Saint-Emilion
Discover the exceptional wines and rich history of Saint-Emilion, one of the most prestigious appellations in the Right Bank of Bordeaux. Explore the ancient underground cellars and lush vineyards of Château Ausone, one of the region's most iconic estates, or indulge in the elegant and complex blends of Château Cheval Blanc. Other notable estates include Château Figeac, known for its rich and silky wines, Château Angelus, renowned for its opulent and powerful blends, and Château Canon, known for its structured and refined wines. With a unique terroir and a focus on Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, Saint-Emilion offers a range of flavors and styles to discover. Experience the magic of this timeless wine region today.
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Wine Advocate (95)
Aromas of sweet cherries, petals and licorice introduce the 2022 Château Mangot, a medium to full-bodied, dense and layered wine that's suave and multidimensional, its concentrated core of lively fruit built around sweet, powdery tannins. It's the finest Mangot I've tasted to date, and a decade from now, readers will have a lot of fun including this in blind tastings against more famous names.Inc. VAT£374.95 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Aromas of sweet cherries, petals and licorice introduce the 2022 Château Mangot, a medium to full-bodied, dense and layered wine that's suave and multidimensional, its concentrated core of lively fruit built around sweet, powdery tannins. It's the finest Mangot I've tasted to date, and a decade from now, readers will have a lot of fun including this in blind tastings against more famous names.Inc. VAT£166.18 -
(12x75cl) 2023Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.Inc. VAT£323.21 -
(6x150cl) 2023Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.Inc. VAT£335.21 -
Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.Inc. VAT£202.40 -
The Fleur Morange Mathilde 2018 is a singularity in the realm of Saint-Émilion grand crus. This magnificent wine is a testament to the expert craftsmanship of its creators, Véronique and Jean-François Despagne. Cultivated from 100-year-old Merlot vines on a solitary hectare of limestone and clay soil, it captures the essence of one of the most revered wine appellations in Bordeaux.
The 2018 vintage proffers a fine balance of freshness and power, expressing a bouquet of ripe blackberries, black currants, and underlying earthy notes. This full-bodied wine, matured for 18 months in new oak, offers a lusciously dense palate, with a prolonged finish portraying the elegance and complexity of its terroir.
Fleur Morange Mathilde 2018's remarkable quality and charm resoundingly affirm the Despagne estate's commitment to preserving and propagating Saint-Émilion’s distinguished wine heritage. It's a captivating addition for any wine lover's collection.
Inc. VAT£207.80 -
(12x75cl) 2008Wine Advocate (92)
This sexy, beautiful wine has the same potency (14% alcohol) as the 2010, which is surprising given the difference in alcohol strengths in these two vintages. Soft, round and opulent, this sexy 2008 reveals lots of white chocolate, espresso roast, Christmas fruitcake, black currant and cherry characteristics in its flamboyant bouquet. Round, medium to full-bodied and lush, it can be enjoyed now and over the next decade. This is a sleeper of the vintage.Inc. VAT£958.04 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
A gorgeous wine, the 2010 Château Monbousquet has a perfumed, complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, white truffle, leather, and savory floral nuances. Beautifully textured, full-bodied, ripe, and concentrated, yet with a light, velvety mouthfeel, it's drinking at point, with another decade of longevity. Drink 2025-2035.Inc. VAT£1,766.35 -
(12x75cl) 2017Wine Enthusiast (93)
This is a bold wine, full of structure and dense tannins. It has layers of black fruits, juicy acidity and a ripe, chocolate-coffee character. This producer is now producing great wines with richness and concentration.Inc. VAT£565.44 -
(6x150cl) 2017Wine Enthusiast (93)
This is a bold wine, full of structure and dense tannins. It has layers of black fruits, juicy acidity and a ripe, chocolate-coffee character. This producer is now producing great wines with richness and concentration.Inc. VAT£566.64 -
Wine Spectator (94-97)
Lushly fruited, with creamy boysenberry and plum preserve flavors gliding through, this is going to be for the hedonist crowd. Extra anise and spice notes fill in, revealing steady grip through the finish.Inc. VAT£564.24 -
Wine Spectator (94-97)
Lushly fruited, with creamy boysenberry and plum preserve flavors gliding through, this is going to be for the hedonist crowd. Extra anise and spice notes fill in, revealing steady grip through the finish.Inc. VAT£325.32 -
Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)
