Château Malartic Lagravière 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Château Malartic Lagravière 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is expressive, gourmand a little sweet, toasted and honeyed. It expresses notes of toasted, even caramelized hazelnut, vanilla, caramelized almond (but quite balanced, without adding sweetness). The fruits on the nose are ripe and gourmand (orange, yellow peach, apricot, passion fruit, pineapple), we also find aromas of citrus jam (candied lemon, candied lemon,…

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Château Olivier 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Château Olivier 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity, aromatic, full and offers precision, a nice texture of the grain, deepness as well as a gastronomic side. It reveals notes of quince, ripe citrus and small notes of pulpy/juicy green apple associated with touches of apple blossom, almost acacia, a discreetly honeyed hint, toasted almond as well as a very…

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Château Carbonnieux 2022 – Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé

Château Carbonnieux 2022 – Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fresh, with crushed citrus fruits and citrus zest (lemon, grapefruit, orange juice and the distinct and expressive aroma of blood orange). Then, it expresses notes of apricot, white peach, fresh pineapple, fresh hazelnut, fresh almond, a hint of fresh herbs, white flowers (acacia, apricot blossoms, lemon blossoms), vanilla, a hint of cardamom,…

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Château Bouscaut 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Château Bouscaut 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is gourmand, expressive, with aromas of sweet spices (vanilla, a hint of cardamom), a very delicate but precise toasted side (toasted hazelnut, toasted almond, fresh hazelnut, fresh almond). Then, we find a gourmand lactic side (lemon yogurt, lemon cream, a hint of orange sabayon), a touch of honey, citrus jam (lemon, grapefruit) and…

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Château Couhins 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Château Couhins 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is chiseled, on the bitterness and acidity of citrus fruits, with a lot of freshness and juiciness. It expresses the aromas of crushed yellow lemon, grated zest, lime, grapefruit with a good bitterness as well as the bitterness and a smoky touch of bergamot, associated with the delicacy and juiciness of blood orange….

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant, deep and offers intensity as well as a breed. The wine benefits from decanting. We find notes of quenette, peach and saline gravel associated with hints of fleshy nectarine, fine hints of kumquat, ripe tangerine as well as discreet hints of acacia flowers, a subtle hint of warm pine needles, salted…

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Château Haut-Brion Blanc 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Château Haut-Brion Blanc 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant, mineral and racy. It reveals notes of ripe/pulpy apple, fleshy white peach and small notes of notes of ripe/fresh citrus fruit, associated with fine touches of zest and hints of fresh white pepper as well as fine, sappy hints and discreet hint, almost of fresh apricot. The palate is well-built, supple,…

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Avinyó, La Ticota Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior Guarda Superior 2017 – Cava Gran Reserva

Avinyó, La Ticota Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior Guarda Superior 2017 – Cava Gran Reserva

(30 months on lees) The cava has a pale lemon yellow color and many small, regular, persistent bubbles. The nose is delicate, but with complexity and concentration. It opens with gourmand notes of ripe stone fruit (yellow peach, apricot), crushed blood orange and orange zest, candied lemon, combined with a hint of vanilla, linden, chamomile…

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Avinyó, Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior Guarda Superior 2020 – Cava Reserva

Avinyó, Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior Guarda Superior 2020 – Cava Reserva

(organic, 18 months on lees) The cava has a pale lemon yellow color. The nose is lively, chiseled and lemony at first, but after aeration acquires notes of autolysis (warm brioche, brioche dough), sweet fresh flowers (acacia), as well as ripe citrus (crushed lemon, grapefruit) and tangy stone fruits (apricot, crisp white peach), complemented by…

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U Mes U Cygnus Sador, Cava Brut Nature Comtats de Barcelona Guarda Superior 2021 – Cava Reserva

U Mes U Cygnus Sador, Cava Brut Nature Comtats de Barcelona Guarda Superior 2021 – Cava Reserva

(organic, 18 months on lees) The cava has a pale lemon yellow color and plenty of bubbles. The nose is expressive, with distinct notes of autolysis (yeast, brioche, fresh bread), a chiseled citrus frame (lime zest, lemon zest, fresh lemon, grapefruit), as well as green apple, linden, hay and a slight toasted, even smoky hint…

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