Domaine de la Solitude 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

Domaine de la Solitude 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is expressive, gourmand and toasted, with distinct notes of sweet spices. First, aromas of toasted hazelnut, toasted wood, vanilla, even caramel, a touch of almond praline as well as notes of ripe fresh citrus fruits and gourmand roasts (candied lemon peel, grapefruit jam, blood orange and fresh lemon), exotic fruits and stone fruits…

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Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is elegant, airy and benefits from being decanted. It reveals a flinty side, dry gravel and small notes of notes of small white fruits, associated with fine zest and a discreet hint of sappy/acacia. The palate is well-built, supple, fresh, elegant, airy, with unctuousness in finesse and delicacy, a little sphericity side, fatness,…

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Château de Fieuzal 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

Château de Fieuzal 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is elegant, fat and suave, with a nicely grain. It reveals notes of fleshy apple, fleshy/pulpy vine peach and small notes of notes of peach blossom, associated with fine touches of verbena and a discreet, almost buttery, almost acacia hint. The palate is well-built, supple, juicy and gourmand with a tangy frame, precision,…

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Château Pape Clement 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Château Pape Clement 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is aromatic, toasted, caramelized. It firstly expresses notes of caramelized hazelnut, toasted hazelnut, toasted almond, vanilla, even praline and toasted wood as well as brown butter and lemon cream. Then, we find notes of candied and fresh citrus fruits (lemons, grapefruit), yellow peach, roasted green apple, crushed fresh green apple, a hint of…

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Domaine de Chevalier 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Domaine de Chevalier 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is concentrated, aromatic, dense, gourmand honeyed and vanilla-like at first. Then, it expresses the aromas of candied citrus fruits (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit), stone fruits (apricot, peach) and ripe exotic fruits (passion fruit), associated with a fine toasted side (toasted hazelnut, toasted almond, a touch of toasted wood), vanilla-like and floral touch (honeysuckle,…

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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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