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.
Saint-Emilion
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JD) | $428.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96)The 2019 Château Croix De Labrie is gorgeous and jumps out in the vintage. Almost all Merlot brought up in new barrels, it offers a beautiful bouquet of red and black currants, spicy oak, dried herbs, and flowers, with a beautiful loamy earth and chalky minerality emerging with time in the glass. With remarkable purity and finesse, it's full-bodied, has a great mid-palate, silky tannins, and a great finish. It could be drunk today with a decant but will ideally be given 4-5 years of bottle age. I suspect it will have 20-25 years of overall longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) | $391.00 | |||||
James Suckling (98-99)The focus and texture of this wine is really something. It’s totally transparent with blackberries, blueberries, earth, stone and mushrooms. Flowers too. Full-bodied with firm tannins that give super form and length to this. Freshness. Almost all merlot with a tiny dash of cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Perhaps the best ever? Certainly at the same level as the 2019. About 14,000 bottles made. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 95-96 (JS) | $498.00 | |||||
James Suckling (95-96)So much cool blue fruit and flowers here with minerals and subtle clove notes. Black licorice and black pepper, too. Medium body with very fine yet firm tannins. Focused and linear. Vibrant. The energy keeps going. 87% merlot, 8% cabernet sauvignon and 5% cabernet franc. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 38 | 97-98 (JS) | $505.00 | |||||
James Suckling (97-98)This is very unique and spicy, with white pepper, salt, iodine and oyster shell. Blackberry and black licorice, too. Medium to full body with great freshness, but it’s very structured with fine and chewy tannins, before finishing fresh and energetic. Crunchy. 3.41 pH and 14.2% alcohol. 85% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon and 5% cabernet franc. All biodynamically grown grapes. Better than 2022? |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | $683.00 | |||||
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The Croque Michotte 1990 is a true embodiment of the timeless grace and complexity of Bordeaux wines. This revered vintage was meticulously crafted from 15% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 70% Merlot grapes, grown in the distinguished Saint-Émilion region of France. As its creators, the esteemed Chatonnet family kiss a rich history of leadership in vine cultivation. The family's commitment to organic farming imparts a unique purity and depth to the Croque Michotte 1990. Tasting notes highlight nuances of exotic spice, dried fruit, and supple leather, enveloped within firm, well-structured tannins. This wine boasts impressive ageing potential, with its intensity and balance remaining unscathed even after three decades. A revered critic note shares that "the taste evolves in the mouth on a silky texture, revealing the elegance of this finely sculpted wine." Savour the profound, intricate sensations brought forth by the Croque Michotte 1990, a true testament to Saint-Émilion’s wine-producing prowess. |
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Bordeaux | 11 | - | $413.00 | |||||
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From the vineyards of Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, comes the highly acclaimed Croque Michotte 2014. Celebrated for its excellent quality, it yields a distinctive character typical of its outstanding terroir. This Grand Cru comprises 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, a harmonious blend delivering the quintessential Bordeaux experience. The esteemed Château Croque Michotte, with its origin tracing back to 1906, employs traditional winemaking practices ensuring an unparalleled authenticity. The ageing process spent 18 months in the château's centennial cellars lends exceptional depth to the Croque Michotte 2014. This spirited red reveals a nose abundant with opulent dark fruits, underscored by a subtle hint of earthy truffle. On the palate, anticipate expressive notes of black cherry, ripe plum and an exciting trace of spice, encapsulated within a velvety tannin structure. As the Croque Michotte 2014 evolves in the glass, a complex symphony of flavours continues to unfold, revealing the wine's captivating elegance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - | $189.00 | |||||
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The Croque Michotte 2020 is an exquisite wine, meticulously crafted in the heart of France's prestigious Saint-Émilion vineyards. As a splendid presenter of age-old Bordeaux wine traditions, Chateau Croque Michotte has carefully curated this vintage in the classical method, using 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Each bottle captures the unique terroir, combining calcareous clay soils, meticulous grape selection, and a delicate blending process. This 2020 vintage offers an alluring bouquet of blackcurrant and black cherry, seamlessly fused with lingering notes of exotic spices, underpinned by plush tannins and a velvety finish. The Croque Michotte 2020 displays notable depth and elegance, a testament to its maker's unflagging commitment to quality and authenticity. Here lies a wine of grace and character, all hail Croque Michotte 2020, a remarkable masterpiece of its time. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | - | $313.00 | |||||
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The Croque Michotte 2020 is an exquisite wine, meticulously crafted in the heart of France's prestigious Saint-Émilion vineyards. As a splendid presenter of age-old Bordeaux wine traditions, Chateau Croque Michotte has carefully curated this vintage in the classical method, using 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Each bottle captures the unique terroir, combining calcareous clay soils, meticulous grape selection, and a delicate blending process. This 2020 vintage offers an alluring bouquet of blackcurrant and black cherry, seamlessly fused with lingering notes of exotic spices, underpinned by plush tannins and a velvety finish. The Croque Michotte 2020 displays notable depth and elegance, a testament to its maker's unflagging commitment to quality and authenticity. Here lies a wine of grace and character, all hail Croque Michotte 2020, a remarkable masterpiece of its time. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 83-85 (VN (NM)) | $240.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (83-85)The 2021 Croque Michotte offers light raspberry and wild strawberry scents on the nose, though it needs more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins. Quite pretty, but there is dry element that knocks the finish off course. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 83-85 (VN (NM)) | $414.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (83-85)The 2021 Croque Michotte offers light raspberry and wild strawberry scents on the nose, though it needs more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins. Quite pretty, but there is dry element that knocks the finish off course. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (VN (AG)) | $684.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2005 Dassault is packed with blackberry jam, espresso, dark chocolate, spice and sweet French oak. This powerhouse Saint-Émilion offers plenty of impact to match its extroverted style. Drink it over the next decade. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 89 (WE) | $529.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (89)88—90 Barrel sample. The man who makes Dassault aeroplanes, also owns this property. It's improving, as witnessed by this dense, dark wine, very solid, dark chocolate. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) | $213.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)A very pretty wine with blackberry and dark chocolate aromas and flavors. Full body, soft tannins and a walnut, berry aftertaste. Impressive. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93 (VN (AG)) | $111.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2016 Dassault is a gorgeous wine. Plush, deep and beautifully resonant, the 2016 has so much to offer. A whole range of raspberry jam, cedar, espresso and white chocolate notes develop as this plush, modern Saint-Émilion shows everything it's got. I would give the 2016 a few years in bottle to allow the tannins to soften. There is so much to like and admire here. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (VN (AG)) | $173.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2016 Dassault is a gorgeous wine. Plush, deep and beautifully resonant, the 2016 has so much to offer. A whole range of raspberry jam, cedar, espresso and white chocolate notes develop as this plush, modern Saint-Émilion shows everything it's got. I would give the 2016 a few years in bottle to allow the tannins to soften. There is so much to like and admire here. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 93 (VN (AG)) | $573.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2019 Dassault offers up an attractive combination of dark fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and savory accents. Lush and forward, with terrific persistence, Dassault has much to recommend it. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, spice and leather build effortlessly in the glass. All the elements are very nicely balanced. |
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Bordeaux | 37 | 93 (VN (AG)) | $309.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2019 Dassault offers up an attractive combination of dark fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and savory accents. Lush and forward, with terrific persistence, Dassault has much to recommend it. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, spice and leather build effortlessly in the glass. All the elements are very nicely balanced. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JD) | $545.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (95)The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JD) | $266.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (95)The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity. |
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