The Clos Saint Martin is very pure and delineated on the nose the blossoms with Morello cherry, vanilla and rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very cohesive with good mineralité, beautifully defined on the finish. This is a lovely Saint Emilion: polished and poised. Tasted April 2011.

This wine has the classic licorice, lavender, and kirsch notes that one finds frequently in a very ripe vintage from the southern Rhone. However, the tannic structure associated with Bordeaux comes through on the palate of this dense, full-bodied wine. There is elegance combined with intensity, richness, purity and splendid concentration in its full-bodied texture. This is a beauty and a return to form for this tiny little gem of a property. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030.

Once again, this wine has a Lafleur/Pomerol-ish quality to it. One of the tiniest vineyards in St.-Emilion, located just outside the village's stone walls, next to, of all things, a cemetery, Clos Saint-Martin consists of a mere 3.2 or so acres. Proprietor Sophie Fourcade utilizes the services of Michel Rolland for harvesting and winemaking decisions. The blend in the 2010 is 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, with yields at 34 hectoliters per hectare and a finished alcohol of 14.5%.
-Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #205 Feb 2013

(90-92 pts)
2010: This tiny gem of a vineyard's 2010 is outstanding, although less impressive than the estate’s 2000, 2001, 2005 and 2009. Much softer than I expected, this blend of primarily Merlot and small quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc is atypically accessible displaying abundant notes of black currants, kirsch, licorice and dusty, loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied as well as surprisingly supple and drinkable, it can be enjoyed over the next 15+ years.

Full body, with an dense fruit concentration and very polished tannins. Opens and gives you plenty.