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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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (DC) |
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£133.78 |
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Decanter (94)Black chocolate, baked earth, liquorice root and silky smooth tannins greet you on the first attack of this wine. I've never found this the easiest to love of the Durantou range but it is strikingly successful in 2019. Silky and yet slatey in texture, this both eases you through the palate and pulls you up short, slowing things down. Sparks of fresh minerality accompany the pulsing blueberry and raspberry fruits, and the juicy finish makes this one to look out for. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£235.15 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A gorgeous red with so much black fruit and salty, mineral character. It’s medium-to full-bodied with creamy, polished tannins and a long finish. The precision and fine texture is impressive. One of the best I have had for a while. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£182.38 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A gorgeous red with so much black fruit and salty, mineral character. It’s medium-to full-bodied with creamy, polished tannins and a long finish. The precision and fine texture is impressive. One of the best I have had for a while. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£248.81 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2023 Saintayme turned out beautifully. Aromatic, gracious and super expressive, Saintayme is total sensuality. Sweet, perfumed floral notes and a touch of citrus lift a core of brilliant red-toned fruit. Notable brightness and tension suggest that 2023 will enjoy a very positive evolution for the next decade or so. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£643.90 |
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Wine Advocate (93)From a special 7.5 acre parcel culled from the Bienfaisance vineyard, this 1,000-case cuvee is dominated by its Merlot component (the blend also includes some Cabernet Franc). As are most of St.-Emilion’s garigiste wines, it is given a Burgundian-like treatment of pre-fermentation cold maceration, malolactic in barrel, aging on its lees, and little clarification, all designed to accentuate the terroir, and enhance the wine’s texture and perfume. The stunningly perfumed 2005 offers up notions of toast, black cherry jam, blackberries, espresso roast, white chocolate, and juicy meat. It is full-bodied as well as opulent for the vintage, with a gorgeous texture, and a long, 35+ second finish. Consume it over the next 15 or more years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JD) |
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£329.98 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)An estate that has been firing on all cylinders recently, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Sansonnet sports a saturated ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of macerated black cherries, blackcurrants, smoked earth, spice, and tobacco. This ripe, sexy, full-bodied beauty has terrific overall balance, a layered texture, no hard edges, and a beautiful finish. It's a gem in the vintage and is well worth a case purchase. The blend is 90% Merlot and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, all brought up in 80% new French oak. Don’t miss this brilliant wine. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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£201.64 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2017 Sansonnet is a fabulous wine. Ripe and unctuous - without being overdone - Sansonnet offers tons of character, but in the mid-weight style of the year, which is to say the 2017 is not quite as fleshy as readers have come to expect. Raspberry jam, wild flowers, mocha, mint and sweet spice are beautifully layered in the glass. Best of all, the 2017 will drink well with minimal cellaring. Tasted four times. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96+ (JD) |
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£216.80 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96+)This estate has been on fire of late and that doesn't appear to have changed with the 2018 Château Sansonnet. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a young, unevolved bouquet of pure crème de cassis, graphite, crushed violets, bouquet garni, chocolate, and distinct chalky minerality, it delivers remarkable purity, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and flawless balance. A wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a beautiful mix of richness, elegance, and length, it's as good, if not even better than the 2016. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£173.98 |
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James Suckling (95-96)A powerful and intense red with blackberry, blueberry and ultra fine chewy tannins. It’s so long and energetic. Dense center palate. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 93-95 (VN (AG)) |
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£212.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)The 2021 Sansonnet is once again a stand out. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, chocolate, new leather, licorice and espresso give this large-scaled Saint-Émilion tons of depth. As always, Sansonnet is an extrovert, but in 2021 it benefits from a kick of acidity that balances things out nicely. It was impressive both times I tasted it. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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£256.40 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2023 Sansonnet is a deep, powerful wine from the Lefévère family. Blackberry, chocolate, new leather, licorice and a kiss of sweet French oak inform a sumptuous Saint-Émilion that delivers on all counts. Extroverted and plush, Sansonnet is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This is a terrific edition. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 91 (WA) |
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£299.50 |
