Fresh acidity, fruity, minerals, apples, lemons, some smoky notes and plaster, layered, quite intense, long. Has a minerals backbone to it. 94

2005 Château Climens
Golden. Honey, apricots, fruity, vanilla, rich, intense, layered, deep and concentrated, nuanced. Fresh acidity, playful, rich, intense, juicy, apricots, loads of pineapples, creamy, intense, slight touch of bitterness, long, very long. 96

Mini St. Estephe tasting

2012 Château Sérilhan
Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, lightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, bit woody still. 86

2006 Château Meyney
Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, violets nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded,d ark berries, firmer finish. 88

2004 Château Montrose
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, wood up front. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some bell peppers, dark berries, spices, quite intense, long. 93

1986 Château Montrose
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, floral, nuanced, leather, some cassis nose, bright. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, nuanced, elegant, some structure still,r ed berries, long. 94

1999 Château Cos d'Estournel

Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, cassis, vanilla, spices, some scented notes but still woody. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, wood on the palate as well but less so, needs time still for me. 9

1996 Château Cos d'Estournel

Ruby. Weird nose of rose hips, herbs and wood. Fresh acidity, lean fruit. With more air, (double decanted) and after almost two hours some darker fruits appears, the nose gets fruitier, the palate somewhat rounder. Weird bottle, but have had something similar with 1996 bottles before from different producers. Another bottle from the same case may be superb. Cork was in great condition on this bottle, no leakage. 86

Mini Pessac tasting

2005 Domaine de Chevalier
Ruby. Scented, red berries, some exotic notes, letaher and tobacco showing up, really elegant nose, minerals. Seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, anise, leather, touch of rose hips and figs, long. 94

2001 Domaine de Chevalier
Ruby. Some figs, prunes, red berries, cassis, touch of leather and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, elegant and nuanced, ever so slightly dry finish, still some bite to the structure, long. 93

2007 Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Ruby. Vanilla, spices, fruity, dark berries, cassis and blueberries nose, tobacco. Minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded texture, charming even if still quite youthful aromas. Quite smooth texture. 92

2007 Château Haut-Bailly
Ruby. Red berries, blackberries, minerals, scented, fruity, touch of cigars, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner body and palate, elegant texture, quite intense, long. 92

2005 Château Latour-Martillac
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, light exotic note nose, ripe, quite intense, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, ripe, somewhat leaner fruit and intensity, long. 92

1996 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, blueberries, floral, detailed nose, seductive, layered, exotic notes far back, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh,d ark and red berries, quite detailed, elegant and refined,s till structure to be polished off, relatively youthful for twenty years, long. 96

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1990 Dom Perignon
Golden, small bubbles. Apples, touch of nuts, minerals, somepears, started out a touch earthy but gets fresher with air. Minerals, almost flinty, lots of brioche. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, somewhat lazu mousse, quite intense brioche and almost flinty minerals, long. 95

2011 Maison Louis Latour Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some oysters, almost Chablis like nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, lemony and lively, long. 90

2000 Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Monts Mains
Pale lemon yellow. Lemons, minerals, detailed, youthful, apples, flinty and intense chalk note nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, fresh and lively, detailed, almost a touch smoky, lemony and minerals finish. 94

1983 Château Margaux
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Leaps out of the glass, scented, leather, cedar, cassis, blueberries, figs, layered, seductive and nuanced. Violets, absolutely gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, maturing, still some structure, needs quite a bit of air to open, even after an hour in decanter quite tight and firm. Tobacco, cassis, blueberries, figs, leather, superb length. 98

1983 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby, garnet rim. Plums, scented, red berries, spices, exotic, cassis, some figs, layered and nuanced, superb nose, flirting and seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, structured, intense, layered, firm, nuanced, red fruity, some cherries, quite intense, cedar and tobacco, long finish. 96

1983 Château Léoville Las Cases
Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, blueberries, some eucalyptus and lifted notes, tobacco, leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firm, cassis, leather, some spices, red berries, cherries, nuanced but tight, long. 94

1990 Drouhin Bonnes Mares
Ruby, towards brick rim, quite a bit of sediments. Floral, red berries, some cherries, bit sweet and sour and sous bois. Floral, violets, detailed nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still quite firm, structured, almost a touch bitter. Liquorice notes, red berries, touch woody still, juicy, cherries, layered, deeper, long. Served blind, with answer in hand, the youngest bottle of this. 96

