Saint Julien 2018

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Gloria 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

This is a tight and linear red, showing dark berries and blueberries with cedar with flowers. Full-bodied and foursquare. Framed and focused.




James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Gloria 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

There's lots here, with raspberry, blackberry, currant and blueberry fruit all playing a role, along with lively briar and licorice snap notes. An apple wood frame keeps the elements in line.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Gloria 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Gloria is deep garnet-purple colored and gives up expressive notions of warm red and black currants, black cherries and boysenberries with hints of spice cake, cedar chest, pencil lead and menthol. Full-bodied with a firm texture of ripe, grainy tannins, it has a lively line cutting through the dense, savory layers, finishing on a lingering spicy note. The blend is currently 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Anticipated aging is for 14 months in oak barriques, 40% new.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Gloria 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

Gloria is once again fabulous. Brisk and vibrant, the 2018 has so much to offer. The 2018 is a bit more linear than other recent vintages (such as the 2016) but it nevertheless has a lot to offer. Bright red cherry, cedar, tobacco, spice and floral notes pulse with tremendous energy. The tannins need a few years in bottle to unwind, but there is so much to look forward to. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Tasted four times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Gloria 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
uvee: 60 Cabernet Sauvignon / 32 Merlot / 5 Petit Verdot / 3 Cabernet Franc Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 20. September und 01. October Eher ein eleganter Stil, mit reifem Tannin, guter Frucht im Finale, frische Säure. und vergibt ihm 91-93 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Lalande Borie 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

A red with lots of blackberry and currant aromas and flavors. Full body, firm tannins and a salty finish. Minerally.




James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Lalande Borie 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

Juicy and inviting in feel, with blueberry and blackberry compote flavors. Shows a good bolt of singed mesquite through the finish. On the showy side and very tasty.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Lalande Borie 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Lalande-Borie is composed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, with a pH of 3.77 and 14.5% alcohol. It is to be aged 12 months in barriques, 30% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it gives up gregarious notions of baked black cherries, warm blackberries and cassis with hints of pencil lead, camphor and underbrush plus a waft of Sichuan pepper. Full-bodied with bags of black fruit, it has a plush frame and just enough freshness, finishing long and earthy.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Lalande Borie 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Lalande-Borie is pliant, supple and wonderfully inviting. Bright floral notes perk up the red/purplish berry fruit in a silky, succulent Saint-Julien that will drink well right out of the gate. In the glass, the 2018 is heady and alluring, and yet it retains its classic mid-weight personality and structure. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this jewel of a wine. The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Lalande Borie 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
Cuvee: 60 Merlot / 40 Cabernet Sauvignon Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 29. September und 10. Oktober Recht konzemtriert und kraftvoll, viel reife dunkle Frucht, am Gaumen sehr kraftvoll, aber trotzdem angenehm, genügend frische im Nachhall. Ein früh zugänglicher Stil. und vergibt ihm 88-90 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

This is so savory and delicious with dark-berry and mushroom character and cedar undertones. Lavender and smoke as well. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish.



James Mothels bewertet den La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The solid core of kirsch and plum sauce flavors is laced with apple wood and graphite notes. Direct and well-built.




Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

This is not a second wine as such, because it comes from a dedicated part of the vineyard, located on the south bank of La Mouline. The 2018 La Croix de Beaucaillou is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, to be aged 12 months in 60% new barriques. It has a pH of 3.75, 15% alcohol and an IPT (total polyphenol index) of 96. Deep garnet-purple colored, it is a little closed and broody to begin, offering subtle notions of fertile loam, tobacco, truffles and cast iron pan with a core of crème de cassis, blackberry compote and boysenberries with hints of underbrush and bay leaves. Full, rich and seductive in the mouth, it has firm, rounded tannins and just enough freshness to lift the dense fruit to a long finish.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou is an outrageously beautiful, vivid wine. Gravel, crushed rocks, menthol, lavender, espresso, licorice and dark spice all infuse a racy, sumptuous Saint-Julien loaded with personality and class. In 2018 La Croix is especially fine. Ample, voluptuous and racy to the core, the 2018 is stunning in its beauty. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. The 2018 is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Tasted two times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
Cuvee:62Cabernet Sauvignon / 35 Merlot / 3 Petit Verdot Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 29. September und 10. Oktober Dicht und sehr konzentriert, ungewöhnlich im Vergleich in der Appellation. Die Frucht ist sehr reif und süsslich dunkel in der Prägung. Im Mund saftig und druckvoll, viel Fleisch am Gaumen. Keine bitteren oder harten Tannine. Bleibt lange kleben. und vergibt ihm 91-93+ Punkte.


