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

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

The nose is fruity, « frank » and taut, with crispness and a few spice, offering concentration, finesse, precision and a certain darkness. It reveals a lovely side of Sichuan pepper, with a hint of violet, lily and a discreet hint of sappy. The palate is well-built, supple, fresh, elegant, balanced, with an tangy frame,…

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Ruffino, Romitorio di Santedame 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Ruffino, Romitorio di Santedame 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity, with slight garnet reflections. The nose is refined and subtle, but deep and complex. It expresses notes of roasted red cherry, fresh morello cherry, dried morello cherry, wild strawberry, crushed blueberry, wild blackberry, dried blackcurrant. We also find aromas of dried mint, cut rosemary, basil, bay…

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Capraia, Effe 55, 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Capraia, Effe 55, 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose offers concentration, depth and at the same time – delicacy and freshness. It expresses refined herbaceous notes: crushed mint leaves, rosemary, thyme, blackcurrant leaf in the background, a fine spiciness (liquorice, cumin, cloves, black pepper, coriander seeds), associated with notes of dried flowers (dried…

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Mazzei, Castello Fonterutoli, Castellina 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Mazzei, Castello Fonterutoli, Castellina 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The first nose offers savory notes of sweet spices (ground cloves, crushed coriander seeds, liquorice, nutmeg, cardamom) and roasted aromatic herbs (roasted thyme and rosemary), which are complemented by notes of oregano and dried mint, rose and wild flowers, with a touch of torrefaction (sweet coffee,…

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