Saint-Émilion Grands Crus Classés
SAINT-ÉMILION GRANDS CRUS CLASSÉS 2018
Château Villemaurine 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, fresh, very discreetly tight and offers a small concentration, a good finesse of the grain. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, fleshy/crushed cassis, small notes of small crushed blue fruits associated with small touches of cornflower, violet liquorice stick, fresh mild tobacco as well as subtle hints of nutmeg and an imperceptible hint of Badiane. The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness and gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of an almost iodine hint, bright blackberry, cassis, small notes of pulpy/bright violet plum associated with small touches of juicy/bright raspberry, small blue fruits as well as hints of chocolate, liquorice and very discreet hints of bourbon vanilla (in the background). Tannins are well-built. Good length. A very discreet hint of grilled, coffee and dark chocolate in the finish/persistence.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Château Cadet-Bon 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, gourmand, aromatic, finely tight and offers a fine grain as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of pulpy wild blackberry, crushed blueberry, small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with touches of violet, lily, small crushed fruits as well as hints of grey pepper, spices and a very discreet hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers tension, juiciness, a fine acidulous frame as well as a fine suavity and gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh/juicy blackberry, juicy/fleshy cassis, small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet, fresh lily as well as hints of graphite, caramelization, chocolate, a subtle hint of cardamom, cinnamon and almond.
Tannins are well-built, straight and finely firm.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Château Destieux 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity and offers a certain concentration and a small power. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry, small notes of violet associated with touches of small juicy wild berries as well as fine hints of nutmeg, toasted and an imperceptible hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, precise, finely tight and offers a fine grain, tension, a small minerality as well as juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh cassis, raspberry, small notes of fresh strawberry associated with touches of liquorice, small crushed berries as well as hints of toasted, fresh lily, a discreet hint of grilled and an imperceptible hint of saffron (in the background). A persistence on notes of toasted almond and chocolate. Good length. Tannins are well-built and very finely firm.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Château Laniote 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity and offers a crunchy/fresh fruit as well as a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, fleshy plum, small notes of pulpy cherry, small red berries associated with fine touches of violet, iris, graphite, cardamom and a discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a mineral frame, a fine tension, a fine suavity as well as a small fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh blackberry, raspberry, small notes of small crushed red berries associated with touches of lily/fresh iris as well as fine hints of nutmeg, graphit and a discreet hint of spices.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château La Marzelle 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé The nose is fruity, aromatic, racy and offers a certain complexity. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, small fleshy blueberries, small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with touches of cornflower, pulpy blue plum as well as very fine hints of
hazelnut, mild tobacco and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, fresh, racy, wellbalanced and offers a mineral frame, juiciness, a good definition as well as dynamism and a very fine salinity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/ juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy cassis, small notes of juicy/fresh plum associated with touches of crushed raspberry, toasted, liquorice as well as discreet hints of caramelization, graphite, chocolate, an imperceptible hint of vanilla and grey pepper. Good length. Appetence and gourmandize in the finish/persistence.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Château Yon-Figeac 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fresh, fruity, elegant, well-built and offers a good definition. It reveals notes of pulpy cassis, bright blackberry, small notes of bright blueberry associated with small touches of crushed strawberry, crushed plum as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper, graphit, liquorice and a discreet hint of grilled. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a juicy/flint acidulous frame, juiciness, suavity as well as fat, a good structure, freshness and a good racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, juicy blackberry, small notes of violet associated with touches of fresh/bright blueberry, bright strawberry, hints of graphite, camphor, tobacco, tonka bean, cardamom and a subtle hint of nutmeg/sweet spices. Tannins are well-built. A subtle hint of good bitterness and salinity on the finish. A subtle hint of cocoa and grilled on the persistence/aftertaste. Good length.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Château Faurie de Souchard 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity and offers elegance, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a certain deepness and a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of bright cassis, violet plum, small notes of cassis associated with small touches of violet, redcurrant as well as very fine hints of fresh flowers, liquorice and nutmeg. The palate is elegant, delicate and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, an aerial side, an acidulous frame as well as tension (in finesse) and a small stretchy side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, Boysen berry, small notes of acidulous/juicy violet plum associated with small touches of raspberry, cherry blossom/white flowers as well as very fine hints of caramelization and an imperceptible hint of Cuben peppr (in the background). Tannins are elegant and well-built.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Château de Ferrand 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers deepness as well as a fleshy/ripe fruit. It reveals notes of fleshy/ripe blackberry, plum, small notes of strawberry associated with touches of bright blueberry, small black berries, cornflower as well as fine hints of pencil lead, incense, nutmeg and sweet spices. The palate is mineral, juicy, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, freshness as well as precision, juiciness, a beautiful finesse of the tension as well as straightness (in finesse). On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy cassis, Boysen berry, small notes of small black berries associated with touches of small blue fruits, zan as well as a subtle hint of mild tobacco and sweet spices. Good length. Tannins are fine, elegant and racy. Very discreet hints of good bitterness (cocoa) and a discreet hint of grilled on the persistence.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Château Grand-Pontet 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, gourmand, racy, well-built, finely tight and offers density, a small concentration as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, blueberry, small notes of cassis associated with small touches of small crushed red fruits, lily, violet as well as fine hints of nutmeg, Sichuan pepper and discreet hints of rose/vanilla. The palate is fruity, elegant, racy and offers gourmandize, a racy minerality, a fine acidulous frame, precision and a certain delicacy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, small wild black berries, small notes of cornflower associated with touches of blueberry, lily as well as
fine hints of rose/rose petals, zan, graphite, chocolate, sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of cedar. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Château Fonroque 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, slightly tight and offers intensity, a small power, a fine grain as well as a good definition and deepness. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, small fleshy/ripe black berries and small notes of plum associated with touches of candied raspberry, violet, camphor as well as fine hints of dark chocolate, bourbon vanilla and a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a finely acidulous frame, a fine melodious side, tension, a beautiful racy minerality, a fine grain as well as an aromatic purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh blackberry, juicy black berries and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of black plum, chocolate, toasted, cardamom, violet as well as hints of chocolate. Tannins are well-built. Good length. Gourmandize/appetence on the finish.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Château Sansonnet 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant, aromatic, racy and offers power (full of control/finesse), deepness and a beautiful racy grain. It reveals notes of pulpy/ripe cassis, pulpy blackberry, small notes of plum associated with touches of bright strawberry as well as small touches of small juicy/fresh fruits, cornflower, discreet hints of liquorice, green cardamom, tea, toasted and an imperceptible hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers energy, deepness, a good definition, a beautiful minerality/freshness as well as an acidulous frame and precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cassis, fresh/juicy blackberry, small notes of fresh/juicy raspberry associated with touches of fresh plum, fresh cornflower as well as small touches of fresh/juicy redcurrant, a hint of bright blueberry, fine hints of toasted, tonka bean and a very discreet hint of cardamom. Good length. Tannins are well-built and elegant. A subtle hint of fresh almond and vanilla pod on the persistence. Appetence and sapidity on the finish/persistence.
