“The 2015 Clos Saint Martin falls under the Moueix umbrella and is certainly one of the gems in their lineup. A blend of 90% Merlot and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s slightly reserved on the nose, but man, what a palate! Notes of strawberries, black raspberries, vanilla bean, toasted bread and dried flowers all flow to a full-bodied, opulent, huge wine that stays incredibly well balanced and elegant, with no hard edges and a cashmere-like texture. Count me impressed. I’d be thrilled to drink bottles anytime over the coming two decades.”

“The 2014 Clos St Martin has a bouquet that is just as opulent as the Les Grandes Murailles, though perhaps without quite the same class and breeding. The palate is structured and very focused, underpinned by its fine thread of acidity and superb precision on the finish that has a slight herbaceousness that needs to be addressed. This will probably take longer to come round than the Les Grandes Murailles, but there is genuine class and sophistication embroidered into this Saint Emilion. Tasted twice with consistent notes.”

“Big black fruits and a full body, but in spite of this scale the wine has good freshness and enough tannin to balance well. Very succulent and rewarding. Drink or hold.”