Clos La Madeleine 2014

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.

The 2014 Clos la Madeleine has retained that plush bouquet that I remarked upon when I tasted the wine from barrel. It doles out some really quite lovely redcurrant, crushed strawberry, blood orange and light spicebox notes, the oak neatly enmeshed. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin. To be honest, the palate has not quite kept up with the nose and is missing some depth. As a consequence, it feels quite linear and correct, whereas I would have been seeking a bit more gusto and vigor. Not a bad Saint Emilion for sure, but this is one where I might have just picked a day later. 2018 - 2029