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)
Château Haut-Sarpe 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose offers a small gourmandize, a fine concentration and elegance. It reveals notes of pulpy cassis, bright blackberry, small notes of crushed raspberry associated with touches of small crushed black berries, violet, lily as well as a hint of camphor, cardamom and very fine hints of toasted/chocolate. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, minerality as well as a stretchy side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy cassis, juicy blackberry, small notes of concentrated black plum associated with touches of juicy/fresh raspberry, lily, cornflower as well as small touches of liquorice, nutmeg, a discreet hint of cardamom, toasted and black tea. Good length. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
(organic) The nose is elegant, racy, beautifully built and offers subtility and a certain aromatic purity. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, bright violet plum, small notes of cornflower associated with small touches of pulpy cassis, a hint of raspberry as well as hints of liquorice, sweet spices, a very discreet hint of sugared mild tobacco and very discreet hints of toasted/chocolate. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, delicacy, a racy minerality as well as a small fat and finesse. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cassis, blueberry, small notes of plum associated with touches of raspberry as well as hints of violet, rose, chocolate, fine hints of liquorice stick, black tea and a subtle hint of tonka bean. Good length. A very discreet hint of bitterness of dark chocolate and caramelization in the finish/persistence. A very discreet firmness on the finish. A wine full of delicacy and subtlety that invites you to take the time to taste it.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Château Saint-Georges Côtes Pavie 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is aromatic, racy and offers deepness, a fine grain as well as intensity. It reveals notes of wild cassis, crushed wild blackberry, small notes of small fruits associated with touches of raspberry, cornflower, small crushed blue fruits as well as a discreet hint of sense of the place, lily, tonka bean and a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy, fleshy and offers a beautiful silkiness, gourmandize, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as elegance, suavity, density and an aerial side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, fleshy/juicy blackberry, small notes of ripe wild strawberry associated with touches of cornflower, small bright blue fruits as well as hints of tonka bean. Cocoa bitterness in the finish.
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)
Château La Couspaude 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers concentration as well as power (in controle) and deepness. It reveals notes of small ripe black fruits, blackberry, violet associated with touches of lily, crushed raspberry as well as hints of bright blueberry, Cuben pepper, subtle hints of nutmeg, chocolate and sweet spices. The palate is fresh, mineral, well-balanced, beautifully squared and offers juiciness, a beautiful precision/definition, a good finesse of the grain, a fine richness, a beautiful balance and freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ pulpy cassis, bright redcurrant, small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with touches of juicy/fleshy blackberry as well as hints of violet, lily, nutmeg, bright blueberry, very discreet hints of liquorice, bourbon vanilla pod, salinity and toasted/nutmeg. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Appetence in the finish/persistence. A beautiful gourmand, precise, squared and on the fruit wine.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Château Côte de Baleau 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, finely tight and offers power as well as a certain concentration. It reveals notes of wild cassis, ripe/fleshy blueberry, small notes of violet plum associated with small touches of wild strawberry, violet, liquorice, small juicy black fruits as well as a very fine hints of camphor and a very discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness as well as suavity, sapidity as well as a small fat and a very fine straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/crunchy cassis, juicy blackberry, small notes of crunchy/juicy blueberry associated with touches of lily, fresh violet, small juicy black fruits as well as a subtle hint of iris, liquorice and very discreet hints of chocolate. Tannins are well-built. A subtle hint of bitterness of the cocoa and almond on the persistence.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château Bellefont-Belcier 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant, power, racy and offers a certain deepness/density. It reveals notes of fresh violet, fresh raspberry, small notes of fresh blackberry associated with touches of fresh lily as well as a hint of rose, small pulpy fruit and a very discreet hint of fresh orange zests. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a beautiful acidulous/juicy frame, a good definition, tension, a beautiful texture as well as a fine straightness and a beautiful guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, juicy blueberry, small notes of violet fresh associated with touches of lily/fresh cornflower, pulpy raspberry as well as hints of chocolate, caramelization, toasted, a very discreet hint of fresh vanilla pod and an imperceptible hint of caramelization/patisseries. Good length. Tannins are well-built. A hint of chocolate and salt on the aftertaste.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Château Corbin 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, concentration, finely tight and offers intensity as well as elegance. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, cornflower, blueberry and small notes of
violet associated with touches of toasted, caramelization, crunchy raspberry as well as fine hints of iris, fine hints of sweet spices, vanilla pod and a very discreet salinity. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers silkiness, concentration (full of control), a fine grain, power, a beautiful precision, finesse as well as elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy wild cassis, crushed blackberry and small notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry associated with touches of fleshy/pulpy Quetsche plum, cornflower, lily as well as hints of chocolate, caramelization, nutmeg, vanilla pods and a subtle hint of black tea. Tannins are well-built, racy and precise. Good length and persistence. There is a nice auster hint which adds charm to this beautiful (and gourmand) wine!
