Chateau Mangot 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru

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James Suckling über den Chateau Tour Saint Christophe 2019 Saint Emilion:

1 Dec, 2021 – Beautiful, intense fruit, dark-earth and chocolate character on the nose. Full-bodied with great density and plush, fine tannins that give a fine-velvet texture. It’s extremely long, polished and sophisticated. Needs time to come together, but expressive and glorious. Fantastic relative value. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. Drink after 2025.

 

William Kelley im April 2022:

From clay-rich soils opposite Troplong Mondot in the commune Saint Christophe des Bardes, the 2019 Tour Saint Christophe offers up demonstrative aromas of cherries, wild berries, sweet loamy soil, licorice and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with an enveloping core of fruit, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins, it's a strong effort in a crowd-pleasing style.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

TThis estate has been delivering the goods for numerous vintages now, and the 2019 Château Tour Saint Christophe is another terrific wine. Ripe black cherries, black raspberries, graphite, new leather, and chalky minerality all define the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, has a tight, straight, focused texture, ripe yet present tannins, and outstanding length. It doesn't have the mid-palate density or opulence of the 2018, but it’s more pretty, focused, and straight on the palate. Give bottles 4-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades.

 

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

The 2019 Tour Saint Christophe is a fabulous wine that marries fruit intensity and structure. Black cherry, graphite, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and spice give this driving, potent Saint-Émilion tons of character. Tour Saint-Christophe remains one of the greatest values in Bordeaux. Tasted two times.

 

Und Neal Martin (vinous) zum Chateau Tour Saint Christophe 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Tour Saint Christophe builds on the promise it showed from barrel. This sample was actually tasted at my home, where I afforded it a two-hour decant. It revealed precocious yet controlled blackberry and blueberry fruit scents, with that violet component still intact. The tannins have not lost any of their grippiness or assertiveness. This is a Saint-Émilion that is in for the long haul. Great potential.

 

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

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Reife Pflaumen und schwarze Kirschen, Nuancen von Blaubeeren und Nougat, zarte tabakige Noten, kandierte Orangenzesten, facettenreiches Bukett. Komplex, engmaschig, rote Kirschen, frisch strukturiert, gut integrierte Tannine, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, ein finessenreicher Speisenbegleiter, gute Zukunft, bereits antrinkbar, sollte aber noch gut fünf Jahre heranreifen dürfen.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Fonplegade 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

Plums, dark cherries, blueberries, cedar, amber, dried herbs and baking spices on the nose. Full-bodied with plush tannins. Structured, balanced and intense. It has a polished, rich core of dark and blue fruit and a long, flavorful finish. Wait for the oak spice to integrate. Drink from 2025.

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau Fonplegade 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

The 2019 Fonplégade is elegant, refined and full of character. Sweet dark cherry, chocolate, leather, spice, menthol and licorice build effortlessly in the glass. Fonplégade is a Saint-Émilion that emphasizes elegance over sheer power.

 

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

Shows the thickly textured dark fruit of the vintage, with steeped plum and blackberry notes cruising through slowly, carried by alder, loam and tobacco threads. Gains nuance as it airs in the glass, showing light chalky minerality for energy and balance in the process. Approachable but no rush. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2036. 3,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.

 

Der Chateau Fonplegade 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Ockerrandaufhellung. Zunächst etwas scheu, reife rote Kirschen, dezent nach Waldbeeren, feine Kräuterwürze, Mandarinenzesten, mineralischer Touch. Saftig, elegant, reife Kirschen, feine Fruchtsüße, seidige Tannine, ein Hauch von Nougat im Abgang, ausgewogener Stil, mineralisch und gut entwickelt, ein facettenreicher Speisenbegleiter mit Zukunftspotenzial und fruchtsüßem Finish.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Mangot Todeschini Distique 12 Saint Emilion 2019:

04 Jan, 2022 – A pretty nose of dark cherries, blackberries, crushed-stones, mushrooms and walnuts. Medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Layered, juicy and fruity with a spicy finish. Drink from 2024.

