Saint-émilion
rality, an acidulous frame, a fine unctuosity, fleshiness, nice fruit, precision as well as a certain power. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy / tangy blackberry, cassis and more slightly ripe / crushed black berries associated with a touch of wild raspberry, fine hints of cornflowers, zan as well as a hint of pepper, incense and toasted / toasted oak. Tannins are precise, straight and structuring. Good length. Presence of a fine salinity on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Lalande de Gravet 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity (focus on the fruit) and offers a little power as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of bright blackberry, crushed cassis and more lightly wild strawberries associated with touches of violet as well as fine hints of vanilla and a discreet hint of cardamom. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, freshness, juiciness, a small fat, some energy as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / fleshy raspberry, fleshy strawberry and more slightly bright cassis associated with touches of violet, pulpy purple plum as well as fine hints of tonka bean, blond tobacco, a subtle hint of vanilla and almond. Good length.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Mondou 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers some concentration, a little fleshiness, power as well as a slightly tight grain. It reveals notes of luscious wild blackberry, crushed cassis and more lightly crushed raspberry associated with touches of star anise, spices and a hint of black pepper. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality, a mineral frame, a certain concentration as well as darkness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of black blackberry, small crushed black berries and more slightly of fresh sour cherry associated with a touch of raspberry, hints of cocoa / dark chocolate, star anise, with fine hints of toasted almonds as well as a discreet hint of black tea and vanilla. Good length.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Fleur de Fonplegade 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru The nose is elegant, full and offers little intensity as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of fresh Boysenberry / blackberry, cassis and more lightly small bright red currents associated with touches of violets, lilies, salinity as well as a discreet hint of fresh blond tobacco. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, a tangy frame, minerality, good definition, a certain gourmandize as well as a little stretched side. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, crushed cassis and more slightly bright raspberry associated with touches of racy minerality, salinity, blond tobacco as well as hints of caramelization and a subtle notes of almond. Tannins are precise, fine and racy. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Jean Voisin 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant and offers power in control, depth, intensity and delicateness, a nice fine texture as well as a certain delicacy. It reveals notes of wild cassis, bright wild small black fruits and slight touch of cornflower associated with notes of bright redcurrants, hints of plum blossoms, bright plum, licorice as well as hints of minerality saline and a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, juiciness, a tangy frame, good definition, a certain gourmandize, elegance, finesse, a little fat as well as a certain fullness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of bright wild cassis, bright blackberry and touch of Garriguette strawberry associated with cornflower, small fruits, crushed redcurrants as well as hints of licorice, chocolate, toasted hazelnut, blond tobacco and a subtle saline hint. Tannins are precise, elegant, mellow and offer a certain delicacy. The finish is very discreetly tight.
Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)
Château Grangey-les 5 Parcelles 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers elegance as well as a certain level of power. It reveals notes of fleshy cassis, ripe black berries and slightly wild strawberries associated with touches of black pepper, crushed berries, a hint of nutmeg as well as a subtle hint of tobacco. blond and caramelized (quite discreet). The palate is fruity, racy, framed and offers juiciness, minerality, good definition, a certain gourmandize, a tangy frame as well as good liveliness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, juicy / pulpy wild cassis and more slightly of wild strawberry associated with touches of crushed redcurrants, zan, blond tobacco as well as a subtle hint of sense of instead and with a discreet hint of pepper (in the background). Tannins are precise and finely mellow. Good length. Presence of a subtle hint of good bitterness and a discreet hint of graphite on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château Croque Michotte 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
(Organic) The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a certain concentration and power in the fruit. It reveals notes of concentrated cassis, wild blackberry and more slightly small black currants associated with black pepper, violet as well as fine hints of fresh blond tobacco, licorice as well as a hint of fresh cinnamon. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, a little fat, minerality as well as a fine concentration. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, violet and more slightly of small bright red currants associated with touches of licorice, chocolate, small black currants, with fine hints of black pepper, sweet blond tobacco, caramelization as well as a discreet hints of almond and cocoa. Tannins are precise and delicious. Gourmandize and a fine sapidity on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Lynsolence 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers elegance, intensity, a fine grain as well as some power. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, bright wild strawberries and more slightly crushed redcurrants associated with a fine touch of violet, lily as well as a hint of black pepper, licorice and a discreet hint of black tea. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, tension, elegance, a nice definition, a discreet touch of austerity as well as a little melodious side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cassis, pulpy / juicy blackberry and more slightly toast associated with small touches of lily, lilac, graphite as well as fine hints of bright red currants, plum and cocoa tips. Tannins are precise, fine, straight and finely mellow. A good job on the bitterness on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.5+/20 (90-91/100)
Château La Devine 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is floral, very discreetly tight and offers a little power as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, gray pepper and hint of violet associated with touches of toast, licorice, graphite, cornflower as well as fine hints of pepper. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers minerality, freshness, a juicy / fresh frame, a fine tension as well as a delicate fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, pulpy cassis and more slightly raspberry associated with touches of lily, violet, graphite, chocolate as well as a subtle hint of small juicy red fruits as well as a hint of toast / caramelized flavor and a very delicate touch of nice cocoa bitterness. Presence of a subtle chewiness as well as a certain gourmandize on the finish.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Grabiel Lauzat 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose offers notes of juicy / tangy blackberry, tangy / juicy redcurrants and slight of raspberry associated with touches of lily, pepper as well as a fine hint of blond tobacco and spices. The palate is fruity and offers a tangy frame, minerality and some juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cassis, pulpy / juicy blackberry, redcurrants and more slightly violet, fresh lilies associated with touches of small crushed red currants as well as fine hints of blond tobacco and a subtle note of toasted almond tip. Good length.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)