Château Puy-Blancquet Grand Cru St. Emilion 2018

"Rebfläche von 20 ha auf lehm-kalkhaltigen Böden. Tiefviolettes Purpurrot. Komplexes, intensives Bouquet, geprägt von Noten von Veilchen und schwarzen Beeren. Erfrischender Hauch von Minze. Kompakter, rassiger Auftakt. Am Gaumen hat der Wein Körper, frische und einen mineralischen Ausdruck. Die Tannine sind kraftvoll, feinkörnig und harmonieren mit der lebhaften Struktur. Gute Fruchtintensität im Abgang. Ein charaktervoller Wein, der Zeit vor sich hat um etwas runder zu werden." Assemblage: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
90-92/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2024-2034

"Composed of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Fran and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Puy-Blanquet gives up notes of warm red and black cherries, mulberries and fruitcake with hints of baking spices, fallen leaves and dried Provence herbs. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is tautly structured with firm, chewy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and lively."
88-90/100 Punkte

"Warm and direct, with plum and raspberry confiture notes gliding along, infused with a hint of toasted vanilla."
88-91/100 Punkte

"A red with lots of richness and density and flavor. Full body, plenty of round tannins and a long and flavorful finish."
92-93/100 Punkte

"The 2018 Puy-Blanquet is a rich, creamy and sensual wine with tremendous near and medium term appeal. In 2018, Puy-Blanquet is especially lush, almost shockingly so, for a Saint-Émilion that is usually quite classic in feel. Inky red and purplish berry fruit, spice, rose petal and mint build as this silky, pliant Saint-Émilion shows off its racy, inviting personality. Don't miss it."
90-93/100 Punkte