 

im Februar 2022 bewertet:

Dunkles Rubingranat, tiefer Kern, violette Reflexe, breiterer Wasserrand. Rauchig-kräuterwürzig unterlegte schwarze Waldbeeren, ein Hauch von Lakritze und Johannisbeeren, etwas Nougat und kandierte Orangenzesten, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, straff und komplex, Brombeerfrucht, tragende Tannine, mineralisch und lange anhaftend, schokoladiger Touch im Rückgeschmack, sicheres Zukunftspotenzial.

 

William Kelley im April 2022:

The Mangot 2019 Todeschini Distique 12 is a special cuvée that celebrates the 12 years (and counting) that the Todeschini brothers have been working together at this estate and which blends 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon to deliver a more structured, concentrated wine than the regular Mangot blend. Exhibiting aromas of dark berries, baking chocolate, violets and plums, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and lively, with a deep core of fruit that's framed by fine, powdery tannins. This shows plenty of potential.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Pindefleurs 2019 Saint Emilion:

13 Jan, 2022 – This shows beautiful density and focus. Medium-to full-bodied palate with a solid core of fruit and a walnut, spice and sweet-tobacco aftertaste to the plums and cherries. Subtle and nicely structured. Drink after 2025.

 

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

The 2019 Pindefleurs is plump, juicy and easygoing, all of which make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, tobacco and leather are nicely pushed forward. Soft, polished tannins and bright acids on the finish round things out nicely.

 

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

The 2019 Pindefleurs is what you might call a "useful" Saint-Émilion. It has a well-defined, expressive nose of vivacious red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit, full of joie-de-vivre. The palate is medium-bodied and quite sweet, with fleshy ripe tannins and flavors of raspberry, black currant and white pepper. The slightly spicy finish demonstrates admirable structure.
 

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.
 

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William Kelley im April 2022:

From holdings just across the border from Pomerol characterized by predominantly sandy-clay soils, the 2019 Grand Corbin-Despagne offers up aromas of plums, sweet berries and cherries mingled with raw cocoa, cigar wrapper, licorice, violets and spices. Medium to full-bodied, ample and succulent, with fine concentration, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins, it's a beautifully balanced classic that will age with grace. François Despagne is the seventh generation of his family to steward this 28-hectare Saint-Émilion estate, located just across the border from Pomerol, and he is intent on bringing it back to the heights of which anyone who has tasted vintages such as 1929 or 1961 know it is capable.

Returning to the estate after some years researching wine microbiology, he dug 150 soil pits—discovering that the historic delimitation of parcels on the estate corresponded precisely to the underlying geology. Soils are thin sand over blue clay, and replanting favors Cabernet Franc (with an in-house massale selection)—which represented about 60% of the surface area before the 1956 frosts and subsequent replanting. Despagne has converted to organic and biodynamic farming, reducing yields, and that is translating to new levels of depth and concentration. In the winery and cellar, however, the approach is rather classical, with a tendency to work more reductively and preserve better purity of fruit (Thomas Duclos consults), emphasizing seamlessness and depth over extraction and impact. This is an estate to watch.

 

James Suckling über den Chateau Grand Corbin Despagne 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:
 
This is a very salty and spicy red with ripe berry, cherry, chocolate and dried dark mushrooms. Chalky, too. It’s full and layered with chewy, velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Citrusy undertone. Better after 2025.

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau Grand Corbin Despagne 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

The 2019 Grand Corbin Despagne turned out beautifully. Readers will find a big, statuesque Saint-Émilion built on vertical energy. Black cherry, plum, graphite, spice, licorice and gravel lend nuance to this explosive, potent Saint-Émilion. Gravel, scorched earth, tobacco and incense lend gravitas on the substantial finish. This is an especially powerful, earthy Saint-Émilion. Quite simply, the 2019 is a flat out stunner.

 

Der Chateau Grand Corbin Despagne 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Kräftiges Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Ockerrandaufhellung. Zarte Kräuterwürze, mit Edelholz unterlegte dunkle Waldbeerfrucht, etwas Lakritze. Saftig, reife Herzkirschen, feine Fruchtsüße, reife Tannine, gute Länge, ein stoffiger Speisenbegleiter mit sicherem Reifepotenzial.
 

