Tasting notes: Listrac-Médoc and Moulis-en-Médoc
Listrac-Médoc
2023
Fresh and deep, the nose reveals its elegant bouquet of black fruits, spices with a hint of chocolate notes. The palate is full, juicy with a nice aromatic intensity. The tannins are ripe and bring a beautiful structure, the fine acidity, it brings a very nice balance. Fresh, fruity and with a nice persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
The nose is refined, airy and deep, opening on delightful notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, pepper, licorice, with a hint of tobacco and a floral character full of subtlety. The palate is ample, dense, with great aromatic elegance. Superb structure provided by ripe tannins, racy and supported by an acidity that brings both its freshness but also balance. The finish is like the vintage, fresh, fruity and of a nice length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 93/100
Fine and deep, the nose offers very nice notes of blackberry, cassis, plum, spices as well as delicate vanilla and chocolate notes. On the palate the wine is well structured with an elegant aromatic depth. The tannins are round and enhanced by a beautiful tension which gives a great freshness. An elegant finish and a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93/100
2023
Aromatic nose with notes of black fruits, spices with fine toasted notes. On the palate, it is well structured, well balanced, with a beautiful aromatic intensity. The tannins are firm and are accompanied by a fine tension. Fruity finish and a nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 92-93/100
2022
An expressive and deep nose with notes of blueberries, blackberries, currants as well as elegant notes of roasting and chocolate. A fine palate, fruity and well balanced. A fresh and elegant finish. A wine that will be enjoyed in its youth.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 92/100
2023
Expressive nose full of finesse, with notes of black fruits with a hint of spices and toasted notes. Full, dense mouth, with a very elegant fruity character. Well structured and balanced. The tannins are ripe and supported by a fine acidity. Fresh, refined and persistent finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 92-93/100
2022
Fresh, deep, complex with a very refined aerial dimension, the nose offers us a nice bouquet of black fruits, pepper, spices, vanilla, subtle floral notes and a wood of the most delicate. The attack on the palate is fine, delicate, with a beautiful fruity expression. The wine gains volume in the middle of the mouth. The tannins are ripe and give a beautiful structure. The finish is full of balance, freshness, elegance and length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 93/100
The nose gives pretty notes of black fruits and subtle floral notes. A well structured wine, with a round tannic frame and a correct acidity. The finish is fresh and of a suitable length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93/100
2023
Vibrant, elegant, fresh and of a beautiful intensity, we discover a delightful bouquet of black fruits, spices with delicate toasted notes. Attack in the mouth ample, dense, expressive and very well structured. The ripe tannins are accompanied by a fine acidity, which brings balance and freshness. Fruity finish, refined and very long.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
Deep, complex with a radiant aromatic expression, the nose reveals its notes of black fruits, licorice, with fine peppery notes and subtle tobacco notes. The palate is ample, dense and the aroma is very expressive of its terroir. Beautiful structure and beautiful balance. The tannins are ripe and the acidity brings a lot of freshness. The finish is of a wonderful persistence.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 93/100
The nose is fine and of a beautiful intensity on notes of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices and fine woody notes. A round mouth, taut, fresh and of great aromatic depth. A racy wine with a nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93/100
2019
Fine nose where red fruits radiate with freshness, accompanied by small black berries, licorice, as well as fine spicy notes and subtle tobacco notes. On the palate, it is well structured and balanced, thanks to a flexible tannic texture full of freshness. Fruity finish and a very pleasant length. A wine to taste today.
Tasted in August 2024.
Score: 92/100
2023
Aromatic nose with a beautiful intensity with notes of black fruits, spices, with subtle woody notes. Fruity, well-structured and well-balanced mouth. The tannins are firm and are accompanied by a fine acidity. Fresh finish and correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
2022
Elegant, fresh and aromatic nose, you can easily perceive its nice notes of black fruits, pepper, liquorice, vanilla, with a hint of floral notes. Straight mouth with volume and a very beautiful aromatic expression. Well structured by ripe tannins, the balance is brought by a fresh tension. Finish fresh, fruity and with a nice length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 91/100
Moulis-en-Médoc
2023
Clean and aromatic nose with notes of black fruits and sweet spices. Well-structured, well-balanced mouth and beautiful aromatic expression. Firm tannins with a fine acidity. Fresh, fruity finish and a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 90-91/100
2022
Freshness, finesse and aromatic expression are vibrant from the first nose. Black fruits, pepper, sweet spices with a hint of vanilla and fine floral notes. The attack on the palate is delicate, with volume and a nice fruity character. Beautiful structure and beautiful balance. The tannins are ripe and accompanied by a fine acidity. Final where the fruit dominates, with brilliant freshness and length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2023
Elegant, fresh and deep, the nose offers us its delightful bouquet of black fruits mixed with fine toasty notes and a delicate woody. Fine, expressive, well-structured and balanced palate. The tannins are firm and accompanied by a fine tension. Fresh, fruity and long finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 92-93/100
2022
The nose reveals elegant ripe notes, currants, black cherry, licorice, tobacco and fine floral notes. In the mouth, it is ample, dense with a straight tannic texture and great tension. Structured and well-balanced, the wine has an elegant finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94/100
2018
A racy nose with a nice depth offering notes of black fruits, spices and subtle chocolate notes. On the palate, the wine is ample, dense with an elegant aromatic complexity. The tannins are fine and accompanied by a fine tension, which gives it freshness. The finish is refined and of a very pleasant persistence. It will be enjoyed from 2024 and for many years, no doubt.
