Saint Emilion 2018

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Trotte Vieille 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Wow. This really sends a tingle down my spine. Love the energy and length to this. Very distinguished. Full-bodied yet tight. polished and compressed. It has a great finish. Exciting. Really.


Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Trotte Vieille 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 TrotteVieille is a super-intriguing wine. Aromatically deep and layered. the 2018 offers tremendous depth and textural finesse. Mocha. grilled herbs. black cherry. new leather and spice all wrap around the palate in a dense. racy Saint-Émilion. The blend is 54% Cabernet Franc. 44% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.


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

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



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

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


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

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


 

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.


 

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

This shows a really beautiful core of ripe fruit with dark chocolate and blueberries. Full body and firm. chewy tannins. Flavorful finish. und vergibt ihm 92-93 Punkte.



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

On the ripe and slightly heady side. with a healthy dose of toasted vanilla surrounding the steeped plum and blackberry fruit. Shows a bit more oomph than freshness. but remains solid. und vergibt ihm 89-92 Punkte.



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

Produced by Denis Durantou of Château L’Eglise Clinet. the 2018 Montlandrie is a blend of 75% Merlot. 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with 14.5% alcohol and is currently aging in 40% new oak. Deep purple-black in color. it features fragrant notes of lilacs. Morello cherries and blueberry compote over a core of plum preserves and woodsmoke plus a waft of underbrush. The medium to full-bodied palate is richly fruited with black and blue fruits. lifted by earthy accents and lovely freshness. finishing long and velvety textured. und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.

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

A sleeper in 2018. Montlandrie is powerful. racy and super-expressive. Succulent red cherry. raspberry. mocha. licorice and rose petals all run through this racy. polished Côtes de Castillon from Denis Durantou. Sweet floral notes add brightness in the glass. The tannins just need time to soften. Tasted two times. und vergibt ihm 89-92 Punkte.


 

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

This is very floral and beautiful with walnut. dark-berry and blueberry character. Hints of chocolate and tea. Full-bodied yet tight and silky. Long and consistent finish.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Fombrauge 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

A warm. inviting style. with crushed plum and boysenberry puree notes caressed by anise and singed apple wood accents. Shows nice drive on the finish.



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

The 2018 Fombrauge is a knockout. Ripe. explosive and full of character. the 2018 is the sort of bottle that is opened and enjoyed in short order. Dark red cherry. plum. spice. new leather and espresso are kicked up a few notches in a sumptuous. racy Saint-emilion that hits all the right notes. Floral and spice overtones add perfume to this super-expressive. inviting Saint-emilion from Bernard Magrez. The 2018 is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasted four times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Fombrauge 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
Reife Nase. süsslicher Einfluss vom Holz. feine Vanille. am Gaumen saftig mit vollreifer Frucht. gute Länge.90-92 und vergibt ihm 90-92 Punkte.


 

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

A layered and juicy red with dark berries. chocolate. and spice. Hints of hazelnuts. Medium body. Delicious finish.




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

The 2018 de Pressac is laced with inky red berry fruit. blood orange. mint. leather. menthol and sweet floral notes. In multiple tastings. Pressac has been quite closed and reticent. Even so. there is terrific depth and textural resonance that carries through to the layered finish. At this stage. Pressac appears to be less exuberant than it typical is at this stage. The blend is 65% Merlot. 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Carmenère. Malbec and Cabernet Franc.


 

Der Saint-Georges Cote Pavie 2018 ist in diesem Jahr aus 80% Merlot und 20% Cabernet Franc. Nach der manuellen Lese per Hand sind die Trauben nochmals auf dem Sortiertisch penibel sortiert und selektioniert worden. Nach etwa 12-14 Monaten in temperaturkontrollierten Fasskellern. wird der Wein etwa 20 Monate nach der Lese auf dem Chateau abgefüllt. Die Weinberge von Saint-Georges Cote Pavie erstrecken sich auf 5 Hektar und sind umrahmt von grandiosen Terroirs wie die von Chateau Pavie und Chateau La Gaffeliere. Die im Durchschnitt 30 Jahre alten Reben stehen auf dem Kalksteinplateau der Cote Pavie mit Lehmauflage. So ist es auch zu erklären. dass die Trauben in diesem warmen und sonnenreichen Jahrgang genügend Frische und feingliedrige Frucht aufweisen. Hier ist alles am rechten Fleck. ein grosser Genusswert aus dem Saint Emilion. 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Saint-Georges Cote Pavie 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

