Larmande - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2021

Vinous

91

byAntonio Gallonithe4/2/2024

The 2021 Larmande is a floral, delicate Saint-Émilion. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, mint, rose petal and a kiss of French oak all grace this super-expressive, open-knit 2021. All the elements are so well balanced.

Vinous

91

byAntonio Gallonithe2/28/2024

The 2021 Larmande is a floral, delicate Saint-Émilion. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, mint, rose petal and a kiss of French oak all grace this super-expressive, open-knit 2021. All the elements are so well balanced.

Wine Advocate

92

byWilliam Kelleythe2/22/2024

The 2021 Larmande has turned out well in bottle, wafting from the glass with notes of raspberries, rose petals and plums, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and suave palate that's layered and seamless, with a vibrant and enveloping core of fruit, ripe tannins and a perfumed finish.

matthewjukes.com

17,5

byMatthew Jukesthe8/2/2022

Smooth, harmonious, plummy and mulberry-soaked, this is a lovely wine already, and there is a decent density of flavour, and the tannins are not too dry or severe. There is complexity here, too, making this a delicious Larmande and one with a promising future, too. 17.5

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

A tight and focused red with plum and cherry character, medium body, fine tannins and a dried-orange finish. Lightly salty.

Jeb DUNNUCK

88-90

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

The 2021 Château Larmande is another silky, medium-bodied, solidly balanced barrel sample with mid-weight aromas and flavors, ripe, moderate tannins, good balance, and a good finish. It shows the more red-fruited, spicy, floral style of the vintage and will drink well right out of the gate.

Bettane & Desseauve

91-92

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Profil de vin caressant, pour son toucher de tannin soyeux qui donne déjà du plaisir avec une finale florale distinguée.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-91

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Here, the nose is a bit more interesting, with all of its layers of black and red fruits, smoke, espresso, mint and tobacco leaf. Slightly austere on the palate, making this quite classic in style. Give it a few years to develop and hopefully, soften and fan out. The wine blends 91% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2025-2039. 88-91

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

86

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

86-88

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Larmande has a pretty, pure bouquet with red cherries, wild strawberry and rose petal scents. The oak is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, simple and light, yet balanced and fresh.

vvwine

89-91

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Zwei Mal verkostet, auf Dassault und auf Balestard la Tonnelle. Leuchtendes Rubin. Verspielt, mit rotfruchtigen Aromen, einer floralen Note und einer schönen Mineralik, die im Untergrund mitschwingt. Im Gaumen knackig, leichtfüssig, der Wein zeigt eine knapp reife Frucht, merklich Gerbstoff und eine zügige Säure, wirkt recht burgundisch und hallt im Abgang lange nach. Nicht gross, jedoch in jeder Phase seines Lebens mit Spass zu trinken. 2026-2038 (Verkostet im April 2022. AGCCSE/Château Dassault)

Wine Advocate

89-91

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

The 2021 Larmande exhibits aromas of plums, berries and petals, followed by a medium-bodied, velvety and polished palate that's seamless, succulent and charming, concluding with a promisingly penetrating finish. This 20-hectare vineyard on Saint-Émilion's north slope has delivered a fine performance this year. (89 - 91)+