Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion

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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.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Fonplegade 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:
verkostet auf Chateau Fonplegade am 02.04.2019 Cuvee:90 Merlot / 10Cabernet Franc Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 13. September und 29. September Ausbau: der Ausbau wird über 16 -18 Monate stattfinden / 50% neues Holz. 30% einjährige Fässer. 10% im Cement-Eitank und 10% Aphoren. Durchschnittsalter der Reben: 30 Jahre / Pflanzdichte: 8500 Reben je Hektar Die Farbe präsentiert sich von hoher Dichte. der Rand hat eine brilliante Aufhellung. Im Glas steigen reife schwarzbeerige Früchte auf. süssliche Kirschnuancen. etwas Süssholz und ein Touch Mokka. sehr behutsame Röstaromatik. Auch auf Fonplegade haben die grossen Stockingerfässer Einzug gehalten. in Kombination mit den ebenfalls immer häufiger verwendeten Amphoren führt dies dazu. dass die Weine immer weniger vom Neuholz dominiert werden. Am Gaumen balanciert. mit der in diesem Jahrgang so konstant zu findenden Säurestruktur. wenn die Weine von der Cote Pavie kommen. Dieses perfekte Terroir. welches auch Fonplegade besitzt. In Kombination mit den Kalksteinböden. welche die Trauben perfekt bis zur Lese versorgen konnten. Im Finale mit ordentlich Zug und Kraft. aber ohne Schwere. 94-95+

 

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

The currant and light vanilla come through on the nose with some flowers, too. It’s full-bodied with lots of rich fruit and chewy tannins that need to soften. Powerful and intense. Try after 2024.

 

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

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Fonplegade needs no convincing, charging out of the gate with bold notions of black cherry preserves, mulberries and ripe, juicy black plums, leading to suggestions of Indian spices, dried roses and smoked meats plus a touch of tar. The medium to full-bodied palate is beautifully crafted, dripping with poise and sophistication, draped in plush tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering black cherry note. A very polished showing!

 

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

The 2018 Fonplégade is super-elegant and refined. Some of the youthful exuberance the 2018 showed from barrel has naturally subsided, revealing a Saint-Émilion of real finesse and nuance. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice, blood orange and cinnamon are all beautifully layered. Even so, the 2018 was a bit more impressive en primeur. Hopefully, it is just closed post-bottling. We will see.
 

Fonplegade 2018 Saint Emilion verkostet auf einem Negocianttasting in Bordeaux am 05.04.2019

Sehr gute Konzentration. zarte Aufhellung zum Rand hin. Die Nase ist superklar. tief und fein. nichts überladenes. tolle Harmonie. Am Gaumen straff. saftig. sehr klare Frucht dunkle kleine Beeren. Kirsche. mineralische Salzigkeit im Finale. BALANCE 94-96
 

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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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Verkostungsnotiz von Lisa Perotti Brown vom März 2021:

The 2018 Badette comes from the lieu-dit Badette in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. The blend is 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine was aged in 50% new and 50% second year oak barrels for around 18 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, it charges out of the gate with bold notions of stewed black plums, Christmas pudding and Black Forest cake, followed by hints of Chinese five spice, woodsmoke and pencil shavings. The medium to full-bodied palate has impressive freshness countering the densely packed black fruit preserves flavors, framed by ripe, rounded tannins, finishing on a lingering exotic spice note. The alcohol weighed in at 14% this year.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im März 2021:

This estate continues to fire on all cylinders, and they're produced a beautiful 2018 Château Badette based on 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. Its deep purple hue is followed by rock star notes of blueberries, cassis, candied violets, toasty oak, and graphite. Developing plenty of classic Saint-Emilion chalky minerality with time in the glass, it's medium to full-bodied and has an elegant, pretty texture, stays light on its feet, yet still has impressive concentration as well as building tannins. Buy a case, give bottles 2-4 years, and enjoy over the following decade or more.

 

The 2018 Badette is an exciting wine. Inky blue/purplish fruit, chocolate, licorice, spice, lavender and mocha all blast out of the glass. Unctuous and flamboyant to the core Badette is one of the more overt, opulent wines readers will find in Saint-Émilion and yet it has plenty of supporting vibrancy to play off its richness. All the elements come together so effortlessly. The blend is 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.

