Pessac Leognan 2018

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Ferran 2018 Pessac Leognan rouge wie folgt:

The center palate of this wine shows pretty density and freshness with purple-fruit and stone character. Some tea leaves as well. Medium body. Firm tannins.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Ferran 2018 Pessac Leognan rouge wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Ferran opens with expressive notes of black cherries, mulberries, warm cassis and redcurrant jelly plus wafts of tapenade, truffles and lavender. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, fine-grained texture and loads of freshness supporting the bright fruit, finishing with great length.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Brown 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Some attractive berry and plum character with hints of flowers. Medium body and firm tannins. Clean finish. Always there.




James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Brown 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The currant and blackberry fruit flavors are steeped but also lively in feel, with strands of licorice and sweet tobacco on the finish.





 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau de Chantegrive 2018 rouge Graves wie folgt:

A straightforward young red with dark-berry, chocolate and walnut character. Medium body, firm tannins and a savory finish. und vergibt ihm 90-91 Punkte.




 

James Mothels bewertet den Clos Floridene rouge 2018 Graves wie folgt:

Streamlined and fresh in feel, offering a polished beam of cherry and red currant notes laced with subtle tobacco and mineral hints. Sleek finish.





 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Haut Bergey 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

A linear and fine-grained red with lovely tannins and blackberry and blueberry character. Medium body. Chewy finish. From biodynamically farmed grapes.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Haut Bergey 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Haut Bergey reveals pronounced notes of crème de cassis, stewed plums and baked blackberries with hints of spice cake, mincemeat pie and bay leaves. Full-bodied, firm and chewy in the mouth, the palate delivers a great concentration of berry preserves layers, finishing savory.

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Haut Bergey 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Rather taut cedar and tobacco notes run through the core of damson plum and cherry fruit flavors, giving this a slightly austere edge in the end.verkostet 03-19 von James Mothels Winespectator und vergibt ihm 87-90 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau La Louviere 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This is very solid with lots of blackberry and tobacco character. Hints of cedar and walnuts, too. Full and flavorful. Better than 2016.




James Mothels bewertet den Chateau La Louviere 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Kirsch and raspberry pâte de fruit notes are streaked with iron and sanguine hints, imbuing this red with tension and contrast. A touch extracted on the finish.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau La Louviere 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 la Louviere flaunts a bold, brash nose of baked cherries, crème de cassis and blueberry pie with hints of woodsmoke, cedar chest, balsamic, black olives and menthol. Full-bodied and richly fruited, it has a rock-solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with a lingering minty lift.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau La Louviere 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Die Nase ist etwas mehr von Roestaromen geprägt, zart vegetabile Nuancen, etwas Kaffee. Am Gaumen straffer, etwas fornderdes Tannin. Die Frucht kommt nicht so recht durch. 89-91 und vergibt ihm 89-91 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Larrivet Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Deepness and reality to this young Pessac with hot-stone and blueberry character. Hints of minerals, too. Medium body. Bright finish.




Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Larrivet Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Larrivet Haut-Brion offers up notes of baked plums, stewed cherries and warm cassis with hints of wilted roses, bouquet garni and raisin cake. Medium-bodied with a good amount of spicy baked berries flavors, the palate has a clever structure of soft tannins and lovely freshness, finishing with an herbal lift.

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Larrivet Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Plum cake and cherry pie filling notes are forward in feel, backed by a toasty vanilla note. Direct and open finish.verkostet 03-19 von James Mothels Winespectator und vergibt ihm 87-90 Punkte.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Larrivet Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Die Nase bietet schöne Frucht, gute Würze. Am Gaumen saftig mit schöner reifer Frucht, sehr saftig. Reifes Tannin, tolle Harmonie.91-93 und vergibt ihm 91-93 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Latour Martillac 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The blackberry and wet-earth character with some bark undertones, comes through clearly here. Medium-to full-bodied. Savory finish.




