Saint-Émilion Satellites
Château Moulin de Grenet 2016
Lussac Saint-Émilion
The nose is aromatic and offers a small power. It reveals notes of cassis, fresh blackberry and small notes of fresh small fruits associated with slight hints of small black berries, raspberry, flowers, black pepper as well as an imperceptible toasted touch / vanilla (in the background). The palate is fruity, slightly tight and offers freshness, fat, softness as well as a slight tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with small touches of fleshy berries, Zan, blond tobacco as well as discreet hints of nutmeg and black pepper. Tannins are fine, a bit tight and firm. Good length. There is an imperceptible touch of tonka bean in the background / on the finish.
Score : 14.25+/20 (87-88/100)
Château La Claymore 2016
Lussac Saint-Émilion
The nose is aromatic and offers a small minerality. It reveals notes of blackberry, blueberry and small notes of fleshy small red fruits associated with touches of flowers / cornflower, discreet toasted hints, caramelization as well as an imperceptible touch of graphite and blond tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality (mineral frame), a small fat as well as a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry and fresh / juicy berries associated with small touches of fresh / crunchy blueberry, flowers / cornflower as well as discreet hints of spices and an imperceptible toasted hint / vanilla. Tannins are fine and well-built. Good length. There is a very discreet grilled hint, chocolate on the finish. There are discreet hints of chocolate / tonka bean on the persistence.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château La Grande Clotte 2015
Lussac Saint-Émilion
The nose is fine, elegant and offers a slight intensity, a very slight power as well as a slight complexity. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of jammy red berries, liquorice as well as slight toasted hints / sweet spices and a very discreet hint of Cuben pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a slight tension, a slight mineral frame, a small freshness as well as a small fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, crushed cassis and small notes of crushed blackberry associated with small touches of small ripe red berries, slight hints of liquorice, discreet toasted hints as well as very discreet hints of tonka bean (in the background) and flowers.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château La Grande Clotte - L’Envolée 2016
Lussac Saint-Émilion
The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a beautiful finesse, power, delicacy, a slight complexity as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of cassis, violet and blackberry combined with touches of crushed strawberry, liquorice as well as discreet hints of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, racy and offers a beautiful juiciness, a slight suavity, a mineral frame, a beautiful grain, a small roundness, precision, gourmandise as well as a slight concentration and a good maturity of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy cassis and juicy blackberry associated with small notes of crunchy red berries, crunchy blueberry, violet as well as very discreet hints of plum, oak, toasted, nutmeg, tonka bean and a touch of Cuben pepper (in the background). Tannins are fine, elegant and a bit firm. There are an imperceptible hint of hazelnut and an imperceptible hint of fresh almond on the persistence.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
MONTAGNE SAINT-ÉMILION
Château Clos de Boüard 2016
Montagne Saint-Émilion
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a small intensity as well as a slight power. It reveals notes of blackberry, flowers (lily, lilac) associated with small touches of red fruits, hints of sweet spices as well as an imperceptible hint of tea and cardamom. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a slight gourmandise, fat and generosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of blue berries associated with small / fine touches of flowers as well as a very discreet hint of cardamom / sweet spices. Tannins are well-built. There are a very discreet hint of tonka bean and an almost salty minerality on the finish.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
La Dame de Boüard 2016
Montagne Saint-Émilion
The nose is gourmand. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, toasted notes, fleshy strawberry and small notes of crushed cassis associated with small hints of sweet spices, caramelization as well as a very discreet hint of flowers (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a good definition, a slight mineral frame, gourmandise, a beautiful freshness as well as elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy raspberry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of fleshy red berries associated with small touches of racy minerality as well as discreet hints of flowers, fresh almond, discreet toasted hints, tonka bean and spices. Tannins are fine, young, well-built and very slightly dry. Beautiful persistence.
Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)
Château Jura-Plaisance 2016
Montagne Saint-Émilion
The nose is a bit tight and very slightly powerful. It reveals notes of blackberry, crunchy wild strawberry and small notes of crunchy red berries associated with toasted touches, flowers, vanilla and a hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced, very slightly tight and offers freshness, a good definition, a fine juicy frame, a small minerality, a good structure, a small suavity as well as a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, fleshy / juicy raspberry and small notes of ripe red berries associated with small toasted touches, caramelization as well as a discreet hint of tobacco, pepper and spices. Good length. There is a discreet toasted hint and coffee on the persistence.
Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)
Château La Courolle 2016
Montagne Saint-Émilion
The nose is fruity, flowery and offers a small minerality as well as a small elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of flowers associated with slight hints of crunchy red berries, graphite, vanilla as well as a very discreet hint of Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a small juiciness, a fine acid frame, precision, fat, a racy minerality as well as a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, juicy raspberry and small notes of ripe/juicy redcurrants associated with slight touches of cassis, flowers (violet, lily) as well as very discreet hints of tonka bean, vanilla and an imperceptible toasted touch. Tannins are fine, structuring and a bit chewy.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château La Picherie 2016
Montagne Saint-Émilion
The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of fresh cassis associated with small touches of fleshy strawberry, blue fruits, clay minerality as well as very discreet hints of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced, a bit gourmande and offers a small mineral frame, a small acidulous sensation, a small fat, a small freshness, a small juiciness as well as a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry and small notes of fleshy cassis associated with fine touches of flowers and discreet hints of small blue fruits, chocolate, caramelization and very discreet hints of Bourbon vanilla. Tannins are well-built. Good persistence.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
PUISSEGUIN SAINT-ÉMILION
Château Haut-Bernat 2016
Puisseguin Saint-Émilion
The nose is aromatic and offers elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, oak and strawberry combined with toasted hints, vanilla and discreet hints of Cuben pepper, spices and discreet grilled hints. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a fine suavity, a fine acidulous frame as well as freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, wild raspberry and small notes of crunchy strawberry associated with small touches of caramelization, oak, spices and a grilled hint and an imperceptible hint of flowers (in the background). Tannins are very slightly chewy. There is a very discreet touch of vanilla on the persistence.
Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)