This comes from the limestone slope between La Gaffelière and Pavie. Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2018 Côte Pavie comes skipping out of the glass with bright. cheery scents of warm raspberries. black cherries and ripe blackberries plus hints of red roses. menthol. dark chocolate and licorice. Medium to full-bodied. the palate delivers mouth-filling fresh. crunchy fruit with beautifully ripe. finely grained tannins and seamless freshness. finishing long and perfumed. Impressive!

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Saint-Georges Cote Pavie 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

A linear and very tight wine. but shows substance and character with very fine tannins that last for minutes.



Antonio Galloni beschreibt den Chateau Saint-Georges Cote Pavie 2018 im Mai 2018 wie folgt:

The 2018 Saint-Georges (Côte Pavie) is a deep. brooding wine with a compelling interplay of dense fruit and supporting structure. Blueberry jam. savory herbs. lavender. mint. spice and gravel jump from the glass in this potent. virile Saint-Émilion. Saint-Georges has really come along in the last few years. The 2018 is terrific and also quite promising. The blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.



 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Bellefont-Belcier 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Intense aromas and flavors of blue fruit and violets. Hints of green tea and black olives. Changes all the time. Medium-to full-bodied with polished and very silky tannins. Love the center palate. The finish lasts for minutes. This year. about one-third cabernet franc gives an edge to the merlot and the touch of cabernet sauvignon.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Bellefont-Belcier 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2018 Bellefont Belcier delivers profound notions of warm plums. baked cherries and mulberries with hints of spice cake and underbrush. Full-bodied. rich and decadent. it has a rock-solid backbone of rounded tannins and just enough freshness. finishing long and spicy. Aging is in progress for an anticipated 20 months in 40% new. 40% one year-old and 20% two year-old barrels. The blend is 70% Merlot. 25% Cabernet Franc. and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Bellefont-Belcier 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Bellefont-Belcier is dark. powerful and quite brooding. but also noticeably less extracted than in the past. Succulent dark cherry. plum. violet. lavender. graphite and spice all infuse this savory. virile Saint-emilion. All of the signatures are in place. but delivered with more nuance than was once the case. Consulting winemaker Thomas Duclos has ushered in quite a change at the property in his first vintage here. Tasted three times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Bellefont-Belcier 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
Seine Farbe ist von mittlerer bis voller Dichte. zarte Aufhellung zum Rand hin. Man merkt ganz klar. hier wollte man in diesem Jahrgang nicht übertreiben. wahrscheinlich wird er im Ausbau noch etwas an Gewicht und Struktur hinzugewinnen. Gerade im JG 2018 war es ja keine Kunst zu weit in der Extraktion zu gehen. man hat es lieber bewusst zart vom Toastinggehalt belassen. wahrscheinlich schlummern noch ein paar Reserven an Presswein. um im Verlaufe des Ausbaus Verwendung zu finden. Die Nase zeigt ebenfalls eher eine hellere Fruchtprägung. Im Mund besitzt er schon genügend Frische und Eleganz. Erstaunlich ist. dass der Bellefont nicht ganz in der Stilistik der Nachbarn weitermacht. die direkten Nachbarn Larcis Ducasse und Fonplegade haben zur Zeit deutlich die Nase vorn. auch wenn Sie etwas kräftiger in der Ausrichtung daher kommen. So haben beide etwas mehr Dichte. mehr Fokus. mehr Mitte. Zudem beweist Fonplegade aufs neue. seinen unglaublichen Gegenwert. Er kostet deutlich weniger als die Hälfte eines Larcis. Auch der Nachbar Bellefont selbst verlangt etwas mehr. und vergibt ihm 91-93+ Punkte.


 

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

This is really refined and beautiful. showing a new approach and reality to the terroir here. I appreciate the strength with finesse. Biodynamic.




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

Quite ripe. featuring boysenberry and plum reduction notes. backed by a healthy dose of anise and fruitcake flavors. Stays focused. with solid. graphite-edged grip carrying the finish. Really promising.



