Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2020 – Pauillac

Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2020 – Pauillac

On the nose, fresh with harmonious power, intensity, fine texture, a compact/tight edge and complexity. It reveals notes of pulpy wild blackberry, fairly ripe wild strawberry and hints of ripe black berry fruit combined with hints of violet, cherry/cherry, nutmeg as well as fine hints of sweet spice, black tea and toast. On the palate,…

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Prélude à Grand-Puy Ducasse 2020 – Pauillac

Prélude à Grand-Puy Ducasse 2020 – Pauillac

On the nose, fresh, racy and intense. It reveals notes of fresh blackberry, raspberry and hints of violet/lys associated with fine varietal touches and discreet hints of fresh tobacco, with an imperceptible touch of ivy and spices. On the palate, fruity, balanced with a juicy/mineral frame, good definition, some tension and a stretched side. The…

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Château Lynch-Bages 2020 – Pauillac, Grand Cru Classé 

Château Lynch-Bages 2020 – Pauillac, Grand Cru Classé 

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers concentration, a fine grain, concentration (elegance) as well as a fine straightness as well as complexity. It reveals notes of small bright/fresh black currants, sour cherry, violet, small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of wild red ripe fruits, blueberry as well as fine hints of cardamom,…

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Echo de Lynch-Bages 2020 – Pauillac

Echo de Lynch-Bages 2020 – Pauillac

The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a nice flower. It reveals notes of violet, rose, small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of wild raspberry, small black currants, iris as well as a subtle hint of tea and spices. the mouth is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, a good definition, a certain gourmandize,…

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Château Haut-Batailley 2020 – Pauillac, Grand Cru Classé 

Château Haut-Batailley 2020 – Pauillac, Grand Cru Classé 

The nose is aromatic and offer concentration, richness (in finesse and control) as well as a small compact side. It reveals notes of bright/pulpy blackberry, juicy cassis, small notes of small red currants associated with touches of ripe cherry, saffron, liquorish as well as fine hints of sweet spices, star anis and an imperceptible hint…

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Haut-Batailley Verso 2020 – Pauillac

Haut-Batailley Verso 2020 – Pauillac

The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration, a fine richness and a discreetly tight grain. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, ripe raspberry, small notes of small red berries associated with touches of fresh gravel, fresh violet as well as fine hints of lily, tonka bean, a discreet hint of racy gravel and…

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Château Lafite Rothschild 2020 – Pauillac, Premier Grand Cru Classé

Château Lafite Rothschild 2020 – Pauillac, Premier Grand Cru Classé

On the nose, elegant, offering power (in delicacy/fine), delicacy, subtlety as well as nice definition, freshness and fine power. Notes of bright boysenberry, bright cherry and more lightly bright cassis combined with hints of plump little red fruits combined with hints of tonka bean, sweet spice and a discreet hint of saffron, tea and toasted…

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Château Duhart-Milon 2020 – Pauillac

Château Duhart-Milon 2020 – Pauillac

On the nose, fresh, fruity, elegant, offering a nice freshness, a fine floral side as well as some minerality and a nice fine grain. It reveals the notes of fresh cherry/crunchy cherry, strawberry and more slightly juicy cassis/blackberry associated with hints of violet, sweet spices, nutmeg, fine floral notes and a discreet hint of cardamom….

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Carruades de Lafite 2020 – Pauillac

Carruades de Lafite 2020 – Pauillac

On the nose, fresh, fruity, offering a pulpiness, a nice fleshiness of the fruit. Notes of fresh blackberry/ripe small black fruit and more slightly fresh/ripe cherries associated with camphor, fresh raspberry, cornflower, lily as well as graphite, discrete hint of sweet spices and tea. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, good definition, some…

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Château Mouton Rothschild 2020 – Pauillac, Premier Grand Cru Classé

Château Mouton Rothschild 2020 –  Pauillac, Premier Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fresh, elegant, delicate and offers power (in subtlety), richness (in delicacy/finesse), a discreet side of content, complexity and a nice broad aromatic palette. There are notes of bright cassis, bright redcurrant and more lightly juicy/tangy blueberry combined with hints of fleshy gariguette strawberry, lily, green cardamom, discrete tips of fresh blond tobacco…

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