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Wine Advocate (91)This property is owned and managed by the Vauthier family of Château Ausone. The 2015 Simard is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It sports a medium to deep garnet-purple color and is vibrantly scented of red currants, black cherries and warm plums with hints of violets and fragrant earth. Medium-bodied, very fine, fruity and elegant with ripe, fine-grained tannins and wonderful freshness, it finishes with a red cherry lift. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
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£290.81 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2016 Simard has a lively and – as I noted from barrel – quite Burgundy-like bouquet, more Morey-Saint-Denis than Chambolle-Musigny. The medium-bodied palate is rounded and generous, offering plush, lightly spiced black fruit and a touch of truffle on the finish. Very fine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JD) |
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£312.04 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92)The 2015 Château Soutard shows plenty of oak, yet offers ample crème de cassis, toasted spice, raspberry jam and licorice aromatics. Medium-bodied, supple and polished on the palate, with ripe tannin, tons of charming fruit, and sweet tannin, it's a ripe, sexy wine that also has rock solid elegance and purity. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
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£318.35 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)The 2016 Soutard is a pretty wine with lovely freshness and energy. Blood orange and floral notes lift the red berry fruit nicely. Although attractive, the 2016 feels a bit narrow in construction. It would be nice to see a little more meat on the bones. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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£601.61 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2019 Soutard is a heady, exuberant wine. Succulent black cherry, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice lend notable depth to this decidedly potent, full-bodied Saint-Émilion. All the elements come together so effortlessly. Soutard has really come together nicely with élevage. Its creamy, layered personality is super-impressive. There is a ton of intensity, but plenty of freshness, too. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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£272.60 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2019 Soutard is a heady, exuberant wine. Succulent black cherry, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice lend notable depth to this decidedly potent, full-bodied Saint-Émilion. All the elements come together so effortlessly. Soutard has really come together nicely with élevage. Its creamy, layered personality is super-impressive. There is a ton of intensity, but plenty of freshness, too. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 95-97 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£156.79 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Another gorgeous wine from this estate, the 2020 Château Soutard offers the fresh, pure, lively style of the vintage beautifully as well as offering ample red, blue, and black fruits, notes of graphite, crushed stone, and violets, seamless tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. This is elegance paired with power, and it's going to benefit from just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 20+. Bravo! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-97 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£480.77 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Another gorgeous wine from this estate, the 2020 Château Soutard offers the fresh, pure, lively style of the vintage beautifully as well as offering ample red, blue, and black fruits, notes of graphite, crushed stone, and violets, seamless tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. This is elegance paired with power, and it's going to benefit from just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 20+. Bravo! |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 95-97 (JD) |
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£631.15 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Another gorgeous wine from this estate, the 2020 Château Soutard offers the fresh, pure, lively style of the vintage beautifully as well as offering ample red, blue, and black fruits, notes of graphite, crushed stone, and violets, seamless tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. This is elegance paired with power, and it's going to benefit from just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 20+. Bravo! |
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Bordeaux | 23 | 95-97 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£277.69 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Another gorgeous wine from this estate, the 2020 Château Soutard offers the fresh, pure, lively style of the vintage beautifully as well as offering ample red, blue, and black fruits, notes of graphite, crushed stone, and violets, seamless tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. This is elegance paired with power, and it's going to benefit from just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 20+. Bravo! |
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Bordeaux | 18 | 94 (WA) |
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£283.69 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2021 Soutard unwinds in the glass with aromas of dark berries, plums and spices mingled with hints of violet and iris. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, it's deep and layered, with an impressively concentrated core of pure, vibrant fruit that's framed by sweet, powdery tannins and integrated acids. Transcending the vintage, this property's relentless upward trajectory continues. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90-92 (VN (ST)) |
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£865.98 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)Expressive aromas of grilled meat, black raspberry, spicy cherry, smoke and tobacco. Lovely sweetness in the mouth; fruit flavors are more red than black. This is generous for a '94, but the tannins are not as silky-smooth as those in the '95. Intriguing smoke and maple sugar flavor on the finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
