Pauillac 2018

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Pedesclaux 2018 Paulliac wie folgt:

Very long and straight with a beautiful, fine line of ripe and compressed tannins. Medium-to full-bodied and tight and fresh on the finish. Beautiful cabernet sauvignon is driving this one.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Pedesclaux 2018 Paulliac wie folgt:

On the lighter side, but fresh and focused, featuring cassis and bitter cherry notes, lined with subtle iron and floral hints. The finish is tightly focused.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Pedesclaux 2018 Paulliac wie folgt:

Pedesclaux was purchased in late 2009 by real estate mogul, Jacky Lorenzetti. In addition to the purchase of Pedesclaux and its 26 hectares of vineyards, Lorenzetti was also able to acquire an additional 12 hectares of vineyards planted at 10,000 vines per hectare that sit atop the Milon plateau (their rows are interspersed with those of Mouton and Lafite). The total vineyard acreage in 2018 was 49.7 hectares with an average vine age of 35 years. The soils are typically gravelly atop a clay subsoil. It will spend an estimated 16 months on the lees in barrels, 60% new and 40% second year. The blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, and it has 13.96% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Pedesclaux comes charging out of the gate with rambunctious baked plums, warm cassis and Morello cherries scents plus hints of spice cake, menthol and fragrant earth. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-coating black fruits and spicy accents, with a soft, fine-grained frame, finishing long.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Pedesclaux 2018 Paulliac wie folgt:

The 2018 Pedesclaux is a fruity, supple Pauillac, that will drink well upon release. Although not especially complex, the 2018 offers lovely immediacy and plenty of near to medium-term appeal. Succulent dark cherry, plum, chocolate and spice are nicely pushed forward in this decidedly overt Pauillac. The 2018 is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. Tasted two times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Pedesclaux 2018 Paulliac wie folgt:
Mittlere Dichte, die Nase ist ausgewogen, mit dunkler reifer Frucht, etwas Graphit und Schokolade. Der Gaumen ist super harmonisch, alles in Balance. Saftige Frucht am Gaumen, fleischige und reife Tannine, milde Säure. Langes Finale. und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau d Armailhac 2018 Paulliac wie folgt:

A soft and generous red with plum, tobacco and currant character and a delicious, full body and brightness. Juicy. Attractive, earthy aftertaste. Layered and dense.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau d Armailhac 2018 Paulliac wie folgt:

Lively cassis and blackberry notes are liberally laced with briar, tobacco and smoky details. Reveals a serious chalky underpinning on the finish. A bit backward, but all the elements are here.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau d Armailhac 2018 Paulliac wie folgt:

The 2018 D'Armailhac (14.5% alcohol) is composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, harvested September 12 to October 3. Deep garnet-purple colored, it reveals a very fruity nose of crushed blackberries, warm black cherries and mulberries plus hints of potpourri, spice cake and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, the decadent palate delivers loads of black berry layers and a firm, grainy frame with underlying freshness and an earthy finish. Wonderfully opulent D’Armailhac!

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau d Armailhac 2018 Paulliac wie folgt:

The 2018 d'Armailhac is lifted, floral and nicely focused, although a touch closed today. Bright red cherry and floral notes add nuance throughout. Medium in body and fresh, the 2018 has quite a bit of aromatic depth from the Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, which helps hide the 14.5% alcohol nicely. Yields were just 32 hectoliters per hectare as opposed to 42-46, which is the norm. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Tasted two times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau d Armailhac 2018 Paulliac wie folgt:
Cuvee: 55Cabernet Sauvignon / 30 Merlot / 10 Cabernet Franc / 5 Petit Verdot Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 12. September und 3. October Mittlerer bis voller Körper, schöne klare Nase, reife Frucht wie Cassis und etwas Brombeere, auch am Gaumen mit straffem Tannin, sehr frische vitale Säurestruktur, Reife Tannine. Gute kraftvolle Länge, von Frucht getragen. und vergibt ihm 90-92+ Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Clerc Milon 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Very generous and dense with layers of gorgeous blackberries and blueberries. Full-bodied and so layered with fantastic tannin backbone at the same time.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Clerc Milon 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

