As every autumn, in order to guide you in your choices and better appreciate our wines, here are our latest tasting notes of the vintages still available for sale.
Château de Musset, Lalande de Pomerol | ||
2014 | Lovely, deep carmine-red color, bright and clear. The intense nose reveals aromas of spices, dried dark fruits, and coffee. The palate opens softly, with smooth tannins. The finish lingers with spicy and dried fruit notes. |
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2015 | Dark ruby-red color with a few carmine highlights. The nose combines freshness with aromas of spices, pepper, cocoa, and black cherries. The palate is silky on the attack, generous and full-bodied. Velvety, indulgent tannins lead to a long, smooth, and spicy finish. |
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2016 | Deep, bright cherry-red hue. The nose is expressive and complex, revealing jammy black fruit and spice aromas. The palate is rich, with crisp and appetizing tannins. Long finish with notes of black fruits (blackberries and blueberries) and a touch of flint. Silver medal – Concours mondial de Bruxelles 2019 |
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2018 | Beautiful deep cherry-red color with purple highlights, clear and bright. The nose is fine and elegant, offering black fruits, morello cherries, licorice, spices, and subtle woody notes. The palate is smooth and generous, with rich, silky tannins. Long finish marked by black fruits (blackcurrant and blackberry) and a hint of oak. Silver medal – Concours de Bordeaux vins d’Aquitaine 2020 |
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2019 | Deep cherry-red color with carmine reflections, bright and clear. The nose reveals hints of undergrowth and stewed fruits (prunes). Generous volume on the palate with firm yet delicious tannins. Long finish with lingering black fruit aromas. A wine to enjoy now with a sauced meat dish. Gold medal – Concours de Bordeaux vins d’Aquitaine 2021 |
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2020 | Dark, deep ruby color with purple reflections. The nose is delicate and complex, blending notes of red and black fruits, spices, and toasted, vanilla oak. On the palate, this wine stands out for its freshness and finesse, with peppery and minty undertones. Long, indulgent finish with crisp tannins. Gold medal – Concours de Bordeaux vins d’Aquitaine 2022 ; Silver medal – Concours mondial de Bruxelles 2022 |
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2021 | Lovely deep purple-red color with violet highlights, bright and clear. The nose is fine and charming with aromas of red fruits and licorice. Subtle woody and smoky notes emerge with aeration. On the palate, freshness dominates, supported by crisp tannins. Pleasant finish with minty and fruity notes. |
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2022 | Deep, bright purple hue. The nose is expressive and enchanting, with ripe black fruits—blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry—lifted by a hint of menthol. Vanilla and toasted notes complete the bouquet. The palate is rich and powerful, leading to a generous, lingering, and slightly vanilla finish. Gold medal – Concours général agricole de Paris 2024 |
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2023 | Bright Bordeaux-red color with violet hues, clear and brilliant. Intense nose with aromas of red cherries, blackcurrant, gingerbread, and subtle toasted notes. Silky attack on the palate, showing great richness and youthful tannins that will soften over time. Long finish with black fruits, licorice, and vanilla. A young wine already enjoyable now with a sauced game dish. |
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Château Chêne-Vieux, Puisseguin Saint-Emilion | ||
2012 | Lovely carmine-red color with slight brick hues, bright and clear. The wine reveals aromas of undergrowth and dried fruit stones. Camphor notes appear with aeration. The palate is round and ample, finishing on licorice stick and forest floor notes. |
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2015 | Deep Bordeaux-red robe with subtle brick reflections. Intense first nose with kirsch notes, evolving upon aeration into a fine blend of black cherries, prunes, and warm spices (cinnamon and licorice). Fresh attack, rich and generous palate with crisp tannins. Long finish carried by black fruits. Gold medal – Concours de Bordeaux vins d’Aquitaine 2017 |
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2016 | Beautiful, deep garnet-red color, bright and clear. The nose reveals aromas of red fruits (raspberry, cherry). Subtle spicy and coffee notes appear upon aeration. Supple attack, ample palate marked by red and black fruits (black cherry and blackberry). Long finish with smooth, indulgent tannins and notes of red fruits, spices, and vanilla. A wine to enjoy today. Gold medal – Concours mondial de Bruxelles 2019 |
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2018 | Lovely, fairly dark purple color, bright and clear. The nose is fresh and refined, combining aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry, cherry, and licorice. The palate is smooth and delicious, with velvety tannins. Long finish with cherry notes. Silver medal – Concours général agricole de Paris 2020 |
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2019 | Deep, bright purple-red hue. The nose is intense with aromas of very ripe, cooked red fruits. The palate is powerful and rich, with well-ripened fruit notes and silky, elegant tannins. Smooth, long finish with brandied fruit aromas. |
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2020 | Beautiful dark purple-red color with violet highlights, clear and brilliant. The nose is fine and elegant, combining black fruits, licorice, and woody, vanilla aromas. The palate is rich with silky tannins. The finish is fresh and indulgent, with red and black fruit notes. Bronze medal – Concours général agricole de Paris 2022 |
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2021 | Cherry-red color, clear and bright. The nose is delicate and fresh, with varietal, minty, and peppery notes. Subtle hints of fur complete the bouquet. Elegant palate with lively tension and freshness. The finish shows cherry stone and a touch of leather. |
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