Saint-Émilion Grands Crus Classés
Château Petit Faurie de Soutard 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet, small notes of small pulpy blue fruits associated with small touches of fleshy raspberry as well as fine hints caramelization, nutmeg, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, a fine suavity, freshness as well as salinity, a small concentration and a fine power. On the palate this wine expresses notes of very ripe wild cassis, pulpy/juicy Boysen berry, small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of blueberry, cornflower, a racy minerality/graphite as well as very fine hints of hazelnut/ roasted almond, toasted and sweet spices. Tannins are very finely marked/firm.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Clos des Jacobins 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is powerful, racy, aromatic, complex, dense and offers a melodious side. It reveals notes of ripe wild blackberry, small wild black fruits, small notes of blueberry associated with touches of crunchy wild strawberry, lily, crushed violet plum as well as fine hints of nutmeg, toasted/roasted hazelnut, chocolate and a very discreet hint of caramelization/almost brioche, graphite and a very discreet hint of underwood/mushroom. The palate is beautifully racy, fruity and offers a juicy/ acidulous frame, a beautiful definition, freshness as well as a beautiful minerality and a small suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy cassis, crushed violet plum, small notes of small crushed/creamy black fruits associated with touches of raspberry, violet, black cherry as well as hints of liquorice stick, caramelization, chocolate, vanilla, camphor/graphite, a very discreet hint of saffron and toasted almond. Tannins are elegant, powerful and racy. Good length with power. An imperceptible hint of underwood/truffle in the finish/persistence. A very discreet powdered hint on the persistence. A very beautiful wine!
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)
SAINT-ÉMILION PREMIERS GRANDS CRUS
CLASSÉS 2018
Château de Bélair Monange 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B
The nose is beautifully elegant, power with matter/justness, deepness, a beautiful definition as well as subtility and a beautiful grain. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, small wild black fruits and small notes of incense associated with small touches of ripe black plum, bright raspberry as well as fine hints of lily, lilac, very fine hints of cardamom, cocoa, a very discreet hint of caramelization, an imperceptible hint of vanilla pod and pepper/bergamot. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, freshness, a beautiful fleshy/juicy/pulpy/fresh fruit, a small onctuosity, gourmandize, power with matter/justness, deepness, subtility as well as a beautiful grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black blackberry, black plum, small notes of fleshy/juicy wild raspberry associated with touches of liquorice, cocoa, violet, lilas as well as a subtle hint of incense and toasted almond. Good length. A hint of cocoa on the persistence.
Score : 19/20 (98/100)
Château Angélus 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé A
The nose is elegant, gourmand, beautifully racy and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, a beautiful finesse of the definition, deepness, gourmandize as well as harmony. This wine takes time to open. It reveals notes of pulpy cassis, small blue plums, small notes of cornflower associated with touches of wild strawberry, violet, crushed blueberry, raspberry, green cardamom as well as very discreet hints of Cuben pepper, a very discreet hint of toasted and almond. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous/juicy beautiful frame, gourmandize, justness, a very beautiful finesse as well as a silky touch, a beautiful freshness, deepness, a controlled power, a small fat, gourmandize, a very beautiful finesse of the grain, concentration and dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy cassis, bright blue plum, small notes of cornflower associated with touches of crushed blueberry, wild strawberry as well as a subtle hint of iris, small ripe red berries, green cardamom, mild tobacco, discreet hints of tonka bean and sweet spices. A very beautiful persistence which brings gourmandize on notes of crushed almond. Tannins are elegant, racy and very finely chewy. A hint of roasted almond and bitterness of the cocoa on the aftertaste.
Score : 19.25/20 (98-99/100)
Château La Gaffelière 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B
The nose is elegant and offers power (full of finesse), richness, a beautiful finesse of the grain and deepness. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, wild blackberry, cornflower and small notes of small bright blue fruits associated with small hints of violet, mild tobacco and a very discreet hint of sichaun pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy and offers a beautiful freshness, definition, full of length as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/bright cassis, blackberry and small notes of juicy/fresh strawberry associated with touches of small juicy/fresh red berries, bright blueberry as well as subtle hints of lily, a racy minerality/terroir, very fine hints of toasted, nutmeg, mild tobacco. An imperceptible hint of chocolate on the persistence. Good length. Tannins are fine and elegant. An imperceptible varietal hint (nice) on the finish/persistence.