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Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:

Cuvee: 71.5 Merlot / 14.5 Cabernet Franc / 14 Cabernet Sauvignon. Mittlerer bis voller Körper. fruchtbetonte Nase. mit klaren Beerennoten. kaum Holz. etwas grünliche Würze. aber reif. Im Mund deutlich kraftvollerer Eindruck. sehr intensive Frucht. zum Glück genügend Frische. Die Holzwürze macht sich im Finale bemerkbar. Schöne Länge. Kommt nicht ganz an den tollen 2015er ran. ist aber auch ein ganz anderer Stil de Jahrgangs. 90-92+ Punkte

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Quinault L Enclos 2018 am 11.04.2019 wie folgt: 

This is the best Quinault ever for me with beautiful density and depth of fruit. Full body. velvety tannins and a long and intense finish. Lots of fruit. but the tannins hold it together.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Quinault L Enclos 2018 im April 2019 wie folgt: 

This a very gravelly soil with great drainage. but not a lot of water during dry periods. Adeptly produced by the team of Cheval Blanc (who purchased the estate in 2008). the wine nonetheless maintained its poise under the dry. warm ripening conditions of 2018. coming in at a respectable pH of 3.67 and relatively moderate alcohol of 14.1%. The 2018 Quinault l Enclos is blended of 70% Merlot. 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc with 50% new oak and the rest in one-year-old barrels—but only 500-liter and foudres. Deep purple-black in color. it slips seductively out of the glass with notions of warm plums. blueberry preserves and mulberries with touches of spice box. tilled soil. black olives and licorice plus a waft of lavender. Medium to full-bodied. the palate is laden with muscular black fruit and licorice sparks. framed by rounded tannins and just enough freshness. finishing with a peppery kick.

 

Antonio Galloni beschreibt den Wein im Mai 2019 wie folgt:

The 2018 Quinault L Enclos is impressive. Creamy and ample. the 2018 stands out for its textural breadth. There is a level of intensity in the 2018 that previous vintages have not achieved. with a balance of Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that is striking for such a young wine. All of the work the Cheval Blanc team has done here over the last ten years have begun to pay off big time. Half of the property was replanted between 2008 and 2012 with more Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc from Cheval and Merlot on later-ripening rootstock. In the glass. the 2018 Quinault offers a striking interplay of floral and savory aromatic and layered fruit. with ripe. silky tannins that caress a core of plush. plaint fruit and a gorgeous. saline-infused finish. There is a level of precision in the 2018 that is positively breathtaking.

 

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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.
 

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

A juicy and rich young wine with lots of fruit and density. Round and soft tannins with hints of freshness at the same time.


 

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

Made up of 70% Merlot. 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Carmenère. the deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Fonbel gives up spicy notes of Sichuan pepper. cinnamon stick. cloves and fenugreek with a core of warm red and black cherries. mulberries and fragrant earth. Medium to full-bodied. the palate has wonderful freshness and a soft. creamy texture supporting the vibrant red and black fruit preserves flavors. finishing with a peppery lift.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Fonbel 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2015 de Fonbel is a gorgeous entry-level wine in the Vauthier family's range. Plush. succulent and inviting. the 2018 radiates with striking fruit density. Soft curves and silky tannins give the wine's its pure appeal. Sweet floral and spiced notes add complexity. but more than anything else. Fonbel stands out for its glorious fruit and allure. Exotic spice and black pepper notes from the Carmenère are laced into the finish I loved it.
 

 

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James Suckling über den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2019 Fronsac:

11 Jan, 2022 – Vibrant nose of wild raspberries, brambleberries, lemon zest, thyme and sandalwood. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins and bright acidity. Vibrant and fragrant. Firm yet elegant finish. Drink after 2024.