 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Ducru-Beaucaillou is composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, to be aged 18 months in 100% new barriques. It has a pH of 3.7, 14.5% alcohol and an IPT (total polyphenol index) of 95. Very deep purple-black in color, it prances out of the glass with flamboyant, showy scents of cinnamon stick, wilted roses, star anise, fallen leaves and Ceylon tea with a core of blackcurrant cordial, black cherry compote, violets, chocolate mint and espresso plus a waft of crushed rocks. Full-bodied, opulent and decadently fruited with layer upon layer of black/blue fruit and floral nuances, it has an exquisitely ripe, fine-grained frame and fantastic freshness supporting the multifaceted, beguiling fruit, finishing with tons of fragrant flowers and mineral sparks. At once beautifully elegant and wonderfully bold. About 7,000 cases of the grand vin will be produced, really focusing on the area around the estate.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a wine of pure and total sensual beauty. Layers of intense fruit nearly cover the massive tannins that lurk beneath. Sweet floral notes, spice, mint, lavender and rose petals all grace a sublime Ducru that is long on class and character. In most recent vintages, Ducru has been a tannic behemoth, but the 2018 is remarkably silky, sumptuous and nuanced. In 2018, Ducru is not an obvious wine, but it is exceptionally beautiful. The 2018 is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. New oak is 100%. Tasted two times.

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

This is so layered and beautiful with incredible tannin quality. Full-bodied with a caressing texture that reminds me of the finest cashmere. So layered. You want to swallow this. Brings a smile to the face. Wow. So well crafted.


James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

Another rock 'em sock 'em St.-Julien here, brimming with nearly exotic blackberry, plum, blueberry and açaí berry reduction notes, bristling with brambly energy and racing through a graphite-edged finish. Shows gorgeous perfume throughout, despite the fairly obvious level of concentration.verkostet 03-19 von James Mothels Winespectator

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
Cuvee: 85 Cabernet Sauvignon / 15 Merlot Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 29. September und 10. Oktober Ebenfalls volle satte Farbe, dicht und kompakt. Die Nase zeigt schon sehr viel, man hat florale Nuancen, dunkle reife Beeren, etwas Feilchen. Am Gaumen ungemein füllen und dicht, super poliert, und balanciert. Sehr langes klares Finale.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Saint Pierre 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

A very tight and toned red with blueberry and blackcurrant aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, closed down and very long. Solid.




James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Saint Pierre 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

Very fresh and pure, with plum and cassis notes that are vivid and focused. Light graphite and anise accents line the finish. Solid.




Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Saint Pierre 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Saint-Pierre displays shy scents of rose hip tea, dried mint, crushed rocks and lavender to begin, opening out to a growing core of warm blackcurrants, baked blackberries and Morello cherries plus wafts of garrigue and wild sage. Full-bodied and absolutely laden with black fruits and provocative mineral sparks, it has a firm texture of grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and savory. Aging is anticipated to be for 14 months in 50% new and 50% second-fill barrels. The blend is currently 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Saint Pierre 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

A powerful, virile wine, the 2018 Saint-Pierre is also one of the highlights of the vintage. Black cherry, graphite, smoke, leather, menthol, violet and spice meld together in a brooding, tannic Saint-Julien that is going to need a bit of time to truly come into its own. Saint-Pierre is muscular, massively tannic and forbidding, and yet there is a ton of fruit behind all of that structure. Cabernet Sauvignon features heavily in the blend, and that comes through in the wine's flavor profile and overall feel. Readers will have to be patient. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. The 2018 is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot. Tasted four times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Saint Pierre 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
Cuvee:77 Cabernet Sauvignon / 23 Merlot Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 20. September und 01. October Gute Dichte, frische Fruchtnoten, reifes Tannin, gute Länge. und vergibt ihm 90-92 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Branaire Ducru 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

This is a fantastic Brainaire with deep and dark fruit, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Lots of raspberries, too. Full-bodied with firm and creamy tannins and a super long finish. We will see if it’s better than 2016, but on its way.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Branaire Ducru 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Branaire-Ducru begins just a tad reduced with broody tar, rubber and fried herbs scents giving way to a fragrant core of warm cassis, blackberry pie and blueberry coulis with touches of smoked meats and tobacco. Full-bodied, firm and rugged in the mouth with brawny, muscular fruit and a sturdy frame of grainy tannins, it finishes long and savory.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Branaire Ducru 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Branaire-Ducru is fabulous. Bright, lifted and impeccably precise, the 2018 is one of the best recent Branaires I can remember tasting. The 2018 is distinguished by its vertical lift, striking aromatic intensity and exceptional balance. Lavender, rose petal, gravel, mint and sweet red/purplish berry fruit are all given an extra kick of textural richness. More than anything else, I was blown away by the wine's density and precision. The 2018 is dazzling. There's not much else to say. Well, except the obvious question, which is why is Branaire not at this level every year? The 2018 is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times.

