Peter Maude Fine Wines
2024, Château Saintayme, SAINT-ÉMILION, Grand Cru
$27.03 inc. GST
Bordeaux Blend: 100% Merlot.
This Saint Emilion is from the Durantou family of Château L'Eglise Clinet in Pomerol. The 2024 is 100% Merlot as usual, with ageing in 30% new oak.
The 2024 Saintayme is quite elegant and refined. Floral overtones, bright red-toned fruit and a kick of blood orange lift this gorgeous, mid-weight Saint-Émilion. Understated and classy to the core, Saintayme is a winner in 2024. Drink 2029 - 2039
90-92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.
Juicy, showing orange peel and sesame seeds with red-berry character. Medium-bodied, it has crunchy fruit and a clean finish. Pure merlot.
92-93 James Suckling
Deep garnet-purple coloured. Zips out of the glass with spritely notes of juicy raspberries and cranberries, opening out to hints of mint tea and wet slate. The medium-bodied palate delivers plenty of bright, fresh red berry flavours with a grainy texture and refreshing finish.
88-90 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW.