Château de Pressac 2024

Fragrant, with spicy herbal notes, eucalyptus, cherries, cassis, blackberries; on the palate, powerful, with the finest tannins, firm, showing structure, balance, freshness and length. Once again, very successful.

A blend led by Merlot, followed by Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Deep ruby in colour, with a nose that leans into oak and spice. The palate is juicy and peppery, showing restraint now but with evident structure and well-made tannins. Black fruits and spice unfurl on a broad yet compact finish, promising excellent evolution. 2% Carménère, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot complete the blend.

67.2% Merlot, 18.3% Cabernet Franc, 10.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.3% Malbec, 1.8% Carmenère. Cask sample. Zesty nose and palate. Attractive fruit. Juicy and accessible with some substance. (JL)

Black cherries, licorice, and flowers come together in the nose, and on the bright, fresh, medium-bodied, vibrant, crisp, black-raspberry, cocoa, licorice, and espresso-oriented palate. This should be a pleasure to taste with just a year or so of aging. Drink from 2028-2040. 90-92 Pts

Ruby red, medium intensity, grilled sandalwood and red liquorice, pocket of air running under these slim red fruits, limestone signature, with a lovely salty twist on the finish, and this is enjoyable, if a lighter styled Pressac. 40ha, Jean-François Quenin owner. First year of massal selection for Cabernet Franc, 8% amphora ageing, and 20% whole bunch fermentation on Merlot and Franc, 38hl/h yield (but with 25% going into a 3rd wine, so overall a very tight selection).

Beautiful deep colour with garnet highlights. A very fine nose, intense, refined, pure, fruity and subtle. Supple on the attack, juicy and flavoursome on the mid-palate, with brightness on the palate and a velvety texture, the wine gains points on the finish, where it lingers at length. A unique personality! A success in Saint-Emilion, underpinned by a wide variety of soils and grape varieties, plus a firm commitment to quality, including for the second wine. Bravo! Blend: 67.2% Merlot, 18.3% Cabernet Franc, 10.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.8% Carmenère, 1.3% Petit Verdot and 1.0% Malbec. Alcohol: 13.4% - pH: 3.5 - IPT: 68. Yield: 37.4 hl/ha. Production: 115,000 bottles.