L’If 2020, Saint-Emilion

L’If 2020, Saint-Emilion

On the nose is nicely fresh, unobtrusively tight/pretty driven and offers some intensity (in finesse), finesse of grain. Notes of juicy/fresh blackberry, juicy/fresh blueberry and more lightly fleshy strawberry combined with hints of violet, bright black currant, zan and a discreet hint of violet, camphor, cuben pepper, spice and anise. The palate is fruity and…

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Château Mangot, Todeschini – Distique 13, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Mangot, Todeschini – Distique 13, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

On the nose, elegant, nicely conducted and offers power (in delicacy), a nice fleshiness of the fruit as well as gourmandise. It reveals notes of bursting blackcurrant, boysenberry and more lightly small bursting fruits combined with hints of crushed raspberry as well as touches of blueberry, lily, star anise, a delicate waft of vanilla bean,…

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Château Mangot 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Mangot 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

On the nose, fruity, elegant and offers a good definition, a nice fineness of texture as well as a discreetly tight and fine airy side. It reveals notes of blackberry, blackcurrant and slightly violet associated with hints of lily as well as fine touches of nutmeg, a very discreet waft of cardamom and an imperceptible…

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Château La Renaissance 2020, Pomerol

Château La Renaissance 2020, Pomerol

On the nose, aromatic and offers nice power (in finesse), nice ripe/generous fruit, precision, deliciousness and richness (in finesse). It reveals notes of boysenberry, wild raspberry and more lightly wild black berry combined with hints of pulpy berry, cuben pepper, zan, ripe black currant as well as fine hints of tobacco, nutmeg and a very…

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Château Martinet 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Martinet 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

On the nose, aromatic, fruity and offers a fine concentration, a delicate strength and a discreetly tight texture. It reveals notes of ripe wild black currant, pulpy black berry and slightly fleshy strawberry combined with hints of wild berry and touches of grey pepper, sweet spice and a subtle waft of sweet/vanilla tobacco. On the…

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Château Clos des Abbeses 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Clos des Abbeses 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

On the nose, fruity and offers gourmandize and a little richness. It reveals notes of pulpy/ripe blackcurrant, black berries and slightly fleshy blueberry associated with small touches of lily, violet as well as fine hints of chocolate and an imperceptible waft of coffee (in the background). On the palate, offers juiciness, minerality, a fine creaminess…

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Château La Révérence 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château La Révérence 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

On the nose, fruity and offers a little concentration. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, crushed raspberry and more slightly pulpy violet plum combined with hints of violet and fine wafts of blond tobacco. On the palate, it is fruity, balanced and offers minerality, a mineral/juicy frame, a little tension, a little content and a…

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Château Franc Bigaroux 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Franc Bigaroux 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

On the nose, fruity, aromatic and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of boysenberry, pulpy blackcurrant and more slightly violet associated with touches of pulpy violet plum as well as fine toasted notes, a discreet hint of vanilla and spices/cloves (in the background). On the palate, fruity and offers minerality, juiciness, a mineral frame…

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Château Pavie Macquin 2020,Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1erGrand Cru Classé 

Château Pavie Macquin 2020,Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1erGrand Cru Classé 

On the nose, nicely conducted, aromatic, distinguished, elegant and offers power (in delicacy), fine texture, a certain density (all in all in accuracy) as well as a nice multi-layer side and depth. It reveals notes of bursting blackcurrant and boysenberry and more lightly pulpy strawberry combined with small touches of blueberry, strawberry, violet, fine hints…

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Château Larcis Ducasse 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1erGrand Cru Classé 

Château Larcis Ducasse 2020, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1erGrand Cru Classé 

On the nose, fruity and offers a nice fineness of texture, elegance as well as some depth and a very nice texture. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild black berry and more lightly of bursting cherry associated with small touches of blueberry, rosehip and very discreet hints of caramelisation. On the palate, fruity, distinguished…

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