This is well-built, with a sleek and persistent structure carrying energetic cassis, damson plum, violet and iron notes. Offers a long, pure, almost chiseled finish. A strong showing.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Clerc Milon 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Clerc Milon is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenère. Grapes were harvested a bit later here than at Mouton, from September 17 to October 10. Deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with bold scents of warm cassis, blackberry compote and dark chocolate with hints of Morello cherries, baking spices and dried roses plus a waft of underbrush. It has a wonderfully rich, confidently sensuous palate with plenty of spicy layers and a velvety texture, finishing long and perfumed. This should age incredibly.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Clerc Milon 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Clerc Milon is laced with generous dark fruit, chocolate, licorice and gravel, all of which give the wine its distinct aromatic inflections. Powerful and tannic, the 2018 is going to need at least a few years to come into its own, but it is quite promising. The Cabernet Sauvignon is particularly expressive at this stage. Clerc Milon is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenère.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Clerc Milon 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:
Cuvee: 60 Cabernet Sauvignon / 27 Merlot / 9 Cabernet Franc / 3 Petit Verdot / 1 Carmenere Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 17. September und 10. October Mittlerer Kern, mit heller Frucht und saftiger Kirsche in der Nase. Am Gaumen elegant und frisch mit schöner Balance und wieder den hellen Beeren im Finale, reifes und weiches Tannin. und vergibt ihm 89-92 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Duhart Milon 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

This is a very powerful Duhart with blackcurrant and blackberry character. Lots of graphite and black tea. Full-bodied and muscular with lots of formed muscles and great length. Could be best ever?



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Duhart Milon 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Generous in feel, with a light herb note darting amid the rich plum and cassis fruit flavors. Displays the weighty fruit of the vintage, with a background of warm earth and tar details on the finish.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Duhart Milon 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Duhart-Milon is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, with the Cabernet Sauvignon harvested September 25 to October 4 and the Merlot harvested September 17-25, and it has 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with exuberant notes of Black Forest cake, plum preserves and crème de cassis with hints of spice cake, woodsmoke, potpourri and eucalyptus. Full-bodied, rich and laden with layers of black fruit preserves and spices, it has a velvety texture and just enough freshness, finishing long. Very impressive—the densest, most opulent Duhart I have tasted!

Weinwisser:

65 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 % Merlot. Tiefes Purpurgranat. Komplexes blaubeeriges Bouquet mit schwarzen Johannisbeeren, erdiger Würze und Waldhimbeeren, royaler Charakter. Am kräftigen Gaumen mit fleischigem Extrakt und einer ideal stützenden Säure, alles in perfekter Balance. Im gebündelten Finale explodiert das «Ding» unvermittelt und wird immer nachhaltiger, Preiselbeersaft, rote Johannisbeere und Alpenheidelbeeren. Ein ganz grosser Duhart, für mich der Beste, der hier jemals produziert wurde und damit diese hohe Note völlig verdient hat. und bewertet mit 19 von 20 Punkten

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Duhart Milon 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Duhart-Milon is a dense, powerful wine. Black cherry, licorice, dark spice, coffee, gravel and grilled herbs add to an impression of gravitas and brooding power. In 2018, Duhart-Milon is a wine of vertical build and intensity. The elevated ripeness of the vintage is very much in evidence in the wine's flavor profile and richness. It will be interesting to see how the 2018 develops during élevage. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Duhart Milon 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:
Cuvee: 65 Cabernet Sauvignon / 35 Merlot Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 17. September und 04. October Dichter Kompakter Kern, klare Nase, dennoch etwas verschlossen zur Zeit. Am Gaumen straff, dicht und mit süsslichen Tanninen aufwartend. Saftig und fleischig am Gaumen. Sehr gute Präsenz, ohne zu viel zu wollen. Ein langes und sauberes Finale mit reifen Tanninen. und vergibt ihm 93-95 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

This is a deep and beautiful 2018 with blackcurrant, wet-earth and fresh-tobacco undertones. Full-bodied, tight and polished. Gorgeous finish. The tannins kick in at the end. Fine texture.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

This captures the style of the vintage to a T, with vividly ripe cassis and plum fruit, carried by solidly built but fine-grained structure. Lots of graphite and tobacco accents hang in the background for now. A firmly grounded wine.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is scented of warm blackcurrants, black cherries, spice box, florals and chocolate box with a menthol hint. Full-bodied, the palate is rich, plush and generous, finishing long and perfumed.


Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

A wine of precision, energy and nuance, the 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Freshly cut flowers, mint and sweet red berry fruit grace this exquisite, nuanced Pauillac. Medium in body, understated and classy, Grand-Puy-Lacoste is one of the highlights of the year. In a word: impeccable. The 2018 is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot from yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:
Mittlerer Konzentration, zart röstige Nase, frische Frucht, Cassis, etwas Weihnachtsgebäck. Im Mund gute Balance, kein Bolide, sehr deffiniert und eher auf der eleganten Seite. Sauberes und klares Finale mit geschliffenen Tannine und einer feinen frischen Säure. und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.


 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Lacoste Borie 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Lacoste-Borie opens with baked plums, stewed cherries, cassis and milk chocolate with earth and herbs. Medium to full-bodied, firm and chewy, it has a good fruit core and an herbal lift on the finish.


Antonio Galloni bewertet den Lacoste Borie 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Lacoste-Borie is plump, silky and absolutely delicious. Bright red cherry, plum and mocha add lovely shades of nuance throughout. I would prefer to drink this succulent, mid-weight Pauillac over the next handful of years, while it retains its youthful juiciness. The blend is 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Tasted two times.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Reserve de la Comtesse 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

A rich and dense second wine of Pichon Lalande with a full body, round and juicy tannins and a fruit-driven finish. Chewy, too.




James Mothels bewertet den Reserve de la Comtesse 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Cassis, blackberry, pepper and tobacco notes are in the mix, with good energy on the graphite-edged finish. Shows textbook typicity, and should be ready in the near term after bottling.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Reserve de la Comtesse 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Most of the plots that were planted since 2011 have gone into this. This second wine represents 41% of the crop. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the very deep purple-black colored 2018 Reserve de la Comtesse opens slowly to offers glimpses and dusty soil, Sichuan pepper, garrigue and tobacco over a core of warm black cherries, cassis and blackberry pie plus a waft of crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with juicy black fruits and loads of earth/mineral nuances, finishing with lovely freshness and a quiet intensity. Very impressive.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Reserve de la Comtesse 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Reserve de la Comtesse is a very pretty second wine from Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. Pliant, creamy and inviting, the Reserve is attractive, but also a bit laid back relative to recent vintages in which the Reserve was perhaps a more serious, structured wine. The Reserve is built around a core of younger vine's fruit. The more accessible style is most likely explained by the natural heterogeneity of the vintage itself. The blend is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc.


 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The grand vin represents 50% of the crop this year. The 2018 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is made up of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot with a pH of 3.85, an IPT (total polyphenol index) of 87 and 14% alcohol. Very deep purple-black colored, it is like hitting a brick wall to begin, needing considerable coaxing to start to reveal notes of crushed black cherries, warm blackberries, ripe blackcurrants and chocolate cake with nuances of violets, rose hip tea, charcuterie, tapenade and incense with wafts of new leather and iron ore. Full-bodied, concentrated and completely laden with tightly wound black fruit and savory layers, the palate gives a rock-solid backbone of firm, super ripe, super fine-grained tannins and soft background freshness, finishing very long with a veritable display of mineral fireworks.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is powerful, dense and explosive, with a real sense of vertical lift that conveys energy. Grilled herbs, lavender, inky blue/purplish fruit and spice notes develop in the glass, but it is the wine's balance, purity of tannin and finish that stand out most. In 2018, so many wines lean towards extreme versions of themselves, but Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande remains very much within its classic parameters. The 2018 doesn't quite offer the visceral thrill of the very best recent vintages, but it comes very close. At its purest essence, the 2018 is very Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. The en primeur sample is shown from 100% new oak, although the wine will have about 60% new wood. Tasted four times.

