Saint-émilion
Château Boutisse 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, fresh, elegant and offers a certain intensity, depth, a nice pulpy fruit / gourmand as well as a little multi-layered side. It reveals notes of creamy Boysenberry, wild raspberry and more slightly of fresh / fleshy blueberry associated with small touches of bright currants, lily, sweet blond tobacco, with a subtle hint of toasted almond as well as with a very discreet tip almost roasted herbs and pepper. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity, elegant, balanced and offers good definition, a nice freshness, precision, a stretched side as well as finesse in its straight and in its fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, fresh / juicy raspberry and more slightly acidulous blueberry associated with touches of fresh cassis, crushed redcurrants, hints of chocolate, toast, nutmeg as well as with a subtle hint of blond tobacco, a very discreet hint of roasted herbs and caramelization. Tannins are elegant and smooth. Good length. A little creaminess as well as a nice sapidity and a very discreet salinity on the finish / persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Château Trianon 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
On the nose it is fresh, flowery and offers elegance. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, ripe / fresh cassis and more slightly fresh flowers associated with small touches of fresh blueberry as well as a fine hint of licorice, toasted almond and a discreet hint of spices. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, a tangy frame, a little suavity, a certain unctuosity as well as a good guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, cornflowers and more slightly crushed / creamy cassis associated with touches of raspberry / small red fruits, hints of licorice, chocolate, tobacco as well as a discreet hint of almond and salinity. Tannins are finely tight. A certain freshness at the end of the mouth / persistence. Presence of an imperceptible hint of coffee in the background.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
La Croix de Montlabert 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
On the nose is fresh and offers a little power. It reveals notes of fresh blackberry, fresh / ripe small black fruits and slightly pepper associated with touches of fresh violet, a varietal hint as well as a hint of iris, grey pepper and spices. On the palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, freshness, good definition, some gourmandize, volume, a little unctuosity as well as a juicy / tangy fruit. This wine expresses notes of juicy / tangy cassis, pulpy currants and more slightly crunchy cherry associated with touches of fresh flowers, nutmeg, fresh tobacco, spices, varietals and a fine hint of toast / chocolatey.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Montlabert 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
On the nose is fruity and offers some pulpy / juicy fruit as well as good definition. It reveals notes of pulpy cassis, violet and more slightly of small ripe berries associated with touches of cherry, crushed raspberry as well as fine hints of black tea, zan and a hint of black pepper. On the palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, unctuosity, a certain juiciness as well as a fine richness. This wine expresses notes of creamy cassis, pulpy cherry and more slightly tangy raspberry associated with small touches of pulpy small fruits as well as fine hints of lily, nutmeg and toasted hazelnut. Tannins are finely mellow. Presence of a fine hint of caramelized almond on the persistence.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Franc Le Maine 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
On the nose is fresh, fruity and flowery. It reveals notes of fresh / pulpy cherry, pulpy blackberry and more slightly of crunchy strawberry associated with fine hints of blueberry, Cuben pepper, spices as well as a very discreet hint of almond. On the palate is fruity, tangy and offers minerality, a tangy frame, some fat as well as some length. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, crushed cassis and more lightly of fresh / pulpy raspberry associated with a touch of juicy / tangy plum, hints of lilac, licorice as well as a subtle hint of graphite, of chocolate and vanilla. Tannins are smooth and precise. Pretty tangy finish with a fine darkness as well as gourmandize.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Bernateau 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
(organic) On the nose it is fresh and it offers elegance, aromatic purity as well as a floral touch. It reveals notes of fresh blueberries, bright redcurrants and more slightly small blue fruits associated with touches of rose, lilac as well as a hint of plum blossoms, licorice and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, balanced, racy and offers a juicy / tangy frame, aromatic purity as well as a lovely delicate, full and airy substance. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of tangy/pulpy blackberry, tangy raspberry and more slightly crushed redcurrants associated with touches of tangy / juicy plum, fine hints of cornflowers, lily as well as a discreet hint of vanilla and toasted almonds.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Château Tour Peyronneau-merlot 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
(organic) On the nose it offers notes of pulpy / fresh blackberry, pulpy / fresh strawberry and more slightly cornflowers associated with small touches of toast, almond, toast as well as a fine hint of juicy blue berries / bright and with a subtle hint of tea. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers gourmandize, aromatic purity, a mineral structure, a certain tension, freshness as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, bright blue berries and more lightly redcurrants associated with touches of fleshy strawberries as well as fine hints of cornflowers, caramelization and a hint of chocolate. Tannins are precise and smooth. A small chewiness on the end of the mouth / persistence. Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château du Paradis 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
On the nose it is aromatic and offers elegance, a certain mastered richness, precision as well as a fine exuberance. It reveals notes of bright strawberry, pulpy / juicy Boysen blackberry and more slightly cherry associated with touches of cornflowers / violet, pulpy cassis as well as fine hints of licorice stick, toasted hazelnut and toasted hazelnut. a discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers minerality, freshness, good definition, a certain gourmandize, tension, finesse as well as a certain controlled richness / complexity. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of Boysenberry, bright cassis and slightly cornflowers associated with touches of plum, bright red berries, fine hints of violet as well as a hint of almond and toasted hazelnut. Tannins are mellow and precise. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Tour de Pressac 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
On the nose it is fruity and offers a certain gourmandize as well as a certain elegance. It reveals notes of crushed cherry, luscious wild strawberry and more slightly crushed blackberry associated with touches of small blue fruits, caramelization as well as a subtle hint of cardamom and vanilla. The palate is fruity and offers a tangy structure, juiciness, gourmandize, good definition, some creaminess, good freshness as well as minerality. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of tangy / fresh strawberry, small red fruits and more slightly tangy / pulpy Boysenberry associated with touches of lily, chocolate, caramelization as well as a hint of blond tobacco and vanilla. Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Mangot 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
On the nose is fresh, racy and offers radiance, a nice power, a certain intensity as well as a discreetly tight grain. There are notes of bright cassis, wild blackberry and more slightly ripe / pulpy wild black berries associated with a touch of violet, graphite as well as fine hints of camphor, a sense of place (local biotop / Mediterranean barrier) as well as fine hints of cornflowers, cocoa, toast and an imperceptible hint almost roasted / grilled herbs. On the palate is fruity, elegant, balanced and offers a nice tangy structure, suavity, juiciness, freshness, a nice tangy, an airy side in the approach, a good finesse of the grain as well as a certain crunchiness. of the fruit. A very nice finesse in the power of the structure. This wine expresses notes of crunchy / juicy cassis, juicy currants and more slightly fresh flowers associated with touches of fresh / crunchy blueberry, hints of camphor, graphite, cardamom as well as fine hints. of cocoa, toast and a subtle hint of star anise (in the background). Tannins are precise and finely powdery.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)