Seemingly a perpetual smoking wine as well as a great value, the 2020 Château Monbousquet is no exception and has a deep, inky hue to go with pure, rich, powerful notes of smoky black fruits, chocolate, scorched earth, and subtle floral nuances. It’s a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, even tannic, yet pleasure-bent beauty I’d be thrilled to drink any time over the coming 15+ years. The blend is 70% Merlot and 15% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the alcohol is 14.6% with a pH of 3.75.Inc. VAT£259.58 -
Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)
Seemingly a perpetual smoking wine as well as a great value, the 2020 Château Monbousquet is no exception and has a deep, inky hue to go with pure, rich, powerful notes of smoky black fruits, chocolate, scorched earth, and subtle floral nuances. It’s a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, even tannic, yet pleasure-bent beauty I’d be thrilled to drink any time over the coming 15+ years. The blend is 70% Merlot and 15% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the alcohol is 14.6% with a pH of 3.75.Inc. VAT£453.17 -
Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)
Seemingly a perpetual smoking wine as well as a great value, the 2020 Château Monbousquet is no exception and has a deep, inky hue to go with pure, rich, powerful notes of smoky black fruits, chocolate, scorched earth, and subtle floral nuances. It’s a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, even tannic, yet pleasure-bent beauty I’d be thrilled to drink any time over the coming 15+ years. The blend is 70% Merlot and 15% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the alcohol is 14.6% with a pH of 3.75.Inc. VAT£307.18 -
Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)
Seemingly a perpetual smoking wine as well as a great value, the 2020 Château Monbousquet is no exception and has a deep, inky hue to go with pure, rich, powerful notes of smoky black fruits, chocolate, scorched earth, and subtle floral nuances. It’s a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, even tannic, yet pleasure-bent beauty I’d be thrilled to drink any time over the coming 15+ years. The blend is 70% Merlot and 15% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the alcohol is 14.6% with a pH of 3.75.Inc. VAT£301.92 -
James Suckling (91-92)
A good amount of blackberry and black olive with a medium body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Balanced and rather delicate.Inc. VAT£390.24 -
(12x75cl) 2019Decanter (94)
Such a sense of the limestone terroir on the nose and palate here with wet stone and graphite nuances edged with perfumed red cherries. Super smooth with a grippy but gentle texture. Well integrated tannins are lifted by the serious succulence on the mid palate, this is juicy and bright but also layered with strawberry, red cherry and blueberry fruit. Playful but also well controlled and well presented. The finish is lasting and impactful. A perky wine that is stylish and so moreish.Inc. VAT£439.61 -
(12x75cl) 2020
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2020 Mondot comes from the new parcels acquired by the estate of pure Merlot on limestone soils. Around 40% of the élevage was in tank. It has quite a fresh, precocious bouquet, with black plum and a touch of licorice, powerful and wanting to make an impression. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft texture, open and easygoing but with plenty of depth. The aging in tank plays a role here, rendering the finish pliant and accessible. Not long-term, yet quite delicious.Inc. VAT£432.41 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2020 Mondot comes from the new parcels acquired by the estate of pure Merlot on limestone soils. Around 40% of the élevage was in tank. It has quite a fresh, precocious bouquet, with black plum and a touch of licorice, powerful and wanting to make an impression. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft texture, open and easygoing but with plenty of depth. The aging in tank plays a role here, rendering the finish pliant and accessible. Not long-term, yet quite delicious.Inc. VAT£204.20 -
(12x75cl) 2018Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-90)
The 2018 Montlabert is a plump, fruity Saint-Émilion to drink over the near and medium-term. Although not especially complex, the 2018 is tasty and easy to enjoy. Sweet floral and spice notes add perfume to this alluring Saint-Émilion. The tannins could use more polish, though. Tasted two times.Inc. VAT£301.78 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91.5)
The 2019 Montlabert takes a little time to coalesce in the glass, eventually manifesting dark cherry, red currant, cedar and light pencil box aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with blackberry, bilberry and light floral scents, and hints of melted tar and cedar form a finish of commendable length and delineation. This might well deserve a higher score down the line, hence the plus-sign.Inc. VAT£312.41 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Montlabert was a promising Saint-Émilion from barrel, and it shows well in bottle. The nose is nicely defined with rightly integrated oak, focused with commendable purity, almost understated at first. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, quite peppery with touches of graphite and cedar, displaying impressive weight on the finish. It's going to give much pleasure after 4-5 years in bottle.Inc. VAT£183.20 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (89-91)
