| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
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The Saintayme was cropped between 15th and 16th September and is being aged in 30% new oak. It has a blackcurrant pastille scented bouquet with fine delineation, with touches of mulberry fruit underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with a rounded entry. It has a pleasant meaty tincture with a bold, slightly chunky, black olive-tinged finish that will hopefully soften by the time of bottling. Tasted April 2012.
Serious concentration of blueberry and mineral character for the vintage. Full body, chewy and tannic. Needs at least three years to soften: try in 2017.
No wonder Denis Durantou had a smile on his face during en primeur week. Even his lesser wines are impressive in 2011. This pure Merlot cuvée has notes of aniseed, red fruits and sweet oak, with fine tannins and flavours that are almost Italian on the palate, finishing with a firm, concentrated finish that promises bottle development. 8+ years.
Pleasant wine with plum and violet character. Round and fun. 100% Merlot.
