Extraprima Bordeaux 2018 Catalog english version

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91 – 92 LA COMMANDERIE Pomerol Suckling 91 – 92 |
The La Commanderie consists of 90 % Merlot and 10 % Cabernet
Franc, and it is aged in 60 % new barrels. Offensive, superficial, with
fine, rich, fruity sweetness and little depth in the smell. Densely
structured and closely-meshed, with fine-grained tannins and hard,
crystalline acidity. Less aromatic, the La Commanderie still has to
grow in itself, the potential is there.
91 – 92 LA CRÉATION Pomerol
La Création consists of 54 % Merlot and 46 % Cabernet Franc and
matures in 50 % new barrels. Deep, fine Cabernet Franc nose with
good spice and beautiful racy fruit. Close to the palate, with a lot of
race also on the tongue, firm tannins with good freshness, dull finish.
91 – 92 L’ÉCUYER Pomerol
The l’Écuyer consists of 90 % Merlot and 10 % Cabernet
Franc and matures in 30 % new barrels. Massive
color. Sweetly raisiny in the nose, and superficially
balsamic. Dense and deep in the mouth, round and
well developed, dull tannins, hard acidity, and little
connection between the components.
91 – 92 GOUPRIE Pomerol WeinWisser 17/20 |
The Gouprie consists of 75 % Merlot and 25 % Cabernet Franc and
is aged in 50 % new barrels. It is smooth and round, very juicy, and
with racy acidity, little depth, and a little creaminess. Light and
delicate.
91 – 92 HAUT FERRAND Pomerol
Haut Ferrand consists of 90 % Merlot and 10 % Cabernet Franc and
is aged in 30 % new barrels. Dense and robust, with a lot of juice
and race, very fresh and clearly structured, with good depth and
balanced tannins.
91 – 92 LAFLEUR DU ROY Pomerol
The Lafleur du Roy consists of 85 % Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Franc and
5 % Cabernet Sauvignon and is aged in 30 % new barrels. Black
color. Dense, dull, and concentrated, with an interplay of acidity
and tannins reminiscent of 2010, plenty of substance and intensity,
little melting.
91 – 92 LAFLEUR-GAZIN Pomerol Parker 91 – 93 | Decanter 93 |
The Lafleur-Gazin is a pure Merlot. With a lot of
juice and race, the Lafleur-Gazin is dense and intense,
somewhat smooth on the palate, with
beautiful creaminess and solid body.
91 – 92 MAILLET Pomerol Suckling 93 – 94 |
The Maillet consists of 95 % Merlot and 5 % Cabernet Franc and is
aged in 100 % new barrels. Dark berries, dense and full-bodied, the
Maillet has a lot of fruit, with good, racy structure and substantial
sweetness. The fine play of lively acidity and sweet aromas is kept
very cool-toned and tight and ends in a long finish with a woody
character. It could also reach 93.
91 – 92 LA POINTE Pomerol Parker 89 – 91 | Suckling 93 – 94 |
Dull tannins with rough texture, unexpressive fruit component,
straight and clearly structured, of medium density and depth. Unfortunately,
only tried once, probably it was not a perfect sample.
91 – 92 LA ROSE FIGÉAC Pomerol Suckling 93 – 94 |
La Rose Figeac consists of 90 % Merlot and 10 % Cabernet Franc and
is aged in 50 % new barrels. Dense, intense, and full-bodied, with
molten tannins, plenty of juice and good length, slightly hot.
91 – 92 SÉRAPHINE Pomerol Parker 92 – 94 |
The Séraphine consists of 90 % Merlot and 10 % Cabernet Franc and
is aged in 50 % new barrels. Massive color. Dense, dull and little
aromatic, empty core, good firm structure, dry, yet creamy texture.
Wait and see.
91 – 92 DE VALOIS Pomerol Parker 87 – 89 | Suckling 89 – 90 |
The de Valois consists of 75 % Merlot and 25 % Cabernet Franc and
is aged in 55 % new barrels. Fruity and round, with a beautiful, clear
structure and fine tannins, light sharpness in the finish, dry, and
spicy.
90 – 91 BEL-AIR Pomerol Suckling 89 – 90 |
The Bel-Air is a pure Merlot that is aged in 33 % new barrels. Rich,
beautiful round, somewhat dull and straightforward, dry tannins
and better length.
90 – 91 BONALGUE Pomerol Parker 91 – 93 | Suckling 93 – 94 |
The Bonalgue consists of 95 % Merlot and 5 % Cabernet Franc and is
aged in 50 % new barrels. Sweet, dull, with good, strong structure,
little aromatic, monumental tannins, full and firm, empty aftertaste.
90 – 91 CANTELAUZE Pomerol Parker 87 – 89 |
The Cantelauze consists of 90 % Merlot and 10 % Cabernet Franc and
is aged in 100 % new barrels. Dark berry, fleshy, full-bodied, with
rich fruit and good length. The new oak dries out the Cantelauze
and makes it dull. What a pity, less new barrels would be more.
Vieux Château Certan
Ratings in red and all descriptions by Thomas Boxberger © 2019. Other ratings: Suckling = James Suckling | Parker = Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Translation of the wine descriptions: Thomas Boxberger and Leo Constantin von Schaabner