Saint-Émilion Grands Crus Classés
Château Saint-Georges Côtes Pavie 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, slightly tight and offers precision as well as a certain intensity. It reveals notes of quite ripe cassis, dry strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of liquorice, sugared tobacco as well as very fine hints of underwood/humus and a very discreet iodine hint. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a certain dynamism, minerality, an acidulous frame as well as a fine tension, deepness as well as a certain aromatic purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of quite ripe wild cassis, blackberry, small notes of violet associated with touches of humus, small red fruits, tonka bean, toasted as well as hints of toasted almond, tobacco (in the background) and an imperceptible hint of coffee (in the background). A fine powdery side in the finish. A good persistence.
Score : 16.75+/20 (94/100)
Château Cadet-Bon 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, elegant, very finely tight and offers precision, a fine tension as well as a certaine richness on the hold. It reveals notes of pulpy/ripe Boysen berry, raspberry, small notes of blueberry associated with small touches of pulpy/ripe strawberry as well as hints of small crushed red berries, violet, fresh lily, truffle, fine hints of graphite, sweet spices, toasted and a subtle hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good structure, freshness, juiciness, gourmandize, a good definition as well as precision, power, suavity, a fine acidulous frame, a small tension and precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed wild blackberry, crushed/dry cassis, small notes of dry strawberry associated with touches of small crushed red berries, lily, tonka bean/ mocha, toasted as well as fine hints of cardamom, clove, truffle, a very discreet hint of vanilla and dry leaf. A very fine firmness on the finish.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Château La Couspaude 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity and offers power, a certain density, richness as well as a small freshness (in the background) and a beautiful definition. It reveals notes of quite ripe cassis, crushed blackberry and small notes of creamy plum associated with touches of crushed strawberry as well as hints of liquorice, violet, caramelization and pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, very finely tight and offers a fine acidulous frame, juiciness, tension, a small freshness as well as a beautiful finesse of the guideline, power and a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe cassis, crushed wild blackberry and small notes of small creamy black fruits associated with touches of fresh raspberry, small juicy/ finely acidulous blue berries as well as hints of chocolate, caramelization, cardamom, sweet spices and mild tobacco. Tannins are fine, slightly tight and straight.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Château Grand-Pontet 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, racy and offers concentration, a racy power (terroir), richness (in control), a beautiful finesse of the grain and elegance. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed violet plum and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of lily, lilac as well as fine hints of vanilla pod, green cardamom, a discreet hint of black tea, pepper, tonka bean, a discreet hint of mild tobacco and an imperceptible balsamic hint. The palate is fruity, fresh, beautifully racy, slightly tight and offers a well-built maturity, a fine acidulous frame, tension, elegance, purity as well as a good structure, a beautiful finesse and a very beautiful fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, concentrated cassis and small notes of plum associated with touches of crushed raspberry as well as hints of cornflower, lily, green cardamom, small hints of chocolate, tobacco, bourbon vanilla pod and an imperceptible hint of underwood (in the background). Tannins are fine racy and well-built. Good persistence.
