Chateau Fonplegade 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru

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James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Cote de Baleau 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

A silky and refined young St.-Emilion with crushed blueberries and blackberries, as well as some black-olive flavors, following through to firm tannins and freshness at the finish.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Cote de Baleau 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Cote de Baleau offers up notions of raisin cake, prunes and Chinese five spice with touches of tobacco and fallen leaves. Rich, full-bodied and very spicy in the dried berry-laced mouth, it has a chewy texture and lively lift on the finish.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Cote de Baleau 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Cote de Baleau is a very pretty, understated wine built on precision and nuance. Sweet floral and spice notes add character to a nuanced, pleasant Saint-emilion that will drink well pretty much on release. This is very nicely done. The purity of the flavors is striking. Tasted two times.

 

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James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Saintayme 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

This is very perfumed with a firm and solid, stony tannin structure. Lovely, linear line through this. Full and tight at the same time.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Saintayme 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

Lively. featuring raspberry and red currant notes stretching out, with light floral and singed apple wood accents.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Saintayme 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

Produced by Denis Durantou of Château L’Eglise Clinet, the 2018 Saintayme is made of 100% Merlot with 30% new oak and 14.5% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts from the glass with plum preserves, crushed blackberries and chocolate-covered cherries with hints of lavender, unsmoked cigar and fragrant earth. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals beautiful freshness and elegance with soft tannins and loads of mineral sparks on the finish.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Saintayme 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

Denis Durantou's 2018 Saintayme is especially fine in 2018. Bright, floral and energetic. Saintayme really shines. In fact, I can't remember a recent vintage with this much finesse. The tannins need time to soften, but there is plenty of radiant fruit waiting to emerge. I won't be surprised if the finished wine is even better than this note suggests. Tasted two times.

 

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Jeb Dunnuck im Januar 2019:

Deeply colored, the 2018 Château Puy-Blanquet checks in as 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from a 20-hectare parcel of clay and limestone soils. Beautifully ripe and sexy, with a massive bouquet of blackcurrants, macerated black cherries, and smoked earth, it's full-bodied, opulent, and layered on the palate, with serious fruit. This brilliant wine will be approachable in its youth yet also evolve gracefully for 15 years or more. It should also be an incredible value.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Puy Blanquet 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

A red with lots of richness and density and flavor. Full body. plenty of round tannins and a long and flavorful finish.


 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Puy Blanquet 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Puy-Blanquet is a rich. creamy and sensual wine with tremendous near and medium term appeal. In 2018. Puy-Blanquet is especially lush. almost shockingly so. for a Saint-emilion that is usually quite classic in feel. Inky red and purplish berry fruit. spice. rose petal and mint build as this silky. pliant Saint-emilion shows off its racy. inviting personality. Don't miss it.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Tour Saint Christophe 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Der Kern ist dicht und undurchsichtig. nur eine minimale Aufhellung zum Rand hin. Die Nase bietet eine Fülle dunklen schwarzen Beeren. süsse Kirschnuancen. eine frische kühlende Nuance. Sehr behutsames Toasting. man hat wohl aus dem 2015er seine Schlüsse gezogen und geht etwas behutsamer mit dem Neuholzanteil um. Im Mund totale Balance bei maximalem aromatischen Druck. Perfekt polierte Tannine. lang. frisch. kühl. druckvoll und nochmal lang! Einfach ein genialer Weinwert. dessen Winemaker-Team den Jahrgang perfekt interpretiert hat. 93-95 Punkte.

 

James Suckling im Januar 2021:

Currant, red-tea, chili, chocolate and lemon-zest aromas. Chalk and crushed gravel, too. It’s medium-bodied with tight, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Sleek and tight with crunchy berry, mineral and zesty notes on the finish. Complex. Pretty center palate to this. Extremely polished. Try from 2025.

 

A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, aged for around 18 months in oak barrels, 40% new, the 2018 Tour Saint Christophe weighs in at 14.6% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes barreling out of the glass with bold notions of baked black cherries, plum preserves and blueberry pie plus underlying suggestions of Christmas cake, Chinese five spice and dusty soil. The full-bodied palate packs in the black and blue fruit preserves layers, framed by velvety tannins and lively acidity, finishing long and spicy.

 

GALLONI

The 2018 Tour Saint Christophe represents a new level of elegance, precision and finesse for this estate in Saint-Émilion's Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes district. Silky and exceptionally polished, the 2018 oozes class. Moreover, the heavy extraction and strong torrefaction notes that marked previous vintages of the recent past have been replaced by beautifully precise, vibrant fruit. Tour Saint Christophe is one of best values in Saint-Émilion. I haven't always loved Tour Saint Christoph, but I love the 2018. It's a fabulous effort from Technical Director Jérôme Aguirre and his team. Don't miss it.
 