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James Suckling über den Chateau Pindefleurs 2019 Saint Emilion:

13 Jan, 2022 – This shows beautiful density and focus. Medium-to full-bodied palate with a solid core of fruit and a walnut, spice and sweet-tobacco aftertaste to the plums and cherries. Subtle and nicely structured. Drink after 2025.

 

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

The 2019 Pindefleurs is plump, juicy and easygoing, all of which make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, tobacco and leather are nicely pushed forward. Soft, polished tannins and bright acids on the finish round things out nicely.

 

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

The 2019 Pindefleurs is what you might call a "useful" Saint-Émilion. It has a well-defined, expressive nose of vivacious red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit, full of joie-de-vivre. The palate is medium-bodied and quite sweet, with fleshy ripe tannins and flavors of raspberry, black currant and white pepper. The slightly spicy finish demonstrates admirable structure.

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James Suckling im Januar 2022

So much blackberry and black cherry with brambleberry and bark undertones. Full-bodied with a solid core of fruit and polished tannins. Classy and structured with polish and focus. Some crushed black pepper and dark chocolate. Needs time to soften. Best after 2026.
 

James Suckling verköstigt den Chateau Lassegue 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

This is so fine and refined with citrus, crushed stone, lime stone and fresh mushroom. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Minerally finish. Tight and racy. Drink after 2025, but already beautiful.



 

James Suckling über den Chateau Laforge 2019 Saint Emilion:

19 Jan, 2022 – Lots of lovely fruit and freshness in this red with blackberry and cherry character, medium body and a round, juicy finish. Very attractive already. Drink after 2023.

 

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

The 2019 Laforge has really filled out nicely. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, tobacco, licorice and lavender build beautifully with some aeration. The 2019 is sumptuous, bold and racy, Laforge is an absolute joy to taste today. This flamboyant, racy Saint-Émilion will be a jewel to drink now and over the next few years.
 

92 Suckling Punkte für den Chateau Teyssier 2019 Saint EmilionJames Suckling über den Chateau Teyssier 2019 Saint Emilion:

18 Jan, 2022 – This has aromas of ripe cherries, dark plums, bark, mushrooms, gravy and spice box. It’s medium-bodied with firm, supple tannins. Savory, silky and flavorful finish. Bitter chocolate at the end. Drink from 2024. 92 Punkte.
 

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

The 2019 Teyssier (Saint-Émilion) is soft, fruity and easygoing, all of which make it a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Sweet floral and spice notes brighten the finish. As it so often is, Teyssier is a charmer. 91 Punkte.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Cote de Baleau 2019 Saint Emilion:

14 Jan, 2022 – Pine needles, bark, potpourri, blackberries and currants on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with tight, chewy tannins. Fleshy, textured finish. Try after 2024.

 

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

The 2019 Côte de Baleau is classy, super-polished and ready to offer pleasure. Bright floral and spice accents lead into a core of sweet red/purplish berry fruit, spice, mocha, tobacco, licorice and incense. The 2019 has gained a bit of weight in élevage, but it remains gracious and understated in bearing. I loved it.

 

Und Neal Martin (Vineous) zum Chateau Cote de Baleau 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Côte de Baleau takes quite a few minutes to settle in the glass. It has a very concentrated bouquet of black cherries, mulberry, touches of licorice and hints of graphite. The medium-bodied palate offers sappy black fruit and fine definition. Very focused, with a sensual and substantial finish. Superb.

 

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

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Ockerrandaufhellung. Dezente Kräuterwürze, ein Hauch von Kirschen, feiner Edelholzanklang, etwas Nougat, verhaltenes Bukett. Mittlere Komplexität, süße Brombeeren, integrierte Tannine, schokoladig, aber auch mineralisch im Abgang, salziger Nachhall, wirkt noch unterentwickelt.
 

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.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Poesia 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

22 Jan, 2022 – Dried flowers, mimosa, blackcurrants, peppercorns and burnt orange on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tightly wound tannins and crisp acidity. Zesty, mineral character on the tight finish. Lightly smoky at the end. Try in 2026.

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

The 2019 Poesia is one of the finest wines I have ever tasted from Hélène and Patrice Lévêque. Rich and sumptuous, Poesia marries intensity with vibrancy in grand style. Poesia is a big, explosive Saint-Émilion, but it also possesses tremendous energy. Dark fruit, gravel, incense, spice and saddle leather open with a bit of coaxing. There is an exotic quality to Poesia in 2019 that is especially alluring. Brilliant.

 

Und Neal Martin (vinous) zum Chateau Poesia 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

The 2019 Poesia has an expressive bouquet featuring a mélange of red and black fruit and black pepper, the limestone terroir lending tension. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins, perhaps a little more powerful than the Barde-Haut, and displays very fine precision on the finish. A touch of white pepper furnishes the aftertaste. Probably the best Poesia ever.
 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 19.04.2022:

Ripe black fruit (there's some red fruit as well), tobacco leaf, damp earth, exotic flowers, and some chocolaty notes all emerge from the 2019 Clos De L'Oratoire, another beautiful wine from the Neipperg family and team. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and seamless on the palate, I love its mid-palate, it has gorgeous tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. This is clearly a great vintage for this cuvée. Hide bottles for 4-5 years, and it's going to have 2-3 decades of longevity, and probably a gradual decline after that as well. It's beautiful.

 

Antonio Galloni im Februar 2022:

Powerful and explosive in the glass, the 2019 Clos de l'Oratoire possesses tremendous depth and density from start to finish. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, spice, menthol and lavender are all amplified in this potent, structured Saint-Émilion. Give it a few years to soften.

 

William kelley im April 2022:

Stephan von Neipperg's 2019 Clos de l'Oratoire has turned out very nicely in bottle, opening in the glass to reveal aromas of sweet wild berries, cherries, loamy soil and raw cocoa. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it's broad and succulent, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a nicely defined finish. It's produced from holdings on sandy-clay soils in the northeast of Saint-Émilion.

 

Neal Martin im Februar 2022:

The 2019 Clos de l’Oratoire is an absolute gem from Stéphan von Neipperg. The beautifully defined nose unfurls with each swirl of the glass, revealing blackberry, briar and touches of wild mint and heather, all precise and focused. The palate is medium-bodied, quite sapid and classic in style, offering fine structure, gentle grip on the finish, and touches of black pepper and clove on the aftertaste. This is excellent and well worth seeking out.

 

James Suckling verköstigt den Chateau Clos de L Oratoire 2019 Saint Emilion:

Aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, plum leaves, violets and bitter chocolate. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, compact tannins. Very solid with a dense core of dark fruit. Chewy finish. Try in 2026.

 

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

Shows steeped red and black currant fruit that mingles with tobacco, worn cedar and savory notes, with a streak of warm cast iron through the finish. Slightly rustic in feel but has character and range, with good energy throughout. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2023 through 2035. 4,600 cases made, 400 cases imported.

 

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

Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Attraktive schwarze Waldbeernote, Herzkirschen, Brombeerkonfit, feine Kräuterwürze, kandierte Orangenzesten. Saftig, feine Extraktsüße, elegant, frische Kirschen, reife Tannine, lebendig strukturiert, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, gutes Entwicklungspotenzial.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Haut Brisson 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

19 Jul, 2021 – Blackberries and fresh herbs with some dried soil and bark on the nose and palate. Medium to full body with fine, polished tannins and a long, racy finish. Really polished and precise. Drink after 2024

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau Haut Brisson 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

The 2019 Haut-Brisson is elegant and understated. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, mint, blood orange and licorice open nicely, followed by sweet floral accents that add lift. There is a bit of graininess in the tannin that lurks in the background. Otherwise this is nicely done.

 

Und Neal Martin (vinous) zu Chateau Haut Brisson 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

The 2019 Haut-Brisson has a forward, vivacious bouquet of vibrant black fruit, still showing the subtle fish-scale scent that I noticed from barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, gentle grip and a nicely proportioned finish that will require three or four years to absorb the oak.

 

Der Chateau Haut Brisson 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Rauchig-kräuterwürzig unterlegte schwarze Waldbeerenfrucht, Brombeeren, Lakritze, feiner Edelholztouch, etwas Nougat. Komplex, saftig, reife Kirschen, feine Tannine, gute Frische im Abgang, ausgewogen und bereits gut entwickelt, schokoladiger Anklang, gutes Entwicklungspotenzial.
 

