Saint-Émilion
SAINT-EMILION 2019 VINTAGE
Château Jacques Noir 2019
Saint-Emilion
The nose offers a fine power and fruit. It reveals notes of blackberry, blackcurrant and more slightly ripe red berries associated with a touch of violet as well as fine hints of cardamom, tonka bean and a very discreet hint of toast. The palate is fruity and offers unctuosity, juiciness, a little freshness as well as minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh blackberry, pulpy blackcurrant and more slightly of ripe / pulpy strawberry associated with fine touches of tonka bean as well as a discreet hint of cocoa and nutmeg. Tannins are fine and discreetly marked. Presence of a touch of cocoa bitterness on the persistence.
Score: 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Château Barrail Saint-André 2019
Saint-Emilion
(No added sulfur) The nose offers a fine concentration as well as a little power. It reveals notes of small red fruits, raspberry and more lightly of lily associated with touches of pepper as well as a subtle hint of fresh cloves. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers a certain unctuosity (in freshness) as well as a stretched side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, pulpy / juicy cassis and more slightly creamy raspberry associated with small touches of small red currants, fresh lilies as well as a hint of fresh tobacco, cloves and of black tea. Tannins are well developed. Presence of a very discreet hint of dark chocolate aftertaste.
Score: 15/20 (89-90/100)
Clarendelle 2019
Saint-Emilion
The nose is fruity and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of bright Boysenberry, bright cassis and more lightly violet associated with touches of crushed raspberry, luscious plum as well as discreet spices and a hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, juiciness, a certain gourmandize, fat, roundness, an acidulous frame as well as a small pulpy side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy raspberry, Boysenberry and more slightly pulpy plum associated with a touch of wild strawberry, cardamom, toasted as well as a hint of chocolate and a fine almost varietal hint on the finish / persistence. A fine bitterness on the finish.
Score: 15/20 (89-90/100)
Le Quintus 2019
Saint-Emilion
The nose is fruity and offers a certain creaminess. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry, fleshy / pulpy small black fruits and small notes of fleshy strawberries associated with small touches of cornflowers / violet as well as fine hints of caramelization and a discreet hint of sweet blond tobacco. The palate is fruity, well- balanced and offers gourmandize, roundness, juiciness, fat as well as a certain creaminess. On the palate this wine expresses notes of creamy blackberry, pulpy raspberry and small notes of juicy / fleshy small fruits associated with touches of pulpy / fresh small red fruits, toasted as well as fine hints of chocolate and a subtle hint vanilla. Tannins are mellow. Chewiness on the finish / persistence. Presence of a subtle hint of dark chocolate on the aftertaste.
Score: 15.25/20 (90/100)
Clos Antre-Amis 2019
Saint-Emilion
The nose is fruity and offers concentration as well as a certain depth. The wine should be decanted beforehand. It reveals notes of concentrated wild blackberry, violet and more slightly cassis associated with touch of crushed red currants, licorice, purple plum as well as a subtle hint of rose and pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, some concentration, freshness, minerality as well as some intensity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, concentrated cassis, violet associated with touches of bright wild red currants, licorice, Cuben pepper as well as delicate hints of mocha and a subtle hint of toast/coffee on the finish / persistence. Good length.
Score: 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château La Devine 2019
Saint-Emilion
The nose is very finely tight and offers a little concentration as well as a delicate powdery side. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, violet, lily and slightly pepper associated with hints of licorice, small concentrated red currants as well as fine hint of coffee and a discreet hint of leather. The palate is fresh, fruity, mineral, finely tight and offers a fine concentration as well as a certain juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cassis, small bright black currants and raspberry associated with touches of lily, violet, hints of pepper as well as a discreet hint of coffee, cedar and a subtle hint of leather. Good length.
Score: 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU 2019 VINTAGE
Château Grand Faurie Larose 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers gourmandize as well as a fine straight. It reveals notes of juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry and more lightly cherry associated with fine touches of flowers as well as a varietal hint. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, a tangy structure as well as a nice freshness and salinity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, pulpy raspberry and more slightly of juicy / tart cherry associated with a touch of fresh fig as well as hints of tonka bean and a varietal / toasted touch. Tannins are well developed. Presence of a good varietal bitterness on the finish / persistence.
Score: 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Petit Soutard 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a certain minerality, a fine grain as well as a nice ”touch”. It reveals notes of juicy / fresh blackcurrant, juicy / fresh raspberry and more slightly cornflowers associated with a fine touch of cherry blossoms, small red fruits as well as discreet hints almost sweet blond tobacco. The palate is nicely fresh and offers gourmandize, unctuosity as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh / juicy cherry, blackcurrant and more slightly juicy / fresh plum associated with a touch of cornflowers, rose as well as a hint of lilac. Tannins are structuring.