James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Latour Martillac 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Dark plum and boysenberry compote notes are fleshy in feel, infused with dark tea, ganache and licorice accents. There's a smoldering hint through the finish.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Latour Martillac 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Latour Martillac bursts from the glass with bold cassis, chocolate-covered cherries and plum preserves scents followed up by smoked meats, violets and aniseed hints plus a waft of Provence herbs. Full-bodied, firm and fine-grained in the mouth, the palate is laden with juicy fruit and savory layers, finishing long and fragrant.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Latour Martillac 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Latour-Martillac is powerful, dense and explosive, with tremendous richness and energy that drive through to the palate staining finish. Abnormally low yields produced an unusually sumptuous, rich Latour-Martillac. Black cherry, chocolate, spice, gravel and incense build as this arrestingly beautiful wine shows off its racy, curvy personality. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot. Tasted three times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Latour Martillac 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Mittlere Dichte, eher hellfruchtig, dennoch sehr delikat. und vergibt ihm 91-93+ Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Carbonnieux 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

A pretty wine this year with a savory and earthy undertone to the ripe and juicy fruit. Medium body, round tannins and a juicy finish.




James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Carbonnieux 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

A dense, dark red, with fig, blackberry and black currant reduction notes forming the core, layered liberally with tar, espresso and loam accents through the muscular finish.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Carbonnieux 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Carbonnieux leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of baked blackberries, warm cassis, preserved plum and lavender with touches of Indian spices, forest floor and dried sage. Full-bodied, firm and grainy, the generous fruit has loads of bright, vibrant sparks plus a great line of freshness, finishing mineral tinged.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Carbonnieux 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Carbonnieux is a deep, powerful wine. Black cherry, scorched earth, licorice, tobacco and menthol add to an impression of gravitas in this brooding, potent Pessac Leognan red. The 2018 is rustic and a bit rough around the edges, but certainly not lacking in character.



 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Carbonnieux blanc 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The Carbonnieux 2018 Blanc features intense lime juice, yuzu and green mango scents with touches of lemon curd and white pepper. Medium-bodied, very tightly wound and zesty in the mouth, it has a racy backbone and a mineral-laced finish.



 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau de Fieuzal rouge 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Very attractive center palate with dark-berry, walnut and cedar character. Just a hint of bark. Medium-bodied. Juicy finish.




James Mothels bewertet den Chateau de Fieuzal rouge 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Overt plum and blackberry jam flavors lead off here, backed by fruitcake and red licorice accents. A slightly taut plum skin note pinches the finish a bit. This could move up if it unwinds.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau de Fieuzal rouge 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 de Fieuzal rocks up with gregarious scents of baked plums, stewed cherries and dried mulberries plus suggestions of Chinese five spice, unsmoked cigars and sauteed herbs. The rich, full-bodied palate has loads of exotic spice and raisin cake layers with a firm, chewy frame, finishing just a little hard.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau de Fieuzal rouge 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Fieuzal is fruity and quite powerful. I am not sure the heavily extracted style is ideal, as the wine has a level of tannic clout that is perhaps too much for its medium-bodied frame. Nonetheless, the 2018 is quite expressive. Red plum, white pepper, mint and chalk add brightness to the deep, layered fruit. und vergibt ihm 88-91 Punkte.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau de Fieuzal rouge 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
mittlere Dichte, schöne Intensität der Aromen in der Nase, viel dunkle reife Frucht, kleine schwarze Beeren. Am Gaumen, schöne Eingangssüsse, Schokolade im klaren fruchtgetragenen Finale. Eigentlich eine bärenstarke Vorstellung, wenn man betrachtet wie die anderen Weine in dieser Spielklasse dagegen aussehen. Wir würden soweit gehen, dass ist wahrscheinlich der Best Ever Fieuzal Rouge! und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau de Fieuzal Blanc 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Serious density and tension to this with a full body, fruity center palate and a tight, focused finish.




Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau de Fieuzal Blanc 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The de Fieuzal 2018 Blanc bursts from the glass with gregarious green mango, guava and fresh limes scents followed by green apples and pineapple plus a waft of honeysuckle. Medium-bodied, the palate is packed with topical and citrus layers, with a satiny texture and bold freshness, finishing savory.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Freshness and depth to this wine with blackberry, blueberry and crushed-stone character on the nose and palate. Full and flavorful, yet with underlying reserve.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This has a big ball of warm plum and boysenberry compote notes at the core, framed with a liberal dose of singed cedar and apple wood. Hasn't integrated fully yet, but there's good length and energy here, with a positive vibe.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, to be aged for 18-22 months in oak barriques, 70% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Malartic Lagraviere gives scents of baked red and black cherries, warm blackcurrants and balsamic with touches of underbrush, moss-covered bark and tobacco. Full-bodied, firm and chewy in the mouth, it packs in the berry preserves with some pepper and spice sparks coming through on the long finish.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Malartic Lagravière is powerful, rich and explosive, all while retaining a mid-weight sense of structure. Black cherry, plum, gravel, chocolate, leather, lavender spice and licorice all run through this driving, juicy Pessac Leognan. I very much admire the weight and substance here. The blend is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, with the Cabernet very much front and center. Tasted three times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Die Nase ist schon anders! Man hat das Gefühl Kühle und Frische zu riechen, etwas menthol, sogar an Franzbrantwein erinnernd, zum Glück aber auch Frucht. Im Mund reife, etwas zu viel zur Zeit, mal sehen wie weitere Verkostungen sind. und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau La Garde blanc 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This is a dense and rich white with layers of fruit and a hint of tannin. Solid tension to the wine. Full-bodied. Lots of green apples, grapefruit and papaya. Lovely hints of creaminess at the finish.




 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Malartic Lagraviere blanc 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

A very dense and powerful young white with sliced-apple, pear and aniseed character and an undertone of fennel. Full-bodied. Salty and tangy. Great wine.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Malartic Lagraviere blanc 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Fermented in 55% new barrels and blended of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon, the 2018 Malartic Lagraviere 2018 Blanc is a little closed to start, soon opening on the nose to reveal ripe apples, Bosc pears and warm peach scents with hints of wet pebbles and freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with apple and pear flavors with just enough freshness and an oily texture, finishing long and spicy.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Malartic Lagraviere blanc 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

One of the few compelling whites of the vintage, the 2018 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc offers an intriguing combination of energy and textural depth. Green apple, pear, crushed rocks, citrus and floral notes build in an expressive white that has so much to offer. In 2018, the Blanc is 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau La Garderouge 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This is a wonderful young red with crushed blackberry and blueberry character. Full-bodied yet agile and very velvety. Flavorful finish. A beauty. 10 per cent co-fermented cabernet sauvignon and merlot.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau La Garde rouge 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This has the sappy fruit feel of the AOC in this vintage, but there s equivalent freshness too, giving the plum and cherry paste flavors some brightness and energy on the finish.



Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau La Garde rouge 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 La Garde is a powerhouse. Dark stone fruit, leather, spice and scorched earth notes give La Garde its distinctly brooding, savory personality. Rich and deep on the palate, this super-expressive Pessac Léognan has so much to offer.



 

James Suckling bewertet den Domaine de Chevalier 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Wow. I can’t get over the pureness of fruit in this wine with so much currant, tar and wet-earth character. Flowers, too. So aromatic. Full body, yet pureness and brightness of fruit. Layered. Incredible depth and beauty. 65 per cent cabernet sauvignon, 30 per cent merlot and 5 per cent petit verdot. Greatest ever?

