Château de Pressac - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2017 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

Le Point

14,5-15 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018

Nez sanguin, charnel, bouche assez dense, tanins veloutés, chaleureux, bonne matière, assez solaire. Prix non défini à ce jour.

Jeb DUNNUCK

88-90 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

Coming from a joint venture between Alain Raynaud and Hubert de Boüard, the 2017 Château De Pressac (75% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere and Malbec) has a ripe, exotic style. Plums, blueberries, scorched earth, and licorice are just some of the aromas, and it hits the palate with medium to full body, building tannin, and a good finish. It's not the most elegant or seamless wine out there, but it has plenty of fruit and texture. Tasted twice.

Vinifera

90 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

C’est un vin de caractère dont la lisibilité n’est pas totalement évidente à ce stade, mais sa finale longue et séveuse et sa construction laissent augurer d’un beau potentiel.

Vinous

92-95 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

The 2017 de Pressac is terrific. Mocha, raspberry jam, mint and dried flowers give the 2017 its distinctive aromatic signatures. In 2017, Pressac is a bit more slender than it typically is. Nevertheless, Pressac remains one of the most under the radar wines in all of Bordeaux. Savvy consumers won't want to miss it. The blend is 74.5% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Merlot and 1.5% Carmenere, with the aromatic brightness of the Cabernets very much in evidence. Tasted three times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

Spice, underbrush, licorice and red fruits create the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied, soft, bright and fresh. There is a fiery vivacity to the red fruit. With a fitting depth of color, this wine offers extra polish. One of the

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 de Pressac was not affected by frost and was green harvested because of the potentially large crop. Matured in 50% new oak, it has a well defined bouquet with nicely integrated oak: blackberry, raspberry and light cedar scents developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, not a deep Saint-Émilion but harmonious with a smooth, dark chocolate tinged finish that lingers nicely in the mouth. Maybe it just misses a little length but it is a well made Château de Pressac.

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/30/2018

" Barrel sample. 65% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Pressac (aka Cot), 2% Carmenère. Very deep crimson. Super-ripe (but not overripe) and spicy on the nose. Rich and chewy, deep in fruit. There’s freshness on the finish but it doesn’t seem fully integrated yet. A bit tough on the finish but it’s got all it needs to improve in the bottle. (JH) - 14.5% - Drink 2024-2032." (16+ points)

Jeb DUNNUCK

88-90 / 100

the4/30/2018

"Coming from a joint venture between Alain Raynaud and Hubert de Boüard, the 2017 Château De Pressac (75% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere and Malbec) has a ripe, exotic style. Plums, blueberries, scorched earth, and licorice are just some of the aromas, and it hits the palate with medium to full body, building tannin, and a good finish. It's not the most elegant or seamless wine out there, but it has plenty of fruit and texture. Tasted twice."

Decanter.com

90 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018

This succeeds within the framework of the vintage, showing firm, brambly black fruits and a perky freshness that manages to feel lively rather than austere - no mean feat with Carménère, Malbec and Cabernet Franc in the blend. It's in fact a little less broad-shouldered than it has been in recent years, although it doesn't have as much punch as 2015 or 2016. 50% new oak. There was no frost here, but September rains meant picking took place just a little earlier than ideal. Yield 33hl/ha.

Drinking Window 2024 - 2036