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

This one nails it in 2018, with saturated, almost sappy kirsch, plum and blackberry preserve flavors at the core, inlaid with sweet tobacco, singed vanilla, worn cedar and fresh earth notes. A bolt of graphite provides support. Concentrated, long and very complete. One of the high water marks of the vintage.

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

A deep and intense young red with blackberries and blueberries, as well as green olives and hints of fresh tobacco. But really black fruit. Full-bodied, tight and integrated with a refreshing and harmonious finish. Just floating on the palate. Great tannin backbone to this. A classic. Another flying carpet.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:
Cuvee: 71 Cabernet Sauvignon / 23 Merlot / 5 Cabernet Franc / 1 Petit Verdot Volles kompaktes Zentrum, hohe Konzentration. (Kommt dennoch nicht ganz an Lynch Bages ran). Die Nase ist ebenfalls kraftvoll und reif, viel Cassis und dunkle Beeren, etwas Schokolade im Finale. Sehr kompaktes und reifes Tannin, bleibt lang und baut sich sehr gut auf. und vergibt ihm 95-97 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Deep and dark young wine that takes you down, deep down to its center palate of blackberries and blueberries, firm and very silky tannins and a vivid finish. Wonderful palate and depth in this with such class and finesse. So many layers of polished, fine tannins. Great wine.


James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Warm, dense and fleshy in feel, featuring cassis, plum and cherry compote flavors infused with tobacco and worn cedar details. Seriously long, with a well-buried iron note, though the purity of the fruit is the dominating feature overall. This cuts a pretty broad swath as it moves along. A big wine.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Pichon-Longueville Baron is made up of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot. The Merlot was harvested September 24-25, and the Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested October 3-10. The wine is to be aged 18 months in barriques, 80% new and 20% one year old, and production represents 50% of the harvest this year. Very deep purple-black colored, it begins a little coy, rolling slowly and languidly out of the glass with notions of baked raspberries, blueberry coulis, crème de cassis and incense plus nuances of lilacs, truffles, damp soil and garrigue with wafts of lavender and wild sage. Full-bodied, voluptuous and oh-so-seductive, the palate reveals layer upon layer of savory, earthy and black fruit preserves, framed by wonderfully ripe, velvety tannins and lovely freshness, finishing very long and perfumed. Beautiful.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Pichon Baron is exceptional in 2018. Pliant, silky and super-finessed, the 2018 has a level of textural finesse that really elevates the wine into Pauillac's upper echelon. Ripe fruit and silky tannins give the 2018 much of its inimitable finesse. At the same time, the 2018 is bright, punchy and surprisingly fresh, not to mention absolutely impeccable in its balance. The blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot, while new oak is 80%.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:
Cuvee: 78 Cabernet Sauvignon / 22 Merlot Mittlere bis volle Dichte, schöne klare Nase, viel reife Frucht, zarte Röstnoten. Am Gaumen frisch und erstaunlich elegant, super poliertes Tannin. Auch im Mund eine schöne Länge. und vergibt ihm 95-97 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Pontet Canet 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