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Branaire Ducru 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:
This is well-packed, with blueberry, açaí and blackberry fruit flavors and licorice snap and fruitcake notes. Long and refined despite the copious fruit, showing polish and poise through the finish.




CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Branaire Ducru 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:
Dichte, gute Klarheit der Aromen, am Gaumen mit Finesse und Eleganz. und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Talbot 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

Very attractive core of pretty fruit and polished yet chewy tannins. Medium to full body, integrated tannins and a driven finish. One of the best Talbots in a long time.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Talbot 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

Shows range, with cassis, blueberry and plum fruit and a nice snap of licorice throughout. Fleshy, but with latent drive on the finish. A concentrated, solid wine.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Talbot 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Talbot is just a little reduced to begin, opening out to reveal notions of warm red and black currants, baked plums and mulberries with touches of sauteed herbs, tilled soil, fallen leaves and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied, it has commendably ripe, fine-grained tannins and restrained, earthy layers on offer in the mouth with an herbal lift on the finish.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Talbot 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Talbot is super-refined and nuanced from start to finish. Powerful yet also impeccably refined. Talbot is a wine of real character and glass. Savory Cabernet Sauvignon inflections of grilled herbs, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice and coffee all add shades of nuance. At times, Talbot can be a bit light. Not in 2018. Simply put, the 2018 Talbot is stellar. Tasted two times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Talbot 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:
Mittlerer bis voller Körper, leider wenig definierte Nase. Am Gaumen kraftvoll und dicht, mit etwas mehr Frucht im Spiel, gute Länge und reifes Tannin. und vergibt ihm 90-93 Punkte.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Gruaud Larose 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

This is really generous and rolls off the tongue with ripe and velvety tannins and a fresh undertone. Full-bodied, firm and silky. Extremely long and flavorful. Very complex already.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Gruaud Larose 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Gruaud Larose is blended of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, with a pH of 3.88 and 14.2% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it leaps from the glass with bold black cherries, mulberries, plum preserves and blackcurrant cordial scents with hints of menthol, lilacs, licorice and cloves plus wafts of fallen leaves and tilled soil. Medium to full-bodied with a taut core of ripe, densely packed, muscular fruit, it has a firm line of ripe, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy. Very exotic Gruaud!

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Gruaud Larose 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Gruaud Larose is inky, jammy and full-bodied. Crème de cassis, blackberry jam, spice, lavender and mint give the 2018 much of its extroverted personality. Gruaud Larose is one of the most extroverted wines on the Left Bank. The richness and elevated ripeness is evident in the 2018. It will be interesting to see what elevage brings. For my taste, Gruaud is on the edge of being too much. The blend is 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Gruaud Larose 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:
Mittlerer Körper mit aufhellendem Rand, gute frucht zeigend. Am Gaumen sehr schönes Aromenspiel, tolle Länge und ganz klares Finish, dasmacht schon jetzt viel Spass. und vergibt ihm 93-95+ Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Langoa Barton 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

There’s real freshness to the crushed-raspberry and blueberry character of this young red. Medium-to full-bodied and zingy with energetic tannins. Crisp finish. Lovely purity of fruit to this.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Langoa Barton 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

This has the ripe, intense, racy feel of the vintage, with cassis, plum and blueberry compote flavors, carried by a long graphite spine. A textbook 2018 and a textbook St.-Julien.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Langoa Barton 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Langoa Barton is slightly shy at this nascent stage, revealing wonderfully pure, warm red and black currant scents with nuances of blueberry preserves, chocolate mint, smoked meat and a waft of bouquet garni. Full-bodied, rich and sporting a lot of vibrant, juicy fruit in the mouth, it has firm, rounded tannins and a lively backbone lifting the fruit to a good, long finish.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Langoa Barton 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

