2021 Clos Saint-Martin

The 2021 Clos Saint-Martin is an elegant, polished wine. Crushed rose petal, spice, blood orange, cedar, mint and kirsch all open in an understated, classy Saint-Émilion that captures the more gracious side of the year in style.

- Antonio Galloni (12/2023)

This is showing aromas of wet earth, dried flowers, licorice and salted plums. Chewy on the palate with firm tannins, a medium body, and a spicy finish. Lots to like. Try after 2026. (07/2024)

Another brilliant wine from this team, the 2021 Clos Saint-Martin reveals a medium ruby hue to go with a gorgeous array of black cherries, redcurrants, smoked tobacco, chalky minerality, and spice. It's medium-bodied and elegant, which is very much in the vintage, yet it has beautiful mid-palate depth, ripe, velvety tannins, and flawless overall balance. It's a beautiful wine that readers should buy a case of for drinking over the coming 15 years. (04/2024)

A blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 Clos Saint-Martin has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It gives up expressive scents of fresh black plums, boysenberries, and kirsch, leading to hints of pencil lead, bay leaves, and damp soil. The medium-bodied palate is soft and vibrant, with a refreshing backbone and a savory finish. (04/2024)