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)
Château Chauvin 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant, racy, precise and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, precision as well as a small complexity. It reveals notes of blackberry, fleshy strawberry, small notes of concentrated plum associated with touches of cassis, timut pepper, graphit as well as hints of spices, a very discreet hint of violet and vanilla. The palate is fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, precision as well as gourmandize, deepness, a very finely tight grain and minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/crunchy cassis, concentrated plum, small notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry associated with touches of strawberry as well as hints of cornflower, lily, tonka bean/mocha, fine hints of mild tobacco, graphite and cardamom. Good length. Tannins are well-built and precise. A subtle hint of good bitterness in the finish/persistence.
Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)
Château Fonplegade 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is aromatic, finely tight, racy and offers a fine grain, a small intensity, a certain power as well as concentration. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, crushed blackberry, small notes of blueberry associated with fine touches of fleshy strawberry, Sichuan pepper, lily, sweet spices and a very fine hint of dry oak. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a racy minerality, precision as well as a certain aromatic purity, gourmandize, a small concentration and a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe cassis, blackberry, small notes of small crushed black berries associated with touches of blueberry, griotte cherry as well as small hints of cocoa, Cuben pepper, spices, graphite and lily. A subtle hint of cardamom and black tea in the finish/persistence.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Clos de L’Oratoire 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The notes is elegant and offers power, a fine grain, intensity and a certain density/deepness. It reveals notes of cassis, small black fruits, small notes of violet associated with touches of incense, lily as well as hints of small crunchy blue berries, fine hints of iris, grey pepper and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, juiciness, a fine tension, a beautiful suavity, dynamism, deepness, a beautiful acidulous frame and an aromatic purity of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, bright blueberry, small notes of juicy Boysen berry associated with small touches of fresh lily, iris, nutmeg, fine hints of chocolate/cocoa and a discreet hint of toasted, fresh mild tobacco and sweet spices. Good length. Appetence, gourmandize and a very fine chew on the finish/persistence.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Château La Clotte 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a certain intensity, elegant, a fine grain as well as a small deepness. It reveals notes of juicy wild blackberry, fresh blueberry and small notes of fleshy blue plum associated with a touch of crushed strawberry as well as fine hints of toasted, vanilla and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a beautiful minerality/ freshness, a good definition, a small fat, suavity, a fine controlled richness as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy cassis, fleshy raspberry and small notes of juicy/acidulous blueberry associated with a touch of crushed strawberry as well as fine hints of chocolate, caramelization and a discreet toasted hint. Good length. Tannins are well-built, precise and finely chewy. A persistence on notes of roasted almond, tonka bean and a hint of green cardamom.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Château Jean Faure 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is aromatic, powerful, well-built and offers a fine grain as well as intensity. It reveals notes of grey pepper, blackberry and small notes of cassis associated with touches of lily, camphor, juicy/fresh plum as well as very fine hints of spices, grilled, an imperceptible hint of cedar and chocolate. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a good definition, juiciness, a fine suavity, tension, a fine firmness, a good freshness as well as a fine crunchiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh cassis, small crunchy red berries and small notes of crunchy blackberry associated with a touch of plum, lily, violet as well as very fine hints of spices, cedar, fresh liquorice stick, a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper and very discreet hints of chocolate/vanilla flowers. Good length and persistence. Tannins are well-built, precise and racy.