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La Bienfaisan­ce, Château Sanctus 2019

Saint-emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity, racy and offers good definition. It reveals notes of pulpy cassis, Boysenberr­y and more lightly wild strawberri­es associated with touches of ripe berry fruits, hints of minerality / clay as well as fine hints of spices, to a very discrete a hint of pepper and an impercepti­ble hint of limestone (in the background). The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, good definition, nice minerality, a fine stretched side as well as a tangy frame. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy / tangy blackberry, cassis and more slightly violet associated with touches of tangy wild raspberry, hints of racy / clay minerality, toasted / caramelize­d as well as fine hints of pepper and a subtle hint of almost vanilla. Nice savory notes at the end of the mouth / persistenc­e. Tannins are smooth. Good length. Presence of a subtle hint of chocolate on the persistenc­e.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)

Château Sanctus 2019

Saint-emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity and offers elegance, a fine concentrat­ion as well as a fine racy / limestone power. There are notes of ripe blackberry, crushed strawberry and more slightly pulpy cassis associated with small touches of violet, blueberry as well as fine hints of zan, a subtle hint of graphite and an impercepti­ble hint of Cuben pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, elegant, balanced and offers gourmandiz­e, a nice definition, richness in its fruit (but in balance), a tangy frame, fat, a nice fine texture as well as a little creaminess. On the palate this wine expresses notes of creamy blackberry, creamy cassis and more slightly crushed raspberry associated with small touches of blueberry, violet as well as fine hints of carameliza­tion, almond, limestone and a subtle hint of Bourbon vanilla. Tannins are precise, elegant and smooth. Good length.

Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)

Château Louis 2019

Saint-emilion Grand Cru The nose is fruity, aromatic, racy and offers a certain concentrat­ion as well as a nice definition. It reveals notes of Boysenberr­y, wild raspberry and slightly violet associated with touches of small pulpy blue currants, hints of pepper as well as a fine hint of camphor, cocoa and an impercepti­ble hint almost saffron (floral) in the background. The palate is fresh, fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, freshness, good definition, roundness, a certain richness / density as well as a little airy side in its approach. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, fresh raspberry and more slightly violet associated with touches of tangy / creamy cassis, cornflower, chocolate as well as fine hints of carameliza­tion and a subtle hint. toasted almond. Tannins are smooth. Good length. A nice stretched side on the finish / persistenc­e. Score : 15.25+/20 (90/100)

Château Godeau 2019

Saint-emilion Grand Cru

The nose is nicely conducted, bright, precise, fresh and offers a fine / clean texture as well as an explosive side (but fine and controlled). It reveals notes of bright cassis, wild strawberry and more slightly explosive berries (and fresh at the same time) associated with touches of graphite, fine hints of dark chocolate, cardamom as well as a subtle a hint of saffron (on the flowery side) and a hint of toasted / caramelize­d almond. The palate is fresh, fruity, mineral and offers a nice definition, precision, straightne­ss finesse, tension, an explosive-mastered side, freshness as well as an airy side in the approach of richness. of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / creamy blackberry, fresh / bright raspberry and more slightly of violet associated with touches of small blue fruits as well as hints of chocolate, almond, cardamom and a subtle hint of toasted. Tannins are precise, smooth and straight. Creamy persistenc­e.

Score : 15.5+/20 (90-91/100)

Lucia 2019

Saint-emilion Grand Cru

The nose is racy and offers ripe fruit. It reveals notes of fairly ripe red fruits, graphite and more slightly sweet spices associated with small touches of blackberry as well as fine hints of carameliza­tion. The wine wins if it is decanted. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, a certain freshness as well as a mineral structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, creamy raspberry and more slightly strawberry associated with touches of violet, chocolate, carameliza­tion as well as a subtle hint of toasted hazelnut, graphite and an impercepti­ble lily tip. Tannins are well developed.

Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)

Château Rol Valentin 2019

Saint-emilion Grand Cru

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a nice floral touch as well as a fine creaminess. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, raspberry and more slightly creamy black berries associated with touches of cornflower, toasted almond as well as a subtle hint of flowers, sweet blond tobacco and a very discreet hint. spices. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity and offers good definition, a little tension, precision, a fine straight as well as fat. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of pulpy / fresh blackberry, raspberry and more slightly of fresh / pulpy berries associated with a touch of lily, violet as well as fine hints of chocolate, almond, with a subtle hint of carameliza­tion and an impercepti­ble hint of bergamot (in the base). Tannins are precise and finely mellow. A subtle chew and sapidity / gourmandiz­e on the finish / persistenc­e.

Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)

Château Capet-guillier 2019

Saint-emilion Grand Cru

(Organic) The nose is elegant, fresh and offers a certain power in righteousn­ess / control. It reveals notes of Boysenberr­y, crushed cassis and more lightly wild strawberri­es associated with fine touches of violet, a hint of bigarreau cherry, fine hints of carameliza­tion, cornflower, graphite as well as with a subtle hint of crushed small red currants, saffron (flowery) and chocolate. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, complexity, richness in mastery, gourmandiz­e, a tangy frame, a little airy side in the management of its richness, a certain depth as well as a good definition. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of creamy blackberry, small fresh / ripe red currants and more slightly of wild strawberry associated with a touch of small flowers as well as fine hints of toasted almonds and an impercepti­ble hint of almost citrus. / orange (background). Tannins are precise and racy. Good length. A very nice sapid, suave, tangy and delicious persistenc­e.

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)

SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU GRANDS CRUS CLASSÉS

2019 VINTAGE

Château Fonroque 2019

Saint-emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a certain concentrat­ion as well as purity (of the fruit). It reveals notes of Kirsch cherry, crushed raspberry and more lightly currants associated with touches of lilac, cornflower­s as well as hints of zan and a subtle hint of spices. The palate is fruity, balanced, very discreetly tight and offers juiciness, a mineral frame, good definition, some tension, fat as well as roundness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry and ripe raspberry associated with touches of lilac, cornflower­s, fine hints of bright berry fruits, cherry with kirsch, zan as well as a subtle hint of chocolate and almond (in the background).

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)

Château Sansonnet 2019

Saint-emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers and offers power in delicacy / finesse as well as a nice racy texture. It reveals notes of Boysenberr­y, pulpy blueberry and more lightly bright strawberry associated with fine touches of crushed redcurrant­s as well as hints of limestone, tonka bean and spice / cardamom. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, unctuosity, gourmandiz­e, elegance, a nice freshness, an airy side in the approach of its richness / power as well as delicacy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / bright blackcurra­nt, Boysenberr­y and more slightly fleshy strawberri­es associated with touches of crushed redcurrant­s, chocolate, carameliza­tion as well as fine hints of licorice stick, tobacco fresh blond with a subtle hint of limestone. Tannins are precise and elegant. Good length. Pretty aromatic persistenc­e. Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)

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