Château Petit-Village 2013

Of superb structure, it has the density of a great vintage, with a wonderfully fruity finish; excellent, but it needs to age.

This has good flesh and polish, with a core of raspberry, plum and blackberry compote notes that pump through the rounded, anise-edged finish. A flicker of singed apple wood gives this just enough contrast and spine. Drink now through 2021. 1,667 cases made.

A success for the vintage. Supple texture. Fresh and harmonious. Cabernet (30%) shows. Fine, long, persistent tannins. A Château hitting its stride these days

Aromas of blueberry and blackberry. Some berry and dark chocolate. Medium body, delicate tannins, and a delicious finish. Pleasant bitterness and chewiness on the finish. Drink now.

From 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine represents 50% of the crop. Black raspberry with hints of fennel on the nose, the wine is light in style and delicate in structure with a polite cherry finish. Drink this young, as it will be best in its first 5-7 years. 88-90 Pts

Sweet and perfumed nose with red berries, violet and confiture. The palate is soft and supple with a light to medium weight and a rather long finish.

Deep purple. Generous bouquet, cold café latte, underneath blackberry jelly, dark noble woods and subtle truffle nuances. On the palate, it shows harmony, rounded, substantial tannins, and a long structure. Not to be underestimated. I believe the next higher rating will be within reach at peak maturity.

Deep purple, dense at the core, with garnet glints at the rim. Fine, full bouquet of iced café au lait, blackberry jelly beneath, dark precious woods and the slightest truffle nuances. On the palate it shows harmony, rounded, textured tannins, long-bodied. Not to be underestimated. I believe the next higher score will be within reach at peak drinking. After a few annoyingly concentrated Saint-Emilions, it was a real relief to taste this highly digestible Grand-Pomerol!

Herbs, mineral bouquet, cherries, tobacco, smoke. Powerful, masculine palate with fine tannins, sweet, dark aromatics, tightly woven structure, long, fresh finish with good retronasal aromas. 17/20 2019 - 2032

The 2013 Petit-Village has a medium garnet color, with a touch of brick. A bit of swirling uncovers a medicinal nose, followed by cherry cough syrup and notes of dried cherries, plus hints of black pepper, sweaty leather, and tobacco leaf. Medium-bodied, the palate is chewy, with delicate earth-laced flavors and a rugged finish.

Substance, with a pure and refined aromatic profile, this cru is already full of charm.

The colour is garnet and the wine shows fine density, with freshness and length. Good aging potential.

Dark color of medium intensity, with a fruity, fresh nose. The palate is fruity and tasty, yet light. Medium length.