31 2021 Bordeaux tasted at Hamar Vinfestival

2021 Domaine de Chevalier blanc

Pale lemon yellow. Peach, apples, citrus, lemons, nuanced, detailed, bright nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, citrus, detailed and nuanced, intense, long finish. Superb. 97

 

2021 Domaine de Chevalier

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, cassis, dark fruits, nuanced nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannina, anise, dark fruits, liquorice, juicy, long. 92

 

2021 Château Pape Clement

Ruby. Floral, dark fruits, anise, lighter, delicate and nuanced nose, refreshing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter bodied, red fruits, anise, spices, long if narrower finish. 92

 

2021 Château Dalem

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, dark fruits, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, lovely energy, nuanced, long. 90

 

2021 Château Laroque

Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, anise, blackberries, lifted and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, blueberries, lighter finish, juicy. 92

 

2021 Château Fleur Cardinale

Ruby. Blackberries, scented, fruit forward, detailed nose, lifted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, liquorice, juicy, detailed, refreshing. 93

 

2021 Château Petit-Village

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, blueberries, fruit forward and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, dark fruits, nuanced, juicy, long. 94

 

2021 Château de Pez

Ruby. Red berries, anise, herbs, leaner nose, some spices and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, leaner bodied. 88

 

2021 Château Ormes de Pez

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, anise, dark fruits, leaner nose, lifted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red and darker fruits, some herbs, good length. 89

 

2021 Château Siran

Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, nuanced, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, nuanced, juicy, kleaner bodied, lovely balance, lighter. 90

 

2021 Château du Tertre

Ruby. Scented, red berries, dark fruits, nuanced, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripåe tannins, dark and red fruits, nuanced, juicy, long. 92

 

2021 Château Giscours

Ruby. Vanilla, blackberries, dark fruits and liquorice nose, red berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark and red berries, juicy, spices, blueberries, leaner finish. 91

 

2021 Château Lascombes

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, dark fruits, blueberries and vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, dark fruits, leaner finish. 91

 

2021 Margaux de Brance

Ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, nuanced nose, lighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, refreshing, elegant, lighter, good length. 87

 

2021 Baron de Brane

Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruit forward, raspberries and blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, detailed, lovely balance, long. 91

 

2021 Château Brane Cantenac

Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, blueberries, fruit forward, vanilla and spices, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannina, cassis, dark fruits, liquorice, juicy and nuanced, long. 94

 

2021 Château d'Issan

Ruby. Scented, red berries, leaner, nuanced, bright nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blueberries, some anise and herbs, juicy, long. 93

 

2021 Château Lilian Ladouys

Ruby. Red berries, anise, cassis, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, anise, spices, leaner. 88

 

2021 Château Phélan Ségur

Ruby. Red berries, anise, scented, nuanced, detailed, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nuanced, juicy, elegant texture, detailed, bright, lovely balance, refreshing. 92

 

2021 Château Lafon-Rochet

Ruby. Scented, red berries, cassis, blackberries, nuanced and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, anise, juicy, leaner finish, some herbs. 91

 

2021 Château Calon-Ségur

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, dark fruits, some herbs and vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, anise, spices, blueberries, fruit forward, juicy, long. 94

 

2021 Château Montrose

Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruit forward, detailed, nuanced nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, cassis, blackberries, nuanced, detailed, elegant, long. 95

 

2021 Château Gloria

Ruby. Red berries, anise, dark fruits, nuanced, bright if leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, fruit forward, detailed, juicy, firmer. 90

 

2021 Château Saint-Pierre

Ruby. Scented, red berries, blackberries, fruit forward if leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, dark fruits, anise and spices, long. 91

 

2021 Château Beychevelle

Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, fruit forward, nuanced nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, fruit fdriven, detailed and layered, nuanced, long. 94

 

2021 Château Léoville Poyferré

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, blueberries, fruit forward nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blackberries, detailed, blueberries, fruit forward, nuanced, long. 94

 

2021 Château Pedesclaux

Ruby. Red berries, anise, scented, blackberries, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blackberries, some vanilla and spices, nuanced, long. 91

 

2021 Château Haut-Batailley

Ruby. Scented, blackberriesw, dark fruits, blueberries, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruits, liquorice, leaner finish. 91

 

