Haut-Médoc
La Lagune 94–95 Deep crimson colour. Classical claret with intense blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, dark chocolate aromas, fine grainy tannins, lovely mid palate density and well integrated acidity. Very good volume, richness and torque. Very precise. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. Roughly 50% new oak. La Tour Carnet 94–95 Deep crimson colour. Intense blackcurrant praline vanilla nougat aromas. Supple and sweet fruited with ripe cassis, chocolaty notes, fine loose-knit grainy tannins and underlying espresso, roasted coffee notes. Firm chalky finish with seductive sweet fruits. Very modern and approachable. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc. 30+% new oak. Larrivaux 94–95 Deep crimson colour. Attractive dark plum, blackcurrant, touch espresso aromas with grilled nut notes. Richly concentrated and supple with ample dark plum, blackcurrant fruits, fine loose-knit chocolaty tannins. Surprising and impressive wine that punches well above its reputational weight. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. Coufran 93–94 Deep crimson colour. Lovely dark chocolate, dark plum, herb garden potpourri aromas and flavours, fine chocolaty textures, some underlying cedar marzipan notes. Really well balanced with plenty of potential. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. 25% new oak. de Lamarque 93–94 Deep crimson colour. Lifted cassis, black cherry, chinotto aromas. Animated palate with ample dark berry fruits, some brambly notes, lovely inky density and vigorous firm tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot. 40% new oak. Reysson 93–94 Medium-deep crimson colour. Fresh plum, cassis, hint marzipan, nougat aromas. Fresh loose-knit minerally wine with lovely pure dark berry fruits, cassis, strawberry flavours and sinuous velvety firm tannins. Finishes slinky, minerally and long. The only Cru Bourgeois without Cabernet Sauvignon. Very attractive wine. 88% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc. 20% new oak.
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