James Mothels bewertet den Domaine de Chevalier 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This is flashy, with mesquite, licorice, black tea and fruitcake aromatics leading the way to a frankly ripe core of steeped raspberry and plum flavors. Seems pretty liberal with the toast, but this has what it needs to come together in the end.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Domaine de Chevalier 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This wine is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot to be aged for approximately 18 months in oak barriques, 35% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Domaine de Chevalier starts a little closed before bounding out of the glass with bold expressions of fresh blackcurrants, kirsch, black raspberries and fragrant earth plus nuances of lilacs, Sichuan pepper and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate maintains elegance and sophistication, with a lovely ripe, finely grained frame and plenty of freshness to back up the floral and black fruit layers, finishing long and perfumed.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Domaine de Chevalier 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Domaine de Chevalier is magnificent. Bright, lifted and wonderfully nuanced, the 2018 has so much to offer. Olivier Bernard turned out a dazzling Domaine de Chevalier in 2018 that speaks to precision and nuance above all else. Rose petal, mint, savory herbs and crushed rocks add striking aromatic top notes to this stunning, breathtakingly beautiful wine. The tannins need time to soften, but I doubt readers will be in a rush. The 2018 is simply majestic - that's all there is to it. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Tasted three times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Domaine de Chevalier 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Die Nase ist kompakt und komplex, schöne würze, nichts überladenes. Im Mund schöne Balance, bleibt erstaunlich frisch und elegant. Mal eine weitere Interpretation des Jahrgangs. Sauberes und delikates Finale. An den grandiosen 2016er kommt diese Ausführung ( noch ) nicht ran.92-94 und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Domaine de Chevalier blanc 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This is dense and very structured with phenolic tension and depth. Full-bodied, lightly phenolic with sliced apples, cooked pears and lemons. Lively and intense. Solid as a rock. This is one to watch.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Domaine de Chevalier blanc 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The Domaine de Chevalier 2018 Blanc, a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon, slowly reveals beguiling scents of lemongrass, lime leaves, fresh grapefruit, allspice and ginger with a core of fresh lemon and grapefruit. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers bold citrus and spice layers with fantastic tension and a chalky finish. Aging on lees in barriques, 35% new, is anticipated to go for 16 months.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Domaine de Chevalier blanc 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Domaine de Chevalier's Blanc is surprisingly unctuous in this vintage. Lemon confit, dried flowers and chamomile are some of the many notes that develop in the glass. The Blanc is, of course, famous for its ageworthiness, but I don't see the complexity, energy or structure of the very best years. I would prefer to drink it on the younger side. In 2018, the red is vastly more interesting than the Blanc. The blend is 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon. Tasted three times.


 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Ripe and lush, with delicious waves of plum, blackberry and black currant preserve flavors laced with subtle charcoal, tobacco and licorice notes. There's a long flow through the finish. Beautifully rendered, capturing the ripeness of the vintage in spades without being heady at all.


Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Smith Haut Lafitte is powerful, dense and also tightly wound. There is good depth to the red cherry and plum fruit, but the 2018 comes across as not fully put together. It will be interesting to see what elevage does, but today, the Grand Vin, while good, is not especially thrilling. The tannins need time to soften, and the wine just needs time to find its center. I found the 2018 very challenging to taste on two separate occasions.

