Tasting Notes
Vinous 91+
The 2016 Clos Saint Martin has a surprisingly high-toned bouquet of black cherries laced with iodine and violet aromas, perhaps missing the level of complexity I would have expected from this vintage. The palate is rounded and velvety on the entry, offering lush red fruit and brown spices; touches of sage develop in the mouth. There is impressive volume here, but I need to see more grip and backbone on the finish. Hopefully this will gain more substance in bottle.
Anticipated maturity: 2022-2036
Robert Parker 92+
The 2016 Clos St. Martin is made up of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with bold blackberries, warm plums and red cherries notes plus hints of baking spices, cedar chest, chocolate mint, forest floor and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied and jam-packed with generous black and red fruits, it has a solid frame of grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and spicy.
Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034