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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 Sansonnet is very fine. Naturally, the wine is not quite as deep as in most years, but Sansonnet has complexity and structure to burn. Black-toned fruit, new leather, licorice, incense and chocolate all fill out in a delicious and highly promising Saint-Émilion. There's plenty of texture in the mid palate, naturally in the style of the year. Tasted three times. 04/2025

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Sansonnet comes across as a bit oaky on the nose compared to its peers and previous vintages, though a second bottle towards the end of my tastings exhibited more integration and composure. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, bold in structure, yet I am seeking more composure and mineralité to come through, which might develop once in bottle. A bit short, though. 04/2025

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Sporting a deep ruby/plum hue as well as classy notes of red, blue, and black fruits intermixed with obvious minerality and graphite, the 2024 Château Sansonnet is medium-bodied, with a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. It's clearly outstanding and, I suspect, will be a terrific value. 05/2025

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur rouge sombre, aux reflets pourpres. Nez intense, fin, fruité, subtil, évoluant sur des nuances de mûres à l'agitation du verre. Minutieux en entrée de bouche, puis de suite parfumé, avec un corps velouté, le vin fond sur le palais, offrant un très beau goût de mûres. Jolie finale parfumée et sans angle. Assemblage : 86 % merlot, 7 % cabernet franc, 7 % cabernet sauvignon. Degré d’alcool : 13° - pH : 3,45 – IPT : 66. Rendement : 34 hl/ha. Production : 26 000 bouteilles. 04/2025

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Zekun Shuai

James Suckling

Good depth of flavor for the vintage, showing a touch of red pepper to the spiced blackberries and cherries. Medium- to full-bodied, this has juicy fruit and crunchy tannins that deliver good vibration. Long finish. 04/2025