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Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Grand Mayne 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Grand Mayne is deep garnet-purple colored and gives up a nose of baked blackberries, prunes and raisin cake with touches of dusty soil, sauteed herbs and fungi. Full and concentrated, with a firm, chewy texture, it delivers a spicy finish.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Grand Mayne 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Grand Mayne is creamy, resonant and beautifully layered. Black cherry, chocolate, sweet spice, licorice and new leather build in a deep, sumptuous Saint-emilion loaded with character. This is very nicely done.

 

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James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Barde Haut 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Gorgeous purity of fruit in this wine with depth and beauty. Full-bodied. It really grows on the palate with a hyper fine tannin texture.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Barde Haut 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Very juicy, with lots of blackberry and black currant compote flavors. The ample toast has yet to be fully soaked up, with notes of licorice root and singed apple wood jutting out. A bit chewy on the finish. Slightly unbridled today, but if this rounds into form it will be a real winner.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Barde Haut 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Barde-Haut is a final blend composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it sashays sensuously out of the glass with effortless baked blackberries, preserved plums and blueberry pie notes plus hints of incense, powdered cinnamon, cigar box and star anise. Full-bodied and packed with spicy black and blue fruits, it is beautifully textured with firm, velvety tannins and just enough background freshness, finishing very long and seductive.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Barde Haut 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Barde-Haut is a rich, heady wine. Crème de cassis, blackberry jam, chocolate, leather and spice race out of the glass in this flamboyant, exotically ripe Saint-emilion. There is no shortage of stuffing, but the wine needs time to come together. Specifically, the new oak needs to integrate more fully, but this is a barrel sample, and it is not uncommon to see wines at this stage showing this way. The more exotic side of the vintage is very much on display. The harvest ranged from September 29 to October 12. which is relatively drawn out by the estate's standards.

 

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CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Pindefleurs 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
93+ Punkte

Cuvee: 90 Merlot 10 Cabernet Franc Dichter kompakter Kern, schöne Dichte aufzeigend. Die Nase ist klar fruchtbetont, mit schöner Röstaromatik, nicht überladen, etwas Schokolade und Vanille ist wahrzunehmen. Im Mund sehr harmonisch, tolle Reife, weiches poliertes Tannin, mit toller Süsse im Mund. Er bleibt sehr lang am Gaumen zurück, delikat!
 

Jeb Dunnuck

Sweet crème de cassis, black raspberries, kirsch, and spicy oak emerge from the 2018 Château Pindefleurs, which is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from more gravelly clay soils. Elegant, medium to full-bodied, and seamless, it hits the palate with a light, graceful texture, no sensation of weight or heaviness, and sweet tannins. It’s another finesse-driven, beautiful Saint-Émilion that’s going to represent a smoking value.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

This is a final blend composed of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. with the Merlot harvested October 3-8 and the Cabernet Franc harvested on October 9. Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2018 Poesia opens with notes of baked black cherries. mocha. spice cake. redcurrant jelly and black raspberries with nuances of dried roses. aniseed. candied violets and Christmas cake plus a waft of molten licorice. Full-bodied. rich and packed with red and black fruit layers. it has a solid structure of firm. finely grained tannins and compelling freshness. finishing very long and layered.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

This is a fantastic wine from this estate with so much blackberry. blueberry and mineral character. Full-bodied and extremely polished. The texture and finesse are great. but then it takes off. Greatest ever.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

Vibrant. featuring racy raspberry and cassis notes. flecked with violet and mineral accents. Long and very pure. Don't sleep on this one.

 

Das Weingut gehört mit zum Portfolio um Helen Garcia. auf Chateau Poesia sind die Reben im Schnitt 35 Jahre alt und stehen auf dem Kalksteinplateau von Saint Emilion. DIe Cuvee besteht in der Regel zu 70 Prozent Merlot und 30 Prozent Cabernet Franc. Gerade der Cabernet Franc ist im Jahrgang 2018 der Schlüssel zum grandiosen Erfolg. Der Ausbau erfolgt zu 80 Prozent im neuen Holz. EIne kleine Produktion von 15.000 Flaschenentspricht in etwa dem jahrlichen Durchnitt. Die Rebfläche von Chateau Poesia erstreckt sich über etwa 10 Hektar Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe Weinberge. Das Schwesterweingut Barde Haut st wie erwähnt unter der selben Leitung (Helen Garcia).
 

