Clos Saint Martin 2015

Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Round – the tannins are almost invisible! Meat-and-two-veg sort of flavours. Confident and meaty. Just a bit chewy on the end.
Drink 2023-2032

The 2015 Clos Saint Martin falls under the Moueix umbrella and is certainly one of the gems in their lineup. A blend of 90% Merlot and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s slightly reserved on the nose, but man, what a palate! Notes of strawberries, black raspberries, vanilla bean, toasted bread and dried flowers all flow to a full-bodied, opulent, huge wine that stays incredibly well balanced and elegant, with no hard edges and a cashmere-like texture. Count me impressed. I’d be thrilled to drink bottles anytime over the coming two decades. 2018 - 2038