2020 Ch. Poesia St Emilion

95 Points Antonio Galloni's Vinous
In stock
Poesia is a quality offering from a new powerhouse Bordeaux family: Helene Garcin and husband Patrice Leveque. The fruit is grown on a high plateau of clay-limestone named after their old vine estate in Argentina. Rich but with beautiful definition and nuance, the Poesia will over-deliver in the medium to long term.
$69.99 in mixed 6+ or $77.99 per bottle

Grape

70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc

Its Origins

Chateau Poesia was purchased by Helene Garcin and Patrice Leveque in early 2014. The estate was formerly known as Chateau Haut Villet. The name, Chateau Poesia, which translates as Poet, comes from the family's property in Mendoza Argentina where they produce wine from 13 hectares of old vine, un-grafted Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, planted in 1935. Helene Garcin continues to expand her vineyards. She also owns several other Right Bank estates including Chateau Barde Haut in Saint Emilion and Clos LEglise in Pomerol. The 9.7 hectare Right Bank vineyard of Chateau Poesia is planted to 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard is well situated on a high plateau. Their terroir is clay and limestone soils. Their Right Bank estate has a total of 13.2 cultivated hectares. There are 9.7 hectares of vines located in St. Emilion and 4.5 hectares situated in Cotes de Castillon. The vines are average close to 30 years of age. However there are old vines. In fact, some of the vines are more than 70 years of age!

What The Critics Say

93-95/100 Vinous, Antonio Galloni

"The Poesia is absolutely gorgeous in 2020. Bright, beautifully perfumed and elegant, it’s a total knockout. The energy and purity of the flavors is just remarkable. Sweet red cherry, red plum, tobacco, cedar, mint, mocha and dried flowers all meld together. Simply dazzling, and it may turn out to be the best vintage yet. That's pretty much all there is to it." Drink 2030 - 2045

91-93/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, Lisa Perroti-Brown

"The Poesia is absolutely gorgeous in 2020. Bright, beautifully perfumed and elegant, it’s a total knockout. The energy and purity of the flavors is just remarkable. Sweet red cherry, red plum, tobacco, cedar, mint, mocha and dried flowers all meld together. Simply dazzling, and it may turn out to be the best vintage yet. That's pretty much all there is to it." Drink 2024 - 2038

91-93/100 Vinous, Neal Martin

"The 2020 Poesia has a pretty bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, fleeting cassis and iodine scents, open and willing to please. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and a well-judged line of acidity. Velvety in texture and very harmonious, this is already an irresistible Poesia with a caressing, pure finish. It might well be the best vintage I have tasted from this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru." Drink 2025 - 2045

Variety Merlot
Closure Cork
Volume 750 ml
Maturity 2024 - 2045

Taste

4

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