Antonio Galloni beschreibt den Chateau Laroque 2018 im März 2021 wie folgt:

The 2018 Laroque is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Silky, polished and refined, the 2018 marks a major step forward for the château. Lavender, spice, blueberry, cedar and mint all grace a Saint-Émilion built more on finesse than power. The long, persistent finish, with its saline accents, adds to the wine's pedigree. The 2018 is beautifully done. The blend is 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Technical Director David Suire gave the 2018 lots 26-29 days on the skins fermented in cement, with manual pump-overs and punch-downs. New oak is 55%

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Aromas of ripe blackcurrants, spiced cherries, cloves, praline, tea leaves and crushed gravel. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins and fresh acidity. Fleshy, chewy layers lead to a long, mineral finish. Late bottling helped here. Try from 2023.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Laroque is composed of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new barriques. The alcohol is 14.5% and the pH is 3.48. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts from the glass with flamboyant notes of stewed black plums, Black Forest cake and boysenberries, plus hints of candied violets, star anise and unsmoked cigars with a playful waft of sassafras. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with juicy black fruits, supported by plush tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

 

Jeb Dunnuck beschreibt den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru im April 2019 wie folgt:

This estate is in a cool, limestone terroir on the eastern side of Saint- Emilion, and it's been firing on all cylinders over the past decade, in no small part due to the talented director, David Suire. The 2018 Château Laroque checks in as almost all Merlot (there is 3% Cabernet Franc) that comes from an incredibly strict selection of just 41% of the total production. Brought up in a mix of new and used barrels, it's more about finesse than power, offering a gorgeous perfume of ripe black cherries, mulberries, cassis, violets, spring flowers, and chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied, pure, and incredibly elegant on the palate, it builds nicely with time in the glass, has ultra-fine tannins, flawlessly integrated tannins, acidity and fruit, and a great finish. It's as classy as they come. Approachable today with a decant, it will drink nicely for 20 years or more. Readers looking for an impeccably made, classic, high-quality Saint-Emilion that doesn't break the bank should back up the truck for this beauty.
 

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Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Grand Mayne 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Grand Mayne is deep garnet-purple colored and gives up a nose of baked blackberries, prunes and raisin cake with touches of dusty soil, sauteed herbs and fungi. Full and concentrated, with a firm, chewy texture, it delivers a spicy finish.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Grand Mayne 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Grand Mayne is creamy, resonant and beautifully layered. Black cherry, chocolate, sweet spice, licorice and new leather build in a deep, sumptuous Saint-emilion loaded with character. This is very nicely done.

 

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James Suckling über den Virginie de Valandraud 2019 Saint Emilion:

19 Jan, 2022 – Blackberry, chocolate and hazelnut character on the nose, following through nicely to a medium body with integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Tight at the end, suggesting more to come with bottle age. Hints of mushrooms and earth. Second wine of Valandraud. Hint of wood at the end that will dissipate with age. Drink after 2024.

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Virginie de Valandraud 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Virginie de Valandraud is wonderfully deep and super-expressive. Red plum, raspberry jam, espresso, crushed rocks, rose petal, lavender and tobacco build into the richly textured, resonant finish. This explosive, flavorful Saint-Émilion has a ton to offer.

 

Und Neal Martin (Vinous) zum Virginie de Valandraud 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Virginie de Valandraud has a delightful bouquet, quite refined and focused, featuring predominantly black fruit mixed with cedar and light touches of mint. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, gaining weight and concentration toward the structured finish. While not as Left Bank in style as it was in barrel, there is impressive backbone here. This deserves 3–4 years in bottle.

 

Für den Wine Spectator verköstigte James Molesworth den Virginie de Valandraud 2019 Saint Emilion:

Richly textured, featuring cashmere-like waves of dark plum, cassis and blackberry compote flavors that glide through and are laced with light violet, anise and black tea notes. The rumble of tannins can be heard on the finish, but for the vintage, this is extremely suave in the end. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2025 through 2040. 2,900 cases made.

 

Der Virginie de Valandraud 2019 Saint Emilion am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Zart nussig unterlegte reife Pflaumenfrucht, Brombeerkonfit, kandierte Orangenzesten, ein Hauch von Nougat. Mittlerer Körper, rotbeerige Nuancen, nicht ganz so engmaschig, feine Tannine, gute Frische, bereits zugänglich.
 