 

Neal Martin (vinous) zum Chateau La Vieille Cure 2019 Fronsac:

The 2019 La Vieille Cure has a well-defined bouquet of lively blackberry, raspberry preserve and cedar aromas, very focused and displaying beautifully integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied and sapid, with fine-grained tannins, and maybe a little lactic toward the finish, which reveals a smear of dark chocolate and fans out nicely on the aftertaste. An excellent Fronsac.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

A year-in, year-out best value, the 2019 Château La Vieille Cure is another winner from this château that does everything right. Revealing a deep ruby/purple hue as well as great aromatics of black cherries, tobacco leaf, spicy oak, and loamy earth, it's medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's just an impeccably made, satisfying, classic Right Bank beauty to drink over the coming 10-12 years. Bravo!

 

Für den Wine Spectator verköstigte James Molesworth den Chateau La Vieille Cure 2019 Fronsac:

Stylish, with crushed plum and lightly warmed cassis flavors infused gently with dark earth and tobacco accents, followed in the end by a hint of cast iron. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2023 through 2032. 5,180 cases made, 500 cases imported.

 

Der Chateau La Vieille Cure 2019 Fronsac am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Ockerrandaufhellung. Tabakig unterlegte schwarze Waldbeeren, reife Kirschen, ein Hauch von Edelholz, würzige Aromatik. Kraftvoll, engmaschig, saftige Pflaumenfrucht, integrierte Tannine, dunkle Schokolade, mineralisch und anhaftend, braucht noch Zeit, sicheres Reifepotenzial.


 

Rene Gabriel Mai 2016

Tiefes Purpur. satt in der Mitte. Granatschimmer am Rand. Komplexes. sanft fülliges Bouquet. viel reife Brombeeren im Untergrund zeigend. Im Gaumen bleibt der Wein sehr schwarzbeerig. oben im Fluss charmant. unten noch etwas aufrauend und eine feine Nobelbitterkeit im Finale. Das Potenzial ist versprechend.

 

Galloni von Vinous bewertet im Februar 2017 wie folgt:

Even better from bottle than it was from barrel. the 2015 Fonplégade is absolutely gorgeous. Rich and sumptuous. but superbly refined. the 2015 exudes class. The dark cherry. plum. espresso. rose petal and blood orange notes open up effortlessly. Time in the glass brings out the wine's underlying brightness. tension and energy. Everything about the 2015 speaks to balance. This is a superb showing from proprietors Stephen and Denise Adams and their team. which includes both Stéphane Derenoncourt and Michel Rolland.

 

James Suckling im Februar 2018:

A gorgeous and layered red showcasing blackberry. blueberry and mineral aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and polished with impressive tannins. Shows the flamboyance of the estate. Give it time to come around. From organic grapes. Drink in 2022.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im Februar 2018:

Made almost exclusively from Merlot with just a 5% splash of Cabernet Franc. the 2015 Fonplegade is deep garnet-purple in color with a very pretty nose of red and black currants. wild thyme. charcuterie. earth and floral notes plus a fair amount of cedary notions in the background. Medium to full-bodied. it's wonderfully elegant. fine and fresh in the mouth with arresting purity and depth. finishing just a little woody. Give it 3-5 years for the oak to marry and the fruit to come to the forefront. and drink it over the next 10 to 15+ years.
 

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 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.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau de Pressac 2019 Saint Emilion:

16 Feb, 2022 – Very beautiful aromas of redcurrants and ripe plums with bark and moss, following through to a medium to full body with firm, creamy tannins and hints of salt and fresh herbs. So attractive now, but much better in 2025 and onwards.

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau de Pressac 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 de Pressac is just as compelling from bottle as it was from barrel. A complex, mesmerizing wine, Pressac offers up an exotic mélange of black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice, spice and menthol. All the elements are so well balanced. Espresso,, lavender, dried rose petal and cedar linger on the complex, beautifully delineated finish. The 2019 is seriously impressive. It's as simple as that.

 

Und Neal Martin (Vinous) zum Chateau de Pressac 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Château de Pressac has an intense bouquet of blackberry, raspberry and light cedar aromas, touches of mint coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and quite edgy, showing a cheeky touch of Earl Grey toward the finish. It needs time but has the substance to age well in bottle.