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£2,771.80 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)A very powerful, concentrated Tertre Roteboeuf, but completely closed at present, this wine has a deep ruby/purple color, and a sweet nose of black cherry and plum jam intermixed with hints of vanilla, chocolate, and espresso roast. The wine is medium to full-bodied, quite tannic, powerful, and one of the more backward wines I have tasted at this estate. It requires much more cellaring than I originally anticipated. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. Last tasted, 12/02. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (DC) |
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£91.50 |
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Decanter (94)Black chocolate, baked earth, liquorice root and silky smooth tannins greet you on the first attack of this wine. I've never found this the easiest to love of the Durantou range but it is strikingly successful in 2019. Silky and yet slatey in texture, this both eases you through the palate and pulls you up short, slowing things down. Sparks of fresh minerality accompany the pulsing blueberry and raspberry fruits, and the juicy finish makes this one to look out for. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£156.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A gorgeous red with so much black fruit and salty, mineral character. It’s medium-to full-bodied with creamy, polished tannins and a long finish. The precision and fine texture is impressive. One of the best I have had for a while. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£132.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A gorgeous red with so much black fruit and salty, mineral character. It’s medium-to full-bodied with creamy, polished tannins and a long finish. The precision and fine texture is impressive. One of the best I have had for a while. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£166.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2023 Saintayme turned out beautifully. Aromatic, gracious and super expressive, Saintayme is total sensuality. Sweet, perfumed floral notes and a touch of citrus lift a core of brilliant red-toned fruit. Notable brightness and tension suggest that 2023 will enjoy a very positive evolution for the next decade or so. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
£498.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)From a special 7.5 acre parcel culled from the Bienfaisance vineyard, this 1,000-case cuvee is dominated by its Merlot component (the blend also includes some Cabernet Franc). As are most of St.-Emilion’s garigiste wines, it is given a Burgundian-like treatment of pre-fermentation cold maceration, malolactic in barrel, aging on its lees, and little clarification, all designed to accentuate the terroir, and enhance the wine’s texture and perfume. The stunningly perfumed 2005 offers up notions of toast, black cherry jam, blackberries, espresso roast, white chocolate, and juicy meat. It is full-bodied as well as opulent for the vintage, with a gorgeous texture, and a long, 35+ second finish. Consume it over the next 15 or more years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JD) |
In Bond
£255.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)An estate that has been firing on all cylinders recently, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Sansonnet sports a saturated ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of macerated black cherries, blackcurrants, smoked earth, spice, and tobacco. This ripe, sexy, full-bodied beauty has terrific overall balance, a layered texture, no hard edges, and a beautiful finish. It's a gem in the vintage and is well worth a case purchase. The blend is 90% Merlot and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, all brought up in 80% new French oak. Don’t miss this brilliant wine. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£152.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2017 Sansonnet is a fabulous wine. Ripe and unctuous - without being overdone - Sansonnet offers tons of character, but in the mid-weight style of the year, which is to say the 2017 is not quite as fleshy as readers have come to expect. Raspberry jam, wild flowers, mocha, mint and sweet spice are beautifully layered in the glass. Best of all, the 2017 will drink well with minimal cellaring. Tasted four times. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96+ (JD) |
In Bond
£160.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96+)This estate has been on fire of late and that doesn't appear to have changed with the 2018 Château Sansonnet. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a young, unevolved bouquet of pure crème de cassis, graphite, crushed violets, bouquet garni, chocolate, and distinct chalky minerality, it delivers remarkable purity, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and flawless balance. A wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a beautiful mix of richness, elegance, and length, it's as good, if not even better than the 2016. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£125.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)A powerful and intense red with blackberry, blueberry and ultra fine chewy tannins. It’s so long and energetic. Dense center palate. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 93-95 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£156.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)The 2021 Sansonnet is once again a stand out. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, chocolate, new leather, licorice and espresso give this large-scaled Saint-Émilion tons of depth. As always, Sansonnet is an extrovert, but in 2021 it benefits from a kick of acidity that balances things out nicely. It was impressive both times I tasted it. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£193.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2023 Sansonnet is a deep, powerful wine from the Lefévère family. Blackberry, chocolate, new leather, licorice and a kiss of sweet French oak inform a sumptuous Saint-Émilion that delivers on all counts. Extroverted and plush, Sansonnet is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This is a terrific edition. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 91 (WA) |
In Bond
