Saint-émilion
Château Grangey 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers precision as well as a very fine concentration. There are notes of cassis, black blackberry and more slightly graphite associated with touches of crushed redcurrants, wild strawberries, fine touches of licorice as well as a fine hint of plum, blond tobacco and a hint of spices. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers suavity juiciness, a little freshness, a certain gourmandize, a fine tension as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, wild strawberry and more slightly cornflower associated with touches of small bright blue currants, fine hints of tobacco, cardamom as well as a subtle hint of toast/coffee and black pepper (in the background). Tannins are precise, elegant and supple. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
La Perle du Brégnet 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is a little tight. The wine benefits from being decanted .It reveals notes of wild blackberry, gray pepper and more lightly small wild currants associated with touches of violet and spices. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, a mineral frame as well as a juicy / pulpy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cassis, pulpy / juicy redcurrants and more slightly of violet associated with hint of blond tobacco, cloves and fine hints of sweet spices. Tannins are supple
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Château Trapaud 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fresh, aromatic and offers a certain slight intensity as well as a fine attracted side. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild raspberry and more slightly gray pepper associated with small touches of small bright black currants, graphite / incense as well as fine hints of black pepper, black tea, of cardamom and a subtle hint of Bourbon vanilla. The palate is fresh, fruity and offers juiciness, a little minerality, a juicy / fresh frame, good definition, gourmandize, fine tension, harmony as well as a certain purity of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, bright cassis and more slightly juicy small and wild red fruits associated with a touch of graphite, black plum, cardamom, with fine hints of sense of place as well as a discreet hint of black pepper and toast. Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Roylland 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers gourmandize, a little power as well as a nice fine texture. It reveals notes of bright blackberry, pulpy small fruits and cornflower associated with touches of fleshy blue fruits, a hint of strawberry as well as fine hints of almonds, toast, sweet blond tobacco and a hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity and offers suavity a mineral frame, gourmandize, a certain longer, a certain elegance, tension as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / bright blackberry, juicy / bright blue plum and more slightly fleshy strawberry associated with a touch of Bigarreau cherry / blue fruits as well as hints of licorice, toasted almond, to a subtle hint of vanilla and a very discreet hint of toast (in the background). A nice, harmonions and elegant wine. Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Château Milens 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is quite aromatic and offers a certain delicacy as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, crushed strawberry and more lightly vanilla associated with touches of violet as well as fine hints of sweet blond tobacco. The palate is fresh, mineral and offers fruit, a certain gourmandize, a fine tension, a fine fat, a little flattering side of the fruit as well as a marked minerality. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of raspberry, pulpy / fresh small red fruits and more slightly bright cassis associated with touches of violet, lilac, a hint of fresh / juicy plum, with hints of vanilla, tobacco sweet blond as well as a subtle hint of toast and almond. Tannins are soft and delicious. Good length. Presence of a fine chewiness on the end of the mouth / persistence.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Cuvée Entre Amis 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration as well as a gourmand fruit. It reveals notes of pulpy raspberry, pulpy blackberry and more slightly crushed small red fruits associated with touches of licorice, cornflower as well as a fine hint of sweet blond tobacco, with a subtle hint of sweet spices and with a very discreet saline point (in the background). The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, gourmandize, fine tension, precision, a discreetly tight frame, a tangy frame as well as a nice bright / juicy and precise fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, pulpy cassis and more slightly of juicy black plum associated with touches of licorice, camphor, blond tobacco, fine hints of pulpy redcurrants, camphor as well as a subtle hint of almond and cocoa. Tannins are fine, precise and smooth. Good length.
Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)
Château Franc La Rose 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant, fresh and fruity. The wine wins if it is decanted. There are notes of blackberry, fairly ripe cassis and more slightly violet associated with touches of small blue fruits / ripe plum as well as hints of saffron, discreet hints of licorice stick, with a subtle hint. of tea and a very discreet hint of cloves. The palate is fruity and offers a nice freshness, juiciness, energy, verticality, a little fat, roundness as well as a fine tangy frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / luscious blackberry, luscious purple plum and more slightly violet associated with touches of fresh cassis, fresh blueberry as well as hints of toasted, chocolate, toasted hazelnut and a subtle hint of bergamot (in the background). Tannins are precise and offer a little mellowness. Good length
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Clos Dubreuil 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a nice power in elegance, uprightness as well as a nice ”sensuality” of the fruit (ripe and fresh). There are notes of sour cherry, ripe / fresh cassis and more slightly violet associated with touches of cornflower, small blue fruits, hints of sweet blond tobacco, star anise, toast as well as a discreet hint of pepper and caramelization. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity, precise and offers a nice tangy frame, a nice racy / chalky texture, tension, accuracy, elegance as well as a nice stretched / long side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, pulpy / fresh cassis and more slightly of creamy purple plum associated with touches of fresh violet, cornflower, and pulpy berries as well as hints of caramelization, nuts. nutmeg, with fine hints of spices, dark chocolate, a hint of toasted almond and an imperceptible hint of tea (in the background). Tannins are precise, structuring, racy, fine and elegant. Good length. Nice bitterness at the end of the palate. Pretty, delicious and suave persistence. A wine that offers richness while freshness, race and delicacy. Well done !
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Clos Dubreuil - Anna 2019
Saint-emilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant and offers richness, freshness, a certain strength / power but all in control / delicacy. There are notes of creamy blackberry, crushed blueberry and more slightly crushed strawberry associated with touches of ripe cassis, chocolate, star anise, fine hints of nutmeg, lily, toast as well as a discreet almost tonka bean tip and an imperceptible hint of Madagascar pepper. The palate is fresh, juicy, balanced, mineral and offers a nice fat, a nice definition, tension, a tangy frame, a certain richness (in balance), energy as well as delicacy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / fleshy blackberry, ripe / fresh cassis and more slightly fresh raspberry associated with touches of fresh / juicy plum, hints of chocolate, toasted hazelnut as well as fine tips nutmeg, star anise, fresh saffron (in its flowery side) and a discreet almost caramelized hint. A nice work on the bitterness especially at the end of the mouth. Good length and good persistence A nice little bite at the end of the palate / persistence.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)