Saint-émilion
Clos de La Cure 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, tight and offers a certain intensity. The wine benefits from being decanted. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild strawberry and small wild black fruits associated with touches of black pepper, graphite as well as a subtle hint of lily, clove and a very discreet cardamom tip. The palate is fruity, tight and offers suavity, juiciness, a little freshness as well as a delicate fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/luscious blackberry, cassis and wild raspberry associated with purple plum, small red fruits, lily, black pepper as well as a hint of spices. Tannins are well developed.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Palais Cardinal 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers radiance as well as a certain concentration. It reveals notes of wild cassis, violet and slight touch of cornflower associated with small touches of raspberry, small blue fruits as well as fine hints of pepper and a very discreet hint of sweet blond tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers suavity, a little freshness as well as a tangy frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, tangy / juicy raspberry and more slightly violet associated with touches of cornflower, small tangy / pulpy red currants as well as delicate touch of zan and an imperceptible hint of Sichuan pepper (in the background). Good length. Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Mauvinon 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The wine benefits from being decanted. The nose reveals notes of blackberry, clove and slightly black pepper associated with touches of small flowers, bright berry fruits as well as a hint of licorice. The palate is fresh, fruity and offers minerality / a mineral frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, fresh / juicy raspberry and more slightly cornflowers associated with a touch of violet, fresh / juicy berries, fine hints of licorice, lilac as well as a discreet hint of blond tobacco and cloves. Good length. Score : 14.75+/20 (88-89/100)
L’eclat de Valentin 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru The nose is fruity and offers certain power as well as some concentration. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, pulpy blackberry and slightly gray pepper associated with touches of raspberry as well as a hint of graphite, small blue fruits and discreet hints of zan. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity a tangy frame, a certain sparkle of the fruit, concentration, power as well as a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild cassis, bright Boysenberry and more slightly bright raspberry associated with touches of lilac, cornflower, graphite, fine hints of pepper as well as a subtle hint of vanilla and blond tobacco. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Leydet-valentin 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is aromatic and spicy. It reveals notes of blackberry, gray pepper / Madagascar pepper and more lightly violet associated with touches of crushed cassis as well as fine hints of racy / graphite minerality and a fine toasted hint. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, freshness as well as a mineral frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry / pulpy, bright cassis and more slightly of fresh / juicy raspberry associated with touches of violet, black pepper, fine hints of lilac, zan as well as a subtle hint of cardamom and toast. Tannins are fine, precise and racy. Good length.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90/100)
Château La Grave-figeac 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is racy and offers a certain power, a fine grain, a certain intensity as well as a fine airy touch in the approach. It reveals notes of wild cassis, blackberry and more slightly wild raspberry associated with touches of gray pepper, cardamom and a subtle hint of cloves. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, a juicy / tangy frame, good definition, freshness as well as a fine roundness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, juicy/fresh cassis and more slightly violet associated with touches of cornflower, fleshy strawberry as well as fine hints of licorice, pepper, with a hint of toasted almond with a very discreet touch of good bitterness (in the background). Good length. Presence of a subtle chewiness on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Grand Destieu 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers indulgence as well as elegance. It reveals notes of small black fruits, cassis and more slightly violet associated with touches of graphite, crushed redcurrants as well as fine hints of lily, mola and a subtle hint of licorice stick. The palate is fruity, juicy and offers minerality, a certain concentration, precision in control, a little freshness as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cassis, crushed redcurrants and more slightly juicy / pulpy black berries associated with touches of lily, mocha, licorice stick as well as a subtle hint of graphite and toast . Presence of a hint of toasted almond as well as a discreet hint of good bitterness on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Les Gravières 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers juiciness as well as gourmandize. It reveals notes of bright blackberry, small black fruits and more slightly bright wild strawberries associated with touches of small currants, graphite as well as a subtle hint of pepper and a discreet hint of chocolate. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, a certain sparkle as well as a good freshness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of small black fruits, graphite, cassis and more slightly cornflower associated with touches of small blue fruits, racy minerality as well as a hint of spices, chocolate and toast. Good length. Presence of a fine hint of good bitterness on the persistence.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Palatin 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is aromatic and offers freshness as well as a nice floral touch. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, cornflower and more slightly cassis associated with a touch of pepper, violet, fine hints of small wild fruits as well as a hint of clove and cardamom. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, freshness as well as some tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh blackberry, raspberry and more slightly fresh red fruits associated with a touch of cardamom, mocha and a subtle hint of toasted almond. The finish is a bit tight and marked by tannins (finely dry).
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Haut Rocher 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose offers a little power as well as intensity. The wine benefits from being decanted. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, small wild black fruits and more lightly crushed redcurrants associated with touches of racy minerality, white pepper as well as discreet hints of Bigarreau cherry, licorice and a subtle hint of toasted. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, a tangy frame, freshness as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, bright cassis and more slightly cornflower associated with touches of violet, camphor, licorice as well as fine hints of mocha / chocolate, with a subtle hint of toast and an imperceptible hint of coffee. Good length. Tannins are precise and finely mellow.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Petit Fombrauge 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The wine benefits from being decanted. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, raspberry and slightly cardamom associated with touches of floral as well as a fine hint of pistil, cinnamon and a subtle hint of pepper. The palate is mineral and offers juicy / fresh fruit, a fine tangy frame, a little pulpiness of the fruit as well as a certain gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh blackberry, bright raspberry and more slightly small juicy red fruits associated with small touches of violet, fine hints of camphor, racy minerality and a subtle hint of spices sweet. Tannins are precise and finely mellow. Good length. Presence of a subtle hint of place on the finish / persistence. Good job take on the bitterness.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100).