A bright and open young wine with polished and soft tannins that spread out and fold into the wine, becoming barely discernible, yet the feel and beauty of them frames the wine in a beautiful way. Love the fruit and purity.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Pontet Canet 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Pontet-Canet is made up of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Picking began on September 24 and finished on October 5; aging is in 55% oak barriques and 45% amphorae. Very deep purple-black in color, it comes rolling sensuously out of the glass with all the opulence and seduction of Cleopatra on a carpet. It emerges with flamboyant scents of crème de cassis, preserved plums and blueberry compote, and after a few moments, it bursts with nuances of molten licorice, sandalwood, Chinese five spice, candied violets, dark chocolate and dried roses, followed by underlying earthy suggestions of fallen leaves, black truffles, underbrush and wild sage. Full-bodied, wonderfully dense, rich, impossibly layered and very, very decadent, the palate delivers all it promises on the nose, with a firm, wonderfully velvety frame and finishing with epic length, a scintillating wave of freshness and a beguiling perfume. This is one for true hedonists.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Pontet Canet 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:
The 2018 Pontet-Canet is a freak of nature. Dark, rich and explosive, the 2018 possesses off the charts richness and concentration, much of it coming from tiny yields of just ten hectoliters per hectare, or one third of a normal crop. The 2018 soars out of the glass with stunning aromatic intensity and depth. Black cherry, gravel, grilled herbs, leather, lavender and menthol stain the palate. Dense and hedonistically ripe, the 2018 is a stunningly beautiful wine. The grapes were crushed by hand. Because of the tiny yields, the entire production was vinified in Pontet-Canet's new smaller concrete vats. All winemaking was done manually, without the aid of external temperature control or electricity. The 2018 is aging in a combination of 55% new oak and 45% terra cotta amphora. Quite simply, I have never tasted anything like it. und vergibt ihm 96-99 Punkte.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Pontet Canet 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:
Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 24. September und 5. October Dramatische Ernteeinbuße, nur ein Drittel der normalen Menge konnte produziert werden. Sehr kompakter und dichter Kern. Die Nase ist unglaublich süsslich viele dunkle Früchte, eine derart fruchtige und komplexe Nase habe ich auf diesem Weingut noch nicht gerochen. Ganz klar ein Wein wie aus einer anderen Welt. Im Mund unglaublich vibrierend, satt, druckvoll, frisch, verspielt, komplex und unendlich lang. Einfach eine neue Dimension. Leider erwartet uns nur ein drittel der üblichen Produktion, wie viele Flaschen davon für den Primeur Verkauf freigegeben werden, dass ist die grosse Frage und zu welchem Preis. Fest steht, der Wein ist einmalig! und vergibt ihm 98-100 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Lynch Bages 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

This is incredibly powerful and structured with so much tannin backbone and length, yet it’s cool and fresh with a compact palate and great length. Muscular.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Lynch Bages 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Dark cassis, plum and cherry fruit flavors stream through in this red, harnessed well by bolts of iron along the way. Sweet tobacco detail echoes through the finish, which is seriously long. An extremely rock-solid wine in the making here.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Lynch Bages 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Lynch Bages is made up of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot aging in 75% new barriques. Very deep purple-black in color, the nose is quite coy and restrained to begin, fanning out to offer pure, ripe blackcurrants, black cherries and preserved plums with wafts of red roses, cigar box, incense, cardamom and fenugreek with savory touches of black olives, Marmite toast and smoked meats. Full-bodied, the palate is built like a brick house, with a solid foundation of very firm, very ripe, grainy tannins and superb freshness supporting the generous black fruit layers, finishing long with provocative ferrous suggestions.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Lynch Bages 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Lynch-Bages is a potent, racy wine endowed with real textural depth and intensity. Even so, it retains terrific nuance and vibrancy. All the classic Lynch-Bages signatures are present, but amped up, with huge tannins and equally huge fruit. The 2018 is going to need at least a few years to shed some of its baby fat. Today, it is decidedly rich and unctuous in style. Rose petal, lavender, mint and sweet spice add striking layers of aromatic nuance. The blend is 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Lynch Bages 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:
Cuvee: 72 Cabernet Sauvignon / 19 Merlot / 6 Cabernet Franc / 3 Petit Verdot Der Ausbau wird über 18 Monate in 75% neuem Holz erfolgen, sehr dichter Kern, ungemein tiefer Geruch, kompakt und komplex zugleich, dunkle Frucht, Schokolade, Cassis. Im Mund kraftvoll, dicht gewoben, sehr massives Tanningerüst, dennoch genügend Frische zeigend. Der Nachhall ist ebenfalls sehr sehr lang. Das wird viele Jahre Reife benötigen und über viele viele Jahre strahlen. und vergibt ihm 96-99 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Echo de Lynch Bages 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Very layered and dense second wine of Lynch this year. Medium to full body, juicy fruit and polished and chewy tannins. Will need time.