Score : 18/20 (96/100)
Château Canon-La-Gaffelière 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B
The nose is elegant, beautifully built and offers power, a beautiful power as well as complexity. It reveals notes of wild cassis, lily, small notes of cornflower associated with touches of fleshy strawberry, blueberry as well as very fine hints of zan, incense, a discreet hint of Sichuan pepper, a subtle hint of nut, Badiane, nutmeg and spices (in the background). The palate is fruity, elegant and offers a small freshness, suavity, juiciness, gourmandize as well as a beautiful definition, precision, elegance, a very fine crunchiness, a very beautiful/juicy fruit, deepness, a melodious side, silkiness, sweetness and a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/crunchy blackberry, crunchy/juicy cassis, small notes of lily associated with touches of fleshy strawberry, fresh nutmeg as well as fine hints of juicy violet plum as well as very fine hints of Badiane, iris/varietal (brings peps and brightness), cocoa and a discreet hint of toasted/oak. Good length. Tannins are well-built, supple and elegant. A very fine hint of caramelized almond on the finish/persistence. A beautiful gourmand persistence.
Score : 18.5+/20 (97-98/100)
La Mondotte 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B
The nose is fresh, very elegant and offers a very beautiful fine grain, subtility and a beautiful precision just like a square of silk. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, raspberry, small notes of ripe wild plum associated with fine touches of violet as well as fine hints of camphor, very fine hints of pepper, a very discreet hint of tobacco and an imperceptible hint of sense of the place. The palate is fruity, beautifully elegant and offers gourmandize, deepness, a small aerial side, a very beautiful finesse of the grain, a very beautifully pulpy/acidulous/juicy fruit and a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cassis, bright violet plum, small notes of acidulous raspberry associated with small touches of small red berries as well as fine hints of fresh violet, chocolate, liquorice, a discreet hint of rose, toasted hazelnut, sense of the place, a subtle hint of sweet mild tobacco and an imperceptible hint of Badiane (in the background). Good length. A very beautiful acidulous persistence (racy).
Score : 19.5/20 (99/100)
Château Figeac 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B
The nose is racy, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful complexity, precision, a beautiful purity of the fruit, a beautiful concentration (in finesse), a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as concentration (full of elegance and complexity). It reveals notes of bright blackberry, small blue berries and small notes
of graphit, bright cassis associated with small hints of ripe black plum, toasted, nutmeg as well as a discreet hint of flowers, pepper and an imperceptible hint of camphor. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced, suave and offers a beautiful definition, purity of the fruit, deepness, elegance, fleshiness/pulpiness, power, a beautiful touch, a certain straightness (in finesse) as well as a beautiful sense of detail. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh/juicy/ripe cassis, blueberry, small notes of small bright/Fresh black fruits associated with touches of small red fruits (cherry, raspberry) as well as a small hint of toasted, chocolate, bright redcurrant, graphite, caramelization, toasted hazelnut, discreet hints of vanilla, cornflower, lily, a racy minerality, very discreet hints of sugared mild tobacco and sweet spices. Tannins are well-built, elegant, very fine firmess and racy. A beautiful persistence and length. A subtle chew and a hint of crushed almond on the persistence.
Score : 19.5/20 (99/100)
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B
The nose is aromatic, elegant, racy and offers power, a certaine tension and a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of ripe/bright cassis, small black fruits and small notes of cornflower associated with touches of small blue fruits, Cuben pepper, lily, lilac, bright raspberry as well as fine hints of toasted almond. The palate is beautifully fruity, beautifully fresh, elegant, well-balanced, racy and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, a superb bright/acidulous fruit (as well as a fine crunchiness), a beautiful finesse of the grain, precision, a beautiful aerial side as well as a beautiful finesse of the tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cassis, bright blackberry and small notes of violet plum associated with fine touches of raspberry, lily/lilac as well as fine hints of fresh violet fig, sweet spices, tonka bean, cardamom and a very discreet hint of white flowers. Subtle hints of toasted, toasted hazelnut on the persistence. Tannins are racy.
Score : 18.5/20 (97/100)
Château Ausone 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé A
The nose is elegant, precise and offers a small power (full of control), a small richness beautifully racy and a small concentration (controlled). It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, pulpy violet plum and small notes of violet associated with touches of small ripe black fruits, small notes of violet associated with touches of small ripe black fruits as well as fine hints of lily, Sichuan pepper and a discreet hint of spices, mild tobacco. The palate is fruity, beautifully precise, elegant, racy and offers freshness, gourmandize, delicacy, deepness, fat, a beautiful freshness/minerality, structure (full of precision) as well as a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, juicy cassis, small notes of violet plum associated with touches of lily, fresh lilac, a touch of fresh/ juicy blueberry as well as hints of small juicy/fresh red fruits, hints of nutmeg, sweet spices, very fine hints of tonka bean and mild tobacco (in the background). Good length. Tannins are elegant and well-built.
