Saintayme - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2021

matthewjukes.com

17 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe8/2/2022

There is a lovely sense of calm about Saintayme in 2021. The oak protects the wine and the slightly lover alcohol levels allow more tender fruit notes to emerge, showing wilder elements and more sensuality than expected. The perfume is superb and the tannins are bright, but not attacking, and while this will drink young, it has plenty of energy to last the course. 17

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

This pure merlot is bright and fruity with crushed berry and orange peel. Medium body and fresh acidity. Very citrusy.

Jeb DUNNUCK

90-92 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

Coming from the talented team of Château L'Eglise Clinet, the 2021 Saintayme is all Merlot from more gravelly clay soils. It's medium-bodied, has beautiful red and blue fruits, some floral and chalky nuances, fine tannins, and a great finish. It should be outstanding.

The Vintage Journal

87-88 / 100

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Medium crimson. Intense raspberry redcurrant fruits and brambly/ briary notes. Muscular and vigorous with fine sinewy/ powdery tannins and pronounced acidity. Finished leafy, hint metallic and tight. Underripe/ rustic structure. 100% merlot, 30% new French oak. 13.5% alc

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Flowers and cherries with wet-earthy nuances are all over the place here. Medium-bodied, and fresh with bright, red berries and touches of spice on the mid-palate and in the finish. This will be ready-to-go on release. Made from 100% Merlot, 13.5% ABV. Drink from 2023-2035. 89-91

Jane Anson

92 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

87-89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Saintayme was picked from September 28 to October 11 and raised in 30% new oak. Kirsch and cranberry jus burst from the glass. The palate is not complex but well balanced, showing a touch of plushness toward the finish. Enjoy this after a couple of years in bottle.

Anthocyanes

89-91 / 100

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Nez de cerise noire, de fruits frais ainsi qu'une pointe florale et boisée. Bouche droite, relativement tannique avec de la force et la sensation d'une maturité lente.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

The Durantou family's 2021 Saintayme derives from soils rich in large stones in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse. Offering up aromas of sweet blackberries, licorice and spices, it's medium-bodied, lively and charming, with a fleshy core of fruit and fine, powdery tannins.