The 2015 Sansonnet has turned out beautifully. Full-bodied, unctuous and voluptuous, it is one of the best among the more overt, flamboyant wines being made in Saint-Émilion today. The plum, black cherry, mocha, espresso...
The 2015 Sansonnet has turned out beautifully. Full-bodied, unctuous and voluptuous, it is one of the best among the more overt, flamboyant wines being made in Saint-Émilion today. The plum, black cherry, mocha, espresso, new leather and spice flavors are all given an extra kick of textural richness by the decision to harvest late and the overall approach to extraction. Readers should expect a full-throttle, intense Saint-Émilion. For the first time in recent memory, Sansonnet seems to have fully ripe tannins, always a challenge to achieve in this cool site. The blend is 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasted three times.