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.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Fombrauge 2019 Saint Emilion:

Perfumed nose of dried flowers, sandalwood, pine cones, currants, cassis, cloves, walnuts and spiced plums. It’s medium-to full-bodied with polished, ripe and creamy tannins. Plush and velvety with a supple, fresh finish. Drink from 2024.

 

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

The 2019 Fombrauge is one of the best wines I have tasted from this property in some time. It shows all the richness that is typical of Bernard Magrez's style but with less heaviness and a good deal of aromatic presence that helps balance things out. Sweet dark cherry, chocolate, leather, licorice and mocha build into the resonant, super-expressive finish. The 2019 is a classy Fombrauge.

 

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

The 2019 Fombrauge, which was bottled in spring 2021, retains the opulence that I found from barrel, still showing that heady mixture of blackberry, blueberry and a touch of cooked meat, if perhaps just requiring a little more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, fleshy and generous, with succulent ripe tannins, a satiny texture and a gossamer finish that slips down the throat. Afford it 5–6 years and this should evolve into a lovely Saint-Émilion.

 

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

This rolls through with a cashmere grace, offering cassis, steeped plum and blackberry purée flavors infused with black tea and incense notes. A late alder thread keeps this nicely grounded. Suave. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2023 through 2035. 23,000 cases made.

 

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

Kräftiges Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Ockerrandaufhellung. Zart nach eingelegte Kirschen, ein Hauch von kandierten Orangenzesten, zarte Edelholzwürze, feines Bukett. Stoffig, elegant, reife Herzkirschen, seidige Tannine, sehr gut balanciert, mineralisch und anhaftend, feine Süße im Abgang, bereits zugänglich und mit Entwicklungspotenzial ausgestattet.
 

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Verkostungsbericht aus Januar 2019:

The 2016 Petit-Figeac is a gorgeous. silky second wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Sweet floral notes add freshness and lift to this expressive Saint-Émilion. In 2016, Petit-Figeac has a bit more Franc than usual which also contributes to the wine's perfumed personality. This is impeccably done.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom 30.November 2018:

The 2016 Petit-Figeac is a blend of 41% Cabernet Franc. 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored. it opens with bold scents of warm black plums. black cherries and mulberries with touches of baking spices, potpourri, unsmoked cigars and dusty soil. Medium-bodied, it is very bright. elegant and minerally in the mouth, with plenty of vibrancy and freshness on the finish.

 

James Suckling Februar 2019:

Very cabernet on the nose with blackcurrants, walnuts and fresh herbs. Hints of dried earth. Medium to full body and firm, juicy tannins. Solid. Second wine of Figeac. A blend of 41 per cent cabernet franc. 36 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 23 per cent merlot. Try after 2022.


halbe Flasche 0.375 Liter
 

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James Suckling über den Chateau Mangot Todeschini Distique 12 Saint Emilion 2019:

04 Jan, 2022 – A pretty nose of dark cherries, blackberries, crushed-stones, mushrooms and walnuts. Medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Layered, juicy and fruity with a spicy finish. Drink from 2024.

 

im Februar 2022 bewertet:

Dunkles Rubingranat, tiefer Kern, violette Reflexe, breiterer Wasserrand. Rauchig-kräuterwürzig unterlegte schwarze Waldbeeren, ein Hauch von Lakritze und Johannisbeeren, etwas Nougat und kandierte Orangenzesten, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, straff und komplex, Brombeerfrucht, tragende Tannine, mineralisch und lange anhaftend, schokoladiger Touch im Rückgeschmack, sicheres Zukunftspotenzial.

 

William Kelley im April 2022:

The Mangot 2019 Todeschini Distique 12 is a special cuvée that celebrates the 12 years (and counting) that the Todeschini brothers have been working together at this estate and which blends 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon to deliver a more structured, concentrated wine than the regular Mangot blend. Exhibiting aromas of dark berries, baking chocolate, violets and plums, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and lively, with a deep core of fruit that's framed by fine, powdery tannins. This shows plenty of potential.
 

