Clos St. Martin Grand Cru St. Emilion 2012

Flaschenbewertung (Mai 2015):
"This is a beautiful wine from this micro-estate (three acres) near the cemetery in St.-Emilion. Dense ruby/purple in color, it has pure, rich, black raspberry and black cherry fruit, a hint of minerality and stunning purity, texture and length. This is nearly impossible to find in the marketplace, but what a wonderful treasure for those lucky enough to find any. It needs a good 5-7 years of bottle age and should continue to drink well for up to 20 years afterwards. This is serious stuff."
93/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2020 - 2040


The 2012 reveals lots of fruit along with a striking crushed rock-like minerality that consumers may or may not enjoy. It offers red currant and pomegranate fruit, sweet oak and the dominate chalkiness that runs through the aromatic and flavor profiles into the finish. This 2012 hit 14% natural alcohol and is a final blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It should drink well for 10-15+ years. This tiny bijou (jewel) is the smallest grand cru in the appellation (just over 3 acres). For those with a morbid sense of humor, it is also adjacent to the St.-Emilion cemetery. Recently purchased by the Cuvelier family, they will have full control beginning with the 2013 vintage.
89-92/100 Punkte

70 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Franc, 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Ein Traumbouquet, viel Cassis, dunkle Edelhölzer, schwarze Pralinen, alles eher im schwarzbeerigen Bereich. Wahrlich eine Grand-Cru-Nase! Im Gaumen zwischen kräftig und samtig, auf alle Fälle eine intensive Konzentration zeigend. Eine pfeffrig, rassige Variante und somit mehr Kraft wie Charme - zumindest im Moment. Langes Leben! Leider ist es vielleicht eine Frage der Zeit, wie lange es diesen Cru noch gibt. Denn alle Reifer-Domainen wurden von den Cuveliers aufgekauft. Und somit könnte dieses Bijou leider auch in den anliegenden Clos Fourtet passen. Wie der Grandes Murailles aus der gleichen Akkuisition.
18/20 Punkte - Trinken: 2018 - 2040

Plenty of outstanding fruit here with chocolate and berry character. Full body, with fine tannins and a savory finish. This is going to develop nicely. May be better than 2011.
91-92/100 Punkte