Antonio Galloni beschreibt den Chateau Laroque 2018 im März 2021 wie folgt:

The 2018 Laroque is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Silky, polished and refined, the 2018 marks a major step forward for the château. Lavender, spice, blueberry, cedar and mint all grace a Saint-Émilion built more on finesse than power. The long, persistent finish, with its saline accents, adds to the wine's pedigree. The 2018 is beautifully done. The blend is 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Technical Director David Suire gave the 2018 lots 26-29 days on the skins fermented in cement, with manual pump-overs and punch-downs. New oak is 55%

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Aromas of ripe blackcurrants, spiced cherries, cloves, praline, tea leaves and crushed gravel. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins and fresh acidity. Fleshy, chewy layers lead to a long, mineral finish. Late bottling helped here. Try from 2023.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Laroque is composed of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new barriques. The alcohol is 14.5% and the pH is 3.48. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts from the glass with flamboyant notes of stewed black plums, Black Forest cake and boysenberries, plus hints of candied violets, star anise and unsmoked cigars with a playful waft of sassafras. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with juicy black fruits, supported by plush tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

 

Jeb Dunnuck beschreibt den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru im April 2019 wie folgt:

This estate is in a cool, limestone terroir on the eastern side of Saint- Emilion, and it's been firing on all cylinders over the past decade, in no small part due to the talented director, David Suire. The 2018 Château Laroque checks in as almost all Merlot (there is 3% Cabernet Franc) that comes from an incredibly strict selection of just 41% of the total production. Brought up in a mix of new and used barrels, it's more about finesse than power, offering a gorgeous perfume of ripe black cherries, mulberries, cassis, violets, spring flowers, and chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied, pure, and incredibly elegant on the palate, it builds nicely with time in the glass, has ultra-fine tannins, flawlessly integrated tannins, acidity and fruit, and a great finish. It's as classy as they come. Approachable today with a decant, it will drink nicely for 20 years or more. Readers looking for an impeccably made, classic, high-quality Saint-Emilion that doesn't break the bank should back up the truck for this beauty.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion 2019 Pessac Leognan:

What a great nose with such complexity of blackberry, forest floor, mushroom and bark. Like walking in a deep forest. Full-bodied with a dense palate, yet it remains energetic and focused. Very fine texture. Flavorful finish. Extremely persistent. Fantastic young 2019. Try after 2028.

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion 2019 Pessac Leognan:

Technical Director Guillaume Pouthier turned out another stellar wine with the 2019 Les Carmes Haut-Brion. Elegant, polished and wonderfully nuanced to the core, the 2019 dazzles right out of the gate. Whole clusters enhance a whole range of Cabernet Franc inflections in a wine that is immediately seductive. On the palate, the 2019 is creamy and textured. Plum, blood orange, spice, mocha and dried herbs lend an exotic quality that is so alluring. The 2019 is a mysterious, totally seductive wine that no one who is serious about Bordeaux will want to miss. To be sure, Les Carmes is far from typical, but it is incredibly unique. Its longevity is likely to be measured in multiples of decades. Quite simply, I loved it.

 

William Kelley im April 2022:

The 2019 Les Carmes Haut-Brion has turned out very well in bottle. Mingling aromas of plums and cassis with notions of blood orange, warm spices and new oak, it's full-bodied, velvety and seamless, with an ample core of bright, succulent fruit that's framed by an elegantly muscular chassis of ripe, powdery tannins and lively acids. Concluding with a long, expansive finish, it's reminiscent of a more giving, extroverted version of Pouthier's superb 2016. As is now the rule at this address, some whole bunches were retained during maceration, and the wine saw a long élevage in a variety of vessels, from classic 225-liter Bordeaux barriques to foudres and amphorae. The blend is dominated by 42% Cabernet Franc, complemented by 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Merlot.
 

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James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Clos Fourtet 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

This is one of the best wines I have had from here. Full-bodied yet focused and super dynamic. Tight and linear with fantastic length and energy at the end. Exciting.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Clos Fourtet 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Dark plum and boysenberry fruit is laced with tobacco and chalk notes, while the fleshy grip slowly builds through the finish. This is seriously long and though the fruit is gorgeous, the minerality steals the show in the end.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Clos Fourtet 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Clos Fourtet is a little youthfully mute to begin. With coaxing, it opens out to notes of crushed blackberries, warm black plums and wild blueberries plus suggestions of forest floor, lavender. baking spices and potpourri. Full-bodied, the palate has an amazing texture of soft, plush tannins and oodles of freshness supporting the layer upon layer of berries and spices, finishing long and fragrant. Total time in barrel should run 16 months in 60% new and 40% one-year old barriques. The blend is 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Clos Fourtet 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

One of the wines of the vintage, the 2018 Clos Fourtet is positively stunning. In the glass, the 2018 sizzles with tension and energy. A whole range of floral. mineral and red berry notes develop, but it is the wine's exceptional sense of harmony that leaves the deepest impression. Consulting winemakers Stephane Derenoncourt and Jean-Claude Berrouet turned out a glorious Clos Fourtet in 2018. Don't miss it. The blend is 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times.