 

Der Chateau de Pressac 2019 Saint Emilion am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Ockerrandaufhellung. Tabakig-würzig unterlegte schwarze Waldbeeren, dunkle Herzkirschen, ein Hauch von Velour, Feigen, kandierte Orangenzesten. Saftig, komplex, feine Pflaumenfrucht, feine, gut integrierte Tannine, süß und anhaftend, gute Länge, salziger Nachhall, sicherer Entwicklungspotenzial.
 

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 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.
 

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James Suckling über den Chateau Mangot 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

A tight, linear red with blackberry and black-olive aromas and flavors. Medium body. Firm and chewy. Try after 2023.

 

im März 2021 bewertet:
Coming from a beautiful vineyard on the eastern side of Saint-Emilion, the 2018 Château Mangot has a pretty, floral style that carries lots of red and blue fruits as well as notes of cedary herbs, forest floor, spring flowers, and a touch of chalky minerality. With medium-bodied richness and fine, elegant tannins, this complex, nuanced, balanced 2018 shines for its purity of fruit and overall harmony more than overt power and richness. It's beautifully done. Give bottles 3-4 years and enjoy over the following decade.
 

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.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Fonplegade 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:
verkostet auf Chateau Fonplegade am 02.04.2019 Cuvee:90 Merlot / 10Cabernet Franc Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 13. September und 29. September Ausbau: der Ausbau wird über 16 -18 Monate stattfinden / 50% neues Holz. 30% einjährige Fässer. 10% im Cement-Eitank und 10% Aphoren. Durchschnittsalter der Reben: 30 Jahre / Pflanzdichte: 8500 Reben je Hektar Die Farbe präsentiert sich von hoher Dichte. der Rand hat eine brilliante Aufhellung. Im Glas steigen reife schwarzbeerige Früchte auf. süssliche Kirschnuancen. etwas Süssholz und ein Touch Mokka. sehr behutsame Röstaromatik. Auch auf Fonplegade haben die grossen Stockingerfässer Einzug gehalten. in Kombination mit den ebenfalls immer häufiger verwendeten Amphoren führt dies dazu. dass die Weine immer weniger vom Neuholz dominiert werden. Am Gaumen balanciert. mit der in diesem Jahrgang so konstant zu findenden Säurestruktur. wenn die Weine von der Cote Pavie kommen. Dieses perfekte Terroir. welches auch Fonplegade besitzt. In Kombination mit den Kalksteinböden. welche die Trauben perfekt bis zur Lese versorgen konnten. Im Finale mit ordentlich Zug und Kraft. aber ohne Schwere. 94-95+

 

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

The currant and light vanilla come through on the nose with some flowers, too. It’s full-bodied with lots of rich fruit and chewy tannins that need to soften. Powerful and intense. Try after 2024.

 

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

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Fonplegade needs no convincing, charging out of the gate with bold notions of black cherry preserves, mulberries and ripe, juicy black plums, leading to suggestions of Indian spices, dried roses and smoked meats plus a touch of tar. The medium to full-bodied palate is beautifully crafted, dripping with poise and sophistication, draped in plush tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering black cherry note. A very polished showing!

 

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

The 2018 Fonplégade is super-elegant and refined. Some of the youthful exuberance the 2018 showed from barrel has naturally subsided, revealing a Saint-Émilion of real finesse and nuance. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice, blood orange and cinnamon are all beautifully layered. Even so, the 2018 was a bit more impressive en primeur. Hopefully, it is just closed post-bottling. We will see.
 

Fonplegade 2018 Saint Emilion verkostet auf einem Negocianttasting in Bordeaux am 05.04.2019

Sehr gute Konzentration. zarte Aufhellung zum Rand hin. Die Nase ist superklar. tief und fein. nichts überladenes. tolle Harmonie. Am Gaumen straff. saftig. sehr klare Frucht dunkle kleine Beeren. Kirsche. mineralische Salzigkeit im Finale. BALANCE 94-96
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Laroque 2019 Saint Emilion:

Blackcurrant, cherry and violet aromas follow through to a medium to full body with very well-integrated tannins that give a soft and creamy impression. Long and satisfying already, but needs another three or four years to come together. Try after 2023.

