Tasting notes : Haut-Médoc
2023
Pure, racy and deep nose with fruity, spicy and toasted notes. Well-structured and balanced mouth with a beautiful expression of the fruit. The tannins are ripe and accompanied by a nice acidity. Fresh, fruity finish with a convincing length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 92-93/100
2022
Rich, deep and complex, the nose reveals its superb bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, pepper, liquorice with a touch of vanilla and a delicate woody. The attack on the palate is elegant, delicate, with a remarkable structure. In the middle of the mouth, the wine gains in volume as and when we admire its ripe tannic texture accompanied by a fine tension that brings it freshness and balance. The finish is full of elegance and persistence.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
On the nose, pretty notes of black fruits, spices and fine woody notes are revealed. On the palate the wine is structured, fruity and well balanced between round tannins and correct acidity. The end of the mouth is of a suitable length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 92/100
2020
A typical nose with notes of red fruits associated with fine spicy notes. The palate is greedy, well structured with a nice balance. The finish is a nice length. A wine that is tasted today and for about ten years.
Tasted in September 2023.
Score: 92/100
2023
Fine, elegant and expressive, the nose reveals its notes of black fruits, spices with a light toasty and subtle woody notes. On the palate, it is well balanced and very well structured, thanks to ripe but firm tannins. Nice freshness brought by a fine acidity. Final of a nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
Deep and elegant, the nose reveals notes of blackberry, plum, blueberry, liquorice and fine floral notes. The palate is deep, elegant and well structured. The tannins are supple and accompanied by a beautiful tension, which gives balance and freshness to the wine. The finish is persistent.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93-94/100
2017
The nose is racy and of a beautiful intensity revealing nice notes of black fruits, spices as well as fine woody notes. On the palate the wine is ample, elegant with a very nice fruity. Well structured, it is also properly balanced, the tannins are fine and accompanied by a nice acidity. The finish is fresh and quite long.
Tasted in November 2022.
Score: 90/100
2022
Rich, seductive and intense nose, with notes of black fruits, spices, very well integrated woody. Frank mouth, with a beautiful material. Generous, elegant with a beautiful aromatic intensity. The tannins come to line the palate with their finesse, a little firm but not astringent. A fine acidity brings the necessary freshness to balance the whole. Ends in a very nice length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2023
Nose: Racy and aromatic with notes of black fruit, spices and delicate oaky. Well structured and balanced. Firm tannins with a fresh tension. Final of a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 90-91/100
2022
Deep and complex nose where the black fruits radiate and are accompanied by a solar spicy character, especially with pepper notes. Subtle floral notes bring freshness. Delicate woody notes complete the whole. In the mouth, it is ample, dense, with aromatic depth. The tannins are ripe and bring all the structure of the wine. The acidity comes to balance the whole. Final full of fruit, freshness and length. A very nice vintage.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 93/100
1995
Evocative nose of a wine that has evolved well, we perceive notes of ripe black fruit, undergrowth with a hint of cigar box. The mouth is like the nose. Well structured, the tannins are melted and the aromatic intensity is interesting. However, slight imbalance with an alcoholic character a little too present. The final lacks length.
Tasted in October 2023.
Score: 88/100
2022
Rich and deep nose with notes of black fruits, spices with subtle woody notes. In the mouth, it is delicate, fine, with an elegant aromatic intensity. The tannins are round and firm, and bring a beautiful structure. A fresh final tension blends harmoniously with the length of this wine.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2023
Fine and aromatic nose with notes of black fruits, spices with toasted notes. Refined mouth, fruity, and a nice concentration. Very well balanced. The tannins are firm and accompanied by a fine acidity, which brings freshness. Finish of a beautiful length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
The nose offers elegant notes of blackberries, plums and chocolate. On the palate the wine is full, dense, and racy. A beautiful structure, the balance is perfect between tannins of a nice suppleness and a very noticeable acidity. An elegant and long finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 92-93/100
2023
Rich, refined and deep, the nose offers us its very nice notes of black fruits, spices, with elegant vanilla notes and a very fine woody. Mouth full of amplitude, aromatic intensity, but above all elegance. Well balanced, with a beautiful structure brought by firm tannins. A fine tension brings a lot of freshness. Finish full of finesse, where the fruit is expressed in length. A very nice vintage for the property.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
The nose is deep and refined with notes of cassis, blackberries, blueberries, vanilla, flowers and delicate notes of roasting. In the mouth the wine is racy, dense, properly structured with a beautiful aromatic depth. The tannins are fine and supported by a beautiful vivacity. The finish is harmonious, elegant and of a beautiful length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94-95/100
2023
Nose racy and aromatic with notes of black fruits, sweet spices with a very fine woody character. Mouth with a nice structure, a beautiful balance and a beautiful aromatic expression. The tannins are firm and acidity is medium. Fruity, fresh and of a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
2022