 

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James Suckling über den Chateau La Fleur de Bouard 2019 Lalande de Pomerol:

Sweet-berry aromas with hints of chocolate and hazelnut follow through to a medium body with firm, fine tannins and a juicy, polished and fruity finish. Nicely integrated all the way through. Try after 2024.

 

Neal Martin (vinous) zum Chateau La Fleur de Bouard 2019 Lalande de Pomerol:

The 2019 La Fleur de Boüard has a vivacious, well-defined bouquet of pure red cherry and wild strawberry scents, a touch of marmalade and iodine emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied, fleshy and ripe, with supple tannins and a sensual, concentrated yet never overpowering finish. A lovely Lalande de Pomerol.

 

Der Chateau La Fleur de Bouard 2019 Lalande de Pomerol am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Dezente Edelholzwürze, frische Kirschen, etwas Lakritze, tabakige Nuancen, etwas scheues Bukett. Komplex, elegant, feine Extraktsüße, tragende Tannine, die gut eingebunden sind, angenehme Frische, bleibt haften, mineralisch-salziger Nachhall, ein vielseitiger Speisenbegleiter.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

This is a final blend composed of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. with the Merlot harvested October 3-8 and the Cabernet Franc harvested on October 9. Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2018 Poesia opens with notes of baked black cherries. mocha. spice cake. redcurrant jelly and black raspberries with nuances of dried roses. aniseed. candied violets and Christmas cake plus a waft of molten licorice. Full-bodied. rich and packed with red and black fruit layers. it has a solid structure of firm. finely grained tannins and compelling freshness. finishing very long and layered.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

This is a fantastic wine from this estate with so much blackberry. blueberry and mineral character. Full-bodied and extremely polished. The texture and finesse are great. but then it takes off. Greatest ever.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

Vibrant. featuring racy raspberry and cassis notes. flecked with violet and mineral accents. Long and very pure. Don't sleep on this one.

 

Das Weingut gehört mit zum Portfolio um Helen Garcia. auf Chateau Poesia sind die Reben im Schnitt 35 Jahre alt und stehen auf dem Kalksteinplateau von Saint Emilion. DIe Cuvee besteht in der Regel zu 70 Prozent Merlot und 30 Prozent Cabernet Franc. Gerade der Cabernet Franc ist im Jahrgang 2018 der Schlüssel zum grandiosen Erfolg. Der Ausbau erfolgt zu 80 Prozent im neuen Holz. EIne kleine Produktion von 15.000 Flaschenentspricht in etwa dem jahrlichen Durchnitt. Die Rebfläche von Chateau Poesia erstreckt sich über etwa 10 Hektar Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe Weinberge. Das Schwesterweingut Barde Haut st wie erwähnt unter der selben Leitung (Helen Garcia).
 

 

James Suckling über den Chateau Barde Haut 2019 Saint Emilion:

22 Jan, 2022 – Attractive black-fruit and berry character with some chocolate and toasted-hazelnut undertones. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Lots of flavor. Lots of polish. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. Drink after 2024.

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau Barde Haut 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Barde-Haut is a super-classic wine from the estate. Plush, dark and explosive, the 2019 races across the palate. This sumptuous, exotic wine balances the richness of the year, with terrific energy. Inky blue/purplish fruit, espresso, mocha, licorice and cloves are all kicked up in this potent, extroverted Saint-Émilion. As always, Barde-Haut is one of the more flamboyant wines in the appellation. All the elements come together effortlessly in this gorgeous 2019 from Hélène Garcin-Lévêque and Patrice Lévêque.

 

Und Neal Martin (Vinous) zum Chateau Barde Haut 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Barde-Haut is reluctant to open, but give it time and it reveals blackberry, bilberry, hints of black olive and subtle sea spray aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip. Quite a structured Barde-Haut, this has gained substance since I tasted it from bottle. Saline and liberally sprinkled with white pepper on the finish. Excellent.