2021 Reserve de la Comtesse

Ruby. Scented, red berries, nuanced, bright, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruit forward, juicy, leaner. 89

 

2021 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Ruby. Scented, cassis, blackberries, dark fruits, nuanced, detailed, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, juicy, detailed, nuanced, intense, lovely, lighter but lively, long. 94

 

2021 Château Pichon Longueville Baron

Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, spices, blackberries, fruit forward nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, fruit forward, nuanced, juicy, long. 95

Dinner last week

2011 Château La Louvière

DEC 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, citrus, minerals, vanilla and light smoky note nose. Fresh acidity, playful, citrus, grapefruits, minerals, long finish. 90

2011 Château Gruaud Larose

DEC 17 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, anise, some vanilla and spices, light violets note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, spices, blackberries, quite intense if tight at this stage, long. 94

1996 Château Simard

DEC 17 Garnet with brick rim. Figs, dates, minerals, light chocolate note nose, some floral high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, soft, gentle texture, some sweet and sour, elegant texture, iron, good length. 89

1990 Château Dalem

DEC 17 Ruby core, brick rim. Minerals, iron, figs, blueberries still, detailed nose, floral high note, violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant texture getting polished, minerals backbone, figs and dates, long. 92

1985 Château Margaux

DEC 17 Mid neck fill, fairly soaked cork. Ruby, garnet rim.  Shy first, just some tobacco, earthy notes and tobacco. After about half an hour in decanter, violets shows up, then it blossoms, figs, dates, light mineral note, detailed if never the most intense bottle. Fresh acidity, smooth tannins, velvety texture, superb balance, again this floral high note, not as fruity but highly elegant, long. 95

1998 Château Suduiraut

DEC 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some light caramel notes, fruity driven nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, some spices, apricots, touch of sultanas and raisins, light caramel note, elegant texture, smooth and long. 93

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

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

Quite a few TN's on Pessac-Léognan, Sauternes, Graves from primeurs 2014 vintage

2014 Château Bouscaut
Ruby. Scented, vanilla, dark fruits and red berries nose. Fresh aciditu, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, minerals beneath, long. 90-92

2014 Château Bouscaut blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, grapefruit and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, lively, citrus and minerals backbone, good length. 89-91

2014 Château Branon
Ruby. Intense, dark fruits, deep, plums, cassis, ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, sweet, ripe dark fruits, long. 91-93

2014 Château Carbonnieux
Ruby. Scented, minerals, cassis, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fruity, red and darker berries, long. 90-92

2014 Château Carbonnieux blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, quite inviting and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, creamy texture, loads of citrus and apples, lively, crisp and detailed, long. 93-95

2014 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
Ruby. Vanilla, fruity, ripe, dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, bitter burnt notes, lacks freshness, good length. 88-90

2014 Domaine de Chevalier
Ruby. Red berries, minerals, vanilla and darker fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, fairly intense, spicy, long. 90-92

2014 Domaine de Chevalier blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, grapefruit, tighter and not the most showing white during primeurs. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, apples, minerals and citrus, oysters minerality, long. Tasted three times. 93-95

2014 Château Couhins-Lurton
Deep ruby. Vanilla, spices, minerals and dark fruits on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate, minerals, quite fresh fruit, spicy finish. 87-89

2014 Château de Fieuzal
Ruby. Red berries, scented, vanilla and minerals up front. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh and lively, structured, hope its not just barrel structure, bit dry. 89-91

2014 Château de Fieuzal
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, vanilla, tropical notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, creamy, sweet fruits, riper feel than most this vintage, long. 90-92

2014 Château de France
Ruby. Scented, vanilla, dark fruits and coffee, bit extracted feel to it. Hollow finish, even if fresh enough acidity. 85-87

2014 Château de France blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, somewhat bitter, lively and other than the bitterness, quite fresh, bit short. 85-87

2014 Château Haut-Bergey
Ruby. Vanilla, fruity and ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, hollow, sweet and raw texture. 85-87

2014 Château Haut-Bergey blanc
Cloudy pale lemon yellow. Apricots, fruity, apple juice nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, good length. 86-88

2014 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
Ruby. Minerals, dark fruits and spices nose. Frsh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and rounded, barrels more integrated on the palate than nose. 88-90

2014 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fruity and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, minerals, good length. 88-90

2014 Château Latour-Martillac
Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, minerals and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe and intense, long. 92-94

