Clos La Madeleine - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/2/2014

88+
Attractive plum, black currant and blackberry fruit intermixed with damp foresty floor notes emerge from this medium-bodied, complex, well-endowed 2011 St.-Emilion. This well-made wine should provide considerable pleasure over the next 10-12 years.

Wine Spectator

89 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/11/2014

Delivers a hefty ganache and toasted mesquite frame, with a core of dark plum, fig and blackberry fruit. The thick-textured, toasty finish is a touch heavy-handed, but the ample core of fruit is worth gambling on. Best from 2015 through 2021.

Wine Advocate

84-86 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2012

Two separate tastings were disappointing for this fabulous terroir, which has a south/southwest facing, limestone-based soil near two St.-Emilion first growths, Belair-Monange and Magdelaine. Yields were 32 hectoliters per hectare, the final blend was 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc and the natural alcohol was 14%. The wine seems somewhat superficial, even hollow, displaying lots of minerality, but no real fruit, charm or density. Perhaps I caught it at the end of malolactic, or it’s just going through an unflattering stage of development.

TAST

15-16 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2012

Souple, belle suavité de texture, intensité et profondeur moyenne mais bien dans l'élégance de la côte calcaire.

Wein Wisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/30/2012

2014-2029

Decanter.com

16 / 20

the4/30/2012

Fine style with a jolly texture and tannins. It shows good length and freshness and its limestone plateau terroir is evident. Continues the recent progress. Drink 2017-2025.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2012

75 % Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, create the blend. The wine opens with espresso bean, vanilla, jam and raspberry. Medium bodied, with oak and cherry in the finish. 88-91 Pts

Wine Advocate

82-84 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/27/2012

The nose is rather subdued at the moment with dusky blackberry and woody aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with noticeable oak and a rather drying, mouth puckering finish. Tasted April 2012

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2012

This has a toasty coating for now, but there's a solid core of plum and cassis in reserve and a very pretty violet note that adds lift on the finish. A tiny property worth keeping an eye on. Hubert de Boüard de Laforest is now consulting here.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/1/2012

This is juicy and attractive with polished yet chewy tannins, rich fruit and a mineral, milk chocolate and berry aftertaste. Excellent. Small property in the heart of the best area of St. Emilion.