1947 Château Caillou Creme de Tete
Pale amber, green tint. Vanilla, dried apricots, some peach notes nose. Freshish acidity, fruity first before a bit bitter finish, somewhat hollow, sugary. Caramel. With more air apple cake, crumble. 89

2015 Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan

2015 Château Bouscaut

Ruby. Scented, fruity, floral, delicate nose, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, long. 91-93

2015 Château Bouscaut blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, grapefruits, quite intense. Fresh acidity, smokey, creamy, rounded, vanilla, long. 91-93

2015 Château Carbonnieux

Ruby. Fruity, cassis, dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, spices, minerals, long. 91-93

2015 Château Carbonnieux blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, vanilla, grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, fruity, rounded and elegant, long. 90-92

2015 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion

Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, blackberries, quite juicy nose, some vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, less oak than usual at this stage, long. 90-92

2015 Domaine de Chevalier

Ruby. Minerals, red berries, blueberries, vanilla and scented notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, minerals, leaner finish, long. 91-93

2015 Domaine de Chevalier blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Tight, lemons, minerals, grapefruits, light citrus and smoky notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, minerals, creamy note, lemons and peach, long. 93-95

2015 Château Couhins-Lurton

Ruby. Floral, scented, dark berries, fruity, deeper nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, dark berries, Christmas spices, detailed, long. 90-92

2015 Château Couhins-Lurton blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh, fruity, vanilla and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, minerals, creamy, long. 91-93

2015 Château de Cruzeau

Ruby. Floral, fruity, dark berries, some spices, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity before somewhat firmer finish, good length. 88-90

2015 Château de Cruzeau blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, minerals, some peach notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, bit easy going. 86-88

2015 Château de Fieuzal

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, floral, detailed nose, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, red fruits, minerals, some anise, long. 91-93

2015 Château de Fieuzal blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, gooseberries, some grapefruits, minerals, lemons and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples and grapefruits, quite elegant, slight smoky note finish. Long. 91-93

2015 Château de France

Ruby. Vanilla, floral, red berries, spices, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, detailed, long. 89-91

2015 Château de France blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, rounded, pears and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, vanilla, eounded, lively, long. 89-91

2015 Château La Garde

Deepish ruby. Red berries, some spices, bit anonymous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fruity, bit thin. 84-86

2015 Château La Garde blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, grapefruits, lemons and apples, refreshing. Somewhat creamy. 88-90

2015 Château Haut-Baclan

Ruby. Spices, cocoa, chocolate and dark fruits nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, tight, dark berries, good length. 87-89

2015 Château Haut-Baclan blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, elegant, bit short. 84-86

2015 Château Haut Bailly

Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, ripe, rich, elegant and nuanced nose. Layered. Floral and minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, dark berries, spices, detailed, long. 95-97

2015 Cháteau Haut-Brion

Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, rich, intense, blueberries, minerals, floral, nuanced, layered, deeper and fuller nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, dark berries, spices, detailed, firm, structured, intense, layered, incredibly long. 96-98

2015 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion

Ruby. Some terracotta, dark fruits, cherries, detailed nose, layered. Lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, detailed, quite rich, long. 91-93

2015 Château Haut-Brion blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, peach, ripe gooseberries and a touch of citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, ripe, intense, elegant structure and body, detailed, layered, long. 94-96

2015 La Clarte de Haut-Brion

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, some grapefruits, spices and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant, leaner finish, grapefruits and spices. 89-91

2015 Château Haut-Bergey

Ruby. Red berries, spices, fruity, minerals, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark and red berries, long. 90-92

2015 Château Haut-Bergey blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, pears, good length. 89-91

2015 Château Haut Lagrange

3 corked samples tried in two days. Also corked white wine. TCA in the cellar?

2015 Château Haut Lagrange blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Corked. Must be some TCA in their cellar. Several samples tried, same result. I hope for their sake it isn’t….

