2021 Poesia 6 Pack

93 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2021 Poesia is a blend of all the parcels this year because the quality was so uniform, harvested over three days, October 7–9. It has a touch more fruit concentration than the Barde-Haut, featuring dark berries, crushed stone and a touch of melted tar. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit, a slightly granular texture, gentle grip and hints of brown spices and white pepper toward the finish. Give this Poesia three to four years in bottle. Points: 92-94

93 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2021 Poesia has a very well-defined bouquet with a touch more harmony than its stablemate, Barde-Haut: heightened red cherry and iodine scents, quite floral in style. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, a vibrant and vivacious Saint-Émilion driven by the limestone terroir. Sapid on the finish, this is very fine.

92 POINTS

James Suckling

Fruity nose of strawberries, red plums and a hint of white pepper and stewed herbs. Fluid and medium-bodied with light, crunchy red fruit and a brambly finish. Delicious.

92 POINTS

James Suckling

A bright and beautiful wine with flowers, blackcurrants, violets and hints of citrus. Medium body and fine tannins. Racy and pretty. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. Points: 92-93

92 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2021 Poesia is a firm, closed Saint-Émilion endowed with quite a bit of energy and sheer power. Dark fruit and brooding shades of gravel, spice, menthol and licorice give Poesia its distinctive personality. The tannins are a bit imposing at this stage. Élevage will be crucial here. Points: 91-93

92 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2021 Poesia is a deep, layered wine. Dark cherry, plum, white pepper, mint, dried flowers and herbs fill out the layers nicely. The 2021 is a pretty wine, even with some vegetal notes from the 30% Franc in the blend. Clean limestone veins support the finish. This needs time.

90 POINTS

William Kelley - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2021 Poesia unwinds in the class with aromas of rich berries, cassis and creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, bright and tightly wound, with powdery tannins and a taut, mineral profile, it reflects the thin soils and late-ripening conditions of this sector—as well as a blend that includes fully 30% Cabernet Franc. Expect it to flesh out and unwind with further élevage.