The 2021 Montlabert has a well-defined bouquet with black cherries and wild strawberry fruit, the oak here nicely integrated. The palate is succulent and ripe on the entry, harmonious with (again) well-integrated oak and quite a suave finish. This is a fine showing given the growing season.Inc. VAT£178.40 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2020 Moulin du Cadet marries intensity with energy, a combination that works so well. Bright red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and blood orange are all finely delineated. Vibrant acids and clean mineral notes give the 2020 its vibrant, saline personality. This is very nicely done. In a word: terrific.Inc. VAT£242.60 -
(12x75cl) 1999Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88-89)
Red-ruby. Sappy aromas of black- and redcurrant, cola, grilled nuts and sexy oak spices. Supple and suave, with a restrained sweetness in the middle. Actually a bit sullen today, but there ripe berry, licorice and chocolate lurking. Finishes with ripe, chocolatey tannins.Inc. VAT£646.18 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)
Bright red-ruby. Vibrant nose offers blackberry, licorice, mint and minerals. Juicy, penetrating dark berry and crushed rock flavors lifted by violet. Pure and sweet, with firm acids and calcaire energy contributing grip and clarity. The tannins are firm but not hard. An excellent, ageworthy vintage for this Alain Vauthier property, which faces his Chateau Ausone.Inc. VAT£505.44 -
Wine Enthusiast (90)
This is a crisp, fresh wine, with an attractive smokiness that lends extra complexity. The tight acidity and layered tannins promise good medium-term aging.Inc. VAT£305.81 -
Wine Advocate (94+)
This property is owned and managed by the Vauthier family of Château Ausone. The 2015 Moulin Saint-Georges is blended of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 85% new. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it reveals a gorgeous plum preserves, licorice and blackberry pie-laced nose with touches of cedar chest, cigar box, black olives and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and very firmly textured with grainy tannins, it has a lively backbone supporting the generous black fruit, finishing with lingering savory notes. Give it a good 5 years or more in bottle and drink it over the next 20+ years.Inc. VAT£245.38 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Moulin Saint-Georges is a little closed to begin, sporting subtle notes of baked cherries, mulberries and fresh plums with touches of cedar chest, pencil shavings and bay leaves. Medium-bodied, the oak is a tad apparent at this youthful stage, lending a chewy nature to the texture yet with a great intensity of vibrant, youthful fruit to match, finishing with plenty of red fruit sparks.Inc. VAT£253.55
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Wine Advocate (95)
Aromas of sweet cherries, petals and licorice introduce the 2022 Château Mangot, a medium to full-bodied, dense and layered wine that's suave and multidimensional, its concentrated core of lively fruit built around sweet, powdery tannins. It's the finest Mangot I've tasted to date, and a decade from now, readers will have a lot of fun including this in blind tastings against more famous names.In Bond£272.50 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Aromas of sweet cherries, petals and licorice introduce the 2022 Château Mangot, a medium to full-bodied, dense and layered wine that's suave and multidimensional, its concentrated core of lively fruit built around sweet, powdery tannins. It's the finest Mangot I've tasted to date, and a decade from now, readers will have a lot of fun including this in blind tastings against more famous names.In Bond£118.50 -
(12x75cl) 2023
Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.In Bond£228.00 -
(6x150cl) 2023
Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.In Bond£238.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.In Bond£148.00 -
The Fleur Morange Mathilde 2018 is a singularity in the realm of Saint-Émilion grand crus. This magnificent wine is a testament to the expert craftsmanship of its creators, Véronique and Jean-François Despagne. Cultivated from 100-year-old Merlot vines on a solitary hectare of limestone and clay soil, it captures the essence of one of the most revered wine appellations in Bordeaux.
The 2018 vintage proffers a fine balance of freshness and power, expressing a bouquet of ripe blackberries, black currants, and underlying earthy notes. This full-bodied wine, matured for 18 months in new oak, offers a lusciously dense palate, with a prolonged finish portraying the elegance and complexity of its terroir.
Fleur Morange Mathilde 2018's remarkable quality and charm resoundingly affirm the Despagne estate's commitment to preserving and propagating Saint-Émilion’s distinguished wine heritage. It's a captivating addition for any wine lover's collection.
