2017 Saintayme

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 88.5 points

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  6/4/2023 - Krokfjord Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Slightly oaky but very pleasant. Nice cherry fruit and decent length. Fine qpr

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  1/15/2021 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 89 Points

  Comprised of 100% Merlot, the 2017 Saintayme is an opaque crimson wine that is a credible member of Denis Durantou's stable. This particular bottle was splash-decanted and tasted over the ensuing 2-3 hours. Aromatically intense after the first hour, it delivers a nice array of red bramble fruits, Montmorency cherries, cedar, smoky herbs and allspice. Medium-to-full-bodied, tart, softly oaked and with medium edgy tannins, it delivers flavors mirroring the nose, stays solid in the middle and closes with a medium-length, astringent finish. This will benefit from a bit more cellaring and may merit a higher score in the future. That said, Durantou's fans will never confuse this with L'Église Clinet. Drink 2023-2030.

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  11/22/2020 - Andre Brattland wrote: 89 Points

  Relatively intense and seductive aromas with plums, slightly sweet red fruit peel, espresso, leather and hints of vanilla. Medium-bodied, fresh and pronounced juicy wine with plums, espresso and mocha. A little more austere outcome, but not in a too negative way. Not in detail, but this drinks well for both game and cattle. 89 points.

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  4/26/2018 - Jeff Leve wrote: 89 Points

  Red fruits with a hint of earth and citrus on the front end. In the middle, you have a medium-bodied palate that offers spicy, red fruits, cocoa and another dash of that entertaining citrus in the finish. This forward wine was produced with 100% Merlot. You can enjoy this early in life.

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