Superb value St. Emilion Grand Cru from Denis Durantou (l'Eglise Clinet). Pure plum, cassis and blackcurrant. Supple but fully structured. Intense and grippy. A big wine with long-term potential. (100% Merlot.)
The 2015 Saintayme has become perhaps the most opulent 2015 from Denis Durantou, with copious blackberry and raspberry coulis scents intermingling with vanilla and a touch of violet. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy tannin, finely structured with great depth. It maybe does not quite have the persistence of the Les Cruzelles and La Chenade, but I strongly suspect that it will repay a couple of years in bottle. Maybe this has something up its sleeve? It will be fascinating to plot this Saint-Émilion’s progress. Anticipated maturity: 2020 - 2032.
– eRobertParker.com, Feb 2018
A juicy and delicious red with red tile, plums and cherries. Full body, round tannins and a long and juicy finish. Absurdly good for the price. Love it. Drink now or hold. Better in 2020.
Dramatically dark crimson. Very opulent nose. Pretty aromatics. Very flattering sweet palate entry but something a little suggestive of a dry cinnamon stick on the finish. Pretty dry. Shame because the start is so charming. Just 30% new oak, apparently. Drink 2021-2029.
– jancisrobinson.com, Apr 2016
Denis Durantou's 2015 Saintayme emerges from vineyards in Saint-Émilion's Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse sector. Soft contours enshroud a core of black cherry, plum, espresso, mocha, dried herbs and new leather. Dark, sumptuous and positively alluring, the 2015 is a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Another year or two in bottle should help the oak (30% new) integrate a bit more fully. - vinous.com, February 2018
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