2015 Château Haut-Nouchet

Ruby. Dark fruits, some vanilla, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, some fruits, bit simple. 82-84

2015 Château Haut-Nouchet blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Gooseberries, grapefruits and lime nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, light peach note, rounded. 85-87

2015 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some floral notes nose, minerals, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, dark berries, minerals, long. 90-92

2015 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, some vanilla and lemons, peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, some peach, light tropical note, vanilla finish, long. 89-91

2015 Château Latour-Martillac

Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, floral and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, lively, delicate for the house, long. 92-94

2015 Château Latour-Martillac blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, minerals, fruity, vanilla, subdued nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, apples and pears, peach, long. 92-94

2015 Château Lespault-Martillac

Ruby. Red berries, darker fruits, spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, herbs, fresh. 87-89

2015 Château Lespault-Martillac blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, fresh, detailed, citrus and floral notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, detailed, lemons, long. 90-92

2015 Château La Louvière

Ruby. Floral, fruity, unusually elegant at this stage on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, almost creamy texture, red berries, long. 90-92

2015 Château La Louvière blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, peach and apples nose, floral and vanilla. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, ripe, elegant and smooth, long. 89-91

2015 Château Malartic-Lagravière

Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, spices and coffee nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed and fresh, red berries. 91-93

2015 Château Malartic-Lagravière

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, elegant if smoky nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, a somewhat more subdued expression for this, long. 91-93

2015 Clos Marsalette

Ruby. Red berries, fruity, spicy, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, minerals, good length. 89-91

2015 Clos Marsalette blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, rounded, peach, pears and apples nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, lemons, minerals, long. 89-91

2015 Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Ruby. Some spices, minerals, dark fruits, red berries, floral high notes, ripe and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, intense, dark berries, rich, full bodied, minerals, quite intense with some alcohol showing, long. 95-97

2015 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, minerals, detailed nose, black and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, nuanced, playful, detailed, long. 91-93

2015 Château La Mission Haut-Brion blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, peach, minerals, rounded nose, ripe gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, detailed, towards creamy before a lemony and minerals finish, long. 93-95

2015 Château Olivier

Ruby. Dark fruits, minerals, fresh, fruity and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe dark berries, raspberries, long. Beautiful Olivier. 92-94

2015 Château Olivier blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh, fruity, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant texture, peach, long. 91-93

2015 Château Pape Clement

Ruby. Rich nose, fruity, vanilla, jammy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, elegant and long. 92-94

2015 Château Pape Clement blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, pears, fruity, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apples and peach, creamy, long. 93-95

2015 Château Picque Caillou

Ruby. Raspberries, scented, fruity, minerals and floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, red berries, elegant and long. 90-92

2015 Château Picque Caillou

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, lime, minerals and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, vanilla, spices, good length. 88-90

2015 Château Rochemorin

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, red berries, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, structured, elegant, long. 89-91

2015 Château de Rochemorin blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Flint, smoke, apples, pears and peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, bit lean and narrow. 86-88

2015 Château Rouillac

Ruby. Dark fruits, some minerals and spices. Scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, some spices, elegant fruit. Bit woody. 86-88

2015 Château Le Sartre

Ruby. Dark berries, fruity, ripe, intense nose, some scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, good length. 87-89

2015 Château Le Sartre blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Lemons, apples, peach, leaner nose, slight floral note. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant, playful, lemony finish. 86-88

2015 Château Seguin

Ruby. Dark fruits, some vanilla, spices, chocolate and minerals touch nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and fresh if leaner, softer texture, good length. 87-89

2015 Château Seguin blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Vanilla, apples, some smoky notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, easy going, smoky finish. 85-87

2015 Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, minerals, vanilla and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe dark berries, juicy, structured and long. Will be released with a special black label to commemorate the estates 650 years anniversary. 93-95

2015 Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, floral, fruity nose, not as opulent as some vintages. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and lively, creamy texture, fuller bodied, long. 92-94

2015 Bordeaux, Graves

2015 Château Brondelle

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh if leaner, herbal finish. 84-86

2015 Château Brondelle blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus and honey nose. Fresh, fruity, rounded, creamy. 85-87

2015 Château de Cerons

Bright ruby. Raspberries, fruity, leaner, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner. 84-86

2015 Château de Cerons blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, apricots and grapefruits nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, leaner, minerals. 85-87

2015 Château de Chantegrive

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, minerals, slight tobacco note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, good length. 87-89

