Château Villemaurine Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2022 i trækasse

”98 points. Full-bodied, pure, deep, and seamless … Huge minerality and a liquid rock-like character make this a stunning effort.” - Jeb Dunnuck

“96 points. The chalky limestone soil characteristic of this high-altitude region adds an air of mystery, as if it were outlining a scene of a giant dragon awakening in the glass. I must loudly praise the performance of Château Villemaurine 2022, which can easily match that of a Première B. I look forward to its even more stunning performance after several years of aging.” – Alexandre MA

“96 points. This cru stood out in the blind tasting of classified growths. A true favorite." – Bettane & Desseauve

“95 points. This powerhouse Saint-Émilion delivers the goods.” – Antonio Galloni

En performance der “nemt matcher Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé B” … Vildere blåstempling finder du næppe til prisen, så den lader vi lige stå!

Villemaurine er næppe smagt større end i 2022, hvor smagen og de rekordhøje ratings gør den til højrebreddens måske mest indlysende Overperformer of the Year. Og så har topvinens udviklingskurve altså langt fra toppet endnu...

Ikke langt fra Saint-Émilion by finder vi Château Villemaurine, hvis navn rækker langt tilbage i historiebøgerne. I det 7. århundrede slog en gruppe invaderende soldater sig ned på det sted, hvor slottet i dag ligger. De kaldte lejren for ”Ville Maure”, hvilket betyder ”den mauriske by”, og gav sidenhen inspiration til slottets navn.  

Cru Classé-slottet råder over 11 hektar vinmaker, der har et fantastisk ler- og kalkstens terroir, hvorfra de dyrker Merlot og Cabernet Franc. Sidstnævnte druesort bliver mere og mere anvendt for at give vinene et mere frisk og urtet udtryk. 

Den belgiske Onclin-familie har gennem de sidste 20 år været med til at bringe slottet op på et imponerende højt niveau. Slottet blev for nyligt solgt i 2021 til Lefevere familien, der allerede ejer adskillige St. Emilion Grand Cru-ejendomme.

Fyldig og kompleks Saint-Émilion med fornem fadkrydring fra 16 måneder på 70 % nye egetræsfade. Leveres i original trækasse ved køb af 6 flasker.   

Anmeldelser af Château Villemaurine Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2022

98/100 Jeb Dunnuck
” A blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Château Villemaurine is killer stuff, offering black raspberries, black cherries, violets, floral notes, and chalky minerality. Full-bodied, pure, deep, and seamless, it’s layered and rich yet incredibly balanced, with fine tannins and an elegant mouthfeel. Huge minerality and a liquid rock-like character make this a stunning effort. Aged for 16 months in 70% new and 30% one-year-old barrels, it’s going to evolve gracefully for 30+ years. Total production: 3,000 cases.”

96/100 Alexandre MA
“Well, well, what a delightful and lively Saint-Emilion! The juicy black pomegranate, tender black plum, and concentrated black goji berry aromas merge into a fresh fruit fountain on the palate, so crisp and refreshing it captivates the senses! The chalky limestone soil characteristic of this high-altitude region adds an air of mystery, as if it were outlining a scene of a giant dragon awakening in the glass. I must loudly praise the performance of Château Villemaurine 2022, which can easily match that of a Première B . I look forward to its even more stunning performance after several years of aging.”

96/100 Bettane & Desseauve
"More structure in this vintage than in previous ones, with extended silkiness, already well-integrated tannins, and a marvelous saline finish. This cru stood out in the blind tasting of classified growths. A true favorite."

95/100 Antonio Galloni
“Blood orange, jammy red fruit, cedar, tobacco and scorched earth infuse the 2022 with notable complexity. Brisk acids pull it all together as floral notes extend the pliant, beautifully resonant finish. This powerhouse Saint-Émilion delivers the goods. Tasted two times.”

95/100 James Suckling
“Plenty of blue fruits such as currants with cherries, berries, some fresh herbs and limestone. Medium- to full-bodied, this has chewy tannins and a savory finish with energy at the end, firm and slightly austere in a very good way. Limestone character coming through.”

95/100 Tastingbook.com

Om Château Villemaurine Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

Grand Vin: Château Villemaurine Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé
2. Vin: Les Angelots de Villemaurine
Beliggenhed: Saint-Émilion
Beplantet areal: 11 ha 
Plantede druesorter: 75 % Merlot, 25 % Cabernet Franc
Fadmodning: 16 mdr. 80% ny barrique