Chateau Teyssier - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2012

Vinous

90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe1/31/2016

The 2012 Chateau Teyssier is soft, supple and expressive. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice, mint and cinnamon all open up in the glass. Racy and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2012 is a great example of the forward, open-knit appeal of the year. As is often the case, Teyssier delivers exceptional quality for the money. The blend is approximately 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.

Wine Enthusiast

88 / 100

byRoger Vossthe5/1/2015

This shows both the fruit of the vintage and a more structured tannic side. Black currant flavors are up front, offering a generous feeling. They are balanced by the backdrop of tannins and tight acidity. Together they make a wine that is concentrated and likely to be ready to drink soon. Drink from 2016.

Wine Advocate

87 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2015

Teyssier offers a soft, easygoing, consumer-friendly style of St.-Emilion that is mostly Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc in it. The wine exhibits berry fruit, herbs, spice, moderate concentration and light tannins. Drink it over the next 5-7 years.

Jamessuckling.com

85 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2015

Very light with strawberry, spice and walnut character. Medium body and fine tannins. Drink now.

Wine Spectator

87 / 100

byJames Molesworththe1/1/2015

A light menthol thread weaves in and around the friendly plum and red currant fruit, with sanguine and savory notes on the lightly toasted finish. Drink now through 2017. 15,000 cases made.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

86-89 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe6/30/2013

(70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc): Medium ruby. Expressive aromas of redcurrant, cocoa, cinnamon and herbs. Supple and sweet, but with good acid cut lifting the ripe black and red fruit flavors. The finish is creamy-smooth and moderately long. A very successful, easygoing wine for the vintage.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/6/2013

This has always been a go-to, well priced Saint Emilion from Jonathan Maltus. It has a blackcurrant, crème de cassis and just a hint of chocolate that shows good intensity. The palate is full-bodied with plenty of dark cherry and blackcurrant fruit with a nice seam of acidity on the finish. This is a very fine Teyssier. Tasted April 2013.

Wine Spectator

87-90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/30/2013

Fresh and pure, with succulent raspberry, cherry and blood orange notes showing solid cut and leading to a spice-tinged finish that successfully harnesses the vintage’s taut side. —J.M.

matthewjukes.com

16.5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/30/2013

Jancis Robinson

15,5 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe4/26/2013

Drink 2016-2026
Mid crimson. Easy breadth on the nose. A little simple and sweet but not exaggerated. Transparent and clean.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/26/2013

The home estate of Englishman Jonathan Malthus, the 2012 Teyssier (12,000-15,000 cases produced) is composed of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Made in a seductive, charming, fruit-forward style, the 2012 is round and medium-bodied with notes of black fruits, loamy soil, underbrush, licorice and vanillin. It should drink nicely for 7-8 years.
Drink: 2013 - 2021

The Wine Cellar Insider

87-89 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/26/2013

Coffee bean, fennel and black raspberries, medium-bodied and easy to drink with a dark cherry finish. From a blend of 70% Merlot with 30% Cabernet Franc. 87-89 Pts

Decanter.com

15,5 / 20

the4/22/2013

Fresh and focused. Brambly dark and red fruit. Light but fine tannic frame. Attractive early drinking. Still good value. 15.5/20pts ( 85/100pts)
Drink: 2015 - 2020
Taster: James Lawther MW

Jamessuckling.com

87-88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/4/2013

Some pretty chocolate and hazelnut character with berries. Medium body, with delicate tannins. Clean and delicious. 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.