Château Sansonnet - St.-Emilion 2018 (750ml)
| Producer | Château Sansonnet |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St.-Emilion |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Item# | 17670 |
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Description
Château Sansonnet is classified as a Grand Cru Classé with the 17-acre vineyard planted to 85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard is located at the very top of the St.-Émilion plateau, where the soil is exceptional and consists of a thin layer of clay over limestone. Awarded a score of 94+ points from Wine Advocate, this wine is a knockout, delivering boatloads of sweet, juicy black and blue fruit layered over silky tannins. Although approachable now, the 2018 Château Sansonnet has excellent aging potential.
Carlos’ Cheese Pairing: Saint Albray
Saint Albray is a soft-ripened cheese with a deep, rich aroma and a creamy flavor that’s intensified when eaten with the rind. A nice match with this sensational red.
Vinous: 96 Points
The 2018 Sansonnet is super-impressive right out of the gate. In recent years, Sansonnet has been opulent. The 2018 captures all of that richness but also has an extra kick of vibrancy that works so well in balancing things out. The style is still concentrated, and there is plenty of new oak, but it all works so well together. Inky red fruit, chocolate, plum, rose petals and spice linger on the exotic finish. The 2018 is so expressive today. Moreover, it is flat-out delicious.
Jeb Dunnuck: 96 Points
This estate has been on fire of late and that doesn't appear to have changed with the 2018 Château Sansonnet. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a young, unevolved bouquet of pure crème de cassis, graphite, crushed violets, bouquet garni, chocolate, and distinct chalky minerality, it delivers remarkable purity, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and flawless balance. A wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a beautiful mix of richness, elegance, and length, it's as good, if not even better than the 2016. Don't miss it!
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The 2018 Sansonnet is a blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. With 15% alcohol and a deep garnet-purple color, it opens a little broody, offering glimpses at tar and damp earth notes before bursting forth with expressive plum preserves, blueberry pie and licorice scents, followed by hints of cedar chest and pencil lead. Full-bodied, rich and impactful in the mouth, the generous black fruits are nicely framed by firm, rounded tannins and loads of freshness, finishing long and earthy.
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