The nose has an intense bouquet of red fruits, spices with fine notes of tobacco and subtle floral notes that bring elegance. On the palate, it is fine, delicate, with a nice fruity character. Structured by ripe tannins, the fine perceived acidity gives freshness and balance. Final of a pleasant length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
A nose of black fruits (blackberry, blueberry) and spices. A structured mouth, balanced with round tannins and correct acidity. On the finish, the wine is fresh and of acceptable length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 91/100
2022
Fresh and aromatic nose with notes of black fruits mixed with a spicy touch and a well-integrated woody. In the mouth, it is fine, with a beautiful material and an expressive fruity character. The tannins are ripe, elegant but not astringent, and are accompanied by a fresh acidity. Final both fresh, fruity and of a correct length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 91/100
2022
Nose with intense notes of cassis, blackberries, licorice with subtle notes of tobacco. Attack in the mouth ample, dense, with a beautiful material. The fruity character is of a beautiful intensity. The tannins are round, firm and supported by a nice acidity. Fresh finish and a nice length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2023
Aromatic nose with a nice depth of black fruit notes, with fine spicy notes and subtle toasted notes. Beautiful structure and good balance. Ripe tannins, fine acidity. Final length convincing.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
2022
Complex and of a beautiful depth, the nose reveals its nice bouquet of black fruits mixed with peppery notes, as well as fine herbaceous notes and has subtle notes of tobacco. The attack on the palate is both delicate and full of volume. The tannins are ripe, firm and are accompanied by a beautiful acidity. Very well structured and well balanced. The finish is rich and persistent.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
Fruity and of a beautiful intensity, the nose is revealed on notes of black fruits, spices, chocolate and fine herbaceous notes. On the palate the wine is correctly structured with a nice balance between round tannins and a nice tension. Of correct length at the end of the mouth.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 92/100
2009
Rich nose, racy, with notes of black fruits, licorice, with notes of coffee, undergrowth and mushrooms that bring depth. On the palate, it is ample, dense, with an aromatic expression of great intensity. The tannins are straight, round and supported by a fine acidity. Elegant finish, with a pleasant length. Enjoyed today and for many years to come.
Tasted in August 2023.
Score: 93/100
2022
Intense, fresh and rich nose with notes of black fruits, pepper, tobacco, with subtle herbaceous notes. On the palate, it is fine, fresh, with a nice fruity character. Beautiful structure and balance. The tannins are ripe and are supported by a fresh tension. Aromatic finish with a very interesting length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 93/100
2023
Fine, fresh and aromatic, you can easily perceive its notes of black fruits, sweet spices and its woody end. On the palate, it is well concentrated, with a beautiful aromatic richness. Very nice structure and good balance. The tannins are firm and the acidity is medium. Final where fruit, freshness and length mix.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 92-93/100
2022
Sharp and intense, the nose reveals notes of blackberries, black berries, plums and fine notes of flowers. Structured and of a beautiful aromatic complexity, the tannins are round, the acidity is correct which gives a lot of freshness. The finish is refined and a beautiful length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93-94/100
2023
Fine and expressive nose with notes of black and red fruits, with subtle spicy, woody and toasted notes. Well structured mouth with a nice balance. Firm tannic texture supported by a fine tension. Fresh finish and a nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
2016
Black fruits, licorice, pepper, undergrowth, with a hint of chocolate and a very delicate woody, the nose is expressive and of a beautiful complexity. The attack on the palate is delicate, velvety, with a nice volume. The wine gains structure as and when. The tannins are fine and accompanied by a fresh acidity. Racy, fruity finish with freshness and a nice length.
Tasted in October 2023.
Score: 92/100
2023
Nose sharp and aromatic with notes of black fruit. Well structured and balanced. Firm tannins, medium acidity. Final of a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score : 89-90/100
2022
Delicate and charming nose, where black fruits dominate they are accompanied by pepper, licorice, a hint of vanilla and a very fine woody. On the palate, it is generous, elegant, with a beautiful aromatic depth. The tannins are round, firm and accompanied by a fresh acidity. The finish is fresh, delicate and very elegant.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 93/100
2023
Pure, refined and rich, the nose reveals its delightful bouquet of black fruits, with spicy notes, vanilla, chocolate but also subtle floral notes that bring a lot of elegance. Mouth at once ample, dense, with great finesse and a very beautiful aromatic expression. Very nice structure and superb balance. The tannins are ripe, firm and supported by a fresh tension. Fruity finish full of elegance and persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
The nose offers elegant notes of blueberries, cassis, blackberries, black cherries, liquorice and flowers. In the mouth it is refined, deep and of a superb structure. A perfect balance, the tannins are remarkably supple and are accompanied by a beautiful tension. A fresh, elegant and sublime persistence finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94-95/100
2011
The nose is of remarkable intensity and complexity, opening on notes of ripe black fruits, spices, with notes of mocha, undergrowth and cigar box. In the mouth, it is structured, well structured thanks to a straight tannic frame and full of finesse. A fine tension comes to balance the whole and bring a slight freshness. Final of a pleasant length. A vintage that has been criticized and today is expressed with elegance and intensity.