I was really impressed with the 2018 Langoa Barton. Fresh, floral and silky, with tremendous fruit purity, the 2018 is delicate and understated to the core. Langoa is always one of the most gracious wines of Saint-Julien. The 2018 has an extra kick of textural resonance that makes it incredibly appealing and delicious. The 2018 is an especially fine Langoa Barton. Tasted two times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Langoa Barton 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
Cuvee: 63 Cabernet Sauvignon / 28 Merlot / 9 Cabernet Franc Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 21. September und 06. October Mittlere Dichte, klare aber wenig expressive Nase. Am Gaumen straff und noch etwas vom Tannin überlagert. und vergibt ihm 91-93 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Leoville Barton 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

This is very structured and powerful with lots of blueberry and blackcurrant character. Full-bodied and muscular with so much intensity and density. Extremely muscular. Yet, it’s agile.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Leoville Barton 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Leoville Barton simply sings of crushed black cherries, blackcurrant cordial and wild blueberries with touches of violets, dark chocolate, allspice and cardamom with a waft of stewed tea. Full-bodied, rich and decadently fruited in the mouth, the generous fruit has a solid structure of firm, ripe, grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and layered.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Leoville Barton 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Leoville-Barton is fabulous. Graphite, gravel, crème de cassis, mint, violet, spice and exotic spices are some of the many notes that infuse this stunningly beautiful unctuous Saint-Julien. In 2018 Leoville-Barton has an extra dimension of volume and resonance, yet it never loses its super-classic mid-weight structure and regal bearing. The blend is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Merlot.

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Leoville Barton 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

A stunner, showing a great degree of purity, with long flavors of cassis, plum and blackberry preserves, seamlessly integrated with the graphite structure. A very vivid, defined, precise wine.



CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Leoville Barton 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
Cuvee: 82 Cabernet Sauvignon / 18 Merlot Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 21. September und 06. October Kompaker Kern, dunkle Frucht mit guten nicht überzogenen Röstnoten. Am Gaumen ebenfalls guter kompakter Körper, mit satter Mitte und viel Rückaromen, sehr gute Länge.

Und vergibt ihm 95-96+ Punkte.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

This is so powerful and dense with amazing tannin quality that reminds me of dense clouds, because they are agile and light. Multilayered. Extremely long, too. Punchy! One of the best wines I have ever had from here.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Leoville Poyferre begins sporting a veil of cedar, opening out to reveal profound notions of crème de cassis, warm kirsch, Black Forest cake and Indian spices plus hints of chargrilled meats and Sichuan pepper. Full-bodied and built like a brick house, the taut, muscular black fruit has a solid frame of firm, ripe tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long with loads of savory nuances. Aging is anticipated to be for 18 months in barriques, 80% new. The current blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Leoville-Poyferre is a stunning wine that shows a very distinct shift in style under the leadership of Sara Lecompte Cuvelier towards greater energy and vibrancy. The 2018 soars out of the glass with stunning aromatic presence. In its latest incarnation, Leoville-Poyferre is marked by a distinct emphasis on freshness and less extraction than in the past, with sweeter, riper tannins than is the norm. It will be interesting to see if that is an expression of the vintage, or a move toward a gentler approach to winemaking, but I suspect much of it is the latter. Dark red cherry, menthol, pine and wild flowers abound in a stunning, vibrant Saint-Julien that will leave readers weak at the knees. Tasted three times.

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:
This is brimming with plum, blackberry and blueberry reduction flavors, backed by grippy, energetic bramble, licorice and apple wood notes. Chockablock with stuff but defined and balanced. A no-brainer for the cellar.verkostet 03-19 von James Mothels Winespectator.



CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2018 Staint Julien wie folgt:
Dunkler Kompakter Kern, in der Nase mit viel dunkler reifer Frucht, satter Gaumen, auch im Mund eine hohe Fruchtintensität, mit süsslichen Anklängen, sehr langes Finale. und vergibt ihm 94-97 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

OMG. This shows amazing depth of fruit and density. Full-bodied and so layered with incredible fruit and power. Blackberries. Blueberries. Violets. Hints of dried flowers. Fantastic fruit and tannins, yet agile and energetic. The château says 2016 plus, plus.


Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Leoville Las Cases is a rich, sumptuous, exotic wine in 2018. Plush fruit and suave, silky tannins give the 2018 a level of textural richness that is unusual for a young Leoville Las Cases. Crème de cassis, lavender, mint and sweet spice all build in this extraordinarily beautiful wine. I can't recall tasting a young Las Cases with this much immediacy and sheer allure. The 2018 Las Cases has a very bright future. It is also one of the unquestioned stars of the vintage. In 2018, the blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc and 9% Merlot.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

“We produced great Cabernet Franc this year,” Directeur General Pierre Graffeuille told me during my visit to Leoville Las Cases. Even though only 3% of the press wine was added back, he was also absolutely glowing about the quality of this too. And he should be—the finished blend for the 2018 Leoville Las Cases is yet another triumph for this great estate. Composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc and 9% Merlot, harvested September 15 to October 4 with yields of 35.5 hectoliters per hectare, it has 14.49% alcohol and will be aged in barriques, 90% new. Very deep purple-black in color, it is a little closed to begin, slowly emerging from the glass to reveal subtle woodsmoke, violets, tilled soil and underbrush scents over a core of warm cassis, wild blueberries and redcurrant jelly plus hints of rare beef and iron ore. Full-bodied, rich, super concentrated and bursting with latent energy, this is an atomic bomb waiting to go off in your mouth. It has a rock-solid foundation of firm, very ripe, very finely grained tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular fruit through the epically long, amazingly nuanced finish. Simply breathtaking.

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

This is backward and dense, with thickly layered plum, blackberry, fig and blueberry reduction flavors wrapped liberally in warm ganache and melted licorice notes. A long echo of smoldering charcoal emerges at the very end. There's a lot to resolve here as the rich and austere sides are still melding, but the extra amplitude doesn't distort anything; it just all goes to 11.verkostet 03-19 von James Mothels Winespectator

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

Dicht und kompakt, mit ganz leichter Aufhellung zum Rand hin. Die Nase ist komplex, tiefgründich, rauchige Nuancen, Am Gaumen sehr satt und einnehmend, fantastisch das Zusammenspiel von Power und Frische. Klebt am Gaumen, endlos lang. Und vergibt ihm 96-99 Punkte.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Clos du Marquis 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The purple-fruit and black-olive character with violet undertones is wonderful here. Full-bodied, yet reserved and intense. Finesse. Graphite and minerality. Layered.



James Mothels bewertet den Clos du Marquis 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

Warm and fleshy in feel, with steeped plum and boysenberry flavors. Light ganache and licorice notes underscore the finish. Slightly brooding in feel today, but retains a healthy core of fruit.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Clos du Marquis 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Clos du Marquis is composed of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, with 13% press wine added back to the blend. Grapes were harvested September 18 to October 10, with yields of 35.5 hectoliters per hectare, and the wine has 14.5% alcohol. It will be aged in barriques, 55% new. The finished blend was put into barrels last December. Deep purple-black in color, it displays flamboyant scents of kirsch, crushed black cherries and warm cassis with hints of cinnamon stick, underbrush and chocolate box plus a waft of sandalwood. Full-bodied and built like a brick house with firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular fruit, it finishes long and spicy.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Clos du Marquis 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Clos du Marquis is a powerful, heady Saint-Julien. Smoke, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, iron, scorched earth and gravel all run through this potent, virile Saint-Julien. In 2018, Clos du Marquis is especially tannic. There is so much to like about Clos de Marquis in 2018, but it will need time in bottle. Best of all, it should be a solid value. The blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. Tasted two times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Clos du Marquis 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
Schöne Konzentration, tolle offene Nase, reife und stoffige Tannine, sehr saftig und fruchtig am Gaumen. und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

This is a very velvety-textured Lagrange with blackberry and purple-fruit character. Lavender and black-tea undertones. Full body. Long and caressing.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The intense cassis and blackberry fruit is studded with graphite and licorice snap notes. Vivid from start to finish. Grippy but energetic.




Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Lagrange opens a little closed and broody, slowly revealing cedar chest, tar, pencil shavings, camphor and fragrant earth scents with a baked plums and warm cassis core plus a hint of yeast extract. Full-bodied and jam-packed with black fruits and earthy accents, it has a solid frame of firm, chunky tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on a persistent mineral note.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:

The 2018 Lagrange is off the charts. Bold, plush and beautifully resonant in the glass, the 2018 possesses tremendous richness and textural intensity. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, espresso, mint and licorice build in a racy, sumptuous Lagrange loaded with personality. The 2018 is one of the best recent vintages I have tasted. Tasted two times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Saint Julien wie folgt:
Am Gaumen straff mit einem verführerisch süsslichen Kern. Schönes Finale mit sehr animierender Art. und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.