 

Für den Wine Spectator verköstigte James Molesworth den Chateau Barde Haut 2019 Saint Emilion:

Juicy and ripe, offering a slightly burly-edged mix of plum, boysenberry and blackberry compote flavors laced with hints of licorice root and alder. Grippy, with adequate energy to the tar-lined finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2024 through 2037. 6,000 cases made.

 

Der Chateau Barde Haut 2019 Saint Emilion am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Reife Pflaumen, ein Hauch von Feigen, Nougat und kandierte Orangenzesten, dezente Edelholzwürze unterlegt. Saftig, rund, gute Frische, integrierte Tannine, zarte Fruchtsüße im Abgang, harmonisch, bleibt gut haften, verfügt über Reifepotenzial.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2018 Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:
Cuvee: 85 Merlot / 12 Cabernet Franc / 3 Malbec Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 24. September und 09. Oktober Der Wein ist von mittlerer Konzentration. Die Nase ist sehr schön fruchtig und klar. der Gaumen saftig. frisch. mit schöner Fruchtintensität. Der Wein besitzt bereits jetzt eine sehr schöne Blance und Trinkigkeit. 89-91 Punkte.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2018 Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:

A beautiful Puygueraud with blackberries. black olives and hints of salt. Medium to full body and firm tannins at the end. Shows tension and beauty.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2018 Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:

Dark plum and boysenberry fruit flavors are inlaid liberally with a smoky tobacco leaf note in this red. A tug of dark earth at the end gives this a little gutsy feel too.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2018 Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2018 Puygueraud features scents of warm blueberries. plum preserves and kirsch with touches of chocolate box and yeast extract. Full-bodied with a firm frame of ripe. grainy tannins. it has loads of freshness lifting the densely packed layers of black fruit and finishes with great length.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Puygueraud 2018 Cotes de Bordeaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Puygueraud packs a serious punch. Bold. super-ripe and explosive. the 2018 possesses striking depth at this level. Blackberry jam. chocolate. grilled herbs and spice are all generous in this rich Côtes de Francs. It will be interesting to see how the 2018 develops during elevage. Today. it is quite promising and complex. especially within its peer group. Even with gentler hand in vinification. the 2018 is a powerful wine that very much shows the richness of the year. The blend is 85% Merlot. 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Tasted three times.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Montlandrie 2019 Castillon:

Blueberries and dark cherries with walnuts and hazelnuts. Some nutmeg, too. Medium-bodied with firm, polished tannins and a flavorful finish. Very fine tannins. Drink after 2025, but already gorgeous.

 

Neal Martin (vinous) zum Chateau Montlandrie 2019 Castillon:

The 2019 Montlandrie was one of the hidden gems of Durantou’s lineup this vintage. Now in bottle, it retains a wonderful, expressive, vivacious bouquet of black and red fruit and hints of violet and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied, with pliant, very fine tannins and a perfect line of acidity. Intense yet finessed, leading to a silky-smooth finish. Make sure you have some of this excellent Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux in your cellar, or it will never forgive you.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Alcee 2019 Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux im Februar 2022:

Ripe dark fruit, licorice, walnuts and cured meat on the nose. Full body and fine, chewy tannins and impressive depth. Polished, firm finish with hints of crushed stones. Rich and intense, yet balanced and delicious. 96% merlot and 4% cabernet franc. Try after 2024.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

Black cherries, red plums, tobacco, and chalky minerality all emerge from the 2019 Château Alcée, a juicy, medium-bodied, round, incredibly satisfying Castillon with ripe tannins and rock-solid overall balance. It's beautiful today, yet I see no reason it shouldn't evolve and drink well for a decade.  

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Alcee 2019 Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux im Juni 2020:

Composed of 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. the 2019 Alcee was harvested from the 27th of September to the 9th of October. Yields were 29 hectoliters per hectare this year. Deep garnet-purple in color. it needs a little coaxing to reveal the beautiful raspberry pie. kirsch and Black Forest cake scents. followed by notions of violets. fallen leaves and star anise. Medium to full-bodied. the palate is solidly constructed with firm. ripe. grainy tannins and seamless freshness supporting the tightly knit red and black fruit flavors. finishing long and fragrant. About 1.650 cases are anticipated to be made.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Marquis d Alesme 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Mittlere bis volle Dichte zeigend. die Nase ist noch leicht verschlossen. dunkle Frucht. zarte Röstaromatik. Im Mund sehr schön fleischig. harmonisch mit straffem und dennoch schmelzigen Tanninen. Sauber und klar mit guter Länge. 92-93+ Punkte.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Marquis d Alesme 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