Score: 16/20 (92/100)
Intuition de Fleur Cardinale 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is flowery and fruity. It reveals notes of cornflowers, lily and slightly blackberry associated with small touches of raspberry as well as fine hints of nutmeg and a very discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, balanced, on the fruit and offers unctuosity, freshness, juiciness, minerality as well as gourmandize and pretty tangy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of currants, juicy / pulpy cherry and more slightly raspberry associated with a touch of juicy / tangy blackcurrant as well as fine hints of pepper, nutmeg and a very discreet hint of chocolate in the background). Presence of a fine hint of good bitterness on the finish / persistence.
Score: 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Croix Cardinale 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers power, good definition, freshness as well as a certain depth. It reveals notes of juicy cassis, ripe wild red berries and, more lightly, lily, lilac associated with fine hints of licorice as well as discreet hints of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, balanced, salivating and offers gourmandize, juiciness, salinity, a stretched side, tension as well as a fine tangy frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / tangy cassis, tangy blackberry and more slightly raspberry associated with touches of juicy berry fruits as well as hints of tonka bean. Precise and finely mellow tannins. More structure and power than in the Cuvée Intuition.
Score: 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Chapelle de Labrie 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a nice bright fruit. It reveals notes of bright blueberry, bright cherry and more slightly raspberry associated with touches of violet, cherry blossoms, fine hints of licorice, blond tobacco, a subtle hint of pepper as well as an imperceptible hint of pistil, pepper and serious saline. The palate is fruity and offers unctuosity, gourmandize, juiciness, a nice silky feel, roundness as well as freshness. A very nice silky and juicy touch (bright fruits). On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / bright blackberry, juicy blueberry and more slightly plum associated with touches of raspberry, bright currants, lily / cornflowers as well as hints of cocoa, racy minerality, to a subtle almost saline hint of pepper and an imperceptible almost cedar hint in the background. Nice bitterness on the finish. Tannins are precise and relatively suave.
Score: 16.5/20 (93/100)
Château Croix de Labrie 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is flowery, elegant and offers a small concentration as well as power in mastery and finesse. Beautiful breadth of the aromatic palette. It reveals notes of cornflowers, lily, blue berries and slightly raspberry associated with touches of crushed strawberry, hints of crushed cherry, delicate hints of licorice, sweet blond tobacco and a subtle point of sense of the place (local biotop). The palate is fruity and offers radiance, gourmandize, radiance, depth, a nice energy as well as a nice melodious and fresh side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, bright cherry and more slightly pulpy redcurrants associated with touches of raspberry, lily, chocolate, caramelization, with fine hints of sweet blond tobacco, morello cherry. as well as a very discreet hint of cedar / small fresh flowers (in the background). There is a subtle hint of a sense of place and salinity on the finish. Tannins are elegant and suave. A certain richness / concentration but all in mastery / finesse. A beautiful grain and touched on the finish. Nice length.
Score: 18+/20 (96-97/100)
L’Esprit de Jean Voisin 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers concentration, fruit and a certain intensity. It reveals notes of lily, iris and more slightly black berries associated with touches of crushed wild strawberries, Sichuan pepper as well as a subtle hint of camphor and spices. The palate is fruity, finely tight and offers juiciness, freshness, minerality, delicacy as well as a tangy / juicy structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / crunchy blackberry, juicy / crunchy blackcurrant and more slightly of small red berries associated with touches of iris, peony, lily, cocoa as well as a subtle hint of camphor and minerality / graphite. Tannins are fine and finely firm. Presence of a hint of good bitterness on the finish / persistence.
Score: 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Château Castelot 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
(organic) The nose is fruity (nice focus on the fruit) and offers a certain concentration. It reveals notes of rose, fresh violet and fresh / bright raspberry associated with touches of pulpy cassis / pulpy plum as well as a fine hint of toast and a discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, minera- lity, a certain freshness as well as a little tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberries, small crushed black berries and more slightly crushed black plum associated with touches of violet as well as hints of fresh cherry, cocoa, toast and a subtle hint of toasted almond. Tannins are precise and finely powdery.
Score: 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Château Roc de Candale 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is aromatic and offers a little power. It reveals notes of ripe / juicy wild red fruits, violet and slightly blackberry associated with touches of small ripe crushed berries as well as fine hints of black tea, sweet spices and a discreet cardamom tip. The palate is fruity and offers a tangy structure, roundness, fat, good definition, some energy as well as a nice acidity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / tangy blackberry, blackcurrant and more slightly violet associated with touches of crushed raspberry, fresh / pulpy cherry, hints of cardamom, tonka bean as well as a subtle hint. almond and vanilla. Tannins are supple and offer a finely powdery texture. Good length and persistence.
