It hits the palate with medium-bodied richness and has good acidity, fine tannins, and outstanding length. It's another beautiful wine I'd happily drink any time over the coming 10-12 years.
91
James Suckling
2021
JamesSuckling.com:
91
punten
Very pretty blend of 65% merlot and 35% cabernet franc with a medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Shows brightness and refinement.
91
Jeb Dunnuck
2020
JebDunnuck.com:
91
punten
It hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a round, beautifully layered texture, a solid spine of acidity, and outstanding length. It’s a Lalande de Pomerol well worth seeking out.
Solid and structured Saintayme, with lots of terracotta and dark fruits on the nose and palate. It's medium- to full-bodied with a fine, chewy tannin backbone and a flavorful finish. Impressive.
93
Vinous
2022
Vinous:
93
punten
Plush contours wrap it all together. A decidedly opulent, flashy Saint-Émilion, Saintayme has a ton of tannin, but it's nearly buried by the sheer luxuriousness of the fruit.
93
James Suckling
2022
JamesSuckling.com:
93
punten
So much sea salt and crunchy fruit with berry and grape character. Some orange, too. Medium-bodied, bright and vivid. Lively finish.
Ripe raspberry fruit, pomegranate, spice, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco are beautifully amplified in the glass, while a kick of blood orange-driven acids lends an exotic flair.
92
Vinous
2021
Vinous:
92
punten
A racy, classy wine from this well-known Santa Cruz Mountains site. The 2021 is tight, inward and not fully expressive of place just yet.
95
Wine Anorak
2021
WineAnorak.com | Jamie Goode:
95
punten
This has a lovely sweet, ripe cherry and plum fruit core, and is rounded and seductive with elegance and density at the same time.
