Chateau Villemaurine Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2011

<p>"<em>A sterling wine with great promise for the future.” <strong>- Gilbert &amp; Gaillard</strong></em></p> <p>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.  </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>Fyldig og kompleks Saint-Émilion med fornem fadkrydring fra 16 måneder på 80 % nye egetræsfade.    </p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Anmeldelser af Château Villemaurine Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2011</strong></span></h2> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>92/100 La Revue du Vin de France</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>91/100 James Suckling</em></span></strong><br /><em>“Wonderful aromas of crushed blackberries, red chilies and spices. Full body with round, silky tannins and a juicy, berry, mineral undertone. This is harmonious for the vintage, with a savory character.”</em></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>91/100 Andreas Larsson, Tasted</em></span></strong><br /><em>“Dense ruby red core. The nose is generous and offers fine oak, spices, dark berries and tobacco, the palate is dense and concentrated, plum and blackberry notes with a good dose of freshness, young tannin, some roasted and spicy notes and a long lingering finish, should develop well.”</em></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>91/100 Wine Enthusiast</em></span></strong><br /><em>“Powerful and concentrated, this is a wine with smoky flavors–very dark and intense. The fruit weight is well under the very firm and dry tannic character.”</em></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>91/100 Gilbert &amp; Gaillard</em></span></strong><br /><em>“Vibrant red. On the nose, complex tones blending spice, graphite and mineral notes. On the palate, very melted and elegant. After a power-driven entry, fruit takes more of a lead role and provides a pleasant finish. A sterling wine with great promise for the future.”</em></p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><em>91/100 Falstaff</em></strong></span><br /><em>“Delicately reminiscent of prunes, candied orange zest, a hint of raisins. Juicy, sweet berry fruit, present tannins that are well integrated, dark berry fruit on the finish, a versatile food accompaniment with potential.”</em></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Om </strong><strong>Château Villemaurine Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong><em>Grand Vin: </em></strong><em>Château Villemaurine Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé</em><em><br /><strong>2. Vin:</strong> Les Angelots de Villemaurine<br /><strong>Beliggenhed: </strong>Saint-Émilion<br /><strong>Beplantet areal: </strong>11 ha <br /><strong>Plantede druesorter:</strong> 75 % Merlot, 25 % Cabernet Franc<br /><strong>Fadmodning: </strong>16 mdr. 80% ny barrique</em></span></p> <p> </p>