2018 Caronne Sainte Gemme
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Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Caronne Ste Gemme strides confidently from the glass with classic notes of cassis, blackberry pie and baked plums, plus there are wafts of pencil shavings, menthol and damp soil. The medium-bodied palate delivers plenty of dried herbs-laced black fruits, supported by chewy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing savory.
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James Suckling
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Caronne Ste Gemme is an Haut-Médoc that felt a little green when I tasted it from barrel. Now in bottle, the aromatics appear to have gained more composure and harmony, offering cedar-infused black fruit while tempering the exoticism of yore. The palate is medium-bodied with moderate weight and fine, grippy tannins. There is less of that green edge toward the finish, although it still feels a little rustic and lacks real complexity. I know that this estate can produce better.
Lots of ripe black cherry, plum, and cassis fruit as well as classy oak, vanilla, and floral notes emerge from the 2018 Château Caronnes Ste Gemme. This rich, medium to full-bodied Haut-Médoc packs loads of fruit and has a deep, layered mid-palate and ripe tannins, all making for a superb 2018 that can be drunk today or cellared for 8-10 years.