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This is incredibly complex with hazelnut, currant, berry and dried-flower character. The impression of a vat of fermenting cabernet. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a long, soft and silky finish. Shows the essence of the fruit here. Fascinating. Layered and complex.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot aging in 60% new barriques, the very deep purple-black colored 2018 Smith Haut Lafitte is a little shy to begin. With coaxing, it very slowly unfurls to reveal a heart-stopping perfume of violets, red roses, kirsch, black cherries and redcurrant jelly, before giving way to a profound core of warm blackcurrants, blackberry preserves, molten licorice and cinnamon stick with nuances of dried mint, orange blossoms (yes!) and cloves. Full-bodied, the fruit does veritable pirouettes on your palate, both elegant and powerful in its expression, coating the mouth with densely packed red and black fruits while revealing tons of mineral, floral and savory sparks, framed by exquisitely fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing very long.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Kompakt und dicht, viel dunkle reife und süssliche Frucht, hier ist ein ungemein komplexer Wein im Glas, am Gaumen ebenfalls eine immense Komplexität sehr reifes Tannin, tolle klare Länge, und eine frische Säure die ihn am Leben hält. Gross. Und vergibt ihm 97-99 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 blanc Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This is very dense and deep with glorious fruit and a creamy textured, very long finish. A superb young white. Energetic yet textured. Lots of sliced-lemon, lime and apple character with some cream. Top.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 blanc Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 Blanc is composed of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris, aging in 50% new oak barriques. It features intense scents of lime leaves, pink grapefruit, white peaches and green mango with hints of yuzu, lemon meringue pie, crushed rocks and coriander seed. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with energetic citrus and stone fruit layers, with a satiny texture and bold freshness, finishing long and mineral laced.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 blanc Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is gorgeous. One of the more pure, crystalline wines of the year, the Blanc is airy, lifted and very pretty. Time in the glass brings out attractive textural richness and creaminess in the lemon peel, floral and mint notes, with light tropical overtones that develop on the finish. In 2018, the Blanc is a wine of real brilliance and class. Tasted two times.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Pape Clement 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This is a very driven Pape Clement with fantastic density and finesse at the same time. Linear and driven, the finish goes on for minutes with incredible tension and focus. More cabernet. Refinement with power.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Pape Clement 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This is really well put together, with waves of steeped plum, currant and raspberry fruit, bolts of licorice and tar and a long apple wood accent on the sappy finish.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Pape Clement 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This wine is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc to be aged for approximately 18 months in oak barriques, 60% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Pape Clement is a little closed, slowly unfurling to reveal fragrant earth, crushed rocks, iron ore and tobacco notions over a core of crushed red and black currants plus kirsch, red roses and Ceylon tea. Full-bodied and wonderfully vivacious, it offers a solid line of firm and fine-grained tannins and amazing freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced. und vergibt ihm 96-98 Punkte.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Pape Clement 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Pape Clement is dense, powerful, and brooding. In most vintages, Pape Clement is much more showy and inviting, but the 2018 is in no mood to show all of its cards. Instead, we find a Pape Clement that explodes with vertical intensity and lift. Captivating scents of gravel, smoke, leather, tobacco, chocolate and incense add layers of complexity. I can't wait to see how the 2018 ages. Today, it is super expressive. The blend is 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. New oak is 45%. Tasted four times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Pape Clement 2018 rouge Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Cuvee: 54 Cabernet Sauvignon / 44 Merlot / 1 Cabernet Franc / 1 Petit VerdotErntezeitpunkt: zwischen 20. September und 12. OctoberMittlere Dichte, komplexe Nase, schöne Berrenfrucht, etwas Vegetabiles, Würze, zartes Holz! Im Mund voll und einnehmend, klasse Fruchtklarheit, lebendige Säure, langes Finale, straffes und reifes Tannin.95-96erneute Verkostung am 05.06. Negociant-TastingMittlere Dichte, sehr straff am Gaumen, fleischig, gute Länge.93-95 und vergibt ihm 93-95 Punkte.


 

 

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Pape Clement 2018 Blanc Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
This is a cylinder of dense fruit and phenolic intensity, yet it remains agile and vivid with cooked-apple, honey and cream character, compounding the fantastic texture and structure. A great white with the same gravitas as a red.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Pape Clement 2018 Blanc Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The Pape Clement 2018 Blanc slips languidly from the glass with tropical notes of warm pineapples, fresh mango and green guava plus hints of nutmeg, orange blossoms, lanolin and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, rich and seductive, it is absolutely laden with tropical fruit and spice layers, with a racy line to support and long, opulent finish. The blend is 57% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Semillon and 4% Muscadelle. Anticipated aging regimen is 14 months in 55% new and 45% second-fill French oak barrels.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Pape Clement 2018 Blanc Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Pape Clement Blanc is laced with white flowers, mint, passion fruit, apricot and chamomile. Here, too, the more restrained style that is typical at the estate these days is very much in evidence. The blend is 57% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Semillon and 4% Muscadelle, all fermented in oak, including larger 500-liter and 10HL foudres. Larger format oak adds an element of tension and brightness that is super intriguing.