£211.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)This property is owned and managed by the Vauthier family of Château Ausone. The 2015 Simard is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It sports a medium to deep garnet-purple color and is vibrantly scented of red currants, black cherries and warm plums with hints of violets and fragrant earth. Medium-bodied, very fine, fruity and elegant with ripe, fine-grained tannins and wonderful freshness, it finishes with a red cherry lift. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£201.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2016 Simard has a lively and – as I noted from barrel – quite Burgundy-like bouquet, more Morey-Saint-Denis than Chambolle-Musigny. The medium-bodied palate is rounded and generous, offering plush, lightly spiced black fruit and a touch of truffle on the finish. Very fine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JD) |
In Bond
£244.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92)The 2015 Château Soutard shows plenty of oak, yet offers ample crème de cassis, toasted spice, raspberry jam and licorice aromatics. Medium-bodied, supple and polished on the palate, with ripe tannin, tons of charming fruit, and sweet tannin, it's a ripe, sexy wine that also has rock solid elegance and purity. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£246.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)The 2016 Soutard is a pretty wine with lovely freshness and energy. Blood orange and floral notes lift the red berry fruit nicely. Although attractive, the 2016 feels a bit narrow in construction. It would be nice to see a little more meat on the bones. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£460.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2019 Soutard is a heady, exuberant wine. Succulent black cherry, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice lend notable depth to this decidedly potent, full-bodied Saint-Émilion. All the elements come together so effortlessly. Soutard has really come together nicely with élevage. Its creamy, layered personality is super-impressive. There is a ton of intensity, but plenty of freshness, too. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£206.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2019 Soutard is a heady, exuberant wine. Succulent black cherry, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice lend notable depth to this decidedly potent, full-bodied Saint-Émilion. All the elements come together so effortlessly. Soutard has really come together nicely with élevage. Its creamy, layered personality is super-impressive. There is a ton of intensity, but plenty of freshness, too. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 95-97 (JD) |
In Bond
£124.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Another gorgeous wine from this estate, the 2020 Château Soutard offers the fresh, pure, lively style of the vintage beautifully as well as offering ample red, blue, and black fruits, notes of graphite, crushed stone, and violets, seamless tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. This is elegance paired with power, and it's going to benefit from just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 20+. Bravo! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-97 (JD) |
In Bond
£374.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Another gorgeous wine from this estate, the 2020 Château Soutard offers the fresh, pure, lively style of the vintage beautifully as well as offering ample red, blue, and black fruits, notes of graphite, crushed stone, and violets, seamless tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. This is elegance paired with power, and it's going to benefit from just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 20+. Bravo! |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 95-97 (JD) |
In Bond
£486.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Another gorgeous wine from this estate, the 2020 Château Soutard offers the fresh, pure, lively style of the vintage beautifully as well as offering ample red, blue, and black fruits, notes of graphite, crushed stone, and violets, seamless tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. This is elegance paired with power, and it's going to benefit from just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 20+. Bravo! |
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Bordeaux | 23 | 95-97 (JD) |
In Bond
£213.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Another gorgeous wine from this estate, the 2020 Château Soutard offers the fresh, pure, lively style of the vintage beautifully as well as offering ample red, blue, and black fruits, notes of graphite, crushed stone, and violets, seamless tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. This is elegance paired with power, and it's going to benefit from just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 20+. Bravo! |
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Bordeaux | 18 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
£218.50 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2021 Soutard unwinds in the glass with aromas of dark berries, plums and spices mingled with hints of violet and iris. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, it's deep and layered, with an impressively concentrated core of pure, vibrant fruit that's framed by sweet, powdery tannins and integrated acids. Transcending the vintage, this property's relentless upward trajectory continues. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90-92 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
£696.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)Expressive aromas of grilled meat, black raspberry, spicy cherry, smoke and tobacco. Lovely sweetness in the mouth; fruit flavors are more red than black. This is generous for a '94, but the tannins are not as silky-smooth as those in the '95. Intriguing smoke and maple sugar flavor on the finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
In Bond
£2,274.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)A very powerful, concentrated Tertre Roteboeuf, but completely closed at present, this wine has a deep ruby/purple color, and a sweet nose of black cherry and plum jam intermixed with hints of vanilla, chocolate, and espresso roast. The wine is medium to full-bodied, quite tannic, powerful, and one of the more backward wines I have tasted at this estate. It requires much more cellaring than I originally anticipated. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. Last tasted, 12/02. |
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