 

William Kelley im April 2022:

A terrific effort from an estate that was long one of Saint-Émilion's sleeping giants, the 2019 Laroque unwinds in the glass with aromas of cherries, licorice, loamy soil, rose petals and sweet tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, it's deep and concentrated, with succulent aids, powdery tannins and a seamless, integrated profile. It's well worth seeking out.

 

Peter Moser im Februar 2022:

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Ockerrandaufhellung. Feine Edelholznuancen, floral unterlegt, zart nach Blaubeeren und Lakritze, Orangenblüten, facettenreiches, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, engmaschig, reife Herzkirschen, feine Fruchtsüße, reifes, tragendes Tannine, sehr gute Länge und Frische, ein Hauch von Honig im Abgang, mineralisch und anhaftend, sicheres Reifepotenzial.

 

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

The 2019 Laroque captures all of the potential it showed as a young barrel sample. Succulent and racy to the core, with striking depth, Laroque is voluptuous, creamy and wonderfully inviting right out of the gate. Succulent dark cherry fruit, mocha, spice, new leather, licorice and menthol build into the voluptuous finish. Laroque balances fruit intensity with energy. It is certainly impressive in 2019. Tasted two times.

 

Und Neal Martoin (Vinous) zum Chateau Laroque 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Laroque has impressive transparency and focus on the nose, which is well-delineated and mineral-driven, the oak seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and fine grip, and lightly spiced with a touch of black pepper toward the finish. A superb Laroque from winemaker David Siure.

 

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

Still a touch reticent but it's all there, from the dark plum and warmed cassis notes to the underpinning of warm loam and sweet tobacco accents. Features fine-grained tannins, with good cut through the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2023 through 2035. 11,800 cases made, 1,840 cases imported.
 

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.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Sansonnet 2019 Saint Emilion:

Ripe blackberries, cherries, praline, walnuts and lavender on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with fine, plush tannins. Creamy and polished. Drink after 2024.

 

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

The 2019 Sansonnet offers a striking combination of fruit intensity and structure. There is plenty of the intense, inky fruit that readers have come to expect in recent years, but that opulence is beautifully balanced by the wine's energy and overall drive. Blackberry jam, spice, leather, tobacco, menthol, cedar and chocolate build as the 2019 shows off its alluring personality. Tasted two times.

 

Neal Martin (Vinous) zum Chateau Sansonnet 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Sansonnet seems to revel in the vintage. The aromatics explode from the glass with precocious black cherry, raspberry and blueberry scents, the oak neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied and manages to counterbalance its power with tension, retaining crucial sapidity on the prolonged finish. Excellent.

 

Für den Wine Spectator verköstigte James Molesworth denChateau Sansonnet 2019 Saint Emilion:

This is both lush and structured, with a gush of dark, steeped cassis, blackberry and fig notes leading the way and quickly followed by singed alder and juniper, warm humus and cast iron notes, which really linger. This won't ever be a charmer, but it will develop nicely over time. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2023 through 2038. 2,100 cases made, 300 cases imported.

 

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

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Ockerrandaufhellung. Frische Herzkirschen, rote Waldbeeren, zart tabakig, ein Hauch von kandierten Orangenzesten. Komplex, stoffig, schwarze Beeren und reife Tannine, gute Frische, mineralisch und anhaftend, ein eleganter Speisenbegleiter mit gutem Reifepotenzial.
 

l'Art de Maison Neuve 2018 Montagne Saint-Emilion. Noch nie gehört? Tja. wir aber! Dahinter steckt das Winzergenie Michel Coudroy. der auch für die unfassbaren Qualitäten von Haut-Tropchaud verantwortlich ist. Wie auch bei diesem Projekt gilt hier: ein höchstmaß an Qualität zum erstaunlich fairen Preis. Wie das kommt? Nun ja. da Sie vermutlich noch nie von l'Art de Maison Neuve 2018 Montagne Saint-Emilion gehört haben. erscheint es nur logisch. dass man auf Marketing. Bemusterungen etc. keinen zu großen Wert legt und lieber die Qualität für sich sprechen lässt - darum sagen wir: unbedingt probieren!




 

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.