Pressac - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018

Vinous

90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe3/31/2021

The 2018 de Pressac is laced with inky red/purplish fruit, blood orange, mint, lavender and rose petal. Just as it was in barrel, the 2018 is quite reticent, while the finish is attenuated. I miss some of the exuberance of recent vintages. Pressac can be one of the most distinctive wines in all of Bordeaux. The 2018 is attractive, to be sure, but it doesn't hit the highs it can.

The Wine Cellar Insider

94 / 100

byJeff Levethe3/16/2021

Floral and spicy, with a dash of spearmint, licorice, black cherries and smoke on the nose. The wine is elegant, fresh, medium/full-bodied, soft and silky, with an inviting finish of sweet, ripe, plums, cherry and black raspberry. One of the few Bordeaux wines using all five allowable grape varieties, blending 74% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Carmenere and 1% Malbec.

Vinous

88 / 100

byNeal Martinthe3/12/2021

The 2018 Château de Pressac has a light, airy bouquet displaying less fruit concentration than its peers; it feels rather innocuous. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and fine acidity. It’s much better than the aromatics and finishes with a pleasant tangy spiciness. Not bad, but I would drink this over the next decade.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/1/2021

This red packs in some solid plum and blackberry preserve flavors, as well as a graphite edge for spine and really solid dark tobacco and anise notes buried through the finish, where smoldering herb and warm earth hints add a nice touch. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Malbec. Drink now through 2028. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 8,500 cases made, 400 cases imported. –JM

Yvesbeck.wine

94 / 100

byYves Beckthe1/26/2021

Que de finesse dans le bouquet de Pressac qui révèle d'agréables notes fruitées au travers de baies rouges et noires. En bouche c'est la finesse des grains de tannins qui souligne la précision du vin. Les tannins se révèlent lentement et sont en phase avec la structure acide qui confère une agréable fraîcheur. Le vin a du corps, du jus et un bel équilibre. Finale fruitée.

Jamessuckling.com

93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe1/19/2021

Dried currants, blueberries, lavender, walnuts and sweet tobacco on the nose. It’s medium-to-full bodied with firm, silky tannins. Crushed stone, too. Elegant and flavorful. Try from 2024.

Decanter.com

92 / 100

byJane Ansonthe1/12/2021

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 de Pressac does not really engage on the nose - static dark berry fruit, melted tar and earthy notes that are missing some vivacity. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, better balanced than the aromatics augur with a finely proportioned finish. I just wish the nose delivered.

WeinWisser

18 / 20

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Vinifera

92 /

byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Il se présente comme un vin complet, au caractère très suave, à la trame très fine, avce un beau développement. La finale, légèrement poivrée ne manque pas de caractère.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

Medium/full-bodied, you'll find, smoke, licorice, espresso and plum in the nose. The wine is elegant, energetic, soft and polished with sweet, red fruits and silky textures. One of the few Bordeaux wines to use all five allowable grape varieties, the wine blends, 74% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Carmenere and 1% Malbec.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

A layered and juicy red with dark berries, chocolate, and spice. Hints of hazelnuts. Medium body. Delicious finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

91 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019