13 samples tasted. Given the properties tasted, there is enough to draw a slight balance of the appellation.
All in all, it’s quite homogeneous, with very good successes. A fruity character, elegant, refined with a beautiful freshness for the most part.
If I had to pull out my Top 3 I would say, in order:
- Château Clinet
- Château Gazin
- Château Petit-Village
To complete, I will give my 2 very beautiful quality-price ratios of the vintage:
- Château La Pointe
- Château Rouget
- Château Beauregard 93-94/100
The nose is pure, fresh and of a nice intensity, it reveals its notes of black fruits mixed with subtle floral and spicy notes. The palate is silky, fine and a beautiful aromatic richness. Very well structured and balanced. The tannins are ripe and accompanied by a nice acidity. The finish is both fresh, refined and of a nice length.
- Château le Bon Pasteur 93-94/100
A clean nose, fresh and deep, on notes of black fruits mixed with fine floral notes. On the palate, it is well structured, balanced, with a beautiful aromatic expression. The tannins are firm and accompanied by a fine tension. A fresh, fruity and very interesting length finish.
- Château La Cabanne 93-94/100
Elegant nose and a nice richness, it reveals us its lovely notes of red and black fruits as well as its subtle toasted notes. On the palate, it is juicy, refined, well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm and supported by a beautiful acidity. The finish is full of freshness, finesse and persistence.
- Château Clinet 96-97/100
Aerial, precise, deep and of considerable elegance, the nose reveals its intense bouquet of black fruits, spices mixed with subtle toasted notes of vanilla. On the palate, it is full, dense, rich and of great refinement. Very well structured and balanced. Noble tannins, firm and accompanied by a beautiful acidity. A fine finish, fresh and remarkable length.
- Château La Croix de Gay 93-94/100
A fine nose, sharp and deep revealing us its pretty notes of black fruits, spices with fine toasted notes. On the palate, it is delicate, well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm, the acidity is medium. A fresh, elegant and long finish.
- Château La Patache 92-93/100
Sharp and expressive nose, we perceive its notes of black fruits and spices, mixed with subtle toasted notes. A fruity palate, elegant, balanced and well structured. The tannins are ripe and supported by a nice acidity. A fresh, refined finish with a convincing length.
- Château Le Gay 95-96/100
Delicate, airy and of a beautiful intensity, the nose reveals us its superb bouquet of red and black fruits, spices, subtle floral notes with a toasted end. On the palate, it is full, dense and of considerable aromatic richness. Very nice structure and balance. The tannins are firm and accompanied by a fine acidity that brings a lot of freshness. A finish that harmoniously combines finesse, persistence and aromatic intensity.
- Château Gazin 95-96/100
A refined nose, precise and of a wonderful intensity that offers us a delicate bouquet of black fruits, spices with fine floral notes that bring a lot of elegance. The palate is silky, fine, with a beautiful depth. Very nice structure provided by firm tannins that are supported by a lively tension. The finish is fresh, elegant and a lovely length.
- Château Petit-Village 95-96/100
Sharp nose, fine, aerial and a remarkable aromatic richness, we discover a very nice bouquet of black fruits, spices mixed with subtle floral notes. The attack on the palate is precise and of considerable harmony between delicacy, elegance and balance. Very well structured by a ripe tannic frame supported by a fine acidity. A finish full of freshness, refinement and persistence that shows us that, once again, we must count on Château Petit-Village among the greats of this appellation.
- Château la Pointe 94-95/100
Elegant nose, and a beautiful depth, it reveals its delicate notes of black fruits, vanilla and flowers. On the palate, it is silky, fine, precise and very well structured. The tannins are ripe and accompanied by a fine tension. A vibrant finish, combining elegance, aromatic intensity and length. Big progression over the last few years.
- Château Rouget 94-95/100
On the nose, we easily perceive the freshness and depth of its fruity, spicy and chocolate notes. In the mouth, it is both ample, refined, and a remarkable aromatic richness. A very beautiful structure provided by a noble tannic frame, firm and accompanied by a delicate acidity. The finish is elegant, fresh and a nice length.
- Clos Roskam 91-92/100
Elegant nose and a beautiful intensity, we discover its notes of black and red fruits, spices and delicate floral notes. Silky palate attack, it gains amplitude throughout the tasting. Well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm and supported by a fine acidity. Finish full of fruit and freshness, with a correct length.
- Enclos Tourmaline 95-96/100
Fine, precise and aerial, the nose reveals its intense bouquet of red and black fruits, spices with its fine toasted notes. In the mouth, it is remarkable balance, elegance and depth. A ripe tannic frame full of nobility accompanied by a fine tension that brings a delicate freshness. The finish is refined and very long.