Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
2015
Dense ruby color with bluish reflections, sign of a beautiful youth. On the nose, fruity and even cooked fruit notes (strawberry, blackberry, morello cherry) mixed with the freshness of liquorice. There is a beautiful harmony because the aromas of aging do not take over the fruit. Aeration allows the appearance of roasted aromas, mocha, ground coffee on a vanilla hint. In the mouth, a tender attack and a fleshy volume restores the aromas of fruits. Nice length in the mouth with a pleasant freshness. Lots of generosity on the finish on spices and vanilla.
Julien Belle-July 2016
93 pts James Suckling
90 pts Decanter
2015 will be remembered - What a difficult year for the vineyard ; for each vintage, the terroir always plays a key role, but this is even more true in the extreme years and 2015 was one. Very hot but also very dry, the vines were able to develop remarkably on the clay-limestone slopes which both keep a certain freshness and at the same time benefit from water in depth. Less true on the clayey-silty plots which suffered and experienced blockages. The vinifications (under close supervision) revealed in this 2015 aromatic treasures and a rare complexity. It will absolutely be necessary to follow its evolution on a regular basis to discover all the wonders that it will reveal as the years go by !!