Score: 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château Candale 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant, racy and offers a nice ripe fruit. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, crushed raspberry and more slightly crushed currants associated with small touches of blue fruits, cherries as well as fine hints of zan, small spices and a discreet hint of toasted hazelnut. The palate is fruity, fresh, balanced and offers a fresh frame, acidity, good definition as well as a nice juicy / tangy / fresh fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / luscious blackberry, juicy / luscious raspberry and more slightly bright cherry associated with touches of violet, lilac as well as fine hints of hazelnut, toast and a subtle hint of fresh / juicy berries. Tannins are precise and supple.
Score: 15.75/20 (91-91/100)
Château Tour Saint-Christophe 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant, fresh, flowery and offers power as well as a nice racy grain. There are notes of cassis, small wild black currants and more slightly licorice associated with touches of blond tobacco, toasted, a fine hint of small red fruits, discreet hints of toast, hazelnut as well as with a subtle hint of place and pepper. The palate is fruity, balanced, elegant, racy and offers crispness, juiciness, volume, nice fruit, nice definition, nice acidulous frame as well as suppleness and delicacy in its power / concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, bright cassis and more slightly cornflowers associated with touches of crushed raspberry, licorice/ zan, toasted almond with fine hints of toasted hazelnut, almond as well as a subtle hint of dark chocolate / cocoa and a discreet hint of sense of place. Tannins are precise, elegant and relatively covering. There is a fine powdery side and a discreet chewiness on the persistence.
Score: 17.25+/20 (95/100)
Château La Commanderie 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fresh and offers fine concentration, power and some depth. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, pulpy / juicy wild blackcurrant and more slightly crushed strawberry associated with touches of fairly ripe small red berries as well as hints of Sichuan pepper, spices and a subtle hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers unctuosity, freshness, juiciness, racy minerality, fat as well as good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackcurrant, pulpy cherry and more slightly of small red berries associated with a touch of cornflowers, racy minerality, fine hints of pepper, licorice as well as a subtle hint of vanilla and caramelization.
Score: 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Clos des Jacobins 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers gourmandize, a nice racy grain, precision as well as a certain deepness. There are notes of cassis, ripe black berries and more slightly Bigarreau cherry associated with touches of cornflowers, fresh small fruits, fine hints of small blue fruits as well as a discreet hint of zan, blond tobacco and a subtle hint of clove. The palate is well-balanced, juicy, full of control and offers minerality, a good definition, a nice freshness, a beautiful racy grain, fleshiness, a fine aerial side as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh / juicy raspberry, small bright red berries associated with touches of small blue fruits, bright cassis as well as hints of nutmeg, toast, cardamom and a grilled hint. Good length.
Score: 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is elegant, harmonious, fresh and offers juicy fruit, nice expressive fruit, depth and a toasted side (in elegance). There are notes of fleshy / juicy blackberry (seduction limit of over-maturity), raspberry and more slightly small red fruits / crushed redcurrants associated with fine hints of Quetsche plum, cocoa, camphor, with a subtle hint of pepper, a discreet hint of roasted oak as well as a subtle hint of sweet blond tobacco and zan (in the background). The palate is fruity, balanced, elegant and offers juiciness, pulpiness, gourmandize, fullness, a tangy frame, fleshy with finesse as well as richness in mastery (and all in thoroughness). Lots of gourmandize and a pretty charming side, ample and voluminous but very graceful. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / bright blackberry, pulpy / bright raspberry and more slightly of fairly ripe small blue fruits associated with touches of caramelization, graphite, chocolate, toasted almond as well as a subtle hint of black tea, morello cherry and a hint of vanilla. Presence of an imperceptible almost sage tip in the background. Tannins are elegant, mellow and sapid. A beautiful, gourmand and persistent finish. Chewiness and flavor on the finish. Presence of a hint of cocoa and caramelization on the persistence.
Score: 19/20 (98/100)
Château Haut-Brisson 2019
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a certain crunch as well as a fine power / concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and more slightly small blue fruits associated with touches of morello cherry, hints of crushed strawberries as well as fine hints of zan and a hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, freshness, a nice shine as well as pulp. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed raspberry, crushed cherry and more slightly blackberry associated with touches of crushed blueberry, zan, toasted hazelnut as well as a subtle hint of vanilla and graphite. Tannins are racy. Good length. Presence of a hint of good bitterness
