A powerful yet polished Right Bank Bordeaux, the 2018 Sansonnet impresses with layered aromas of blackberry, truffle, cedar, and wet earth. Predominantly Merlot, this vintage offers rich, ripe black fruits supported by firm tannins and a deep mineral core. Aged partly in amphora and 80% new oak, it finishes long, earthy, and elegant. Drink from 2024 through 2044.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 96
Published: Jan 6, 2021

Blackberry, black truffle, red tile and walnut on the nose. Full-bodied with a very dense, polished palate of ripe, firm tannins and beautifully pure fruit. Transparent and gorgeous. This will age nicely. Try after 2024.

The Wine Advocate | RP 94+
Published: Mar 31, 2021
Drink: 2024-2044 

The 2018 Sansonnet is a blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. With 15% alcohol and a deep garnet-purple color, it opens a little broody, offering glimpses at tar and damp earth notes before bursting forth with expressive plum preserves, blueberry pie and licorice scents, followed by hints of cedar chest and pencil lead. Full-bodied, rich and impactful in the mouth, the generous black fruits are nicely framed by firm, rounded tannins and loads of freshness, finishing long and earthy.

Decanter | D 93
Published: Nov 10, 2020
Drink: 2024-2040

Owned by Marie Lefévère. A ton of interest, with power and depth to the black fruits and the salty lick of limestone coming through at the end. This is excellent quality and has a brilliant, slow slate finish - I love this texture. 80% new oak, with amphorae used in the ageing alongside barrels. This has improved for me over ageing and is an upscore.
Closure: Cork
Body: Full
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 8% Cabernet Franc 7% Cabernet Sauvignon 85% Merlot

Chateau-sansonnet.com

Château Sansonnet is located at the very top of the Saint-Emilion plateau. Its exceptional soil consists of a thin layer of clay over limestone. The vineyard covers a single 7-hectare (17-acre) plot that surrounds the chateau. A dominant 85% proportion of Merlot is blended with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Its wine, which has great keeping potential, displays an intense ruby colour. When aired, it releases aromas of sour cherry and blackcurrant. Big on the attack, it evolves harmoniously on the palate towards an expression of fine tannins with a ripe fruit flavour.