2015 Château Crabitey

Ruby. Spices, vanilla, jammy fruit and alcohol nose. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, dark berries and spices. 85-87

2015 Château Crabitey blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresh nose, some plums. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, lemons, lean finish. 86-88

2015 Château Dorleac

Deep ruby. Scented, dark berries, fruity, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, juicy, rounded. 86-88

2015 Château Ferrande

Ruby. Fruity, spices, vanilla and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, spices, good length. 87-89

2015 Château Ferrande blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. 88-90

2015 Clos Floridene

Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, touch mineral nose, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, elegant. Lovely balance. Probably the best Clos Floridene rouge yet. 89-91

2015 Clos Floridene blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, grapefruits, lemons, almost a slight smoky touch nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, lemons, rounded, elegant, playful, lemons and minerals finish, grapefruits. Long. 89-91

2015 Château Haura

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, minerals, violets, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, structured, good length. 88-90

2015 Château Haut Selve

Ruby. Scented, roses, violets, lovely nose, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. 88-90

2015 Château Haut Selve blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals nose, rounded, plums. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. 86-88

2015 La Perle de Peyrous

Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, intense, fruity nose. Coffee and dry wood. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and juicy, some unripe notes, bit woody. 86-89

2015 Château Rahoul

Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, good length. 87-89

2015 Château Rahoul blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Peach, pears, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, rounded, creamy, good length. 89-91

2015 Château Roquetaillade La Grange

Ruby. Dark fruits, some minerals, fruity, some spices, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, juicy, dark berries. Good length. 87-89

2015 Château Roquetaillade La Grange blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits nose, some pears. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh. 84-86

2015 Château Saint-Robert Cuvée Poncet Deville

Ruby. Red berries, light floral note nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity but woody finish. 86-88

2015 Château Saint-Robert Cuvée Poncet Deville blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Pears, minerals, some peach and tropical notes. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, playful, fresh. Bit lean finish. 86-88

2015 Grand Enclos du Château de Cerons

Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, exotic nose, vanilla and barrel notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, scented, dark fruits, spices, good length. Bit bitter from wood finish. 87-89

2015 Grand Enclos du Château de Cerons blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, grapefruits, fruity nose, touch tropical. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, smoother, somewhat creamy. 86-88

2015 Bordeaux, Margaux

2015 Château Angludet

Ruby. Herbs, dark fruits, vanilla nose, leaner. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, red berries and blueberries, good length. 88-90

2015 Château d'Arsac

Ruby. Scented, red berries, some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, dark berries, spices. Good length. 87-89

2015 Château d'Arsac blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity, rounded nose. Gooseberries. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lively, lemons and minerals. 86-88

2015 L'Aura de Cambon

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, violets, floral, raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, elegant. 89-91

2015 Château Boyd Cantenac

Ruby. Spices, ripe, dark berries, coffee and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich and intense, new style? 90-92

2015 Château Brane-Cantenac

Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, spices, tasted three times with consistent notes, the wood was a bit up front on all three samples. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant and detailed. Long finish. 93-95

2015 Château Cantenac Brown

Bright ruby. Floral, scented, herbs, red berries and darker fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant and lively, detailed, long. 93-95

2015 Château Le Coteau

Ruby. Scented, lighter red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, juicy, fruity. 85-87

2015 Château Dauzac

Ruby. Dark fruits and red berries, spices and floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant fruit, spices, long. Seems to have the concentration to swallow the oak that sometimes is a bit overdone from this address. 91-93

2015 Château Desmirail

Dark fruits, spices, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, good length. 88-90

2015 Château Deyrem Valentin

Ruby. Ripe, rich, intense,d ark fruits, quite intense, rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, juicy, darker, some coffee and chocolate, long. 90-92

2015 Château Durfort Vivens

Ruby. Scented, fruity, spices, dark berries, nuanced, floral, red fruits behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries, some spices, long and juicy. 93-95

2015 Château Ferriere

Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, floral and ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant, darker notes, long. 90-92

2015 Château Giscours

Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, floral, blueberries, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, detailed, long. Lovely balance. 93-95

2015 Château La Gurgue

Ruby. Darkfruits, some spices, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity,r ipe tannins,f ruity, bit jammy. 88-90

