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Saintayme/Saintem 2009

Tasting Notes

Picked between 5th and 11th, this pure Merlot from Denis Durantou has a very pure, ripe nose with very fine definition, luscious red-berried fruit mixed with a touch of black plum and cassis, a hint of vanilla just in the background. Very smooth on the entry, finely balanced yet powerful, just a hint of white pepper towards the rounded, grainy, yet taut finish with good length. Excellent. Tasted March 2010.

89/91
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, April 2010

I love the dark fruits in this, with loads of black olive and red fruits too. Full-bodied, but so refined and delicious already. Lovely length. 100 percent Merlot.

90/93
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, April 2010

The dual-named, quite good value offering from the Eglise Clinet stable. Dark and bloody and spicy nose. Rather aggressive acidity and astringency. Hard work on the finish but dramatically ripe fruit. Date tasted 29th March 2010. Drink 2015-2023.

16
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2010
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