"he 2014 Clos du Marquis has an attractive, perfumed bouquet with ample red berry fruit intermixed with wild heather, cedar and light brine aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very well judged acidity, very cohesive and demonstrating real structure and sophistication towards the finish. This is a sublime Clos du Marquis that should give 20 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting."
Neal Martin 92 Punkte (März 2018)
"Catherine Papon-Nouvel's 2014 Clos Saint Julien is a deep, richly textured wine from Saint-Émilion's plateau. Super-ripe black cherry, smoke, licorice, menthol, chocolate and torrefaction notes build as the 2014 opens up in the glass. Seamless and full-throttle to the core, the Saint Julien possesses tremendous midpalate intensity and richness. Even so, there is plenty of supporting minerality to back things up. Stylistically, the Clos Saint Julien is quite a bit riper and more overt in feel than the Cabernet Franc-dominated Petit Gravet Ainé. The blend is 60 % Merlot and 40 % Cabernet Franc."
Antonio Galloni 94 Punkte (Feb. 2017)
"From a tiny vineyard on the top of St.-Emilion's limestone plateau, the 2014 Clos Saint Julien is another brilliant wine from proprietor Catherine Papon-Nouvel. Dark, sensual and inviting, the 2014 Clos Saint Julien is absolutely gorgeous today. Silky tannins give the 2014 much of its polished personality. Hints of violet, licorice, smoke, menthol and sweet plum are all beautifully layered in a wine that is powerful, super-refined and caressing throughout. The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc."
Antonio Galloni 92-95 Punkte (Apr. 2015)
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