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.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Poesia 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

22 Jan, 2022 – Dried flowers, mimosa, blackcurrants, peppercorns and burnt orange on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tightly wound tannins and crisp acidity. Zesty, mineral character on the tight finish. Lightly smoky at the end. Try in 2026.

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

The 2019 Poesia is one of the finest wines I have ever tasted from Hélène and Patrice Lévêque. Rich and sumptuous, Poesia marries intensity with vibrancy in grand style. Poesia is a big, explosive Saint-Émilion, but it also possesses tremendous energy. Dark fruit, gravel, incense, spice and saddle leather open with a bit of coaxing. There is an exotic quality to Poesia in 2019 that is especially alluring. Brilliant.

 

Und Neal Martin (vinous) zum Chateau Poesia 2019 Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

The 2019 Poesia has an expressive bouquet featuring a mélange of red and black fruit and black pepper, the limestone terroir lending tension. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins, perhaps a little more powerful than the Barde-Haut, and displays very fine precision on the finish. A touch of white pepper furnishes the aftertaste. Probably the best Poesia ever.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Laforge 2019 Saint Emilion:

19 Jan, 2022 – Lots of lovely fruit and freshness in this red with blackberry and cherry character, medium body and a round, juicy finish. Very attractive already. Drink after 2023.

 

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

The 2019 Laforge has really filled out nicely. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, tobacco, licorice and lavender build beautifully with some aeration. The 2019 is sumptuous, bold and racy, Laforge is an absolute joy to taste today. This flamboyant, racy Saint-Émilion will be a jewel to drink now and over the next few years.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Pindefleurs 2019 Saint Emilion:

13 Jan, 2022 – This shows beautiful density and focus. Medium-to full-bodied palate with a solid core of fruit and a walnut, spice and sweet-tobacco aftertaste to the plums and cherries. Subtle and nicely structured. Drink after 2025.

 

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

The 2019 Pindefleurs is plump, juicy and easygoing, all of which make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, tobacco and leather are nicely pushed forward. Soft, polished tannins and bright acids on the finish round things out nicely.

 

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

The 2019 Pindefleurs is what you might call a "useful" Saint-Émilion. It has a well-defined, expressive nose of vivacious red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit, full of joie-de-vivre. The palate is medium-bodied and quite sweet, with fleshy ripe tannins and flavors of raspberry, black currant and white pepper. The slightly spicy finish demonstrates admirable structure.
 

100% Cabernet Sauvignon


Vielschichtige Nase: frische Aromen roter Früchte und etwas Leder. Am Gaumen elegant, samtig weich. Großer Charakter und sehr lang im Finale. 12 Monate gereift in französischen Barriques

Die Bodegas Salentein wurde 1995 von dem Holländer Meindert Pon gegründet und bereits 2003 als »Argentinian Winery of the Year« (W&SC London) ausgelobt. Die Kellerei liegt im Valle de Uco und gilt als Vorreiter für Weinbau in diesem Gebiet. Das ca. 100 km südlich von Mendoza liegt. 700 Hektar eigene Weinberge liegen rings um die Kellerei in Höhen von 900 bis 1.700 Metern über dem Meeresspiegel. Besonders beeindruckend ist die Lage am Fuß der mächtigen Anden. Wer diese Kellerei besucht spürt sofort, mit welcher Akribie und hohem Aufwand bei Salentein Spitzenqualität um jeden Preis realisiert wird. Der 2010 neu eingestellte Chief Winemaker José Galante gilt als einer der einflussreichsten und erfolgreichsten Önologen Argentiniens. Mit seiner über 30-jährigen Erfahrung kennt er das Valle de Uco wie kaum ein anderer.

 

Der Bodegas Salentein Barrel Selection Merlot 2020 besticht durch sein vollmundige Aromatik. Schon in der Nase zeichnen sich die üppigen Aromen vollreifer Kirschen ab. Am Gaumen spielen Tabak, Vanille und Paprika mit und bilden so ein wunderbares Geschmackserlebnis. Nase wie Gaumen und der lange, samtige Abgang überzeugen mal wieder auf ganzer Linie. Das ist Salentein!