In Bond£152.50 -
(12x75cl) 2008
Wine Advocate (92)
This sexy, beautiful wine has the same potency (14% alcohol) as the 2010, which is surprising given the difference in alcohol strengths in these two vintages. Soft, round and opulent, this sexy 2008 reveals lots of white chocolate, espresso roast, Christmas fruitcake, black currant and cherry characteristics in its flamboyant bouquet. Round, medium to full-bodied and lush, it can be enjoyed now and over the next decade. This is a sleeper of the vintage.In Bond£759.79 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
A gorgeous wine, the 2010 Château Monbousquet has a perfumed, complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, white truffle, leather, and savory floral nuances. Beautifully textured, full-bodied, ripe, and concentrated, yet with a light, velvety mouthfeel, it's drinking at point, with another decade of longevity. Drink 2025-2035.In Bond£1,432.00 -
(12x75cl) 2017
Wine Enthusiast (93)
This is a bold wine, full of structure and dense tannins. It has layers of black fruits, juicy acidity and a ripe, chocolate-coffee character. This producer is now producing great wines with richness and concentration.In Bond£434.00 -
(6x150cl) 2017
Wine Enthusiast (93)
This is a bold wine, full of structure and dense tannins. It has layers of black fruits, juicy acidity and a ripe, chocolate-coffee character. This producer is now producing great wines with richness and concentration.In Bond£435.00 -
Wine Spectator (94-97)
Lushly fruited, with creamy boysenberry and plum preserve flavors gliding through, this is going to be for the hedonist crowd. Extra anise and spice notes fill in, revealing steady grip through the finish.In Bond£433.00 -
Wine Spectator (94-97)
Lushly fruited, with creamy boysenberry and plum preserve flavors gliding through, this is going to be for the hedonist crowd. Extra anise and spice notes fill in, revealing steady grip through the finish.In Bond£252.50 -
Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)
Seemingly a perpetual smoking wine as well as a great value, the 2020 Château Monbousquet is no exception and has a deep, inky hue to go with pure, rich, powerful notes of smoky black fruits, chocolate, scorched earth, and subtle floral nuances. It’s a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, even tannic, yet pleasure-bent beauty I’d be thrilled to drink any time over the coming 15+ years. The blend is 70% Merlot and 15% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the alcohol is 14.6% with a pH of 3.75.In Bond£203.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)
Seemingly a perpetual smoking wine as well as a great value, the 2020 Château Monbousquet is no exception and has a deep, inky hue to go with pure, rich, powerful notes of smoky black fruits, chocolate, scorched earth, and subtle floral nuances. It’s a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, even tannic, yet pleasure-bent beauty I’d be thrilled to drink any time over the coming 15+ years. The blend is 70% Merlot and 15% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the alcohol is 14.6% with a pH of 3.75.In Bond£351.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)
Seemingly a perpetual smoking wine as well as a great value, the 2020 Château Monbousquet is no exception and has a deep, inky hue to go with pure, rich, powerful notes of smoky black fruits, chocolate, scorched earth, and subtle floral nuances. It’s a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, even tannic, yet pleasure-bent beauty I’d be thrilled to drink any time over the coming 15+ years. The blend is 70% Merlot and 15% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the alcohol is 14.6% with a pH of 3.75.In Bond£236.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)
Seemingly a perpetual smoking wine as well as a great value, the 2020 Château Monbousquet is no exception and has a deep, inky hue to go with pure, rich, powerful notes of smoky black fruits, chocolate, scorched earth, and subtle floral nuances. It’s a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, even tannic, yet pleasure-bent beauty I’d be thrilled to drink any time over the coming 15+ years. The blend is 70% Merlot and 15% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the alcohol is 14.6% with a pH of 3.75.In Bond£233.00 -
James Suckling (91-92)
A good amount of blackberry and black olive with a medium body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Balanced and rather delicate.In Bond£288.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019
Decanter (94)
Such a sense of the limestone terroir on the nose and palate here with wet stone and graphite nuances edged with perfumed red cherries. Super smooth with a grippy but gentle texture. Well integrated tannins are lifted by the serious succulence on the mid palate, this is juicy and bright but also layered with strawberry, red cherry and blueberry fruit. Playful but also well controlled and well presented. The finish is lasting and impactful. A perky wine that is stylish and so moreish.In Bond£325.00 -
(12x75cl) 2020