2014 Château Latour-Martillac blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruity with minerals and floral back drop. Fresh acidity, lively, crisp, detailed, playful, fresh and long. 93-95

2014 Château Lespault-Martillac
Ruby. Minerals, fruity, red and darker berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, detailed, some minerals, good length. 86-88

2014 Château Lespault-Martillac blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, vanilla, grapefruit and orange blossoms nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, minerals beneath, lively, fresh but dies off a bit in the finish. 89-91

2014 Château La Louvière
Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, intense and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and ripe, fruity, lively, cherries, long. 90-92

2014 Château La Louvière blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruity, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and lively, fruity and fairly detailed but could be longer. 88-90

2014 Château Malartic-Lagravière
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, plums and coffee nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity and sweet, bit hollow finish. 89-91

2014 Château Malartic-Lagravière
Pale lemon yellow. Vanilla, fruity, apples, pineapples and ripe gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, minerals palate, verging on thin, long. 90-92

2014 Clos Marsalette
Ruby. Fruity, vanilla, dark fruits and red berries nose. Some minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, fresh, woody finish. 85-87

2014 Clos Marsalette blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, slightly bitter finish, good length. 87-89

2014 Château Olivier
Ruby. Fruity, blueberries, morellos nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity and ripe, woody finish, good length. 89-91

2014 Château Olivier blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity and lively, detailed, lemons, minerals finish, long. 92-94

2014 Château Pape Clement
Ruby. Fruity, vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, ripe and sweet but even so a fresher style for Pape Clement, long. 91-93

2014 Château Pape Clement blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, vanilla, tropical, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, fresh, intense and long. 92-94

2014 Château Picque Caillou
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries and red fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, rounded, fruity, lovely balance, smooth feel, long. 90-92

2014 Château Picque Caillou blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity palate, lively, fresh and detailed, long. 90-92

2014 Château Rochemorin
Deep ruby. Herbs, dark fruits and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nettles, cassis, leaner and not fully together. 82-84

2014 Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Ruby. Scented, minerals, fruity, intense nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, the oak is up front and biting, long. 90-92

2014 Château Smith Haut Lafitte blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, fresha nd fruity nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, fresh and intense palate, lively, rounded and fruity, long. 92-94


Graves 2014

2014 Château du Carpia
Ruby. Fruity, red berries, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter red berries, fruity, leaner. 82-84

2014 Clos Floridene
Ruby. Intense, cassis, light mineral and floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat leaner, detailed, fresh, nuanced fruit, lovely. 87-89

2014 Château Haura
Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, ripe nose, plums and blackberries. Vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smooth, ripe and fruity, good length. 85-87




2014 Clos Floridene blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruits, minerals, oysters, fruity nose, citrus. Fresh acidity, lively, lemons, lime, minerals, almost a bit creamy, good length. 88-90

2012 Clos des Lunes- Lunes Blanche
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, grapefruit and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, creamy, slightly bitter, good length. 86-88

2012 Clos des Lunes- Lunes d'Argent
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, fruity, minerals, lime, narrower, more focused, long. 89-91

2012 Clos des Lunes-Lunes d'Or
Pale lemon yellow. Vanilla, melons, apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, minerals, grapefruit, ripe lemons palate, long. 90-92

2014 Château Couhins-Lurton
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, vanilla, grapefruit and green apples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, creamy, intense, vanilla, fresh. 90-92

2014 Château Rochemorin blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, vanilla, some spices and faint tropical note nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, fruity, lemons, some tropical notes, fresh and long. 89-91

2014 Château Reynon
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, light grapefruit and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, lemons, apples, leaner, lovely. 85-87

2014 Château Le Sartre
Pale lemon yellow. Scented, grapefruit, minerals, apples nose. Fresh acidity, creamy, lemons, citrus, fruity, detailed, good length. 88-90

2014 G de Guiraud
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and grapefruit nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, fresh, fruity and rounded, bit more focused again after the slightly lazy 2014. 86-88

2014 Château d'Arsac blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, light grapefruit and yellow plums nose. Fresha cidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, leaner. 85-87

2014 Doisy-Daëne Sec
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, fruity, minerals, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, grapefruits, lemons, minerals, delicate, refreshing. 89-91



