Chateau D´Issan 2016 Margaux

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Rauzan Segla 2017 Margaux im Dezember 2019:

There’s a very balanced feel to this wine with ripe blueberries and red plums. as well as dried flowers. The palate has a supple. smooth build of rich. blueberry and cassis flavor and a long. fine-tannin finish. A blend of 62% cabernet sauvignon. 36% merlot and 2% petit verdot. Drink or hold.

Antonio Galloni im März 2020:

The 2017 Rauzan-Ségla is coming together very nicely. Soft and silky. the 2017 is a wine of pure and total finesse. Sweet red cherry and plum fruit. tobacco. cedar and licorice add pretty top notes. but more than anything else. the 2017 impresses with its statuesque elegance and total balance; nothing in particular stands out. For that reason. Rauzan-Ségla is the sort of wine that is easy to overlook. and yet all the elements of a top notch Left-Bank wine are present. Tasted three times.


 

Margaux's 2016 Pavillon Rouge is a gorgeous. precise wine that will offer plenty of drinking pleasure right out of the gate. Bright red cherry fruit. sweet tobacco and dried herbs are all laced together in this finely-knit. inviting wine. Hints of blood orange and mint add an attractive upper register. In 2016. Pavillon Rouge stands out for its persistence and impeccable balance.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:
 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

The blackcurrant and floral aromas with brick and hot stones are tantalizing. Flowers underneath it all. Medium to full body. firm and silky tannins with beautiful ripeness that highlights the palate. Second wine of Château Margaux. Try after 2024.
 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

A stunning red with currants. blackberries. roses and violets. Medium to full body. ultra-fine tannins and polish and finesse to the powerful tannins. A real stunner. Better than 2015. Take a serious look at it. beginning 2024.
 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Malescot Saint Exupéry is fabulous. Powerful and explosive on the palate. the 2016 offers serious intensity. but it also appears to be holding back quite a bit of its potential. Moreover. what impresses me most is that in 2016. intensity is delivered more with finesse than with the brutish power that is such a signature of Malescot. Deep and resonant. but also remarkably polished. the 2016 Malescot is a winner. Hints of iron. smoke. cedar. tobacco and scorched earth add nuance. but it is the wine's sense of poise that is most remarkable. I loved it. Tasted three times.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored. the 2016 Malescot St. Exupery sings of cassis. fragrant earth. tobacco and lilacs with a compelling waft of mocha. Medium to full-bodied and strutting loads of expressive fruit layers at this youthful stage. it's framed by ripe. grainy tannins and oodles of freshness. finishing with great length and depth.
 

Mit dem S de Siran 2016 aus der Appellation Margaux bieten wir Ihnen den Zweitwein des Chateau Siran an. Bei diesem Wein handelt es sich um eine Selektion der jüngeren Rebanlagen und eine Auswahl der Fässer. welche nicht in den Erstwein Einzug hielten. Dennoch bietet der S de Siran einen ganz typischen Ausdruck seines Terroirs und des Chateau Siran.

Die Cuvee für den S de Siran besteht aus 58% Cabernet Sauvignon und 42% Merlot.

 

Verkostungsbericht aus dem April 201 von James Suckling:

Tight and focused with bright fruit and stone and walnut character. Medium body and a silky finish. Polished second wine.


 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:

Aged for 14 months in 50% new and 50% one-year-old French oak and blended of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon. 21% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Saint-Pierre leaps from the glass with exuberant Black Forest cake. blackberry compote and cassis with hints of cigars. earth and violets with a waft of iron ore. Medium-bodied. the palate has a firm frame of grainy tannins with fantastic energy and depth. finishing on a lingering chocolaty note.

 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019: 94

The 2016 Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) is a powerful. brooding Saint-Julien. Smoke. game. licorice. menthol and grilled herbs add to a feeling of gravitas and pure power. Huge on the palate. with tremendous depth and exceptional balance. Saint-Pierre is once again one of the Sleeper wines of the Left Bank. Don't miss it. Tasted two times.

 

James Suckling Januar 2019:

This is fantastic. offering lots of fresh tobacco and blackcurrants and undertones of hazelnuts and chocolate. Full-bodied with firm and chewy tannins. yet ever so polished and refined. One of the most structured St. Pierre’s in years. A blend of 73 per cent cabernet sauvignon. 21 per cent merlot and six per cent cabernet franc. Try from 2024.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau d Issan Blason d Issan 2019 Margaux im Juni 2020:

This is a really beautiful. seductive wine with chocolate. walnuts. currants and some tobacco. Full-bodied. with a supple tannin texture and a flavorful finish. Succulent. Blend of 60% merlot and 40% cabernet sauvignon. Second wine of d’Issan.
 

Der Chateau Quinault L Enclos 2015 ist ein Saint Emilion Grand Cru der aus dem grösten Teil Merlot und etwas Cabernet Franc bereitet wird. Hier zeichnet sich das gleiche Weinmacheream wie auf Chateau Cheval Blanc verantwortlich. die gleiche Perfekte Vinifikation. Eine penible Selektion der besten Trauben des Terroir von Quinault L Enclos.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Quinault L Enclos 2015 am 02.02.2018 wie folgt: 

This is the best wine from here ever with very soft and round tannins. Polished and beautiful. Medium to full body. round and soft tannins and a long and flavorful finish. A gorgeous wine with excellent length and drinkability. Drink or hold.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Quinault L Enclos 2015 am 21.02.2018 wie folgt: 

A blend of 69% Merlot. 12% Cabernet Franc and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon aged exclusively in 500-liter barrels. 50% new. the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Quinault l'Enclos opens with expressive black cherries. red currants and black raspberries notes with hints of baking spices. cigar box and bay leaves plus a waft of menthol. Medium to full-bodied. it fills the palate with vibrant red and black fruits. supported by finely grained tannins and wonderful freshness. finishing long and spicy.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Quinault L Enclos 2015 im Februar 2018 wie folgt: 

The 2015 Quinault L'Enclos is absolutely gorgeous. Sweet floral. savory and espresso notes give it noticeable brightness. energy and verve. Those qualities are further enhanced by the decision to age Quinault entirely in larger 500-liter barrels (50% new) for 12 months. Medium in body. with vibrant red fruit flavors and saline notes that bristle. the 2015 is impossible to resist. even at this early stage. This is a superb showing from Pierre-Olivier Clouet and the team at Cheval Blanc.
 

Verkostungsbericht aus Januar 2019:

One of the sleepers in Saint-Émilion. Pressac is once again striking in 2016. Big and vertical in feel. with tremendous fruit density. the 2016 has a lot to offer. Inky dark fruit. graphite. menthol. plum and lavender mesh together in this dark. potent wine. The 2016 is wonderfully fresh and also quite structured. Readers will have to be patient. as it will be a few years before all the wine starts to drink well. As always. Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon. Malbec and Carmenère play an important role in shaping the personality of one of Bordeaux's most unique and intriguing wines. The 2016 spent 18 months in oak. 50% new. Alain Raynaud consults. Tasted three times.
 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

A very impressive wine for a chateau that’s not so well known. Deep and rich with a ton of elderberry and bitter-chocolate aromas. but still dry and very straight. thanks to the beautiful. fine-grained and lively acidity. A blend of 71 per cent merlot. 16 per cent cabernet franc. nine per cent cabernet sauvignon. two per cent carmenere and two per cent malbec.
 

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.