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

Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2018 Fonplegade strides confidently out of the glass with bold black cherries. warm plums and black raspberry scents plus hints of cedar chest. pencil shavings. lavender. garrigue and camphor. Full-bodied. rich and packed with expressive black fruits. it has a firm. velvety texture and just enough freshness. finishing long.

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

Fonplegade is rich. layered and sumptuous. to a degree it has not been before. Raspberry jam. mocha. espresso and licorice all burst out of the glass. Sensual and alluring. Fonplegade is absolutely gorgeous in 2018. The oak is just a bit pronounced at this stage. but the wine appears to have all of the natural depth to handle it. Proprietors Denise and Stephen Adams. along with consulting winemaker Stephane Derenoncourt and his team. continue to take Fonplegade to new heights. The 2018 is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. from yields of just 27 hectoliters per hectare. down from the more typical 35 or so. 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+

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


 

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

Made of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. the deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Franc-Mayne gives up notions of baked plums. warm black and red cherries and blueberry compote with touches of cedar chest. bay leaves and fragrant earth. Medium to full-bodied. it has plenty of juicy fruit in the mouth with a rounded tannin texture and fantastic freshness. finishing earthy.

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

The 2018 Franc Mayne is gorgeous. Fresh. bright and nuanced. the 2018 has terrific balance. In this vintage. Franc Mayne is silky and polished. with more of an emphasis on understatement rather than power. Sweet red cherry. plum. mint and white pepper grace this very pretty. expressive Saint-emilion. Franc Mayne is one of the jewels of Saint-emilion in 2018. Tasted two times.


 

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

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


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

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



 

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.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Clos de L Oratoire 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

A tangy and tight red with blackberry and black-olive character. Hint of dark chocolate. Medium to full body and firm. tight tannins. Fresh and energetic dark fruit.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Clos de L Oratoire 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Features seamlessly layered dark currant. fig and boysenberry fruit. infused liberally with a tobacco note and backed by a long. smoldering finish. Latent energy keeps this going. An impressive young wine.



Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Clos de L Oratoire 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Clos de l Oratoire is another stunning wine in Stephan von Neipperg s range. The greater presence of Cabernet Franc. along with a move towards earlier picking. no SO2 at crush and less oak influence are some of the factors that have completely transformed Clos de l Oratoire from the powerhouse it often was to a wine of total and exquisite finesse. Inky dark fruit. lavender. sage. and mint give the 2018 striking aromatic depth. but it is the wine total sense of harmony that impresses most. The 2018 is fabulous. That is all there is to it. Tasted two times.


 

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

Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2018 Villemaurine rolls sensuously out of the glass with notes of plum preserves. blueberry pie and Black Forest cake with touches of underbrush. spice cake. star anise and unsmoked cigars plus a hint of potpourri. Full-bodied. the palate is jam-packed with rich. seductive fruit. framed by plush tannins and lovely freshness. finishing long and layered. The blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Aging is expected to be for 14 months in oak barriques. 75% new.

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

This is really fantastic with density and richness and lots of minerality. Full-bodied. layered and extremely long. This has so much density and agility in the center palate. Better than 2015 and 2016?




 

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

The blackberry and blueberry character is impressive on the nose with some licorice and graphite. Salty. Full-bodied. tannic and velvety. Powerful finish. Chewy. Best Faugères ever?



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Faugeres 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Ripe. with crushed plum and boysenberry puree notes. yet fresh. showing good lift throughout. A swath of roasted apple wood flavors on the finish needs to get soaked up. but there's enough depth of fruit for that.


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

The 2018 Faugères. which was harvested beginning September 25. is composed of 85% Merlot. 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple colored. it slips sensuously from the glass with notions of blackberry compote. wild blueberries and redcurrant jelly with hints of cardamom. cigar box and dusty soil plus a waft of star anise. Full-bodied and built like a brick house. it has a firm backbone of rounded tannins with bold freshness and loads of black fruit preserves layers. finishing long and spicy.

