Clos des Menuts 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Clos des Menuts 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fresh. It reveals notes of fresh cassis, fresh violet, small notes of small fresh/fleshy red berries associated with touches of racy minerality/terroir as well as discreet hints of sweet spices and a very discreet varietal hint (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, a certain freshness as…

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Clos Dubreuil 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Clos Dubreuil 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is elegant, racy and offers concentration (full of control), a fine grain as well as power (full of finesse) and a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of juicy/ripe cassis, violet plum, small notes of small wild fruits associated with fine touches of crushed redcurrant as well as hints of pepper,…

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Petit Corbin-Despagne 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Petit Corbin-Despagne 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize, a good definition and a fine straightness. It reveals notes of pulpy cassis, small pulpy blue berries, small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with fine touches of violet, fresh lily as well as fine hints of liquorice and very discreet hints of sweet spices. The palate is fruity,…

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Château Cardinal-Villemaurine 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Cardinal-Villemaurine 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is elegant, racy and offers intensity as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of cornflower, lilac, ripe/juicy Boysen berry, small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with fine touches of small juicy/acidulous blue fruits as well as hints of liquorice stick, cardamom, iris and discreet hints of black tea (in the background)….

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Château Daugay 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Daugay 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is elegant, racy, well-built and offers a small complexity. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, violet, cornflower, small notes of small pulpy/juicy blue berries associated with small touches of graphite, small fleshy fruits as well as hints of caramelization, toasted, nutmeg and very fine hints of timut pepper….

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L’Eminence de Cardinal-Villemaurine 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

L’Eminence de Cardinal-Villemaurine 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity and offers a certain power as well as a small franc side. It reveals notes of bright cassis, bright plum, small notes of small crushed black fruits associated with touches of fresh lily, fresh iris as well as hints of small red berries, discreet hints of spices and an imperceptible hint…

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Pavillon Daugay 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Pavillon Daugay 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose offers intensity and a certain power. It reveals notes of wild cassis, small wild fruits/small berries, small notes of violet associated with a touch of strawberry as well as hints of spices and a subtle hint of fresh leather. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a small fat/suavity, a certain gourmandize, a…

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Château Guillemin La Gaffelière 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Guillemin La Gaffelière 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity, slightly tight and offers concentration as well as a certain power. It reveals notes of wild cassis, Boysen berry, small wild black berries associated with fine touches of plum, lily as well as hints of grey pepper, camphor, spices and fine hints of toasted. The palate is fruity, slightly tight and…

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Château Trapaud 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Trapaud 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity and offers a fine richness, a certain tension as well as concentration, a certain deepness and a fine flowery side. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, crushed/fleshy cassis, small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with touches of fresh violet, cornflower, small fleshy/ripe red berries as well…

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Château Mangot – Frères Todeschini 2018, Distique 11 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Mangot – Frères Todeschini 2018, Distique 11 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is elegant, beautifully built and offers power (full of justness and control), intensity as well as a beautiful grain and a straight side. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, small ripe black fruits, small notes of bright blueberry associated with touches of bright/fleshy plum, strawberry as well as fine hints of fresh lilac,…

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