Opaque garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Sansonnet comes skipping out of the glass with vibrant notes of Morello cherries, blueberry compote, mulberries and warm black plums plus hints of raspberry leaves, Sichuan pepper, cassia and cumin seed with a waft of tree bark. The full-bodied palate is packed with crunchy black and red fruits, framed by exquisitely ripe, rounded tannins and bold freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced. Beautiful! (Barrel Sample) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Park Wine Advocate
The 2019 Sansonnet seems to revel in the vintage. The aromatics explode from the glass with precocious black cherry, raspberry and blueberry scents, the oak neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied and manages to counterbalance its power with tension, retaining crucial sapidity on the prolonged finish. Excellent. Neal Martin, Vinous
Classification: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé
Region: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Grape Varietal: 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc
Critic Rating: Robert Parker Wine Advocate (94-96)+, Vinous 94 Points
Suggested Drink Window: 2025 - 2045