Hyper wijnmaker Denis Durantou (van l’Eglise Clinet) vertolkt Saint Emilion op charmante wijze en opnieuw tegen een betaalbare prijs. Neal Martin vond hem 90-92 waard, evenveel –zowaar- als Duhart Milon of Gruaud Laroze!
Saintayme 2015 is 100% Merlot geplukt tussen 29 september en 9 oktober 2015 op een wijngaard van 9 hectare. Elevage in 30% nieuwe eik.
IN DE PERS
91 Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate - robertparker.com (Maart 2018)
The 2015 Saintayme has become perhaps the most opulent 2015 from Denis Durantou, with copious blackberry and raspberry coulis scents intermingling with vanilla and a touch of violet. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy tannin, finely structured with great depth. It maybe does not quite have the persistence of the Les Cruzelles and La Chenade, but I strongly suspect that it will repay a couple of years in bottle. Maybe this has something up its sleeve? It will be fascinating to plot this Saint-Émilion's progress. Anticipated maturity: 2020 - 2032.
90-92 Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate Issue #224 – erobertparker.com (April 2016)
The 2015 Saintayme is pure Merlot picked between 29 September and 9 October, cropped at 45 hl/ha and raised in 30% new oak. It has a gorgeous bouquet with blackberry and cranberry fruit, a touch of vanilla emanating from the new oak that is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with good depth, a "solid" Saintayme, a pleasant chewiness with a feisty dark berry, licorice-tinged finish. This comes recommended - a fine Saint Emilion from the hands of Denis Durantou. Drink: 2018-2030.
89+ Antonio Galloni - vinous.com (Februari 2018)
Denis Durantou's 2015 Saintayme emerges from vineyards in Saint-Émilion's Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse sector. Soft contours enshroud a core of black cherry, plum, espresso, mocha, dried herbs and new leather. Dark, sumptuous and positively alluring, the 2015 is a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Another year or two in bottle should help the oak (30% new) integrate a bit more fully. Drink 2020-2030.
87-90 Antonio Galloni – Vinous - vinous.com (April 2016)
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.
16/20 Jancis Robinson – jancisrobinson.com (April 2016)
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. Drink: 2021-2029.
90-93 James Molesworth - Wine Spectator – winespectator.com (Maart 2016)
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.
91 Tim Atkin – timatkin.com (April 2016)
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. Drink: 2020-2028. | 
