Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
of flowers, red fruits, tonka bean, menthol liquorice and an imperceptible oaky hint (in the background). Tannins are very slightly firm.
Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)
Château de Lescours 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is aromatic and offers intensity as well as a slight power. It reveals notes of blackberry, lilac and small notes of black berries, cassis bud associated with small touches of Sichuan / gray pepper as well as very discreet hints of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, mineral and offers a mineral frame, a small suavity, a slight tension as well as a slight fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of flowers associated with small touches of cassis bud / bell pepper as well as discreet hints of sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of undergrowth / tonka bean (in the background). Tannins are very slightly firm.
Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)
Château la Fleur Penin 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, structured and offers power. It reveals notes of cassis, wild berries and Cuben pepper combined with touches of violet, blackberry as well as discreet hints of spices / cardamom and an imperceptible hint of cassis bud. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers suavity, tension as well as a slight freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy blackberry, juicy small red fruits, cassis associated with slight hints of Zan, blond tobacco as well as discreet hints of cassis bud and cardamom (in the background). Tannins are slightly mellow. Chews on the finish.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Château Guillemin La Gaffelière 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, slightly velvety and offers a slight gourmandise. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, plum and small notes of violet combined with touches of Bourbon vanilla as well as discreet hints of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a slight mineral frame, a slight acidity (in the background), a slight straightness as well as a slight suavity / fatness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, plum and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of red fruits, Zan, blond tobacco, Lapsang Souchong tea as well as slight vanilla / toasted hints and very discreet hints of caramelisation. Tannins are very slightly firm / mellow. Good length.
Score : 14.75/20 (87-88/100)
Château La Croix du Merle 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose offers a slight concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, bulb / varietal notes and small notes of ripe small black fruits associated with hints of small red fruits, violet as well as a very discreet hint of Zan and an imperceptible hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, slight tension as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, wild berries, bulb / varietal associated with slight touches of cassis bud, small red fruits / red berries as well as hints of liquorice, toasted hints / chocolats. Tannins are slightly mellow.
Score : 14.5/20 (86/100)
Château de Candale 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a small power, finesse, a beautiful gourmandise as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild cassis and small black berries associated with touches of small blue fruits, crushed strawberry, violet as well as hints of Sichuan pepper / sweet spices and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, silky and offers a good definition, roundness, suavity, a beautiful mineral frame, freshness, a very slightly tight grain as well as a slight tension / elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy boysenberry, crushed raspberry and small notes of crushed cassis combined with touches of violet, strawberry, small wild berries as well as hints of sweet spices and vanilla / toasted hints. Tannins are fine, elegant and structuring. Good persistence. There are notes of mocha, blackberry as well as a very discreet touch of pepper, cardamom and tea on the persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Château Millaud-Montlabert 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers power as well as a nice grain. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, crushed raspberry and small notes of chocolate, violet combined with discreet hints of graphite, nutmeg as well as sweet spices / toasted hints. The palate is fruity and offers fat, a slight creaminess, tension as well as a small minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with slight hints of violet, black cherry, chocolate as well as discreet toasted / caramelization hints. Tannins are a bit firm.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Vieux Château Flouquet 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is a bit tight and offers power. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of Cuben pepper associated with small touches of graphite, colas / spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a small freshness, minerality, a small fat, roundness, a small tension as well as a good guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of fleshy small fruits associated with slight hints of violet, varietal / bulb, chocolate and sweet spices / toasted hints.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château Saint Hubert 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and a bit firm. The wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry, cornflowers, and small notes of small berries associated with slight touches of black cherry, red berries as well as discreet hints of Zan. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a small suavity, juiciness, a good definition, a good structure, a slight acidulous frame as well as a slight minerality and elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, wild berries and small notes of cornflowers associated with small / slight touches of Zan, blond tobacco, bulb as well as very discreet hints of tonka bean on the finish /persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Adaugusta 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers power, elegance and depthness. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, blackberry and small notes of wild strawberry, plum associated with small touches of caramelization, vanilla and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, tense and offers a good definition as well as a small suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of black cherry associated with small touches of plum, crushed raspberry, small toasted touches, vanilla as well as a very discreet hint of caramelization and a discreet hint of chocolate (in the background).
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Corbin Michotte 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is powerful and spicy. It reveals notes of blackberry, Cuben pepper and small notes of juicy berries associated with a discreet touch of violet and slight hints of spices. The palate is fruity, mineral and offers a good freshness, a fresh frame, a fine acidulous sensation, a small fat as well as a slight tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, fresh / fleshy cassis and small notes of fresh raspberry, fresh cherry associated with touches of cassis bud / bulb as well as discreet hints of spices and imperceptible hint of blond tobacco / mocha. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château Roc de Candale 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, well-balanced and offers a slight intensity / concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of fleshy wild berries, violet associated with hints of Sichuan pepper as well as a very discreet hint of mocha. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, frank, slightly tight and offers roundness, power, suavity, freshness, gourmandise as well as density. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed cassis, blackberry and small notes of cherries associated with small touches of small berries, bulb as well as discreet hints of tonka bean / chocolate, sweet spices and vanilla.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)