Le Petit de Smith Haut Lafitte 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

Le Petit de Smith Haut Lafitte 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is beautifully deep, elegant and offers a certain complexity, intensity in mastery as well as a stretch side. We find notes of brilliant cassis, brilliant cherry and small notes of racy gravel associated with touches of bright red berries, ripe/crushed cranberry, fine hints of cornflower/flower, fresh licorice stick, a discreet hint of infusion,…

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Château les Carmes Haut-Brion 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

Château les Carmes Haut-Brion 2022 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is elegant, racy and deep, aromatic, dense and elegant, with an elegant, crystalline darkness side. It reveals notes of violets, sage and fresh spices, associated with touches of fresh black tea and small notes of crushed strawberries, small blue fruits as well as a fine hint of dry zest, almost blood orange, blue…

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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 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 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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Château de Fieuzal 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Château de Fieuzal 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant, fresh, racy, finely sappy, peppery, with a fine, elegant austerity and infusion side. It reveals notes of bright boysenberry, small wild black fruits and small notes of, notes of black pepper, associated with touches of cornflower, star anise as well as fine hints of smoke, pine needle/sense of place and discreet…

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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 aromatic, concentrated, gourmand and roasted, with an excessive spiciness and toastiness (liquorice, vanilla, star anise, grilled vanilla, toasted hazelnut, dark chocolate, cocoa, coffee). We also find ripe fruits (morello cherry, roasted red cherry, crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, blackberry, cassis), a tasty and gourmand herbaceous side (dry bay leaf, peppermint), notes of dried…

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

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

The nose is aromatic, with a certain concentration in balance, a powerful grain, elegant, « frank » and racy, with depth, elegant darkness and perfectly balanced density. It reveals notes of boysenberry, small, fairly ripe red berries that are quite brilliant and small notes of small notes of small roasted fruits, associated with fine hints of plum,…

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