Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Château Croque Michotte 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose reveals notes of crunchy cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of wild small red fruits associated with hints of flowers / varietals as well as discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a slight juiciness, a slight minerality as well as a slight acid frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, crunchy red berries and small notes of flowers / varietal associated with hints of crunchy cassis as well as discreet hints of dark chocolate / wood and an imperceptible touch of coffee (in the background ). Tannins are fine and slightly firm.
Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)
Château Petit Val 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers a small power, delicacy as well as a slight intensity. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of violet, Sichuan pepper associated with slight hints of spices, slight toasted hints and caramelized. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, suave, racy, very discreetly tight and offers a small tension, a slight acid frame, a slight freshness, a good structure, roundness, a very slight unctuosity as well as a slight concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of liquorice, violet associated with small / fine touches of raspberry, graphite, Sichuan pepper, rose, chocolate, liquorice stick as well as a very discreet hint of spices, nutmeg and tea. Tannins are fine and a bit firm. There is a very discreet hint of coffee on the persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Muse du Val 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant and offers a slight freshness as well as a slight concentration / power. It reveals notes of cassis, liquorice, small crushed red berries, wild strawberry and small notes of blackberry combined with touches of cherry, liquorice as well as a very discreet toasted hint and an imperceptible hint of almond. The palate is fruity, beautifully balanced and offers juiciness, suavity, a slight tension, a mineral frame (racy minerality), a beautiful grain, a very slight richness, a slight gourmandise as well as power (well controlled). On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe cassis, ripe wild strawberry and small notes of ripe raspberry associated with touches of blackberry as well as a very discreet hint of liquorice stick, colas, sour cherry, chocolate and a very discreet toasted hint / caramelized hint. Tannins are fine, very discreetly tight and a bit firm. Good length. There are a hint of dark chocolate / cocoa and a hint of fresh almond on the persistence (brings gourmandise). Very discreet chew on the persistence.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Château Haut-Pezat 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is aromatic and offers a slight intensity as well as depthness. It reveals notes of blackberry, vanilla and small notes of ripe red fruits associated with touches of violets / cornflowers as well as discreet toasted hints / sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a small mineral frame, a good guideline, suavity, fat as well as a very slight tight and slightly unctuous matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, vanilla and small notes of raspberry associated with slight touches of flowers, caramelization, slight toasted touches as well as discreet hints of coconut. Tannins are fine and very discreetly dry. Good length.
Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)
La Grande Abbesse 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, slightly tight and offers a slight concentration. It reveals notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with small / fine toasted touches, sweet spices as well as discreet hints of vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, minerality, juiciness as well as a small gourmandise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy strawberry, juicy blackberry and small notes of raspberry associated with small touches of sweet spices as well as a very discreet hint of vanilla. There is a discreet hint of cocoa bitterness on the finish. Tannins are very slightly tight and dry. Good length.
Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)
Château Trapaud 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, racy, spicy and slightly powerful. It reveals notes of ripe strawberry, flowers (violet, rose) and blackberry combined with touches of Sichuan pepper, spices, cassis as well as discreet toasted hints, discreet grilled hints and an imperceptible hint of cinnamon. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, well-defined, (very) slightly tight and offers a small tension, a small aerial side, a fine grain, a good structure, a small minerality, a very fine juiciness, a small acidulous frame as well as power. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild strawberry, wild raspberry, cassis and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of flowers, tea as well as slight toasted hints, pepper and a very discreet grilled hint / roasting. Tannins are fine and very slightly firm. There is a very discreet hint of cocoa on the finish.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château La Révérence 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, aromatic and well-built. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of fleshy / ripe cassis associated with fine touches of ripe black berries, Sichuan pepper / spices, minerality as well as a very discreet / imperceptible hint of flowers (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, a good structure, a good definition, a fine acidulous sensation, a mineral frame, precision as well as a small tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy redcurrants and fleshy / juicy strawberry associated with touches of juicy / fresh blackberry, a touch of blueberry, slight toasted hints / sweet spices as well as a very discreet hint of cinnamon and chocolate in the background / on the finish. Tannins are well-made. Good length.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château du Rocher 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, well-built and offers a slight intensity, juiciness as well as precision. It reveals notes of blueberry, blackberry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with small touches of flowers, spices / pepper as well as discreet hints of liquorice and discreet toasted hints / Bourbon vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers gourmandise, a good definition, a small acidulous frame, a small minerality as well as precision and beautiful purity of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy redcurrants, fleshy cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of blackberry, cornflowers, Zan as well as discreet hints of spices, vanilla and a discreet / imperceptible hint of pepper. There is an imperceptible hint of tonka bean on the persistence. Tannins are fine and very slightly firm.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Martinet 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers elegance as well as a slight concentration. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of crushed strawberry, crushed blueberry associated with touches of flowers, liquorice as well as very discreet hints of almond (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a small acidulous frame, gourmandise as well as a beautiful suavity / roundness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of fleshy berries associated with touches of wild strawberry, a very discreet hint of blueberry as well as subtle hints of tonka bean / cocoa, toasted oak and a very discreet hint of caramelization. Small power on the finish. Tannins are fine and very slightly firm.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château Laporte Reine Blanche 2016
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The nose is fresh and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of cassis and blackberry associated with small notes of ripe red berries, liquorice as well as a very discreet hint of cassis bud, spices, toasted and an imperceptible hint of Cuben pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a fine fat, a mineral frame as well as a ”pure” fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cassis, blackberry and small notes of ripe berries, liquorice associated with hints of raspberry, cherry as well as very discreet hint of flowers, spices and caramelization/vanilla. Tannins are very slightly firm.
Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)