 

In den vergangenen Jahren bei den Kritikern immer ein Kandidat für 90 und mehr Punkte, sei es bei Tim Atkin MW, sei es beim französischen Weinführer Gilbert & Gaillard oder eben bei James Suckling.  Und so überzeugt auch der Jahrgang 2021 mit einer klaren und leuchtenden hellgelben Farbe mit grünlichen Reflexen. In der Nase dann komplexe Aromen mit Noten von weißen Frühlingsblumen, Zitrusfrüchten und tropischen Früchten. Am Gaumen ist sein Einstieg sanft. In der Mitte des Mundes ist der Wein süßlich und geschmeidig, mit einem langen und anhaltenden Abgang. Seine natürliche Säure macht ihn zu einem frischen Wein, während der Kontakt mit der Hefe und der Ausbau im Eichenfass ihm Eleganz und Geschmeidigkeit verleihen.

 

James Suckling beschreibt den Bodegas Salentein Barrel Selection Chardonnay 2021 im Mai 2022 wie folgt:

This has aromas of sliced pears, apricots, mango stones, pastries and hazelnuts. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Not the most concentrated chardonnay, but creamy and balanced. Drink now. Screw cap.
 

Die Weinlese für den Wine & Soul Manoella tinto Douro 2019 fand ab dem 20. September bei perfekten Wetterbedingungen statt. Die selektierten und entrappten Trauben wurden 12 Stunden lang in den für Portugal so typischen Lagares mit den Füßen getreten und anschließend 8 Tage lang in Edelstahltanks vergoren. Die Reifung erfolgte 16 Monate lang in gebrauchten französischen Eichenfässern. Und so entstand ein Tropfen mit violetter Farbe und erfrischenden Noten von hellen Kirschen, Himbeeren, auch dunkler Pflaume und einheimischen Kräutern.

 

Der Wine & Soul Manoella tinto Douro 2019 verköstigt und bewertet von Mark Squires (Dezember 2021):

The 2019 Tinto Quinta da Manoella, sourced from 35+-year-old vines, is mostly a 60/25 blend of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, with Tinta Roriz and Tinta Francisca filling out the blend. It was aged for 16 months in used French oak and comes in at 14% alcohol. The lesser wine, as compared to its big brother, the Vinhas Velhas this issue, this still performs well. Its real competition in the red lineup is the Pintas Character this issue, which has a similar relationship with the Pintas.
Like the difference between Pintas and the Manoella Vinhas Velhas, the Character has more depth and fruitiness while the Manoella Tinto has more focus and elegance. The bigger surprise is the fine structure here. This is simply gripping on opening, reveling in its power. As with all the wines (and typical of the winery's style), the tannins are not too hard, and this does not finish with astringency. The power is still obvious. A hypothetical cross of this and the Character would be the best result, but if forced to choose, I'd take the Character, at least today. If this regular Tinto has a flaw, it is not nearly as expressive as it should be, an area where Character excels. For today, Character is the unquestioned winner, but this backward Manoella may well win in the end. Its structure is exceptional and it has plenty of room to improve. One thing that is not in question, however, is what the better value is, given that Character is around double the price of this. This is a terrific bargain for the money, the best intersection of quality and price in the lineup this vintage. This has some things to prove in the cellar, but if it gets no better, you will have gotten your money's worth and then some.

 

Wine & Soul ist das gemeinsame Projekt von der Top Winemakerin in Portugal Sandra Tavares da Silva und Jorge Serodio Borges im Pinhao Valley. Im Douro Tal schaffen Sie Weine die aus teilweise sehr alten Rebanlagen die aus den traditionellen Rebsorten gekeltert werden. Die Weine bewahren bei aller Konzentration und Kraft stets Ihre Komplexität und Eleganz. Erst seit 2001 werden Weine wie der Pintas erzeugt. aber schon heute zählen diese Weine zu den absoluten Kultweinen Portugals. Die Produktion dieser Spitzengewächse ist jedes Jahr sehr limitiert. "Unser Ziel ist es" so schreiben die beiden, "Weine zu erzeugen, die den ganzen Charakter der traditionellen Weinberge und Sorten des Douro-Tals zum Ausdruck bringen. Ausgewogene Weine zwischen Konzentration, Komplexität und Eleganz."
 

