Clos La Madeleine - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2014

Jamessuckling.com

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/16/2017

Aromas of plums and stones with hints of flowers. Medium body, juicy tannins and a savory aftertaste. Plenty of chocolate and berry character. Polished and sexy. Drink or hold.

Vinous

88 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe2/6/2017

The 2014 Clos La Madeleine is a bold, racy wine. Ripe red cherry, smoke, tobacco, torrefaction and French oak notes are all pushed forward. Although not especially complex, the 2014 is very nicely done. Drink this juicy Saint-Émilion over the next few years.

Grand Guide / Bettane et Desseauve

17 / 20

the9/12/2016

Belle tension fine et délicate. Le vin a de la race et une finale crayeuse superbe.

Vinous

86-88 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Clos La Madeleine is an attractive if somewhat straightforward offering laced with dark red and purplish-hued fruit. Definition and intensity are missing in a wine that nevertheless offers solid potential, if not a ton of character. The blend is 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Hubert de Boüard is the consulting winemaker.

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

2014 Clos La Madeliene – Vanilla, coffee, licorice and fresh cherry notes with a sweet, soft, polished texture, this wine ends on a fresh, red cherry and licorice note. The wine was produced from a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. 89-91 Pts

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Clos la Madeleine 2014 has a plush bouquet with ripe, candied black fruit mixed with violets and a dab of dark chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and acidity. Plenty of freshness and vitality here, although it needs just a little more persistence on the finish to complete the package. That will hopefully manifest itself during bottle age.

Asian Palate

88-89 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Juicy and ripe with velvety tannins that are well handled along with dark berry fruit with savory spices. A well-crafted and balanced wine that is ready to enjoy young, but should evolve well over the next 4 to 6 years.

Decanter.com

16,25 / 20

byJames Lawther MWthe4/17/2015

Fresh and minerally on the nose. Hint of red fruit as well. Palate ripe and clean. Finely edged tannic frame. Cool, chalky finish. Drink: 2019-2030 (87)

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

the4/13/2015

Mid crimson. Slightly stewed fruit on the nose. ‘Bloody’ sensation (fruit and salt) and maybe just a bit simple. Certainly relatively forward but easy to like and not too tart. Drink 2019-2027