Saintayme 2025
St-Emilion
Bordeaux, France
Regular price£62.00
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Arriving: Mid 2028
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| Style: Red | Packaging: OCC |
| ABV: 14.5% | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: | Drink from: 2030 |
| Biodynamic: | Drink to: 2036 |
| Grapes: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc | |
Critic scores
86-88 NM, 91-93 AG, 94-95 JS, 92-94 JD, 91-93 LPB, 92 JA, 92 DC, 91-93 JL, 91-93 DB
Critic reviews
"The 2025 Saintayme was picked from 20 to 10 September and, for the first time, there is Cabernet Franc in the blend from a parcel that is usually put into a generic blend. It has a light bouquet at first, opening nicely in the glass, just a touch of strawberry. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins on the entry. Light red fruit, leaner than Durantou's other cuvées, with an easy-going finish."
Neal Martin, May 2026, Vinous.com
"The 2025 Saintayme is a gorgeous Saint-Émilion from the Durantou sisters. This is the first year in which the blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc as opposed to the 100% Merlot of past years. Intense red-toned fruit, flowers, citrus and spice—all Franc signatures—soar across the palate. The 2025 is vibrant and so expressive right out of the gate. It's a total delight."
Antonio Galloni, April 2026, Vinous.com
"You can easily read the terroir here, feel the juice and slate texture of the St Emilion soils, so different from the character of Pomerol in this particular vintage. Here expect rose petals, rose bud, blueberry, saffron, orange peel. Harvest September 10 to 20. 40% new oak. Harvest September 3 to 12, Noemie Durantou winemaker."
Jane Anson, April 2026, JaneAnson.com
"Fragrant, creamy vanilla floral and red fruit scents on the nose. Juicy and bright with a nice immediate kick of mouthwatering cranberry and salty raspberries plus a chalky, grippy liquorice base. A little tight still with lots of dried herbs and Cabernet aspects – quite streamlined but with purity and focus. First year of Cabernet Franc in the blend from new plantations that over-performed. Ageing 30% new oak. "
Geogina Hindle, April 2026, Decanter.com
"(Saint-Émilion; 80% Merlot; 20% Cabernet Franc; a final yield of 40 hl/ha; 14.5% alcohol; tasted at Église-Clinet with Olivier Gautrat). Brilliant in its radiant purity conveyed above all the lift imparted by the limestone tannins, this is likely to represent exceptional value for money and a real lesson in what can be achieved. This is very 'Durantou'. A lovely black cherry fruit. Plenty of pepper. Succulent and fresh, generous and wonderfully accessible."
Colin Hay, April 2026, DrinksBusiness.com
Neal Martin, May 2026, Vinous.com
"The 2025 Saintayme is a gorgeous Saint-Émilion from the Durantou sisters. This is the first year in which the blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc as opposed to the 100% Merlot of past years. Intense red-toned fruit, flowers, citrus and spice—all Franc signatures—soar across the palate. The 2025 is vibrant and so expressive right out of the gate. It's a total delight."
Antonio Galloni, April 2026, Vinous.com
"You can easily read the terroir here, feel the juice and slate texture of the St Emilion soils, so different from the character of Pomerol in this particular vintage. Here expect rose petals, rose bud, blueberry, saffron, orange peel. Harvest September 10 to 20. 40% new oak. Harvest September 3 to 12, Noemie Durantou winemaker."
Jane Anson, April 2026, JaneAnson.com
"Fragrant, creamy vanilla floral and red fruit scents on the nose. Juicy and bright with a nice immediate kick of mouthwatering cranberry and salty raspberries plus a chalky, grippy liquorice base. A little tight still with lots of dried herbs and Cabernet aspects – quite streamlined but with purity and focus. First year of Cabernet Franc in the blend from new plantations that over-performed. Ageing 30% new oak. "
Geogina Hindle, April 2026, Decanter.com
"(Saint-Émilion; 80% Merlot; 20% Cabernet Franc; a final yield of 40 hl/ha; 14.5% alcohol; tasted at Église-Clinet with Olivier Gautrat). Brilliant in its radiant purity conveyed above all the lift imparted by the limestone tannins, this is likely to represent exceptional value for money and a real lesson in what can be achieved. This is very 'Durantou'. A lovely black cherry fruit. Plenty of pepper. Succulent and fresh, generous and wonderfully accessible."
Colin Hay, April 2026, DrinksBusiness.com