Score : 19.5/20 (99/100)
Château Larcis Ducasse 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Premier Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant and offers a beautiful definition, precision as well as a fine concentration, a beautiful elegance and richness (full of finesse). It reveals notes of fleshy/crushed blueberry, crushed cassis, small notes of violet associated with touches of lily/iris, crushed raspberry, crushed plum as well as fine hints of liquorice stick, chocolate, vanilla pod and an imperceptible hint of fresh mild tobacco. The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a small concentration, a beautiful definition, fullness as well as a precise fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cassis, bright blackberry, small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet, violet plum as well as small hints of liquorice, tonka bean and an imperceptible hint of mild tobacco leaf. Good length. Tannins are elegant and well-built. A discreet hint of tonka bean on the persistence.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Château Pavie Macquin 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, a beautiful elegance as well as subtility and a small power. It reveals notes of bright cassis, bright blackberry and small notes of fleshy blueberry associated with fine touches of crushed redcurrant, fresh cornflower, a hint of lilac, black tea, liquorice and very discreet hints of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful freshness, elegance, deepness, precision and finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy cassis, bright raspberry and juicy/bright violet plum associated with touches of juicy/bright currant on the tong, lilac, cornflower, small bright berries as well as hints of nutmeg, toasted, chocolate and a very discreet hint of mild tobacco (in the background). Good length. Tannins are elegant and offer a very discreet chew. A very discreet saline/sapid hint on the persistence.
Score : 18.5/20 (97/100)
Château Beauséjour héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B
The nose is racy and offers a certain power as well as deepness and intensity. It reveals notes of pulpy cassis, bright blackberry and bright raspberry associated with touches of Quetsche plum, a discreet hint of dry cassis, violet, zan, a discreet hint of camphor and toasted/caramelization. The palate is well-balanced, beautifully racy and precision, a beautiful freshness, density, minerality, a beautiful definition, tension, deepness, a fine/racy grain as well as power. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh cassis juicy/ripe violet plum and small notes of red berries associated with touches of cherry, violet, blueberry as well as fine hints of liquorice stick, mild tobacco and discreet hints of chocolate/caramelization. Tannins are fine and elegant. A very discreet hint of bitterness of cocoa on the persistence.
Score : 17.75/20 (95-96/100)
Château Valandraud 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Premier Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant, racy, beautifully built and offers power, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a fine silky side. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, blackberry, violet and small notes of small fleshy fruits associated with touches of raspberry, cherry blossom, nutmeg as well as small hints of tonka bean, pepper, mild tobacco, a very discreet hint of saffron (in the background) and grilled bread. The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, minerality, a very beautiful finesse of the grain, structure, definition, power as well as a certain aromatic purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, juicy blackberry, small notes of violet, juicy/fresh blueberry, juicy raspberry associated with touches of juicy/fresh redcurrant, lilac, lily as well as hints of chocolate/tonka bean, toasted, nutmeg, cardamom, mild tobacco, a discreet hint of Sichuan pepper, an imperceptible hint of saffron, coffee and bourbon vanilla pod. Tannins are beautifully fine and supple. A wine full of delicacy and sensibility! Congrats!
Score : 18+/20 (96-97/100)
Château Cheval Blanc 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé A
The nose is elegant, racy and offers power (in finesse), delicacy as well as a beautiful fleshy/juicy/well-built fruit. It reveals notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, pulpy cassis and small notes of violet plum associated with touches of violet, toasted, fleshy wild blueberry, nutmeg, toasted almond, a subtle hint of black cherry, racy minerality and graphite. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a fine acidulous frame, a good freshness, subtility, a beautiful dimension, deepness tension, complexity, finesse, harmony, a very beautiful finesse of the grain as well as elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, juicy blackberry, small notes of violet, chocolate, tonka bean/cocoa, caramelization as well as very fine hints of pencil lead, fig and toasted. A wine just like a square of silk.
Score : 19/20 (98/100)
Clos Fourtet 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B
The nose is fruity and offers a beautiful racy power (terroir), a beautiful finesse of the grain and deepness. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, crushed Quetsche plum, small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of small black fruits, fine hints of nutmeg, spices and a very discreet hint of fresh cardamom/cloves. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, deepness, a beautiful delicacy, subtility, gourmandize, a beautiful precise/bright fruit and a certain purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, pulpy cassis, small notes of small blue berries associated with touches of raspberry, violet, rose, small juicy/bright red berries as well as fine hints of liquorice stick, cocoa/ chocolate and very discreet hints of sugared mild tobacco. Tannins are well-built. Delicacy, subtility and a very fine chalky hint/graphit on the persistence.
Score : 17.75/20 (95-96/100)