James Mothels bewertet den Echo de Lynch Bages 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The dark plum and cassis fruit is focused and fresh, lined with subtle tobacco and incense hints. Light dusty and sanguine accents emerge on finish.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Echo de Lynch Bages 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc and without any new oak, the very deep purple-black colored 2018 Echo de Lynch Bages rolls seductively out of the glass with fragrant notes of candied violets, rose hip tea and fragrant soil over a core of crushed blackberries, warm blackcurrants and kirsch plus wafts of chocolate mint and crushed rocks. Full, rich, wonderfully concentrated and well structured, it has a solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Echo de Lynch Bages 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Echo de Lynch Bages is a rich, sensual and inviting second wine. Dark cherry, pomegranate, mint, blood orange and spice infuse this racy, sumptuous second wine from Lynch Bages. Plush fruit and soft, silky contours add to the wine's immediacy and sheer appeal. This is very nicely done. Echo is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

I am a little bit speechless about this one. I have not seen such earthy and totally deep character of the soil in a young Mouton in my career. Of course, I didn’t taste 1945 or 1959 when they were young, but I have been lucky enough to have a few bottles in my life. There is really terroir-driven character to this. Layered and so intense with polished and incredible tannins.

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Very gutsy in feel, with lots of tobacco leaf, loam and espresso notes swirling around a core of steeped black currant and warm fig fruit flavors. The muscular finish is a jumble right now, but there's ample acidity coiled within. A wine that clearly wants to stand out from the pack.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Mouton Rothschild is dense and unctuous in the glass, with striking textural depth and plenty of overall intensity. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice, leather and sweet spice infuse a Mouton that stands out for its unctuousness and fruit intensity. There is plenty of tannin, but it is nearly buried by the sheer voluptuousness of the fruit. In 2018, Mouton is radiant, sensual and impeccable in its balance, even if it doesn't possess the sheer visceral thrill, energy or pedigree of truly great vintages. The blend is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Mouton Rothschild is composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc—there is also a splash of all the Petit Verdot they had, but it doesn’t even register in the percentage. Grapes were harvested September 10 to October 3, and the wine was blended at the beginning of December; it has 13.8% alcohol, and the tannins were slightly higher this year. Deep purple-black in color, it is a little closed to begin compared to some 2018s, slowly unfurling to reveal a profound nose of warm black plums, blackcurrant cordial, star anise, blueberry pie and mocha with suggestions of candied violets, oolong tea, camphor and unsmoked cigars plus a touch of crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers waves of opulent, spiced black and blue fruits with seamless acid lifting this gorgeous mouthfeel that is at once plush from the ripe fruit and firm and grainy from the super ripe tannins, finishing very long and wonderfully creamy. und vergibt ihm 97-99+ Punkte.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Cuvee: 86 Cabernet Sauvignon / 12 Merlot / 2 Cabernet Franc Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 10. September und 03. October Der Kern ist mittel bis dicht. Die Nase ist sehr definiert und klar, fein aufgereicht die Klaviatur der dunklen und schwarzen Beeren, hin und wieder kommt mal eine Himbeere durch. Das Holz ist in der Nase kaum wahrnehmbar, auch beim Erstwein ist eine kühle wahrzunehmen. Im Mund ganz sanft und fruchtig im Auftakt, direkt bahnt sich die Säure ihren Weg, macht den Gaumen superfrisch. Perfekt poliertes Tannin, sehr langer Nachhall, ein Mouton der eher die Eleganz ausspielt als das Powerhouse sein zu wollen. und vergibt ihm 96-99 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

This is phenomenal with such dense and layered tannins that go on for minutes. It’s full-bodied with blackberries, blueberries and chocolate. Sexy and so beautiful. Not sure what to say here. Maybe it should have gone into the first wine?


