Extraprima Bordeaux 2018 Catalog english version

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Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Moulis and Listrac | Bordeaux2018
90 – 91 D’ESCURAC Médoc Parker 84 – 86 | Suckling 92 – 93 |
Quite often in recent years, d’Escurac convinced with very good
quality. It is produced from 20 hectares, of which each half is planted
with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with an average age of about
18 years. The aging takes place in about 30 % of new barrels. Unfortunately,
the only sample I was able to taste already showed a bit
mature aromas. It had a lot of pressure and body, with notes of tar
and licorice, tightly structured, but remained a bit dull and dry in
the finish. In addition to a lot of power and spiciness, this Médoc
also has a good portion of its own character. It can certainly achieve
a higher rating after bottling.
90 – 91 FOURCAS-HOSTEN Listrac Parker 86 – 88 | Suckling 92 – 93 |
The Fourcas-Hosten consists of 58 % Merlot, 38.5 % Cabernet Sauvignon,
2.5 % Petit Verdot, and 1 % Cabernet Franc, aged in 28 % new
barrels with 13.57 % alcohol. It has an impressive tannin content of
85 IPT. The Fourcas-Hosten has a dark, rich color. Open and inviting
in smell, it shows a lot of substance and power. Although not as
sweet and creamy as the Fourcas-Dupré (89 – 90), it has a bit more
class and depth, with a stylish structure. Fourcas-Borie (91 – 92) instead
has both.
90 – 91 HAUT CONDISSAS Médoc Suckling 89 – 90 |
The Haut Condissas consists of 60 % Merlot and each 10 % Cabernet
Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as a considerable 20 % Petit
Verdot. It is dense, structured, and firm on the palate, with a lot of
force from the massive extraction. As well it has very good depth
and a long aftertaste with dark berry aromas, slightly dry in the
finish.
90 – 91 MALESCASSE Haut-Médoc Parker 88 – 90 | Suckling 93 – 94 |
The Malescasse consists of 60 % Merlot, 35 % Cabernet Sauvignon
and 5 % Petit Verdot. Massive, dark color. Rich and compact in the
smell, in the mouth, it shows a pithy and rich body with tension
and good length. Full and tight on the palate, the Malescasse presents
itself firmly, with style and finesse.
90 – 91 PEYRABON Haut-Médoc
Dark color. Tight and open in smell, the Peyrabon has a very good
concentration. In the mouth, it remains a bit dry, dull, and hollow,
has a lot of power and spiciness with good inner density. In the end,
it might be a bit over-extracted, let’s see.
90 – 91 REYSSON Haut-Médoc Suckling 91 – 92 |
Reysson belongs to the wineries of the Dourthe group. 2018 was
made from 87 % Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Franc and 3 % Petit Verdot.
Viscous, dark color. Full, dense, and round, it shows a lot of flesh
and good depth, with a high-toned inner aroma and hard edges. Its
slightly pointing acidity gives it a lot of pressure, lacking a bit
smoothness. Nevertheless, this is a solidly built Haut-Médoc, which
recommends itself for every kind of gastronomy.
90 – 91 LA TOUR DE BY Médoc Parker 87 – 89 | Suckling 91 – 92 |
The La Tour de By 2018 has a solid color. Sweet, offensive, and
dense, it almost is a bit upfront in smell, remains hollow and fragile
at first. Quite open and wide in the mouth, it presents an unusually
high concentration for La Tour de By with fine and transparent fruit
and good length. It is highly recommended as a Bordeaux of the
entry-price-level!
89 – 90 BRANAS GRAND POUJEAUX | Moulis | FONRÉAUD |
FOURCAS-DUPRÉ | Listrac | BEAUMONT | CHARMAIL | COUFRAN |
HAUT-MAUDRAC | LANESSAN | PETIT VERDOT DE BELLE-VUE |
Haut-Médoc | LA CHAPELLE DE POTENSAC | LOUDENNE |
TOUR SERAN | Médoc
89 – 90 MAUCAILLOU | Moulis | LARRIVAUX | SAINT PAUL |
VERDIGNAN | VILLEGEORGE | Haut-Médoc | RAMAFORT |
ROLLAN DE BY | TOUR ST.-BONNET | Médoc
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