This is a wonderful wine with dark berries. wet earth and dark tea. Full body. firm and striking tannins and a long. flavorful finish.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Marquis d Alesme 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Plush and enticing. with a caressing feel to the layers of blueberry. raspberry and blackberry puree flavors. Light black tea and mesquite accents add cut and range on the finish. Long and gorgeous.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Marquis d Alesme 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Marquis d'Alesme Becker is from the lieu-dit Les Terrasses de Margaux. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon. 35% Merlot. 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. and it has 14.5% alcohol. It is to be aged 18 months in 65% new and 35% two-year-old barrels. Deep purple-black in color. it leaps from the glass with bold. expressive black cherries. warm plums. crème de cassis and red roses scents with touches of baking spices. potpourri and fragrant earth. Full-bodied. rich and opulent. it completely fills the palate with hedonic black fruit preserves and spices. framed by firm. velvety tannins and finishing with fantastic length.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Marquis d Alesme 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Marquis d'Alesme is gorgeous. In 2018 Marquis d'Alesme is far more aromatically complex and more nuanced than it has been in the recent past. Sweet floral. savory and spice add striking layers of dimension. The fruit is especially vibrant. with none of the overextracted notes or heaviness that plagued some recent vintages. The 2018 is really impressive. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon. 35% Merlot. 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. I can't wait to taste it from bottle.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Capbern 2018 Saint Estephe wie folgt:

Mittlere bis volle Dichte aufweisend. Die Nase hat reife Frucht zu bieten. saftige Kirsche. dunkle Beeren. zarte Würze. Im Mund sehr harmonisch mit reifen und polierten Tanninen. die Frucht ist super klar. das Finale sehr harmonisch und lang. Insgesamt ein sehr eleganter geschliffener Stil. 92-93+ Punkte

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Capbern 2018 Saint Estephe wie folgt:

A fresh and firm Capbern with lots of dark berries. chocolate and hints of hazelnuts. Medium to full body and dense. lightly chewy tannins. Mineral undertone.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Capbern 2018 Saint Estephe wie folgt:

Delicious cassis. plum and blackberry fruit forms the core. showing lovely purity and definition. Light tobacco. floral and mineral shadings emerge through the finish.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Capbern 2018 Saint Estephe wie folgt:

The 2018 Capbern is composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon. 37% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot and comes in at 14.6% alcohol. It's anticipated to age for 16 months in barriques. 60% new. Deep purple-black in color. it leaps from the glass with vibrant scents of black raspberries. kirsch and fresh blackcurrants with nuances of cedar chest. pencil lead and forest floor plus a waft of lavender. Full-bodied. rich and packed with juicy fruit. it has a firm line of grainy tannins and loads of freshness. finishing with an herbal lift.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Capbern 2018 Saint Estephe wie folgt:

The 2018 Capbern is expressive. nuanced and inviting. with lovely upfront fruit. In 2018. Capbern is a bit compact and tightly wound. but it also has a good deal of persistence. The Cabernet is quite marked in the 2018. which is not a bad thing. it just means the wine is going to need time to be at its best. What really stands out. though. is the push and pull between the bright aromatics that this cool. clay-rich soil helped give in 2018. and the ripe. radiant fruit of the warm summer. That interplay makes for an absolutely compelling wine. Red cherry fruit. mint. dried flowers. cedar and tobacco add aromatic nuance to this highly expressive. vibrant Saint-Estèphe. The blend is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon. 37% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. Tasted two times.
 

Antonio Galloni beschreibt den Chateau Laroque 2018 im März 2021 wie folgt:

The 2018 Laroque is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Silky, polished and refined, the 2018 marks a major step forward for the château. Lavender, spice, blueberry, cedar and mint all grace a Saint-Émilion built more on finesse than power. The long, persistent finish, with its saline accents, adds to the wine's pedigree. The 2018 is beautifully done. The blend is 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Technical Director David Suire gave the 2018 lots 26-29 days on the skins fermented in cement, with manual pump-overs and punch-downs. New oak is 55%

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Aromas of ripe blackcurrants, spiced cherries, cloves, praline, tea leaves and crushed gravel. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins and fresh acidity. Fleshy, chewy layers lead to a long, mineral finish. Late bottling helped here. Try from 2023.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Laroque is composed of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new barriques. The alcohol is 14.5% and the pH is 3.48. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts from the glass with flamboyant notes of stewed black plums, Black Forest cake and boysenberries, plus hints of candied violets, star anise and unsmoked cigars with a playful waft of sassafras. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with juicy black fruits, supported by plush tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

