Chateau Moulin Saint Georges 2018

WEINWISSER: "80 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Franc. Sattes Granatrot mit aufhellendem Rand. Verspieltes Schattenmorellenbouquet, dahinter reife Himbeeren und Fliedernoten. Am kräftigen Gaumen mit stützendem Tannin und feinkörnigem Extrakt. Im gebündelten Finale mit getrockneten Kirschenhäuten. Kann noch zulegen."

DECANTER: "Just gorgeous, was brilliant en primeur and is brillant now. So much dark sappy fruit, tons of spice and rose petal with persistency, really needs some time to stretch out but everything is there already in place. It can't be classified because Fonbel is made in the same cellar so contravenes the rules, but no question that its quality deserves it. 3.4ph. Drinking Window 2026 - 2042"

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Moulin Saint-Georges has a medium to deep garnet-purple color, rolling effortlessly out of the glass with notes of black cherry compote, blueberry preserves and ripe plum, plus touches of pencil shavings and fallen leaves. The medium-bodied palate is coated with crunchy black fruits, supported by a racy line and just enough textural friction, finishing long and savory. It's delicious right now, but I suspect 5-7 years of cellaring is going to reveal a whole other pleasure level."

JAMES SUCKLING: "A tight and structured red with plum, mineral, cedar and hints of sweet tobacco. It’s medium to full-bodied with creamy tannins and a juicy finish. Drink after 2023."

JEB DUNNUCK: "A blend of 80/20 Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Château Moulin Saint-Georges comes from a vineyard just down the slope from Ausone, on the southern side of the village of Saint-Émilion. It’s a beautiful wine that has a smoky, dark-fruited style as well as notes of crushed rocks, white truffle, cedar, and spice. Medium to full-bodied, balanced, and lightly textured on the palate, it shines for both its complexity and elegance, and will drink nicely for two decades or more."

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Florales Touch, kandierte Veilchen, frische Brombeeren, zart nach Cassis, einladendes Bukett. Komplex, saftig, zart nach Kokos, reife Tannine, mineralischer Touch, feine Röstaromen, sicheres Reifepotenzial."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "From one of the estates owned by the Vauthier family of Château Ausone, this wine is rich, both in fruit and tannic structure. Ripeness and power are balanced by elegant fruits. Drink the wine from 2026."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Flowers, herbs, spice, smoke, licorice and ripe red pit fruits are all over the place. Medium-bodied, soft and silky, with freshness, length and purity. Made from a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc."