Satellites Saint-émilion
Château Faizeau 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
On the nose it offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, jammy blackberry and more lightly crushed redcurrants associated with touches of liquorice as well as fine hints of toasted almond, vanilla and a subtle hint of camphor. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a small tangy frame, fat as well as roundness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed cassis, jammy blackberry and more slightly fleshy / crushed raspberry associated with touches of violet, vanilla as well as fine hints of toasted hazelnut and toast. Tannins are precise and relatively smooth.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château Tour Bayard 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers complexity as well as concentration. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, bright blueberry and more lightly crushed wild strawberries associated with fine touches of paprika, tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla as well as a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, an acidulous frame, a certain gourmandize, suavity, a nice freshness as well as a small concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, crushed blueberry and more slightly raspberry associated with small touches of blue berries, violets, chocolate as well as a hint of Bourbon vanilla and caramelization / toasted hazelnut. Tannins are elegant and well-rounded. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château Tour Bayard – L’angelot 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
The nose is fruity and offers intensity and finesse as well as ”sharp” power. It reveals notes of cassis, black berries and more slightly wild strawberries associated with touches of zan, black plum as well as fine hints of black pepper and a very discreet hint almost roasted herbs. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, a tangy frame, good definition, power, dynamism, concentration, a little powdery side and offers finesse in its power. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy black cassis, small juicy black berries and more slightly of raspberry associated with touches of black plum, violet as well as hints of roasted herbs, cocoa, bean tonka, with a subtle hint of bergamot and toasted almond. Tannins are finely powdery. Good length.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Vieux Château Palon 2019
Montagne Saint-emilion
The nose is aromatic, toasty and offers a certain power. It reveals notes of black blackberry, crushed raspberry and more slightly small black berries associated with touches of incense, bergamot as well as fine hints of pepper and a discreet floral hint. The palate is fruity, balanced, finely tight and offers minerality, elegance, good definition, a little freshness as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy / luscious black plum and more slightly fresh cassis associated with a touch of violet, frankincense, cocoa, discreet hints of toast, roasted herbs as well as a hint of liquorice and a discreet hint almost meat juice. Tannins are structuring, racy and offer a certain power. Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
PUISSEGUIN SAINT-ÉMILION
Château La Vaisinerie 2019
Puisseguin Saint-emilion
On the nose it is fresh and offers a little crunch, fruit and a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of fresh blackberry, fresh flowers and more slightly of fresh red berries associated with a touch of crunchy cherry, a hint of cherry blossoms as well as a subtle hint of cardamom and toast. The palate is fresh and offers crunch, a tangy texture as well as bitter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy blackberry, fresh raspberry and more slightly fresh / crunchy cassis associated with touches of lilac, violet as well as fine hints of crunchy redcurrants, toasted and a hint of chocolate (background).
Score : 14.75+ /20 (89/100)
Château Clarisse 2019
Puisseguin Saint-emilion
On the nose it offers gourmandize. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, crushed strawberry and more slightly pulpy berry fruit associated with touches of Bourbon vanilla as well as a hint of hazelnut and a very discreet hint almost bergamot (in the background). The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, acidity / a tangy frame, some gourmandize, tension as well as a little straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / luscious blackberry, bright cassis and more slightly crushed raspberry associated with touches of cornflowers, vanilla, sweet spices as well as a subtle hint of toasted almond. Good length. Sapidity at the end of the length / persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
1938 – 2019
Puisseguin Saint-emilion
The nose is fruity and offers a delicate power as well as a delicate concentration. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, creamy blackberry and more slightly crushed redcurrants associated with small touches of violet, camphor, spices as well as delicate hints of licorice and a very discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, a fine tangy frame, flavor and a certain fluidity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, creamy cassis and more slightly crushed raspberry associated with touches of violet, licorice, crushed cherry as well as delicate hints of black pepper, cardamom, to a fine a hint of salinity and a subtle note of grilled (in the background). Good length.
Score : 14.75+/20 (88-89/100)
Elronde 2019
Puisseguin Saint-emilion
The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of cassis, fairly ripe wild strawberries and more lightly ripe / juicy small black fruits associated with fine touches of almond as well as a very discreet hint of caramelization. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a nice tangy frame as well as a juicy / crunchy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cassis, juicy wild strawberry and more slightly blackberry associated with a touch of small crunchy red currants, flowers as well as a hint of mocha.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château Durand-laplagne - Les Terres Rouges 2019
Puisseguin Saint-emilion
The nose offers a certain power as well as concentration. It reveals notes of wild cassis, lilac and more slightly Cuben pepper associated with small touches of cinnamon, pulpy wild berries as well as a hint of toast (in the background). The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a fresh frame, suavity, precision, a certain gourmandize as well as good definition. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cassis, bright small black fruits and more slightly cornflower, licorice associated with touches of black pepper, small blue fruits as well as fine hints of chocolate, with a pinch of graphite and a fine touch of toast (in the background). Good length.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Haut-bernat 2019
Puisseguin Saint-emilion
The nose is tight and offers power, a stretched side as well as a fine grains. It reveals notes of wild cassis, gray pepper and more slightly of lily associated with touches of graphite, incense as well as a hint of small crushed red fruits and a very discreet hint of toast. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, a mineral frame as well as a tight / stretched side. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of wild cassis, crushed small red fruits and more lightly of graphite / incense associated with touches of spices as well as a hint of licorice and cocoa. Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Château La Rose de Haut Mouschet 2019
Puisseguin Saint-emilion
The nose is fruity, racy and offers a certain power of the grain. It reveals notes of walnut strawberry, wild cassis and more slightly blackberry associated with small touches of liquorice / star anise, cornflowers as well as a subtle hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, racy and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, a little tension, a racy grain as well as a little airy side in the approach. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, fleshy cassis and slightly blueberry associated with touches of crushed small red fruits as well as hints of chocolate, fresh blond tobacco and a hint of almond toasted. Good length. A gourmand wine, on the fruit and easy to access.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)