 

Jeb Dunnuck beschreibt den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru im April 2019 wie folgt:

This estate is in a cool, limestone terroir on the eastern side of Saint- Emilion, and it's been firing on all cylinders over the past decade, in no small part due to the talented director, David Suire. The 2018 Château Laroque checks in as almost all Merlot (there is 3% Cabernet Franc) that comes from an incredibly strict selection of just 41% of the total production. Brought up in a mix of new and used barrels, it's more about finesse than power, offering a gorgeous perfume of ripe black cherries, mulberries, cassis, violets, spring flowers, and chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied, pure, and incredibly elegant on the palate, it builds nicely with time in the glass, has ultra-fine tannins, flawlessly integrated tannins, acidity and fruit, and a great finish. It's as classy as they come. Approachable today with a decant, it will drink nicely for 20 years or more. Readers looking for an impeccably made, classic, high-quality Saint-Emilion that doesn't break the bank should back up the truck for this beauty.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

This is a final blend composed of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. with the Merlot harvested October 3-8 and the Cabernet Franc harvested on October 9. Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2018 Poesia opens with notes of baked black cherries. mocha. spice cake. redcurrant jelly and black raspberries with nuances of dried roses. aniseed. candied violets and Christmas cake plus a waft of molten licorice. Full-bodied. rich and packed with red and black fruit layers. it has a solid structure of firm. finely grained tannins and compelling freshness. finishing very long and layered.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

This is a fantastic wine from this estate with so much blackberry. blueberry and mineral character. Full-bodied and extremely polished. The texture and finesse are great. but then it takes off. Greatest ever.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

Vibrant. featuring racy raspberry and cassis notes. flecked with violet and mineral accents. Long and very pure. Don't sleep on this one.

 

Das Weingut gehört mit zum Portfolio um Helen Garcia. auf Chateau Poesia sind die Reben im Schnitt 35 Jahre alt und stehen auf dem Kalksteinplateau von Saint Emilion. DIe Cuvee besteht in der Regel zu 70 Prozent Merlot und 30 Prozent Cabernet Franc. Gerade der Cabernet Franc ist im Jahrgang 2018 der Schlüssel zum grandiosen Erfolg. Der Ausbau erfolgt zu 80 Prozent im neuen Holz. EIne kleine Produktion von 15.000 Flaschenentspricht in etwa dem jahrlichen Durchnitt. Die Rebfläche von Chateau Poesia erstreckt sich über etwa 10 Hektar Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe Weinberge. Das Schwesterweingut Barde Haut st wie erwähnt unter der selben Leitung (Helen Garcia).
 

93 Punkte James Suckling - 01. Dezember 2016

A pure tempranillo offering a shy nose of walnuts. pine needles and red fruits. Full and juicy with firm and chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Needs two or three years to soften. Better in 2019.




 

Auf 2 Hektarn in der Gemeindeappallation Volnay produzieren das Weingut ihren Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley AOC Volnay 2019. Die Pinot-Reben sind durchschnittlich 25 Jahre alt und verteilen sich auf 5 unterschiedliche Parzellen am Ober- und am Unterhang mit südöstlicher Ausrichtung. Im Weinberg, so die Auskunft der Domaine, wird auf chemische Düngemittel und Unkrautbekämpfung verzichtet. Nach der Gärung in offenen Fässern erfolgt der 18-monatige Ausbau im Holz.


Degustationsnotiz:

Farbe:
mittleres Granatrot, leicht transparent

Nase:
Der Volnay Village 2019 ist in der Nase frisch wie auch heftig und erinnert zusammen mit den leicht säuerlichen Noten von Berberitze und Cranberrys an ein Sauerteigbrot. Die Frucht wirkt hier heller und frischer als beim 2018er, dafür aber auch etwas fordernder und weniger voll und nobel. Dafür ist es ein sehr kompletter, stimmiger Volnay mit leicht ätherischen Anklängen.

Gaumen:
Am Gaumen wirkt der Volnay Village saftig und fast süffig. Man merkt direkt: Das hat Anspruch, bleibt aber im besten Sinne unkompliziert und macht einfach Lust auf mehr in der Kombination von roter Beerenfrucht, ein wenig Milchschokolade, Kräutern, ein wenig Feuerstein, Unterholz und Bresaola. Das Tannin ist, typisch für Bouley, elegant und pudrig, aber es ist leicht griffig, und die Säure ist ganz präzise.

Verkostungsnotiz von Christoph Raffelt | Vinaturel, 29.09.2021)br />