Saint-Emilion.
87% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Château Sansonnet is a prestigious estate located in the renowned Saint-Émilion appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank. Encompassing 7 hectares of prime vineyard land, this château is celebrated for producing rich, concentrated wines that capture the essence of its unique terroir. The vineyards, predominantly planted with Merlot, along with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, thrive in clay-limestone soils.
James Suckling: 93-94/100
A juicy and fruity red with blackberry and currant aromas and crunchy flavors on a medium body. Refined for the vintage.
Jane Anson: 93/100
Vibrant ruby plum, rich in texture, as are all of these St Emilion Grand Crus Classés in in the vintage, with a swirl of black chocolate and capsicum, highly charged, plenty of impact, good lift through the palate, flash of heat. Great quality, skilful winemaking, one to admire but not sink into. A brilliant location, this has the potential for a far greater score, 70% new oak for ageing.
Lisa Perrotti- Brown - Wine Independent: 91-93+/100
The 2023 Sansonnet is deep garnet-purple in color. Plum preserves, red currant jelly, and mulberries scents pop from the glass with underlying charcoal and black olives hints. Medium-bodied, the palate is firm and grainy with a lively line and great length. The blend is 87% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.