2018 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Over the 4–6 years following November 2021
Region Saint-Emilion
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck (November 2021): ripe cherry and blackberry fruit, tobacco, earth, medium body, and a clean finish.
Critics Ratings 88
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 83% Merlot; 17% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window From 2021
Region Saint-Emilion
Production Details A February 2020 review reports 16 months in new barrels and production of fewer than 300 cases. An October 2019 note identifies the source vines as young vines aged 4–7 years.
Tasting Notes Roger Voss (January 2020): soft and juicy, with blackcurrant, fresh fruit, and light tannins.
Critics Ratings 90
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2016 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window From 2022
Region Saint-Emilion
Soil Gravelly soils for the merlot component
Production Details Jane Anson reports that 2016 was DIVIN's first vintage in the new cellar, where 10 cement vats had been replaced by 18 smaller vats for greater precision; the wine was aged somewhat longer than usual.
Tasting Notes Roger Voss (January 2019): balanced, perfumed and fruity, with smoky wood, ripe black fruit, firm tannins, and supporting acidity.
Critics Ratings 88
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Drinking Window From 2019
Region Saint-Emilion
Production Details Jane Anson reports that the 2015 was aged somewhat longer than usual, giving it additional structure.
Tasting Notes Jane Anson (1 March 2018): smoky edge, ripe brambly fruit, mouth-filling character, and added structure. Roger Voss (January 2018): ripe and rounded, with smooth blackberry fruit, generous tannins, dense texture, and a dry core.
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Merlot; 10% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Emilion
Tasting Notes Philippe Bruyère (24 June 2016): intense, deep color; ripe fruit and chocolate notes; full, savory palate with prominent velvety tannins. Jane Anson (1 March 2018): smoky, spicy, expressive fruit, and approachable.
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2010 Technical Specifications
Region Saint-Emilion
Tasting Notes Jane Anson (1 March 2018): soft cherry, fresh texture, and elevated acidity toward the finish, with the wine's initial fruit having receded.
Critics Ratings 86
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Producer Information
Website
Address
1720, route des Corbin, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 57 25 20 30
Owner
Anabelle Cruse and Sébastien Bardinet
Cellarmaster
Anabelle Cruse Bardinet