 

James Suckling bewertet den La Parde de Haut Bailly 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Extremely fresh and aromatic with sliced berries and hints of orange peel. Medium-bodied yet dense and deep with ripe, firm tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows energy and vibe. Solid length. Formerly called La Parde de Haut-Bailly. Second wine.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den La Parde de Haut Bailly 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Formerly known as "La Parde de Haut-Bailly," this second wine from Haut-Bailly will have a name change starting with this vintage. Composed of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon harvested September 17 to October 9, the 2018 Haut-Bailly II is deep purple-black in color and leaps from the glass with exuberant notes of crushed blackberries, black raspberries and plum preserves plus hints of red and black currants, menthol, mocha and candied violets with a touch of cedar chest. Full-bodied, firm and very finely grained, it has bags of freshness and loads of savory sparks, finishing long and mineral tinged.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den La Parde de Haut Bailly 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Haut-Bailly II is the newest incarnation of Le Parde de Haut Bailly. The wine is the same, only the name has changed, which the château did to link the wine more closely to the property and also eliminate ambiguity in a name that created confusion in the market. Deep, racy and beautifully layered in the glass, the Haut-Bailly II is a gorgeous wine in its peer group. Crushed flowers, mint, sweet tobacco, cedar and licorice all give the II lovely aromatic complexity to play off the resonant fruit. Medium in body and gracious, the II has a vertical feel that is impossible to miss. The blend is 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den La Parde de Haut Bailly 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Cuvee: 65 Merlot / 35 Cabernet SauvignonErntezeitpunkt: zwischen 17. September und 09. OctoberAb dem Jahrgang 2018 wird dies der Name des Zweitweins von Haut Bailly sein, der Name ersetzt den Le Parde de Haut Bailly.Die Nase bietet schöne Frucht, etwas Schokolade und das Tannin ist stoffig, gute Struktur, feines Finale.90-92 und vergibt ihm 90-92 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Haut Bailly 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

Incredible depth of fruit to this with a center palate that shows superb character and texture. I love the hazelnut and coffee-bean undertones to the beautiful fruit, which shows great finesse. Full-bodied yet compact and tight, giving a sense of agility and flight to the wine. Extremely tight and polished tannins.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Haut Bailly 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Haut-Bailly is blended of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Grapes were harvested September 17 to October 9, and the wine has 14.4% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, it opens slowly with profound notions of Black Forest cake, crème de cassis, roasted nuts and black olives, unfurling to reveal notions of menthol, crushed rocks, molten licorice and chargrilled meat plus a hint of lilacs. Full-bodied, rich and densely laden with layer upon layer of vibrant black fruits and mineral nuances, it has a solid backbone of firm, velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long with compelling restraint and exciting energy.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Haut Bailly 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Haut-Bailly speaks with real authority and class. Deeply spiced notes lead into a core of red/purplish berry fruit, lavender, licorice, new leather, menthol and tobacco. Vivid and dramatic in bearing, the 2018 possesses striking resonance from start to finish. There is plenty of tannin as well, but it is pretty much buried by the sheer luxuriousness of the fruit, while the mid-palate and saline-infused finish show terrific freshness as well as purity. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Haut Bailly 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Cuvee: 55 Cabernet Sauvignon / 35 Merlot / 5 Cabernet Franc / 5 Petit VerdotErntezeitpunkt: zwischen 17. September und 09. OctoberDunkle reife Frucht, das Tannin ist sehr kompakt und stoffig, noch nie soll ein Haut Bailly diese Konzentration aufgewiesen haben. Tolles langes Finale, gepaart mit dieser vibrierenden Frische. Noch fehlt es etwas an Aromentiefe zum 2016er Haut Bailly, aber hier sind ja auch noch nicht alle Register gezogen, der Ausbau wird diesem Strukturwunder mit Sicherheit gut tun. 96-97+


 

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James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This is really exotic with peaches, oranges and blackberries. Full body, lovely purity of fruit and soft and integrated tannins that are barely detectable. Extremely long and persistent. Savory. White pepper and bark with black-tea and charcoal undertones. Superb complexity. 53 per cent whole-cluster fermentation.

