2015 Chateau Saintayme, St Emilion Grand Cru (12 x Bottle)

France Bordeaux St. Emilion

The 2015 Saintayme is pure Merlot picked between 29 September and 9 October, cropped at 45 hl/ha and raised in 30% new oak. It has a gorgeous bouquet with blackberry and cranberry fruit, a touch of vanilla emanating from the new oak that is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with good depth, a "solid" Saintayme, a pleasant chewiness with a feisty dark berry, licorice-tinged finish. This comes recommended - a fine Saint Emilion from the hands of Denis Durantou.

2015 Chateau Saintayme, St Emilion Grand Cru (12 x Bottle)

The 2015 Saintayme is pure Merlot picked between 29 September and 9 October, cropped at 45 hl/ha and raised in 30% new oak. It has a gorgeous bouquet with blackberry and cranberry fruit, a touch of vanilla emanating from the new oak that is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with good depth, a "solid" Saintayme, a pleasant chewiness with a feisty dark berry, licorice-tinged finish. This comes recommended - a fine Saint Emilion from the hands of Denis Durantou.

France Bordeaux St. Emilion
Producer Chateau Saintayme
Sub-Region St. Emilion
Region Bordeaux
Country France
Grape Variety Bordeaux Blend
Vintage 2015
Colour Red
ABV 15.00%
Style Medium-Full , Dry

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Vinous

Denis Durantou’s 2015 Saintayme, 100% Merlot, is dark, exuberant and wonderfully open-knit. Dark red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and new leather give the 2015 much of its seductive, welcoming personality. The purity of the fruit is striking. Because of the protracted malos, the wines went into barrel late, and that shows the slightly angular contours that are the result of oak that has not fully integrated. There is good potential here. Harvest took place between September 29 and October 9.

87-90 Points

By Antonio Galloni / April 2016

Vinous

Denis Durantou’s 2015 Saintayme emerges from vineyards in Saint-Émilion’s Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse sector. Soft contours enshroud a core of black cherry, plum, espresso, mocha, dried herbs and new leather. Dark, sumptuous and positively alluring, the 2015 is a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Another year or two in bottle should help the oak (30% new) integrate a bit more fully.

89+ Points / Drinking 2020 - 2030

By Antonio Galloni / February 2018