Score : 16.75+/20 (94/100)
Château Destieux 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration, a certain minerality, juiciness and a fine power. It reveals notes of dry cassis, plum and small notes of small black berries associated with small touches of lily, graphit, pepper as well as fine hints of cardamom and expresso. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, tension, a good acidulous frame as well as a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of dry cassis, juicy/ripe black cassis, juicy/ripe plum and small notes of small juicy/ripe black berries associate with fine touches of raspberry, expresso, graphit, grey pepper, iris as well as a subtle hint of cardamom, mild tobacco (in the background) and underwood. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)
Château Haut-Sarpe 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose offers a very fine concentration and a quite ripe fruit. It reveals notes of very ripe cassis, small dry black berries and small notes of crushed/quite ripe strawberry associated with touches of dry leaf/underwood, tobacco, dry violet as well as very fine hints of clay, sweet spices, a subtle hint of liquorice stick and an imperceptible hint of vanilla pod. The palate is fruity, straight, mineral, slightly tight and offers a good freshness, an iodine touch as well as a fresh frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe wild cassis, quite ripe black plum and small notes of small dry black berries associated with touches of tobacco, liquorice stick, iode, camphor as well as hints of underwood/prey and a subtle hint of coffee. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Dassault 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration, a finely tight fine power. It reveals notes of ripe Boysen berry, strawberry and small notes of lily associated with touches of crushed raspberry, small berries as well as fine hints of zan, black tea, small crushed blue berries and a very discreet hint of cornflower. The palate is fruity, fresh, juicy, racy and offers a good definition, a beautiful precision, finesse as well as elegance, a certaine small richness and power (full of control). On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe wild cassis, dry Boysen berry and small notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry associated with touches of cornflower, lilac, small notes of bright blue berries as well as small hints of tobacco, liquorice, nutmeg, fine hints of underwood and a discreet hint of toasted/vanilla/pepper. Good length. Tannins are well-built and elegant.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Château Yon-Figeac 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, finely tight and offers concentration, a certain power and a small freshness. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of juicy/ripe cassis, small blue berries, small notes of grey pepper associated with small touches of violet, camphor as well as small hints of green cardamom, spices and an imperceptible hint of cypress. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced, mineral and offers tension, silkiness, dynamism as well as an acidulous frame, a good definition and a certain roundness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ ripe cassis, juicy blackberry, small notes of raspberry associated with touches of wild strawberry, cornflower, lilac as well as hints of nutmeg, sweet spices, tobacco and an imperceptible hint of underwood/pepper. Good length. Tannins are well-built and elegant. A very discreet firmness on the finish.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Château Fonplegade 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a certain straightness, a small deepness as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of small black berries, strawberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of ripe/juicy cassis as well as hints of sweet spices, nutmeg, fresh tobacco, a subtle hint of lily, Cuben pepper and an imperceptible hint of Badiane. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, racy and offers an acidulous frame, finesse, justness as well as a beautiful finesse of the fat and an almost aery sensation. On the palate this wine expresses notes of dry wild cassis, crushed blackberry and small notes of quite ripe berries associated with touches of quite ripe raspberry, nutmeg, cardamom, spices as well as a very discreet hint of tobacco, an imperceptible hint of camphor (in the background) and pepper. Tannins are fine, precise and well-built. Good length.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Château Jean Faure 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, a certain delicacy and deepness. It reveals notes of ripe wild blueberry, cassis and small notes of
violet associated with a touch of crunchy/acidulous violet plum small red fruits as well as hints of cassis leaf, zan, sweet spices and a discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, juiciness, gourmandize, tension, a good definition, finesse of the precision, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a certain aromatic purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh cassis, juicy/fresh blueberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of fresh raspberry as well as fine hints of liquorice stick, vanilla pod, cedar and fresh mild tobacco. Good length. Tannins are fine, elegant and well-built. Very discreet hints of hazelnut and vanilla on the persistence.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Château Grand Corbin 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose offers a small power and a fine intensity/concentration. It reveals notes of dry blackberry, dry strawberry and small notes of quite ripe cassis associated with small touches of blueberry, hints of cornflower, tobacco leaf and underwood. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, juiciness, tension, a certain concentration as well as freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe wild cassis, dry blackberry, small notes of dry strawberry associated with small touches of quite ripe violet plum, liquorice stick, tobacco leaf, camphor, graphite and fine hints of underwood/mushroom. Good length. Tannins are supple.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Chauvin 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose offers power (full of finesse), concentration (full of finesse) as well as a good definition, a fine grain and a racy power. