Satellites Saint-émilion
balanced, racy and offers juiciness, freshness, smoothness, elegance, just concentration / richness, a tangy structure as well as a nice racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, bright cassis and more slightly tangy / bright raspberry associated with small touches of fresh purple plum, violet / lily as well as hints of vanilla, almond toasted and with a subtle hint of sweet blond tobacco. Tannins are precise, elegant and offer a fine straight forwardness.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Vieux Château Goujon 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
On the nose it is fruity and offers a certain freshness. It reveals notes of raspberry, fleshy / fresh red berries and slightly blackberry associated with small touches of flowers, fine hints of fresh blond tobacco and a discreet hint of almond. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, smoothness, freshness, good definition, a certain roundness, a fine straightness as well as a small tart frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and more slightly juicy / fleshy cassis associated with touches of fresh / varietal flowers as well as a hint of fresh blond tobacco. Tannins are fine and precise. Good length. A nice bitterness at the end of the palate. Presence of a fine varietal hint and a very discreet hint of cocoa on the finish.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Vieux Château Labatut 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
On the nose it offers a fine power. There are notes of berry, raspberry and more slightly juicy plum / blackberry associated with touches of violet and zan / sweet spices. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers minerality, a little fat, a certain little roundness as well as a mineral structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of luscious Boysen blackberry, fleshy / juicy plum and more slightly juicy raspberry associated with a touch of fresh violet as well as fine hints of chocolate and a hint of almond.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Ecrin de Château Roc de Calon 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
The nose is spicy and offers juicy / fresh fruit as well as a fine and well-controlled power. It reveals notes of juicy wild blackberries, wild small fruits and slightly pepper associated with a touch of cinnamon, bright wild strawberries as well as hints of small blue fruits, licorice and a fine hint of spices. The palate is fruity, tight, precise, gourmand and offers juiciness, suavity, freshness, minerality as well as a fine airy touch in the approach. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cassis, pulpy / juicy Boysenberry and more slightly of wild strawberry associated with touches of spices, nutmeg, licorice, a hint of cornflower as well as very fine hints of vanilla and toasted hazelnut (in the background). Tannins are fine, precise and supple. Good length. Sapidity / a fine salinity on the end of the mouth / persistence. Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château La Papeterie 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
The nose is fruity, finely tight, marked by gray pepper and offers a certain tension. It reveals notes of blackberry, gray pepper and more slightly of lily / violet associated with small touches of strawberry, nutmeg as well as a discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, freshness, a certain minerality, precision, fleshy as well as a little tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, violet / lily and more slightly gray pepper associated with touches of wild strawberry, pulpy / fleshy small fruits as well as hints of spices and a subtle touch of fresh tobacco. Suavity and sapidity on the finish / persistence. Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Jura-plaisance 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
The nose is fresh and offers a certain intensity as well as amplitude. It reveals notes of small black fruits, fresh violet and more slightly of lily, pastille/rose associated with touches of gray pepper and fine hints of clove. The palate is fresh, fruity, finely tight and offers minerality, juiciness, good definition, some tension as well as a linear side. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of cinnamon, small black fruits and more slightly of clove associated with a touch of wild strawberry as well as discreet hints of leather and a subtle hint of pepper. Tannins are well developed. Good length.
Score : 14.25/20 (87-88/100)
Château Franc Baudron – Authentique 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion (organic)
On the nose it is fruity and offers a fine concentration, a fine racy minerality as well as a subtle tight side. The wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of wild cassis, small fruits / berries and slightly pepper associated with fine floral hints as well as a fine hint of ”sense of place” (local biotop). The palate is fruity, elegant and offers aromatic purity as well as a very nice ”sexy” and juicy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cassis, juicy / luscious blueberry and more slightly cornflowers associated with fine touches of blue berries, crunchy strawberry as well as hints of tonka bean, toast and a subtle hint of fresh hazelnut. Good length. A nice sapidity and freshness at the end of the mouth. Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
L’audacieux de Franc-baudron 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
On the nose it is elegant and offers ”richness in discretion / control”, a small concentration, a nice grain as well as a nice definition. The wine should be decanted to gain in scale and accessibility. It reveals notes of fleshy / crushed strawberry, fleshy / crushed blackberry and more slightly of lilac, violet associated with small touches of crushed small red fruits, pulpy purple plum as well as hints of cardamom, almond, with a subtle hint of Cuben pepper and a very discreet hint of Bourbon vanilla bean. The palate is fruity, balanced, full of finesse / precision and offers juiciness, freshness, good definition, elegance, smoothness, depth as well as richness in balance and control. On the palate this wine expresses notes of creamy Boysenberry, bright cassis and more slightly cornflowers associated with touches of bright blueberry, crushed raspberry as well as fine tangy / sweet hints, toasted almond, chocolate, nutmeg and sweet blond tobacco. Tannins are elegant, chewy and smooth. Chewiness at the end of the length / persistence. Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Château Montaiguillon 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
On the nose it is aromatic and it offers a little richness / concentration. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, creamy cherry and slightly cornflowers associated with touches of caramelization, toasted hazelnut and a subtle hint of bergamot. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers a tangy structure, juiciness, a fine sweetness, a little fat, a certain little richness as well as freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, creamy raspberry and more slightly crushed red berries associated with touches of violet, cornflowers as well as fine hints of toasted almond and a discreet hint of vanilla (in the background). Good length. Score : 15.25/ 20 (90/100)
Château Roudier 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
On the nose it is fruity, flowery and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of ripe raspberry, crushed strawberry and more lightly of lily associated with touches of black berries as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper and fresh blond tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, smoothness, a little freshness, tension as well as a fine tangy frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh raspberry, small juicy / fresh red berries and more slightly of fresh flowers associated with a touch of crunchy cassis as well as hints of almond and a fine varietal hint (in background). Tannins are finely mellow.
Score : 15/20 (89 – 90/100)
Château Plaisance 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
On the nose it is fruity. The wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of bright blackberry, strawberry and more lightly fresh / ripe berry associated with a touch of lily as well as fine hints of sweet spices / toast. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, a certain gourmandize as well as a tangy structure. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, crushed raspberry and more slightly cornflowers associated with touches of blueberry, small red fruits as well as hints of fresh blond tobacco and a subtle hint of caramelization. Good length and persistence. Sapidity at the end of the palate / persistence. Presence of a very discreet hint of vanilla on the persistence Score : 15.25+/20 (90 -91/100)
Château Indépendance 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
The nose offers a certain concentration of fruit, freshness, a fine grain as well as a certain velvety. It reveals notes of bright Boysenberry, bright cherry and more lightly crushed / ripe red berries associated with touches of violet, cardamom as well as a discreet hint of green pepper and spices. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, juiciness, a mineral frame, freshness as well as good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh blackberry, juicy / fresh raspberry and more lightly juicy cherry associated with a touch of violet as well as fine hints of tonka bean. Tannins are well developed. A fine flavor on the finish / persistence. Presence of a hint of caramelization on the aftertaste.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)