Connor Smith

9.4

The 17th century saw an explosion of beverage options in Europe. Spirits were coming into their own, flavoring with hops was finally the standard for beer, and chocolate, coffee, and tea began flowing from overseas. Wine was no longer the only kid on the block, and had to offer something new to stay on top.

Sparkles in wine due to second fermentations were nothing new, but it was the leap in English glassmaking technology in the 1620s with coal-firing that allowed them to be harnessed. No longer would there be constant risk of bottles exploding from pressure, and bubbles came ever more into vogue - much to the chagrin of the great advocates of still blanc de noirs Champagne, Dom Perignon and the Marquis de Saint-Evremond. But there was no holding back the tide, and by the end of the century sparkling Champagne was the drink of choice for high courts across Europe.

(This is adapted from notes for Le Dû’s Wines ‘History of Wine 1453AD-Present’ seminar, where this wine was poured.) — 6 years ago

Magda Chiarella

9.2

Typical St.Emilion blend. Cabernet Franc easily detectable and deliciously vibrant. Fantastic with aged hard cheese. — 8 years ago

Tom Dare

9.0

2012 very floral at first, then opens up to more butterscotch notes. Well worth aging for a few years. — 8 years ago

Laurie Ison

9.0

Great full on left bank. Great nose and beautiful long finish. — 9 years ago

Brian Chambers

8.9

Seemed flabby at first.. Let it breath for 45 minutes and it was much more amenable on the palate — 9 years ago

Mathieu Collas

9.5

Tres bon ! — 10 years ago

Mo Salem

9.3

This wine has big potential. Needs a lot of rest. — 7 years ago

with Ron

Naomi Perks

9.0

For the price I paid at the Monoprix in Paris this is amazing! — 7 years ago

with Berril

Peter Annett

8.9

This is Paulliac Marquis De Saint-Peyre, blackcurrant on the nose, firm tannins, full flavour, lingering finish, chocolate. Would keep longer. — 8 years ago

Florian S

9.2

Strong profile, hearthy — 9 years ago

Andrey Petushkin

9.0

Для цены своей очень неплохое!!!!
— 10 years ago

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9.1

Кирочное Подворье — 11 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

History goes back to the 17th century, one of the oldest chateau’s in the appellation, dating back to the 1600’s, when it was built by the Marquis de mons de Dunes. Mostly Merlot with intense berry fruit aromas and hot pepper spice. On the palate blackberry and blueberry fruit, almost jammy with oaky spice notes. Lingering with tight tannins ending a bit hot with pepper character and mineral tones. Good but needs more time. — 7 years ago

Daniel M

8.9

Very profound nose which reminded me of a couple of bottles I had of clos du marquis. I said saint Julien but wasn’t sure. Blackcurrant, coffee, meat, tea... different layers. I was pretty sure at that point that it was a grand cru classé... the palate is not that wide and powerful. I thought then grand cru classé but in a small recent year. 2011 or 2013. The palate was evolving around an acid backbone with fine tannins and a lovely yet discreet fruit. Moderately long finish with fruit, coffee again and a pinch of salt. I finally went for haut marbuzet 2011. I was far away from it! Always trust a first impression. Superb nose, palate a bit under delivering when the nose raises such expectations. Overall lovely and well done. — 7 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.6

En Primeur Tasting 2016 Vintage in Bordeaux — 8 years ago

Kyle Groombridge

9.3

"I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is at Calon"... I can see why Nicolas Alexandre Marquis de Segur said these iconic words after having this wine in my glass. The nose is so inviting with warm spice, cigar smoke, embers, and toast. Raspberry syrup, plums, vanilla, and toffee on the palate. Nice thread of smoke throughout with nice balancing fresh fruit. What an enjoyable wine! 20 months in new oak - obviously the more accessible style the new owners are going for... the Pinot the other night gave an experience, this one tells a story. — 9 years ago

Antoine Cauchard

9.1

Très bon Saint Estèphe malgré l'année. Relativement doux, rond en bouche et tannique. A plu aux femmes. — 10 years ago

Crask H

9.7

Best Saint Mont tasted to date! Full of rich red fruit flavours and smooth. Nice dark red colour! — 11 years ago