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

This throws off a stream of cassis, cherry preserves and raspberry fruit that is pure and bright, laced with a racy mineral edge through the finish. Stands apart from the pack for its purity and finesse. Really beautiful.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is composed of 37% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Merlot. It was made using 52% whole cluster and has 13.75% alcohol. It is anticipated to age 18-24 months in 75% new oak barriques, 16% foudres and 9% amphorae. Deep garnet-purple colored, it is slightly broody and reduced to begin, slowly growing to reveal notions of charcoal, smoked meats, truffles and tilled soil over a core of black raspberries, warm black cherries, blackberry coulis and redcurrant jelly plus wafts of Provence herbs and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is taut and muscular, tense with latent energy, offering a rock-solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness to support the bright, vibrant fruit, finishing long and mineral laced.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is one of the wines in this vintage that comes very close to its 2016 sibling. A wine of dazzling intensity and stature, Les Carmes Haut-Brion is simply magnificent. Rose petal, wild black cherry, sage, menthol, licorice and dried herbs add myriad shades of complexity to this explosive, dense wine. As always, Les Carmes is done with a fair amount of whole clusters, 40% in this case, but in 2018, the maturity is such that the stems are very well integrated into the wine's fabric. The blend is 37% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot and 29% Cabernet Sauvignon.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Cuvee: 39 Cabernet Franc / 41 Merlot / 20 Cabernet Sauvignon Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 13. September und 28. September
DIe Pflanzdichte beträgt bis zu 10.000 Reben je Hektar / der Ertrag in diesem Jahrgang lag bei 37hl je ha / die Reben sind im Schnitte 41 Jahre alt.Die Nase ist super komplex, etwas Zwetschge, kleine reife Kirsche, feines Holz, eine schöne Kühle (Minze), nasser Stein. Am Gaumen sehr kompakt, dicht gewoben, baut sich toll auf, das Tannin ist sehr strukturiert und reif. Auch im Finale sehr klar bleibend, wie Samt am Gaumen, frisch, lang. Das ist zwar kein neuer Meilenstein, aber eine weitere Dimension auf jeden Fall.Verkostungsnotiz auf dem Chateau am 03.04.201996-98 - Verkostungsnotiz vom 01.04.201995-97 Mittlere Dichte, sehr offene und klare Nase, tolles Spiel von dunkler und frischer rotbeeriger Frucht. Am Gaumen vital und frisch, ohne jegliche Schwere und dennoch sehr präsent und lang im Finale. Tolle Balance und Harmonie.
Und vergibt ihm 95-97 Punkte.

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James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
The length and texture to this wine is so very impressive. It’s not so much the sheer power that is impressive here, rather the form, tension and exquisite form that the abundant, fine-grained tannins provide. It lasts for minutes on the palate. A classic beauty in the making.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Haut-Brion is a blend of 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc, harvested September 6 to October 2. Deep purple-black in color, it is much more closed than the La Mission. It holds back for the first few minutes, reticent to reveal what slowly uncoils to give wave after wave of exotic spices—cardamom, cassis, star anise and fenugreek—over an opulent core of red roses, Black Forest cake, warm cassis and black raspberries with nuances of cigar box, crushed rocks, truffles, tilled black soil, iron ore and smoked meats. The full-bodied palate is truly profound, with restrained black fruit and spice layers slowly offering mineral sparks and savory suggestions within a rock-solid frame of firm, super fine-grained tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. This will take longer to come around than the La Mission, but it will be well worth the wait.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:

The 2018 Haut-Brion is a regal wine. Creamy, soft and inviting, the 2018 is one of the more open-knit young Haut-Brions I can remember tasting. Cedar, tobacco, smoke, licorice, grilled herbs, leather and menthol are nicely layered in the glass. In 2018, Haut-Brion is almost shockingly elegant at this very early stage. There is plenty of tannin, but it is totally woven into the wine's fabric. In 2018, the blend is 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Haut Brion 2018 Pessac Leognan wie folgt:
Cuvee: 38,7 Cabernet Sauvignon / 49,4 Merlot / 11,90 Cabernet FrancErntezeitpunkt: zwischen 06. September und 02. OctoberMittlere Konzentration, die Nase ist kompakt und breit aufgestellt. Viel reife dunkelbeerige Fruchtnuancen, Cassis, Blaubeere etwas Holunder. Am Gaumen ist der Wein bereits sehr schön harmonisch, besitzt faszinierende Blanance und Länge. Die Tannine sind superreif und doch drahtig.96-98 und vergibt ihm 96-98 Punkte.