Saint-émilion
Château Haut-brisson 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a certain crunch as well as a fine power / concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and more slightly small blue fruits associated with touches of morello cherry, hints of crushed strawberries as well as fine hints of zan and a hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, freshness, a nice shine as well as pulp. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed raspberry, crushed cherry and more slightly blackberry associated with touches of crushed blueberry, zan, toasted hazelnut as well as a subtle hint of vanilla and graphite. Tannins are racy. Good length. Presence of a hint of good bitterness and a very fine varietal hint in the background / on the finish.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Badette 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers richness, good definition and a certain elegance. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, crushed black berries and more slightly fleshy / fresh strawberries associated with fine touches of toasted, blueberry, fine hints of graphite, chocolate, a subtle hint of green cardamom as well as discreet hints of sweet spices and pepper. The palate is fruity and offers a nice freshness, minerality / a mineral structure, a little acidity, a little roundness, a fine palatability as well as a little controlled richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, pulpy cassis and more slightly fleshy / fresh raspberry associated with touches of lily, fresh small fruits, hints of toasted hazelnut, almond as well as fine hints of cocoa with a subtle hint of vanilla and a very discreet hint of pepper. Good length. Presence of a small chewiness on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Cantin 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is aromatic and offers a certain gourmandize. It reveals notes of crushed raspberry, Boysenberry and more lightly toast associated with touches of juicy / pulpy small black fruits as well as fine hints of vanilla, zan and a very discreet hint of pepper. The palate is round, balanced and offers juiciness, fat, a tangy frame, a certain gourmandize as well as a discreet tight side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy raspberry, pulpy /juicy cherry and more slightly blueberry associated with touches of vanilla, toasted hazelnut as well as fine hints of coffee, chocolate and almond. Tannins are finely mellow. Presence of a small flavor on the finish / persistence. Presence of a hint of toast on the finishing length.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Montlisse 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose offers elegance, energy, fruit, spices as well as a delicate floral side. It reveals notes of bright cassis and more slightly violet associated with touches of bright small blue fruits, lilac as well as very fine hints of spices and a subtle hint of black tea. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, opulence, roundness, a fine tension as well as a certain gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy raspberry, pulpy / juicy redcurrants and more slightly cornflowers associated with touches of lily, lilac, small hints of juicy / crunchy blueberry as well as fine hints of toasted, zan, almond and a subtle hint of black tea. Presence of a very discreet varietal hint (in the background) on the finish. Tannins are finely firm.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Pierre 1er 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is floral and offers a fine power as well as a very fine minerality. It reveals notes of crunchy blackberry, iris and more slightly pulpy small red fruits associated with a touch of lilac as well as hints of pepper and spices. The palate is tangy and offers freshness, minerality, a little fat as well as a floral side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh / crunchy raspberry, iris and slightly lilac associated with touches of pistil / tomato leaf, juicy blackcurrant as well as hints of sweet spices. Presence of a subtle hint of toasty on the persistence.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Le Relais de la Dominique 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is spicy. It reveals notes of small red fruits and more slightly cassis associated with small touches of spices, cloves as well as a hint of cardamom and fresh tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, freshness, a little fat as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh cherry, crunchy small red fruits and more slightly juicy / fresh cassis associated with small touches of fresh lily, fresh rose, spices, nutmeg as well as fine hints of toast, with a very discreet hint of chocolate (in the base) and a subtle hint of vanilla (in the base). Good length. Presence of a very discreet hint of toast on the persistence.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Folie de Chauvin 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose offers elegance as well as good definition. It reveals notes of blackberry, sweet spices and more slightly pulpy fruit associated with fine hints of tobacco, nutmeg as well as a very discreet hint of clove. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, fat, a certain gourmandize as well as a fine juicy / acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, pulpy / juicy currants and more slightly cherry associated with touches of lily as well as fine hints of zan and toasty / sweet spices. Tannins offer a fine chewiness. Good length.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90–91/100)
D de Dassault 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose offers notes of crushed raspberry, wild cassis and more lightly spices associated with small touches of nutmeg, Cuben pepper as well as a fine hint of toast and a discreet hint of cloves. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, suavity, an acidulous frame as well as energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / tangy currants, juicy / tangy raspberry and more slightly blackberry associated with touches of lilac, lily as well as fine hints of almonds, spices, pepper and with a discreet hint of nutmeg. Tannins are well developed. Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Montlisse 2011
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
On the nose, truffle. It reveals notes of dried cassis and more slightly of undergrowth associated with a touch of fairly ripe blackberry as well as a hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers minerality / a mineral structure, juiciness, roundness as well as a little fat. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fairly ripe blackberry, undergrowth and more slightly of caramelization associated with touches of dried blackcurrant, dried cassis as well as fine hints of vanilla, a fine hint of hazelnut and a very fine touch of chocolate.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Barrail Saint-andré 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
On the nose it offers some power as well as a little intensity. It reveals notes of mashed blackberry, bright black cherry and slightly creamy raspberry associated with touches of violet as well as a hint of cornflower, caramelization and vanilla. The palate is fruity, a bit tight and it offers juiciness, suavity, a little minerality, a fine straight as well as some energy. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, creamy cassis and hint of cornflower associated with a touch of violet, zan, sweet blond tobacco as well as subtle hints of spices.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Moine Vieux 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
On the nose it is fresh, fruity and offers a fine depth. It reveals notes of ripe / fresh redcurrants, cassis and slightly blackberry associated with touches of violet, spices and a subtle hint of camphor. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, minerality, a fine fat as well as a little roundness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh raspberry, pulpy redcurrants and more slightly crunchy small black fruits associated with touches of violet, fresh blond tobacco as well as a hint of spices and a very discreet almost varietal hint.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Clos Saint-vincent 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
On the nose it offers some power, a little intensity as well as a finely tight grains. It reveals notes of fresh blackberry, crunchy small black fruits and slightly pepper associated with small touches of lily as well as a hint of small crunchy small red currants and tobacco. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, a little freshness, a fine unctuosity, a little stretched side as well as a little fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, crunchy raspberry and more slightly lily / iris associated with a touch of small fresh / crunchy red currants as well as hints of licorice, a subtle hint of chocolate and with a discreet hint of coffee (in the background). Tannins are precise and finely mellow. Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)