Die Weinlese für den Jahrgang 2021 begann am 3. September, bei perfekten Wetterbedingungen. Alle zuvor selektierten und entrappten Trauben wurden in einer pneumatischen Presse gepresst und in Edelstahltanks bei niedrigen Temperaturen 6 Wochen lang vergoren, danach wurde der Wein 8 Monate lang in der Flasche gelagert.

Der Wine & Soul Manoella branco Douro 2021 präsentiert sich in einer hellen aber intensiven Farbe mit Aromen von Frühlingsblumen, weißem Pfirsich und Limette. Am Gaumen rund und fast cremig, mit viel Frische, Reinheit der Aromen und faszinierender Ausgewogenheit.

Mark Squires, Verköstiger für den Wine Advocate, vergab für den Jahrgang 2020 im Dezember 2021 89+ Punkte, merkte aber an, dass er hier eher sehr konservativ, sprich vorsichtig benotet hat. Hervorzuheben seien Tiefgründigkeit, Frische und Lebendigkeit sowie der Hauch von Würze und Limette im Abgang.

Wine & Soul ist das gemeinsame Projekt von der Top Winemakerin in Portugal Sandra Tavares da Silva und Jorge Serodio Borges im Pinhao Valley. Im Douro Tal schaffen Sie Weine die aus teilweise sehr alten Rebanlagen die aus den traditionellen Rebsorten gekeltert werden. Die Weine bewahren bei aller Konzentration und Kraft stets Ihre Komplexität und Eleganz. Erst seit 2001 werden Weine wie der Pintas erzeugt. aber schon heute zählen diese Weine zu den absoluten Kultweinen Portugals. Die Produktion dieser Spitzengewächse ist jedes Jahr sehr limitiert.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Lousteauneuf 2018 Medoc wie folgt:

Plenty of fruit and solid tannins here in a full-bodied package with juicy fruit. spice and wet earth. Layered and focused. The small percentage of amphora here is fun.




 

Gotes del Priorat. Diesen Wein sollten sie sich merken, wenn sie auf der Suche nach einem neuen spanischen Lieblingswein sein sollten. Denn dieser Cuvée aus Garnacha und Carinena ist ein Verführer. Im Glas funkelt der Gotes in einem leuchtenden Schwarzrot mit violetten Reflexen. In der Nase eine entwaffnende Klarheit: Alle Aromen im Duftbild schön klar angeordnet wie die Bäume an einer Allee. Rotbeerig, reife Kirsche, Pflaumen, Milchschokolade und getrocknete Kräuter. Am Gaumen ein unwiderstehlicher Mix aus fülliger Frucht und kühler expressiver Mineralität, die klare Hinweise auf seinen steinigen Heimatboden gibt. Im Nachhall kommt dann die Ebene hinzu, die diesen Wein so außergewöhnlich gut und singulär in der Qualität erscheinen lässt: der mineralische Biss, der die Kraft und die Schwere so himmlisch leicht erscheinen lässt. Hier lassen die Höhenlagen seiner Herkunft grüßen. Herrlich! Die reifen Tannine geben dem Wein eine feine wunderschöne Haptik und lassen ihn edler erscheinen, als seine Preisklasse vermuten. Ein Wein, der durch seine Makellosigkeit und seine leisen Töne wertvoll wird.
 

Luiz Gutierrez bewertet den 2018er Remelluri Lindes Vinedos de Labastida im August 2021 wie folgt:

Produced with grapes from suppliers, the 2018 Lindes de Remelluri Viñedos de Labastida comes from a cooler and wetter year not without challenge. A blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano, it fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in barrels of different sizes and origins for 13 months. This is more reticent and serious, with a grainy sensation on the palate, beautifully textured. It has more austere tannins. This is probably the finest vintage for this wine so far. 2018 has produced many great wines. 87.200 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2020.

 

James Suckling im August 2021:

A firm, linear red with black licorice, black cherries and violets. Medium-bodied, yet the tannins are round and pretty. All here. Drink or hold