Tasted in October 2022.
Score: 93/100
2023
Deep and expressive nose with notes of black fruits, spices, with a delicate oaky. Elegant and fruity palate. Beautiful structure and balance. Firm tannins supported by a nice tension. Fresh finish with a nice persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
2022
From the first nose, you can feel the richness and depth of the vintage, while having this touch of freshness. The notes of black fruits are vibrant and are accompanied by pepper, licorice, a fine touch of tobacco as well as a subtle floral touch that brings all its elegance. The palate is velvety, elegant, with a beautiful aromatic expression. The tannins are ripe and constitute the structure of the wine. A fine final tension brings both freshness and balance. Fruity finish and a very nice length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2022
The nose reveals its fresh notes of black fruits, its fine notes of pepper and its subtle but distinguished floral character. In the mouth, it is velvety, fine and full of delicacy. The tannins are fine and bring the spine to the wine. The finish is fresh, fruity and of a very pleasant length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 91/100
The nose is fresh, fruity and expressive. Black fruits, spices with a hint of tobacco. Mouth ample, with a beautiful aromatic richness. The tannins are ripe and supported by a fresh acidity. Fruity finish and a nice length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2023
Aromatic nose with notes of black fruits, spices, with its fine toasted notes and subtle oaky. Mouth well structured by a firm tannic weave but accompanied by fresh acidity. Elegant finish with a beautiful aromatic expression and a very encouraging length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 90-91/100
2022
Complex, deep and expressive, the nose reveals its beautiful notes of black fruits, licorice, pepper with a hint of vanilla and subtle tobacco notes. The palate is ample, dense with an elegant aroma. Beautiful structure brought by ripe but not astringent tannins. A fine final acidity brings balance and freshness. Harmonious finish, elegant and beautiful length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
A fresh nose that opens with notes of black fruits (blackberry, plum), chocolate and elegant roasted notes. The mouth is correctly structured, with a nice aromatic intensity. Round tannins, correct acidity and a satisfyingly long finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 92/100
2019
The nose is fruity, revealing nice notes of red fruits and spices. On the palate, the wine is well structured with a beautiful aromatic richness. The tannic texture is fine and supported by a correct acidity. The finish is fresh and appreciable in length. Still a little too young, it will be easily tasted in 2023, and this until 2036, no doubt.
Tasted in November 2022.
Score: 92/100
2023
Refined, expressive and of a beautiful intensity with notes of black fruits, spices, with fine toasty notes and a very delicate oaky. Elegant attack on the palate, with a nice fruity. Well structured and balanced. Ripe, firm tannins accompanied by fine tension. Fresh finish and a nice persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
2022
Fine nose, fresh and aromatic, with notes of black fruits, spices with a hint of vanilla. The oaky is well melted. On the palate, it is well structured with a nice volume. The tannins are fine and are accompanied by a fine acidity. Final fresh, fruity and very pleasant length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2018
A slender nose with notes of red fruits, spices and a hint of tonka bean. On the palate, it is dense, well-structured and beautifully balanced. The tannins are elegant and pleasantly fine. A fresh, gourmet and beautifully persistent finish. To be enjoyed from today until 2033.
Tasted in September 2023.
Score: 91/100
2016
A fresh and refined nose revealing beautiful notes of black and red fruits associated with subtle woody notes. A well-structured mouth, with great concentration. The balance is ideal between soft tannins and a fine acidity, which gives this wine a nice freshness. A correct length of finish. Tasted very well today, it still has a few years ahead. A great success for the Barton family.
Tasted in October 2023.
Score: 91/100
2023
Rich and fresh nose with notes of black fruits, spices with subtle toasted notes. Elegant mouth, well structured and well balanced. The tannins are ripe and accompanied by a nice acidity. Fresh, fruity and persistent finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 92-93/100
2022
The nose offers an intense bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, liquorice, tobacco and subtle floral notes. In the mouth, the wine is ample, dense, well structured and properly balanced, the tannins are supple and supported by a nice tension. The finish is harmoniously fresh and elegant, with a beautiful persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94/100
2018
A deep and complex nose mixing red and black fruits, vanilla and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, it is ample, opulent and very well structured, all in a harmonious elegance. A silky tannic weave with subtle tension. The finish is fresh, refined and beautifully long. A wine that will be tasted from 2024 until 2043.
Tasted in May 2022.
Score: 94/100