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Score 90-93/100 · Wine Spectator

Delivers a blast of dark plum, fig and boysenberry fruit pushed from behind by ganache and licorice notes, with a long finish. Not shy in style, but integrated and caressing in feel. Mar 2016, James Molesworth, www.WineSpectator.com

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Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

92
90-93/100

Wine Spectator

91
91/100

Tim Atkin MW

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91 points
Tim Atkin MW
Score 91/100 · Drink 2020-2028, Tim Atkin MW

Sourced from sandier soils, this is a Merlot for Merlot lovers: sweet, supple and fruit-packed, with ripe tannins, stylish cinnamon oak and undertones of liquorice and Asian spices. Great value, too. Apr 2016, www.timatkin.com, Drink: 2020-2028

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2021-2029, Jancis Robinson MW

Dramatically dark crimson. Very opulent nose. Pretty aromatics. Very flattering sweet palate entry but something a little suggestive of a dry cinnamon stick on the finish. Pretty dry. Shame because the start is so charming. Just 30% new oak, apparently. Apr 2016, www.JancisRobinson.com, Drink: 2021-2029

87 - 90 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 87-90/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Denis Durantou's 2015 Saintayme, 100% Merlot, is dark, exuberant and wonderfully open-knit. Dark red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and new leather give the 2015 much of its seductive, welcoming personality. The purity of the fruit is striking. Because of the protracted malos, the wines went into barrel late, and that shows the slightly angular contours that are the result of oak that has not fully integrated. There is good potential here. Harvest took place between September 29 and October 9. Apr 2016, www.Vinous.com

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Saintayme
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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