Château La Confession Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2019

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

The wine is both full-bodied and energetic, evolving towards a dense, sappy fruitiness with a very long finish.

About the domain :

A small 2.7-hectare estate planted on sandy-clay soil, with 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, La Confession is one of Jean-Philippe Janoueix's favorite crus. Generous and fleshy, with its Cabernet Franc on the finish, this Confession goes beyond immediate pleasure. The 2018 is a turning point, with more tannic freshness and elegance.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the domain :

Son of Jean-François Janoueix, Jean-Philippe Janoueix first set up in Lalande (Ch. Chambrun, sold to Silvio Denz) before creating Château La Confession in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru in 2001, combining Châteaux Barreau and Haut-Pontet. He also produces Bordeaux Supérieur (Croix Mouton), Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion (Cap Saint-Georges) and Pomerol.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

Subtlety and complexity are an integral part of La Confession... both olfactory and gustatory. What precision and tannic definition, with a beautiful finesse of grain. The wine has tension, density and persistence. Deserves a little cellaring. 2024-2039

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is powerful and aromatic, with fine grain, concentration and good definition. Notes of blackcurrant, Morello cherry and, more lightly, wild blue berries are combined with hints of licorice, fresh blond tobacco, black pepper, cardamom, black tea and discreet hints of vanilla bean. The palate offers power, good definition, concentration and an acidic structure. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe blackcurrant, blackberry and, more lightly, wild berries, combined with touches of crushed raspberry, blue berries, black tea and hints of vanilla. The tannins are fine, tight and pronounced. A very discreet hint of caramelization on the finish/persistence.

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

About the wine:

Flowers, licorice and red cherries emerge from the nose and palate. Round, soft, polished and fresh, with freshness, length and lots of sweet fruit on the palate. Enjoy after just a few years of bottle ageing. Drink from 2024 to 2036.