James Mothels bewertet den Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

Fresh and pure, with a mouthwatering edge to the cassis and bitter plum flavors that form the core. A bright iron streak defines the finish. Very focused.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Le Petit Mouton is blended of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, harvested September 10 to October 3. It represents about 26% of the total crop and has 14% alcohol—the alcohol has never been this high! Deep garnet-purple, it comes bounding out of the glass with sit-up-and-beg notes of crème de cassis, plum preserves and mulberries plus nuances of chocolate box, Chinese five spice, licorice and candied violets. Full-bodied, rich and oh-so-hedonic, the palate is packed with juicy black fruit layers wrapped in a firm, velvety structure, with loads of fragrant spice layers on the very long finish.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Le Petit-Mouton is unusual in that it contains a high (40%) amount of Merlot. Pliant, racy and supple, the Petit-Mouton should drink well with minimal cellaring. In many vintages, Petit-Mouton is a smaller-scaled version of the Grand Vin, but in 2018, the elevated presence of Merlot yields a wine that is quite different in style, with softer contours and a much gentler overall feel than is often the case. The blend is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Yields were about 28 hectoliters per hectare as opposed to 34-37.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:
Cuvee: 56 Cabernet Sauvignon / 40 Merlot / 4 Cabernet Franc Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 10. September und 03. October Mittlere Dichte, die Nase ist bereits ein schritt rauf im Vergleich zu Armailhac und Clerc Milon, der Geruch ist einfach tiefgründiger, mit reifer Frucht, Cassis, Waldbeeren, aber auch einer kühlen und zart rauchigen Note, etwas Tabak. Am Gaumen fleischig mit sehr schöner Rückkehr der Aromen, feines poliertes Tannin. Bleibt schon mit toller Länge im Finale. und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

A very compact and linear Lafite with a fantastic mouthfeel of intense but ever so refined tannins that draw a straight line through the middle of the wine. It’s full-bodied yet compact with complex character of plums, blackcurrants, cigar tobacco, cedar and hints of hazelnuts and coffee. Salty. Orange zest at the end. Delicacy with power. Richness with softness. Glamorous. Lasts for minutes at the finish.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:

The 2018 Lafite-Rothschild is creamy, sensual and inviting, with lovely purity of fruit and impeccable balance. Dark cherry, plum, licorice and spice are some of the many nuances that develop. Time in the glass brings out striking aromatic depth and overall persistence. Although an undeniably attractive wine, the 2018 does not appear to have the sheer pedigree of the very best wines in this vintage. None of the three samples I tasted were as impressive as I had hoped for. Perhaps I had bad luck. Time will tell. The blend is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot. und vergibt ihm 93-96 Punkte.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:
The 2018 Lafite Rothschild is blended of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot and has 13.3% alcohol. The Merlot was harvested September 17-24, the Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested September 25 to October 5, and the Cabernet Franc was harvested on September 24. It has a deep purple-black color and then WOW—what a nose. It comes sashaying out of the glass with bags of grace and perfume, revealing notions of lilacs, red roses, fragrant soil, cinnamon stick and Morello cherries with a core of blackcurrant cordial, fresh black plums, redcurrant jelly and tapenade plus a waft of iron ore. Medium-bodied, the palate has wonderful, tightly wound layers of black, red and blue fruits intermingled with floral, earth and mineral notions and a rock-solid frame of the most finely pixelated tannins you can possibly imagine. Anyone who wants to see what I mean when I babble about the Lafite tannins needs to try this benchmark. The finish goes on, and on, and on. If this wine doesn’t get Bordeaux lovers hearts' racing, nothing will.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2018 Pauillac wie folgt:
Mittlere bis volle Dichte im Kern, noch minimal transparent, seit vielen Jahren aber ganz klar eine der höchsten Konzentrationen. Die Nase ist ebenfalls sehr definiert, nahezu perfekt abgestimmt, mit nicht zu viel spürbarem Holz. Viel Cassis, etwas Graphit, zarte Anklänge von Bitterschokolade, am Gaumen sehr saftig, dicht, mit toller klarer Rückkehr der Frucht. Da schieben immer wieder neue Ladungen über den Gaumen. und vergibt ihm 97-100 Punkte.