St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend

Clos St. Martin was established in 1850 and named after the neighbouring church of Saint- Martin. Clos St Martin is just 1.33 hectare and is the smallest classified growth in Saint-Émilion. An interesting lighter style Bordeaux. Dark berry fruit aromas, earthy herb spice. On the palate complex black fruit flavors and espresso notes. Soft tannins, smoky oak, medium+ finish, earthy mineral ending. Drink now.

so relaxed and mature. absoolutely gorge!!!

Medicinal aspirin on steroids. Rotten blueberries, blackberries, black cherries, rather jammy. Vanilla. Cloying. Medium acidity.

Blackberry, bramble, mint, currants, manure and forest floor. Remarkably youthful at the quarter century mark.

Smooth operator😋

After 5 years the second pull. The wine is more open and softer. For me a classic Saint-Emilion with great drinking pleasure. Mostly Merlot with some CF and CS from clay and limestone terroir. The bottle is empty without an hour, says it all🍷

Magnum

Blackberries and mint.

Dark, sturdy, spicy, inky and oaky.
This feels very young and masculine.
Great acidity, sweet tobacco, breadcrust and chocolate shavings. I suspect (or hope..) there’s a lot of fruit present down there.
Wait another 2 years.

94+