Tasted in October 2024.
Score: 93/100
2023
Racé, deep and expressive, the nose offers us its very beautiful notes of black fruits with fine spicy notes, a fine toasty and delicate woody notes. On the palate, it is elegant, expressive, well balanced and very well structured by ripe but firm tannins. A fine tension gives a beautiful freshness
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
A deep purple robe. The nose is precise and reveals elegant notes of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, tobacco and fine floral notes. The attack is clean, supple and of great aromatic depth. Racy, structured, the tannins are supple and supported by a nice tension. A fresh, persistent and remarkably elegant finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93-94/100
2017
On the first nose, the fruity character radiates, we perceive notes of blackberries, red cherries and small black berries. The 2nd nose brings complexity, especially thanks to spicy notes of mocha with subtle notes of tobacco. The palate is velvety, fresh, with a beautiful fruity expression. Well structured by round tannins, a fresh acidity brings balance. The finish is very pleasant.
Tasted in December 2022.
Score: 92/100
2023
Nose aromatic with notes of black fruits. Well structured and balanced. Firm tannins, medium acidity. Finish of a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 88-89/100
2022
Rich and deep, the nose reveals very nice notes of black fruits, pepper, with subtle floral notes and a delicate woody. The palate is ample, dense, structured by a ripe tannic weave supported by a fine tension. On the finish, freshness, fruit and length blend harmoniously.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2022
Fresh and aromatic nose with notes of black fruit, licorice with fine woody notes. Attack in the mouth fresh, fruity, with a nice volume. Beautiful structure and balance. The tannins are ripe and are accompanied by a fine acidity. Fresh finish and nice length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 91/100
2022
Red fruits, pepper, liquorice and delicate woody, the nose is deep and of a beautiful freshness. Mouth with volume, fleshy, with a rather pronounced fruity character. The structure is brought by a tannic weave both frank but fine. The finish is full of freshness.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 91/100
2022
Fresh and aromatic nose with notes of black fruits, spices, with fine woody notes. On the palate, it is well structured and properly balanced. The tannins are sharp, a little firm but not astringent. Acidity correct. Finish fresh and of a correct length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 90/100
2022
Aromatic nose, fresh, fruity with a spicy touch. On the palate, it is fine, dense with a beautiful expression of fruit. The tannins are ripe and supported by an acidity that brings freshness. Final of a correct length. A safe value.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 91/100
2023
Fine, fresh and expressive nose with notes of black fruits, spices with subtle toasted notes. Well structured, well balanced mouth with elegant fruity notes. Ripe, firm tannins with a nice acidity. Fresh finish and a very convincing length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 90-91/100
2022
Airy, delicate and deep, the nose reveals a wonderful bouquet of black fruits, pepper, with a very elegant floral touch and fine woody notes. The attack on the palate is refined, with a beautiful volume and a very elegant aromatic. The tannins are ripe and give a very beautiful structure to the wine, carried by a fine tension that gives all the necessary freshness. Final where the fruit persists in a wonderful length. A very nice success on this historic vintage.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 93/100
2022
Fine nose, fresh, with a beautiful depth of notes of black fruits, licorice, with fine woody notes very well integrated. The attack on the palate is refined, aromatic and well-structured. The tannins are ripe, firm, and are accompanied by a fine acidity. The finish is fresh with a nice length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 91/100
2022
Delicate and complex, the nose reveals its intense notes of black fruits, its spicy character as well as a fine woody. Velvety, dense mouth attack, where black fruits dominate. Very beautiful structure brought by ripe tannins, firm but not astringent. A fine acidity brings freshness. Final where elegance and persistence reign.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2022
Rich, complex and deep, the nose reveals an elegant bouquet of black fruits mixed with notes of liquorice, pepper, as well as fine woody notes. The palate is ample and well structured, with ripe tannins contributing. The fruity character is omnipresent and very elegant. The finish is full of refinement and length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2022
Fresh fruit, spices and a well-integrated woody, the nose is quite attractive. The attack on the palate is fine, straight and beautifully fruity. The wine gains in density in the middle of mouth. The ripe and firm tannins give character to this wine. Final taut, fresh with a correct length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 90/100
2022
Delicate, fresh and of a beautiful intensity, the nose exhales its elegant notes of black fruits, mixed with its peppery notes, its subtle floral notes and its perfectly integrated woody. The attack on the palate is fine, delicate, the wine gains in volume gradually. The ripe tannins come to line the palate without drying it out. A final acidity brings freshness and balance, all with length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2022
Charming nose, delicate and beautiful depth, we discover its nice bouquet of black fruits mixed with a solar spicy character and a perfectly integrated woody. Precise, clean attack on the palate with a lot of straightness. The wine gains in volume in the middle of the mouth. The tannins are fine and bring a beautiful structure. The perceived fresh acidity balances the whole. Finish where freshness blends harmoniously with aromatic persistence.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100