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Château Grand Corbin 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration, a fine grain as well as a fine power and a fine straightness. It reveals notes of small black berries, blackberry, Sichuan pepper associated with touches of crushed cassis, fine touches of crushed strawberry as well as small hints of spices, nutmeg and a discreet saline hint. The palate is fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a fine tension, a small fat, tension as well as a mineral frame and juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh/juicy cassis, small crunchy/juicy black berries, small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with touches of violet, iris, camphor, tonka bean as well as a subtle hint of fresh tobacco, fresh nutmeg, toasted and a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background). Tannins are well-built. A subtle hint of bitterness of the cocoa in the finish.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château Dassault 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is aromatic, fresh and offers concentration (full of elegance), a beautiful finesse of the grain, a beautiful definition and power (full of finesse). It reveals notes of bright Boysen berry, violet, cassis, small notes of lilac associated with touches of juicy violet plum, raspberry as well as fine hints of graphite/incense, chocolate, nutmeg, cardamom, a very discreet hint of tobacco and Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, elegant, beautifully defined and offers a beautiful bright/ precise fruit, juiciness, a fine acidulous frame, a beautiful finesse of the structure as well as density (in finesse). On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/ juicy cassis, juicy/fresh purple plum, small notes of raspberry associated with touches of lilac, fresh cornflower as well as hints of bright blueberry, cherry, a hint of liquorice, mocha, camphor, chocolate, a subtle hint of crushed cardamom, hazelnut and an imperceptible hint of tobacco. Good length. Tannins are elegant, fine and precise. A hint of caramelized hint on the persistence. A beautiful powerful, balanced, on the fruit and full of finesse wine.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Château Bellevue 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity and offers power, a small freshness, a beautiful racy grain as well as intensity and a certain deepness. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, small ripe wild berries, small notes of Sichuan pepper associated with touches of blackberry, cornflower/violet as well as fine hints of spices and a subtle hint of
cinnamon (in the background). The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, racy and offers juiciness, a small tension, precision as well as good freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, juicy blackberry, small notes of violet associated with touches of cornflower, camphor, small wild berries, crunchy raspberry as well as hints of chocolate, juicy/crunchy violet plum, tobacco and an imperceptible hint of cardamom. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 16.75/20 (93-94 /100)
Château Laroque 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant, racy and offers power (in control), deepness, a racy grain/ limestone as well as a beautiful freshness, a certain power with a vertical side. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of small crushed black fruits associated with touches of violet plum, fleshy/bright cherry as well as fine hints of liquorice, cornflower, a discreet hint of lily, grey pepper and very discreet hints of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a small tension, a racy grain, elegant as well as a beautiful acidity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh raspberry, juicy cassis and small notes of fresh violet plum associated with small touches of fresh liquorice, chocolate/cocoa powder/grain as well as subtle hints of sugared mild tobacco, an imperceptible hint of fresh hazelnut, sense of the place, biotope and liquorice. Tannins are racy and elegant.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Château de Pressac 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose offers power, intensity (full of control), a fine grain and a certain concentration. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, small wild blue fruits and small notes of pepper associated with touches of spices, small crushed red berries as well as small hints of sense of the place/cypress, vanilla, cocoa and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, finely tight and offers a fine acidulous frame, juiciness, gourmandize, tension as well as power (full of finesse). On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, juicy plum and small notes of small crushed red berries associated with touches of liquorice stick, graphite, pepper, vanilla hint and toasted almond. Tannins are well-built. A persistence on notes of chocolate and very fine hints of caramelization.
Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)
Château Franc Mayne 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant, complex and offers a small controlled power, freshness and a certain deepness. It reveals notes of juicy/pulpy cassis, pulpy blackberry and small notes of crushed redcurrant associated with touches of griotte cherry, juicy violet plum, liquorice as well as fine hints of nutmeg, iris, cardamom and an imperceptible hint of saffron. The palate is fresh, fruity, beautifully squared/defined and offers a beautiful minerality, precision, a small tension and vertically. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh cassis, pulpy/fresh blackberry, small notes of fresh violet associated with touches of small crushed red berries, iris, rose as well as small hints of fresh/juicy plum, liquorice stick, a discreet hint of cardamom, vanilla and an imperceptible hint of mocha/sappy. Good length. Tannins are fine, precise and well-built.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Château La Commanderie 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose offers a fine grain, a racy power and a certain density. It reveals notes of fleshy Boysen berries, fleshy strawberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of fleshy/juicy plum, small crushed blue fruits as well as very fine hints of caramelization, liquorice, a very discreet hint of camphor, violet and Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, racy and offers juiciness, freshness, a good definition, gourmandize, a fine juicy/fresh frame as well as a fleshy/juicy/ pulpy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy cassis, juicy blackberry and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of fresh/bright quetsch plum as well as hints of cornflower, liquorice, toasted, very discreet hints of caramelization and dark chocolate. Tannins are precise, racy and very discreetly firm. A persistence on notes of chocolate and caramelization. A very discreet hint of bitterness/salinity on the persistence.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Château Fleur Cardinale 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant, fresh and offers a beautiful definition, a small bewitching side, deepness (full of finesse) as well as finesse of the grain and harmony of the structure. It reveals notes of bright Boysen berry, small black fruits, small notes of violet associated with small touches of small wild blue fruits, wild strawberry as well as fine hints of gray pepper, Cuben pepper, very fine hints of sense of the place and lily/iris. The palate is fruity, delicate, powerful, precise, well-balanced and offers an acidulous/juicy frame, a beautiful definition, a very fine bright fruit, a beautiful salinity as well as freshness, a beautiful guideline/tension and purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cassis, juicy/pulpy Boysen berry, small notes of small blue fruits associated with touches of graphite, Cuben pepper, small bright berries, cherry, sense of the place/green oak leaf, fresh lily as well as discreet hints of tobacco, sweet spices and very fine hints of caramelization. Very beautiful tannins’ grains. A subtle hint of grill on the persistence.
Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Château Laroze 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, stretch and offers a beautiful fleshy/juicy fruit, a fine richness as well as gourmandize and a fine grain. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, bright raspberry, small notes of blue fruits associated with fine touches of violet, crushed strawberry, cornflower as well as very fine hints of toasted, chocolate, very discreet hints of caramelization and an imperceptible hint of hazelnut. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, freshness as well as gourmandize, tension, a fine suavity, a fine power and a fine aerial side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy cassis, fleshy blackberry, small notes of small juicy blue fruits, fleshy raspberry associated with fine touches of small pulpy plum as well as hint of liquorice, chocolate, violet, lilac and an imperceptible hint of vanilla/toasted hazelnut. Tannins are fine, well-built and precise. A subtle hint of toasted/hazelnut/caramelization on the persistence. Tannins are present but well-built. (2024+)
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Clos des Jacobins 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
Château Les Grandes Murailles 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity as well as a small concentration. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of juicy/ripe small black berries, blackberry, small notes of camphor associated with fine touches of strawberry, The nose is elegant and offers a racy power, intensity, deepness and concentration. It reveals notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, juicy raspberry and small notes of small berries associated with touches of fleshy/bright Quetsch plum, violet/lily, wild cassis, small wild black fruits as well as fine hints of caramelization, toasted, a very discreet hint of tobacco, hazelnut and vanilla. The palate is beautifully defined, fresh, racy, harmonious, gourmand, precise and offers a fine straightness, a beautiful power, ampleness as well as a fleshy/pulpy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, pulpy/juicy plum and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with small touches of small crushed red berries, lily, violet, bright black plum as well as fine hints of chocolate, caramelization and a very discreet hint of hazelnut/toasted. Good length and good persistence. Tannins are well-built, racy and structuring. A very discreet saline hint in the finish/ persistence.
