Tasting Notes

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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 05 Oct 21
This estate couldn't be considered for the St Emilion classification, as Château Fonbel is made in the same cellar - even if its sibling estate Ausone wanted to still be part of the ranking - but no question that it is equal in quality to the vast majority of classified St Emilion properties. This vintage is a brilliant example of why, and although it needs another four or five years in bottle, you can already sink into the sappy blueberry and raspberry fruits with edges of tobacco, rose petal, crushed stones and slate. 3.4ph.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2040
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 31 Mar 21
Composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Moulin Saint-Georges has a medium to deep garnet-purple color, rolling effortlessly out of the glass with notes of black cherry compote, blueberry preserves and ripe plum, plus touches of pencil shavings and fallen leaves. The medium-bodied palate is coated with crunchy black fruits, supported by a racy line and just enough textural friction, finishing long and savory. It's delicious right now, but I suspect 5-7 years of cellaring is going to reveal a whole other pleasure level.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2040
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Vinous Neal Martin - 21 Mar 21
The 2018 Moulin Saint-Georges has a broody, introspective bouquet, so I allowed it 90–120 minutes to open. It reveals enticing blackberry, seaweed and light graphite notes with aeration, perhaps a little more sophisticated than recent vintages of the Vauthier family’s estate. The immediate impression on the palate is the texture, which is satin-like and very harmonious. Veins of blue fruit infuse the black, and blood orange surfaces toward the finish, which is almost Burgundy in style. A wonderful Moulin Saint-Georges that will be difficult to resist.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2040
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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 09 Feb 23
The 2018 Moulin Saint-Georges has a deep garnet purple color. After an oaky start, it morphs into baked blackberries, preserved plums, and scents of forest floor, plus a touch of pencil shavings. The medium to full-bodied palate is delicately played, with chewy tannins and a savory finish.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2038
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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 19 Jan 22
Tasted blind. A bit of Cabernet fragrance on the nose. Sweet and mellow on the palate. One of the few St-Émilions in this tasting of which I wondered whether there was enough tannin. Grainy texture on the end. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2040
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Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux, globally renowned, is crafted in France’s Bordeaux region from grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. These full-bodied wines feature dark fruit flavours, earthy and spicy notes, and often benefit from ageing. Top producers include Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Lafite Rothschild. White Bordeaux, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offers styles from crisp to rich, with citrus and tropical notes. Sweet Bordeaux wines, like Sauternes, are famed for their rich sweetness and flavours of apricot and honey, with Château d’Yquem as a leading producer.