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

The 2018 Faugeres is fresh. lively and quite deep. with a striking interplay of floral top notes and rich. layered fruit. I sense a shift towards a more refined style. Even so. there is plenty of the depth and textural richness readers have become accustomed to. Dark red fruit. espresso. cedar and dried flowers add lovely shades of aromatic nuance as well as energy. The 2018 is beautifully rendered. The blend is 85% Merlot. 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Proprietor Silvio Denz and consulting winemake Michel Rolland turned out a gorgeous Faugeres in 2018. My only real critique is that Faugeres and the pure Peby Faugeres are more closer in style than they usually are. which is remarkable as the blends are totally different! Tasted three times.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

A lovely. fruity and juicy red with mineral and dried-tea character. Full and tightly structured with a long and flavorful finish. Tight at the moment. but shows momentum and depth.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

A bright. mineral-driven style in the making. with the chalky aspect leading the way. quickly followed by a racy stream of red currant. raspberry and cherry coulis flavors. Has the grip of the vintage. but this is piercingly focused in feel.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2018 Canon la Gaffeliere has a fantastically exuberant nose of preserved plums. blueberry compote and black cherry pie with hints of menthol. mocha. Sichuan pepper and garrigue plus wafts of lavender and tilled soil. Full-bodied. concentrated and wonderfully decadent. it has a firm yet plush texture and just enough freshness in the background. finishing long with a menthol lift.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Canon La Gaffeliere is extraordinary. Fresh. vibrant and bursting at the seams with energy. the 2018 takes full advantage of all the work Stephan von Neipperg and his team have implemented at their properties. Expressive floral and savory notes add myriad shades of nuance to a dark. sumptuous Saint-Emilion that melds together aromatic intensity and fruit richness. Even with all of its intensity. the 2018 retains an element of translucence that is beguiling. The blend is 50% Merlot. 35% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. which is to say a bit more Cabernet than in the past. Tasted two times.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Beau Sejour Becot 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

A very fresh and beautiful wine with extremely fine tannins that melt nicely into the pure fruit. Medium to full body. Crisp and very fruity. Wonderful finish that lasts for minutes. It grows in stature at the end.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Beau Sejour Becot 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Juicy and forward in feel. with fresh plum. blackberry and anise notes. Dense. but still silky and refined in feel. revealing a long mineral echo through the finish. This is so pure. it seems almost too easy to drink already. just as you realize how ridiculously long it is.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Beau Sejour Becot 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Beau-Sejour Becot is composed of 80% Merlot. 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot was harvested on September 12-25. and the Cabernet varieties were harvested on October 4. 5 and 10. Yields were 46 hectoliters per hectare. and it is anticipated that the wine will age for 16 months. Sixty-five percent of the wine will be matured in new barriques. while 35% will be aged in vats. amphorae and large oak casks of 20-hectoliter capacity. Deep garnet-purple colored. it leaps from the glass with bold. expressive notions of stewed plums. blackberry pie and Black Forest cake with nuances of menthol. mocha. molten licorice and wild sage plus a waft of lavender. Full-bodied. the palate is laden with latent energy. offering slow-releasing glimpses at dark. seductive berry preserves layers and vibrant earthy accents. framed by firm. grainy tannins and seamless freshness. finishing long and mineral laced.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Beau Sejour Becot 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Beau-Sejour Becot is fabulous. Dense. rich and explosive. the 2018 has it all. Soaring aromatics and a huge spine of tannin give the 2018 its regal contours. The 2018 was barreled down late. and it is still coming together. especially in its aromatics. but its potential is evident. A wine of tremendous character and personality Beau-Sejour Becot dazzles in 2018. It is an utterly captivating Saint-Emilion from Juliette Becot and Julien Barthe. along with their consulting winemaker Thomas Duclos.


 

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

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



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

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



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

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

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

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


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
This is very linear and structured in a classical way for Bordeaux with a very focused and tight core of beautiful fruit that gives an agile and vivid palate of pretty fruit and bright acidity. not to mention the ultra fine tannins. which deliver a seamless and limitless finish.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Ripe and dense in feel. with layers of plum. fig and boysenberry fruit. The structure is decidedly stony. revealing a long echo of tobacco. Among the more backward wines at this early stage. but seriously long and well-built.



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

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Belair Monange comes bounding out of the glass with all the energy and vigor of a pedigree puppy. offering notes of warm plums. wild blueberries. black raspberries and Morello cherries with touches of chocolate box. lilacs. underbrush. menthol and damp soil plus a waft of incense. Full-bodied. rich and decadently layered in the mouth. the densely packed layers are charged with energy. supported by firm. velvety tannins and a racy line of freshness. finishing very long and very spicy.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

The 2018 Belair-Monange is a bold. racy and exuberant wine endowed with tremendous textural richness and overall intensity. Sweet spice and floral notes wrap around a core of super-ripe stone fruit in this decidedly flamboyant. racy Saint-Emilion. In 2018. Belair-Monange is not exactly subtle. but it is quite delicious and full of allure. Even so. Belair-Monange will be enjoyed most by readers who like overt wines.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
Die Nase zeigt ein wenig mehr Würze. mit zart leedrigen Anklängen. Dann setzen sich ebenfalls die dunklen Früchte durch. angeführt von Holunder und Cassis. Reife Kirsche und eine kühlende Mentholnuance. Im Mund kraftvoll und dicht. mit salziger Mineralik. superfrische Säure. Eine Wagenladung reifer Tannine schieben über den Gaumen. Es gelingt ihm frisch zu bleiben. keine Spur von überreife oder Hitze. und vergibt ihm 97-100 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Figeac 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
This shows wonderful precision and focus with dark-berry. tobacco. and blueberry character. Full-bodied. tight and vivid. Solid and structured. Really powerful for Figeac. The real new style here of Figeac that harkens back to the great wines of the 1950s and 1940s. This year. equal parts of merlot. cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc.


James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Figeac 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
This is pretty gorgeous. with velvety texture that lets nearly exotic cassis. plum and blackberry fruit reduction flavors roll through. Has a beautiful bass line of warm earth and smoldering tobacco notes all while keeping its sensational mouthfeel. The encore on the finish makes you realize this is the serious gourmet stuff. One of the highlights of the vintage.


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

The 2018 Figeac is composed of 37% Merlot. 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc. harvested September 17 to October 12 with a 3.7 pH and 14% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color. it charges out of the gate with vivacious black and red cherries. cassis. warm plums and wild blueberries scents plus fragrant hints of violets. star anise. tilled soil and forest floor with wafts of Ceylon tea and chocolate box. Full-bodied and jam-packed with energetic. crunchy black and blue fruits. it has a rock-solid. firm. grainy frame and loads of bright. refreshing sparks lifting the dense layers on the very long. savory finish. Wow—the Cabernet really makes itself known this vintage. and it is good. The signature of this wine is so clear. so defined. that this is a Bordeaux wine without peers. In my view. this is the finest Figeac ever produced.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Figeac 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
The 2018 Figeac is simply magnificent. A regal. soaring wine with tremendous vertical lift and nuance. the 2018 is marvelously complete from the very first taste. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. Medium in body and refined. the 2018 is vibrant. with fine tannins and. frankly. quite a bit more freshness than I expected to see given the very dry. sunny summer. Rose petal. mint. lavender and spice add nuance to a core of red/purplish fruit. Harvest started on September 17 and finished on October 12. Yields were 39 hectoliters per hectare. just shy of the historical average of 42/32. While mildew pressure was an issue. it was the dry October winds and their dehydrating effect on the last Cabernets that impacted yields most. Like so many of his colleagues. Technical Director Frederic Faye and his team opted for gentler vinifications with no SO2 at crush. lower temperatures in fermentation and smaller pumpovers. The 2018 Figeac is brilliant. That's all there is to it. The blend is 38% Cabernet Sauvignon. 36% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times. und vergibt ihm 96-99 Punkte.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Figeac 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
Cuvee: 37 Merlot / 33Cabernet Sauvignon / 30Cabernet Franc Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 17. September und 12. October Alkoholgehalt: 14.00 Vol.% Dichter und kompakter Kern. die Nase zeigt noch nicht so viel. aber die Aromen sind sicherlich da und springen nur nicht aus dem Glas. Im Mund ist der Wein sehr einnehmend. die Tannine haben eine tolle Reife. Der Wein ist ungemein komplex. und vergibt ihm 97-100 Punkte.