2015 Château Haut Breton Larigaudiére

Ruby. Rich, vanilla, chocolate and dark fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, leaner. 86-88

2015 Château d'Issan

Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, nuanced nose, floral, violets, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark and red berries, juicy, nuanced, long. 93-95

2015 Clos du Jaugueyron Margaux

Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, blueberries, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, spices, long and juicy. 91-93

2015 Château Kirwan

Ruby. Fruity, floral, elegant nose, dark and red berries, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, textured, spices, long. 90-92

2015 Château Labégorce

Ruby. Fruity, floral, elegant nose, dark and red berries, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, textured, spices, long. 90-92

2015 Château Lascombes

Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, rounded and intense nose, mint and coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, some herbs, fruity, red berries, long. 90-92

2015 Château Malescot St. Exupery

Ruby. Red berries, spices, floral, darker fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant and playful, detailed, slight bitterness in the finish, long. 92-94

2015 Margaux du Château de Malleret

Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, some spices, floral notes mulberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, good length. 89-91

2015 Château Margaux

Ruby. Scented, red berries, nuanced, detailed, layered, floral, refined nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, ripe, deep, dark fruits, layers, nuanced, detailed, lively, long indeed. Yield of about 40hl/Ha, ecological production since 2012, 2 hectares tested since 2002 for biodynamics and will test this for another six years before they conclude. Château Margaux never used much chemicals in their vineyard in the first hand. About 120.000 bottles of the first wine. 96-98

2015 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux

Ruby. Scented. Red berries, some spices, touch of herbs far back, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, structured, nuanced, lovely balance, long. 91-93

2015 Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some grapefruits, lemons, some minerals and vanilla notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, detailed, nuanced, minerals, detailed, lemons and touch smoky, long. 900 bottles per hectare in yield, producing about 10.000 bottles per year. 92-94

2015 Château Marojallia
Deep ruby. Dark fruits, ripe, cassis, blueberry jam nose. Spices and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries, spices, fresh, long. 91-93

2015 Clos Margalaine
Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, rich, intense and dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries, spices, long. 90-92

2015 Château Marquis d'Alesme

Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, floral, elegant nose. Blackberries and violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, fresh and lively, quite nuanced, long. 92-94

2015 Château Marquis de Terme

Ruby. Spices, cassis, blueberries and floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded texture, fresh, some wood sticks out, long. 91-93

2015 Château Mille Roses

Ruby. Light raspberries and blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, leaner, fresh. 85-87

2015 Château Monbrison

Ruby. Spices, fruity, rounded, wood and darker berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, juicy if a bit woody, long. 90-92

2015 Château Mongravey

Ruby. Scented, red berries, some spices, fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, juicy, bit woody. 86-88

2015 Château Palmer

Ruby. Red berries, some floral notes, nuanced, elegant, cassis and blueberries, floral notes, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, detailed, juicy, fresh, long. 94-96

2015 Alter Ego

Ruby. Red berries, some darker fruits, floral, scented, quite nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, quite structured, elegant, long. 89-91

2015 Château Paveil de Luze

Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, spices, darker fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, red berries, some spices, fresh. 86-88

2015 Château Prieuré-Lichine

Ruby. Some floral notes, red berries, spices, slight herbal note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, quite elegant, long. 91-93

2015 Clos des Quatre Vents

6000 bottles made. Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some wood and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, elegant if somewhat woody finish. 90-92

2015 Château Rauzan-Gassies

Ruby. Wood, spices, red and darker fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, intense, leaner, bit woody finish. 90-92

2015 Château Rauzan-Ségla

Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, some red berries, deeper nose, juicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, ripe, red berries, elegant and playful, long. 93-95

2015 Château Siran

Ruby. Red berries, some herbs, fruity nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some spices, long. 90-92

2015 Château Tayac Plaisance

Ruby. Some dark fruits and touch floral nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, juicy, good length. 87-89

2015 Château du Tertre

Ruby. Herbs, quite reductive sample and only tasted once. Dark fruits and red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fruity, red and darker berries, long. 89-92

2015 Château La Tour de Bessan

Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, floral notes, herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity if leaner, good length. 85-87

2015 Château La Tour de Mons

Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, spices, light jammy touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, dark berries, spices, good length. 87-89