violet as well as fine hints of toasted, nutmeg, iris, discreet hints of caramelization and cocoa. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame, a good definition of the fruit and tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/acidulous cassis, acidulous Boysen berry, small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with touches of small crunchy/juicy black berries as well as hints of hazelnut, nutmeg, fine hints of caramelization, a very discreet hint of tonka bean and an imperceptible hint of sugared mild tobacco (in the background). Very fine hints of toasted almond, chocolate and a very discreet hint of salinity in the persistence/finish. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Château Larmande 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé The nose is racy and offers elegance as well as a racy power and a fine deepness. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of pulpy Boysen berry, pulpy plum, small notes of liquorice, pulpy/gourmand strawberry, very fine hints of grey pepper, small crushed blue fruits, spices as well as a subtle hint of Badiane. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a small unctuous side, a beautiful gourmandize, pulpiness, fleshiness and a small density. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, crushed/fresh plum, small notes of pulpy/gourmand strawberry associated with small touches of chocolate, Cuben pepper, mild tobacco, cornflower as well as subtle saline hint, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of Badiane. Tannins are finely chewy and well-built. Good length.
Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)
Château Soutard 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Classé The nose is aromatic, elegant, racy and offers a small power, a fine grain, a small well-controled density as well as a beautiful maturity and complexity. It reveals notes of pulpy/generous Boysen berry, pulpy cassis, small notes of pulpy raspberry associated with fine touches of small crushed blue fruits as well as hints of liquorice, caramelization, toasted, a very discreet saline hint, sugared mild tobacco and discreet hint of sweet spices. The palate is gourmand, generous and offers a beautiful pulpy/bright fruit, an acidulous frame, a fine tension as well as density. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/bright blackberry, crushed cassis, small notes of raspberry associated with small touches of small crushed berries, pulpy/bright violet plum as well as hints of caramelization, chocolate, toasted hazelnut, a subtle hint of toasted almond and green cardamom. Tannins are well-built, elegant and racy. Good length. Very fine hints of sugared mild tobacco on the persistence. A beautiful wine, congrats!
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)
Château la Tour Figeac 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration as well as a fine deepness. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, blackberry and small notes of strawberry associated with touches of blueberry, lilac, violet as well as fine hints of liquorice, a very discreet hint of spices, a subtle hint of tea and an imperceptible hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, juiciness, a small finely tight concentration, fat as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, blackberry and small notes of crunchy wild strawberry associated with touches of crushed blueberry, crushed raspberry as well as hints of lilac, violet, liquorice, very fine hints of chocolate and a very discreet hints of tobacco. A very discreet hint of good bitterness on the finish/persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Petit Faurie Soutard 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé The nose is fruity, very finely tight and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, wild strawberry, small notes of Cuben pepper associated with touches of flowers, spices as well as very fine hints of caramelization/toasted. The palate is fruity, juicy, gourmand, racy and offers a small freshness, a beautiful definition, a fine suavity as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain, a small fat and harmony. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, juicy cassis, small notes of blueberry associated with touches of juicy Gariguette strawberry, lilas, lily as well as small touches of sweet spices, toasted, vanilla, a subtle hint of liquorice and an imperceptible hint of Badiane (in the background). Good length. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Château Petit Soutard 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize as well as a beautiful gourmand/flattery fruit. It reveals notes of pulpy/fleshy blackberry, pulpy/juicy blueberry, small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of fleshy cherry, lily as well as discreet hints of liquorice and a subtle hint of vanilla pod. The palate is fruity, fresh and offers gourmandize, a pulpy side, a beautiful fresh/finely acidulous frame and a fine salinity (in the background). On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy/fresh blueberry, pulpy/juicy cassis, small notes of lily associated with touches of crushed strawberry, crushed redcurrant, pulpy/gourmand quetsche plum as well as hints of liquorice stick, vanilla pod, discreet hints of lilac, toasted and toasted hazelnut. Good length. Tannins are precise and racy. Persistence and length.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)