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, quite ripe cassis and small notes of small crushed black fruits associated with touches of violet plum, Cuben pepper, violet as well as hints of tobacco/tobacco box, graphit, cedar, spices, a subtle hint of cocoa and rosewood (in the background). The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, power/richness, tension as well as a fine/finely tight grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy wild cassis, juicy/wild blackberry, small notes of black plum associated with touches of ripe wild strawberry and small notes of black plum associated with touches of ripe wild strawberry, violet, graphite, tonka bean as well as hints of tobacco box, incense and an imperceptible hint of tea (in the background). Good length.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Château La Marzelle 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is tense and offers a certain richness, a fine intensity as well as a small polished side. It reveals notes of pulpy/quite ripe blackberry, blue plum and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with small touches of graphit, violet, dry mild tobacco, very fine hints of Sichuan pepper and an imperceptible hint of underwood. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced, very discreetly tight and offers a beautiful definition, suavity, tension as well as power, a small silkiness, an acidulous frame, a small fat and a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, quite ripe blackberry and small notes of blue plum associated with touches of cornflower, graphite, tobacco/tobacco leaf as well as small touches of fleshy/crushed strawberry, tonka bean and toasted. Good length. Tannins are precise. A fine firmness on the finish/persistence.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Château La Tour Figeac 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is aromatic and offers a certain intensity as well as a small complexity. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of small pulpy blue fruits, a hint of grey pepper, incense as well as fine hints of nutmeg, spices and an imperceptible hint of mushroom. The palate is fruity and offers suavity, gourmandize, an acidulous frame, minerality as well as sapidity/small salinity and a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, blueberry and small notes of small acidulous red berries associated with touches of lily, violet as well as small hints of liquorice, nutmeg, toasted, a discreet hint of grilled, tonka bean and an imperceptible hint of mushroom. Good length. An acidulous persistence on a hint of grilled and salinity.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Château de Ferrand 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a beautiful intensity of the fruit, deepness and a beautiful grain. It reveals notes of fresh wild cassis, small juicy/fresh black fruits, small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with touches of lilac, violet as fine hints of black plum, tobacco, a subtle hint of cedar, spices and a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, elegant, well-balanced and offers a beautiful silky definition, a beautiful touch, a beautiful finesse of the fat, elegance and a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of very ripe wild blackberry, cassis, small notes of violet associated with touches of small wild berries, black plum as well as hints of tobacco, black tea, camphor and an imperceptible hint of lilac (in the background). A persistence on notes of ripe but acidulous fruits, toasted and hazelnut. A beautiful wine on the fruit.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Château Fonroque 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant and offers subtility, a beautiful fine grain and complexity. It reveals notes of dry blackberry, small ripe black fruits, small notes of Sichuan pepper associated with touches of crushed black plum, crushed/very ripe strawberry as well as varietal hints, flowers and a subtle hint of liquorice. The palate is fresh, fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful quite ripe fruit, precision as well as a fine grain and an aromatic purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy cassis, small notes of quite ripe small black fruits associated with small touches of cornflower, violet, small fleshy/juicy blue fruits as well as hints of mild tobacco, liquorice stick, spices/cloves and an imperceptible hint of underwood. Good length. Sapidity in the finish.
Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)
Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2010 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is elegant, racy and offers a good definition, a fine intensity, a fine richness and harmony. It reveals notes of crushed/fleshy Boysen berry, strawberry and small notes of violet plum associated with fine touches of zan, fresh nutmeg, tobacco box as well as a discreet hint of clove and a very discreet hint of underwood. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers juiciness, an acidulous frame, a fine tension as well as minerality and a certain straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/juicy cassis, juicy/ripe black plum and small notes of small acidulous/crushed red berries associated with touches of strawberry, violet/lily as well as hints of tobacco, camphor, cloves as well as a very discreet hint of vanilla pod and underwood. Good length. Tannins are elegant, fine and well-built. A small sapidity/a saline hint in the finish/persistence.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Château Bellevue 2010
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé
The nose is fruity and offers freshness, harmony and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of quite ripe cassis, griotte, small notes of small ripe fruits associated with small touches of small blue fruits, zan, black tea and spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, tension, justness of the construction as well as a fine suavity, gourmandize, a beautiful finesse of the grain, an almost aerial side and a certain power. On the palate this wine expresses notes of quite ripe cassis, blackberry, small notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry associated with touches of small quite ripe blue fruits, liquorice, tobacco, incense as well as a discreet hint of nutmeg, almond and an imperceptible hint of underwood (in the background). Tannins are well-built and elegant. Appertence on the finish.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)