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2020 Mondot comes from the new parcels acquired by the estate of pure Merlot on limestone soils. Around 40% of the élevage was in tank. It has quite a fresh, precocious bouquet, with black plum and a touch of licorice, powerful and wanting to make an impression. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft texture, open and easygoing but with plenty of depth. The aging in tank plays a role here, rendering the finish pliant and accessible. Not long-term, yet quite delicious.In Bond£319.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2020 Mondot comes from the new parcels acquired by the estate of pure Merlot on limestone soils. Around 40% of the élevage was in tank. It has quite a fresh, precocious bouquet, with black plum and a touch of licorice, powerful and wanting to make an impression. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft texture, open and easygoing but with plenty of depth. The aging in tank plays a role here, rendering the finish pliant and accessible. Not long-term, yet quite delicious.In Bond£149.50 -
(12x75cl) 2018
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-90)
The 2018 Montlabert is a plump, fruity Saint-Émilion to drink over the near and medium-term. Although not especially complex, the 2018 is tasty and easy to enjoy. Sweet floral and spice notes add perfume to this alluring Saint-Émilion. The tannins could use more polish, though. Tasted two times.In Bond£213.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91.5)
The 2019 Montlabert takes a little time to coalesce in the glass, eventually manifesting dark cherry, red currant, cedar and light pencil box aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with blackberry, bilberry and light floral scents, and hints of melted tar and cedar form a finish of commendable length and delineation. This might well deserve a higher score down the line, hence the plus-sign.In Bond£219.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Montlabert was a promising Saint-Émilion from barrel, and it shows well in bottle. The nose is nicely defined with rightly integrated oak, focused with commendable purity, almost understated at first. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, quite peppery with touches of graphite and cedar, displaying impressive weight on the finish. It's going to give much pleasure after 4-5 years in bottle.In Bond£132.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (89-91)
The 2021 Montlabert has a well-defined bouquet with black cherries and wild strawberry fruit, the oak here nicely integrated. The palate is succulent and ripe on the entry, harmonious with (again) well-integrated oak and quite a suave finish. This is a fine showing given the growing season.In Bond£128.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2020 Moulin du Cadet marries intensity with energy, a combination that works so well. Bright red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and blood orange are all finely delineated. Vibrant acids and clean mineral notes give the 2020 its vibrant, saline personality. This is very nicely done. In a word: terrific.In Bond£181.50 -
(12x75cl) 1999
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88-89)
Red-ruby. Sappy aromas of black- and redcurrant, cola, grilled nuts and sexy oak spices. Supple and suave, with a restrained sweetness in the middle. Actually a bit sullen today, but there ripe berry, licorice and chocolate lurking. Finishes with ripe, chocolatey tannins.In Bond£500.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)
Bright red-ruby. Vibrant nose offers blackberry, licorice, mint and minerals. Juicy, penetrating dark berry and crushed rock flavors lifted by violet. Pure and sweet, with firm acids and calcaire energy contributing grip and clarity. The tannins are firm but not hard. An excellent, ageworthy vintage for this Alain Vauthier property, which faces his Chateau Ausone.In Bond£384.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (90)
This is a crisp, fresh wine, with an attractive smokiness that lends extra complexity. The tight acidity and layered tannins promise good medium-term aging.In Bond£213.50 -
Wine Advocate (94+)
This property is owned and managed by the Vauthier family of Château Ausone. The 2015 Moulin Saint-Georges is blended of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 85% new. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it reveals a gorgeous plum preserves, licorice and blackberry pie-laced nose with touches of cedar chest, cigar box, black olives and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and very firmly textured with grainy tannins, it has a lively backbone supporting the generous black fruit, finishing with lingering savory notes. Give it a good 5 years or more in bottle and drink it over the next 20+ years.In Bond£184.50 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Moulin Saint-Georges is a little closed to begin, sporting subtle notes of baked cherries, mulberries and fresh plums with touches of cedar chest, pencil shavings and bay leaves. Medium-bodied, the oak is a tad apparent at this youthful stage, lending a chewy nature to the texture yet with a great intensity of vibrant, youthful fruit to match, finishing with plenty of red fruit sparks.In Bond£192.00