Sauternes

2014 Château d'Arche
Pale golden. Tropical, apricots, fruity nose, some vanilla behind. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, fairly lively. Good length. 86-88

2014 Château Bastor-Lamontagne
Pale golden. Pineapples nose, fruit driven. Fresh acidity, fruity, quite crisp actually, rounded texture, apples and candied citrus. Good length. 88-90

2014 Château Broustet
Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, softer smell, bit shy. Fresh acidity, fresha nd rounded, fairly playful, good length. 88-90

2014 Château Cantegril
Pale golden. Apples, pineapples,a pricots, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, pineapples and granny smith apples, good length. 88-90

2014 Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey
Pale golden. Apricots, fruity nose, fairly intense. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity, detailed, rounded texture, quite playful, long. 90-92

2014 Château Coutet
Pale golden. Apples, tropical, fruity and floral nose. Fresh acidity,f ruity, detailed, rounded, elegant, smooth and nuanced, long. 92-94

2014 Château Doisy-Védrines
Pale golden. Apples, minerals, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresha nd lively if leaner palate, citrusy finish. 88-90

2014 Château de Fargues
Golden. Apricots, detailed, nuanced and layered nose, intense fruit. Fresha cidity, fruity, intense, layered and detailed, nuanced, complex and long. 93-95

2014 Château Filhot
Pale golden. Apricots, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh but short. 85-87

2014 Château Guiraud
Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, intense, vanilla and pineapples. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, intense, tropical fruits, long. 92-94

2014 Château Haut-Bergeron
Pale golden. Apples, tropical, fruity, pineapples and apricots nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, detailed, rounded, fresh if somewhat leaner. 86-88

2014 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh, detailed and playful, long. 91-93

2014 Château Lamothe-Guignard
Golden. Apricots, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity and easy going. 84-86

2014 Château de Malle
Pale lemon yellow with green tint. Apples, fruity, yellow plums nose. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity, leaner. 86-88

2014 Château de Myrat
Pale golden. Rich, apricots, fruity, denser nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, rich and  ripe, leaner and hollower finish. 87-89

2014 Château Nairac
Pale golden. Fruity, vanilla nose. Easy going. Fresh acidity, fresh and fruity palate but  fairly short. 85-87

2014 Château Rabaud-Promis
Golden. Apricots, fruity, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, detailed, playful, some citrus kicking inn, pineapples finish, long. 91-93

2014 Château Raymond-Lafon
Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose, intense. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, apricots and yellow plums, lighter style than usual for Raymond-Lafon but aftertaste and length as usual. Long. 91-93

2014 Château de Rayne Vigneau
Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose, delicious. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, fruity, rounded, candied lemons, long. 91-93

2014 Château Rieussec
Golden. Fruity, apricots, detailed, intense nose, honey. Fresh acidity, fresh, ripe, fruity, detailed and rounded, fatter for the vintage, somewhat bitter finish, long. 91-93

2014 Château Romer
Golden. Bright nose, apricots, pure fruits. Fresh acidity, fresh, lighter, a bitterness in the finish overshadows a bit. 85-87

2014 Château Romer du Hayot
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresha nd detailed, could and should be longer. 88-90

2014 Château Doisy Daëne
Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, some vanilla, pineapples, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, detailed, creamy, lovely balance, playful and long. 92-94

2014 Château Doisy Daëne L'Extravagant
Golden. Apples, pineapples, tropical fruits, intense, some vanilla, layered. Fresh acidity, lively, detailed, citrus, apples, pineapples, apricots, playful, intense, long. 95-97

2014 Château Sigalas Rabaud
Pale golden. Fruity, tropical and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, detailed, lively, lovely balance, long. 90-92

2014 S de Suduiraut
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light minerals nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, some lemons and green apples, good length. 88-90

2014 Lion de Suduiraut
Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples nose. Fresh acidity. Lively, fruity, fresh, rounded, good length. 89-91

2014 Château Suduiraut
Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, apples, vanilla, layered nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, fruity, slightly bitter mid palate, smooth and elegant finish, long. 93-95

2014 Château La Tour Blanche
Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, detailed nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, pure, detailed, elegant and long. 92-94

2014 Château d'Yquem
Pale golden. Apples, apricots, vanilla, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, detailed, nuanced, layered, fresh, citrus notes, pineapples, apricots, long finish. 95-97