Château Destieux 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

Château Destieux 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity and offers a certain concentration and a small power. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry, small notes of violet associated with touches of small juicy wild berries as well as fine hints of nutmeg, toasted and an imperceptible hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, precise, finely tight and…

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Château Villemaurine 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

Château Villemaurine 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity, fresh, very discreetly tight and offers a small concentration, a good finesse of the grain. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, fleshy/crushed cassis, small notes of small crushed blue fruits associated with small touches of cornflower, violet liquorice stick, fresh mild tobacco as well as subtle…

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Clos Fourtet 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B

Clos Fourtet 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B

The nose is fruity and offers a beautiful racy power (terroir), a beautiful finesse of the grain and deepness. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, crushed Quetsche plum, small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of small black fruits, fine hints of nutmeg, spices and a very discreet hint of fresh cardamom/cloves. The…

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Château Cheval Blanc 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé A

Château Cheval Blanc 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé A

The nose is elegant, racy and offers power (in finesse), delicacy as well as a beautiful fleshy/juicy/well-built fruit. It reveals notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, pulpy cassis and small notes of violet plum associated with touches of violet, toasted, fleshy wild blueberry, nutmeg, toasted almond, a subtle hint of black cherry, racy minerality and graphite. The…

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Château Valandraud 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Premier Grand Cru Classé

Château Valandraud 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Premier Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant, racy, beautifully built and offers power, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a fine silky side. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, blackberry, violet and small notes of small fleshy fruits associated with touches of raspberry, cherry blossom, nutmeg as well as small hints of tonka bean,…

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Château Beauséjour héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B

Château Beauséjour héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B

The nose is racy and offers a certain power as well as deepness and intensity. It reveals notes of pulpy cassis, bright blackberry and bright raspberry associated with touches of Quetsche plum, a discreet hint of dry cassis, violet, zan, a discreet hint of camphor and toasted/caramelization. The palate is well-balanced, beautifully racy and precision,…

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Château Pavie Macquin 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé

Château Pavie Macquin 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, a beautiful elegance as well as subtility and a small power. It reveals notes of bright cassis, bright blackberry and small notes of fleshy blueberry associated with fine touches of crushed redcurrant, fresh cornflower, a hint of lilac, black tea, liquorice and very…

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Château Larcis Ducasse 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Premier Grand Cru Classé

Château Larcis Ducasse 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Premier Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant and offers a beautiful definition, precision as well as a fine concentration, a beautiful elegance and richness (full of finesse). It reveals notes of fleshy/crushed blueberry, crushed cassis, small notes of violet associated with touches of lily/iris, crushed raspberry, crushed plum as well as fine hints of liquorice stick, chocolate, vanilla…

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Château Ausone 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé A

Château Ausone 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé A

The nose is elegant, precise and offers a small power (full of control), a small richness beautifully racy and a small concentration (controlled). It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, pulpy violet plum and small notes of violet associated with touches of small ripe black fruits, small notes of violet associated with touches of small ripe…

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Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B

Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé B

The nose is aromatic, elegant, racy and offers power, a certaine tension and a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of ripe/bright cassis, small black fruits and small notes of cornflower associated with touches of small blue fruits, Cuben pepper, lily, lilac, bright raspberry as well as fine hints of toasted almond. The…

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