Saint-émilion
Château La Révérence 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is aromatic and offers a certain indulgence. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, chocolate and more lightly bright strawberries associated with a touch of pulpy cassis as well as fine hints of vanilla and a hint of fresh cinnamon. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers freshness, minerality, some tension, a little concentration as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, bright raspberry and more slightly juicy blueberry associated with touches of blueberry, small bright red berries, mocha as well as fine hints of graphite, almond toasted and with a subtle hint of cocoa bitterness. Tannins are fresh and smooth. Good length and good persistence. Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Quintus 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant, delicate and offers precision as well as a certain strength / power under control. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, creamy nutty berries and slightly blueberry associated with touches of crushed strawberries, hints of zan, sour cherry as well as fine hints of toasted and almond. The palate is fruity, balanced, elegant, all in delicacy, all in length and offers juiciness, elegance, fleshy, an airy side in its richness / creaminess, energy as well as power. On the palate the wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cassis, bright Boysenberry and more slightly tangy / juicy raspberry associated with touches of crushed / creamy small red fruits, with hints of cornflowers, licorice, blond tobacco sweet as well as a subtle hint of bergamot and caramelized almond. Tannins are elegant, mellow and racy. Good persistance.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Le Dragon de Quintus 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant, gourmandize and offers a little concentration, a fine freshness as well as a certain tension. It reveals notes of pulpy / creamy blackberry, pulpy strawberry and more slightly cornflowers associated with touches of strawberry flowers, creamy red berries as well as fine hints of blond tobacco and an imperceptible hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, elegant, ”framed” and offers freshness, minerality, nice definition, energy as well as a little creaminess. On the palate this wine expresses notes of luscious / juicy raspberry, luscious / juicy cherry and more lightly of bright Boysenberry associated with small touches of juicy / tangy blue plum as well as hints of toasty, chocolate, toasted almond and a subtle hint of nutmeg.
Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)
Château Cantenac-sélection Madame 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers fleshiness. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, fleshy wild cassis and more slightly of crushed wild strawberries associated with touches of violet / lilac as well as fine hints of bergamot. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a little pulpiness, a certain gourmandize as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy strawberries, pulpy redcurrants and more slightly fleshy cassis associated with touches of bergamot as well as a subtle hint of chocolate / cocoa and an imperceptible hint almost sage (in the background). Good length.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Abelyce 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers elegance as well as a certain gritty power (under control). It reveals notes of pulpy cherry, fleshy / ripe redcurrants and more lightly of wild cassis associated with small touches of cherry blossoms, licorice stick, lily as well as a hint of cinnamon and chocolate. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers minerality, an acidulous frame, juiciness, good definition, a certain gourmandize as well as dynamism / energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, tangy / juicy raspberry and more slightly of violet associated with touches of blackberry, pulpy purple plum as well as hints of cherry blossoms, licorice, a hint of tonka bean, saffron (on its flowery side) and fine hints of toasted. Tannins are precise and well-built.
Score : 15.25+/20 (93/100)
Château Haut Gravet 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a certain richness as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, fleshy cassis and more slightly crushed currants associated with touches of pulpy raspberry, blueberry, lily as well as hints of chocolate, almond and a subtle hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers a fine freshness, minerality, roundness, a certain fleshiness as well as fat. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, cassis and more slightly pulpy / tangy raspberry associated with touches of violet, lily as well as hints of dark chocolate, toasted almond and a very discreet hint of vanilla (in the background).
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Ascension 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, fresh, elegant, racy and offers depth. We find crushed blackberry, morello cherry and more lightly cassis associated with touches of blueberry, crushed berries, a hint of licorice stick as well as a subtle hint of pepper and vanilla. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, an acidulous frame, a certain tension as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / tangy cassis, wild blackberries and more slightly small black berries associated with a touch of raspberry, violet, tonka bean and a subtle hint of pepper. Tannins are precise and structured. Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Franc Lartigue 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose offers power, a certain intensity as well as a little concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, concentrated small blue fruits and more slightly cornflower associated with small touches of graphite, toast and a hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a juicy / mineral frame, good definition, a certain gourmandize, tension as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry and juicy / fresh and juicy blue fruits associated with a touch of raspberry, vanilla as well as fine hints of chocolate (in the background). Good length. Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Château Haut-cadet 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers a certain small power as well as a finely tight and racy grain. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, cassis and slightly gray pepper associated with touches of lily as well as a subtle hint of iris, red berries and spices / nutmeg. The palate is fruity and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, minerality as well as some power of the grain. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of wild cassis and small notes of pulpy raspberry associated with touches of small fleshy red berries, violet, iris as well as a hint of gray pepper, paprika and a subtle hint of cinnamon. Tannins are well developed. Small toasted on the finish / persistence.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château Grand Corbin Manuel 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers power, a small concentration, a powerful grain as well as precision. It reveals notes of bright cassis, juicy blackberry and slightly strawberry associated with touches of blueberry, Cuben pepper, hints of blond tobacco as well as fine hints of bergamot, almond and a touch of toast / roasting. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, an acidulous frame, elegance, a certain delicacy, power, silkiness as well as straight. This wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, cassis and more slightly of juicy / pulpy purple plum associated with touches of raspberry, red berries as well as a hint of cornflowers, blond tobacco, toasted, toasted almond and a very discreet hint of green cardamom (in the background). Tannins are precise and well developed. Good length.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Martinet 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, powerful, sharp and offers a fine grain. It reveals notes of wild cassis, small ripe red berries and more slightly sour cherry associated with touches of violet, pepper, fine hints of nutmeg, almond as well as a fine hint of toast and incense. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, mine