A tight and fresh 2018 with dark chocolate, dried berries and hints of wet earth. Medium body. Firm tannins. Bright and driven.

This is really succulent and beautiful with layers of ripe plums and hints of chocolate on the palate. Full body, round and velvety tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Luxurious merlot. Try after 2022.

The 2016 Mathilde from La Fleur Morange showed a touch of reduction, but I found more complex fruit underneath compared to the regular cuvee. The palate is medium-bodied with furry tannin, low acidity, here, a little pushed in the winery and it is just missing some complexity and tension on the finish that feels dominated by wood tannins.

A soft and velvety red with currant and sweet berry character. Some floral and light vanilla undertones. Full body, round textured tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Need two or three years to come together. Begin drinking in 2021.

The 2015 Mathilde has a delineated and focused bouquet with blackberry, raspberry coulis and violent scents that waft temptingly from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well-integrated oak, harmonious and fresh with a long and tender, citrus-tinged finish. This is recommended - a lively, fresh and quite vivacious Saint émilion in prospect.