This stunning value Saint-Émilion Grand Cru becomes even more impressive when you find out that it was made by Denis Durantou of Château l'Eglise-Clinet, one of the greatest producers on the Right Bank. Saintayme is a pure Merlot from a nine-hectare parcel of 35-year-old vines in the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse. Plums, raspberries, blackberries and Morello cherries; it's like summer in glass. Then notes of sweet grenadine, cigar, smoked meat, vanilla, praline and spices meld into the lengthy finish. Considering the price of l'Eglise-Clinet, it's an absolute steal, especially considering what a sensational vintage 2016 was in Bordeaux. But don't just take our word for it… 93 points,"Beautiful aromas of blackberries and blueberries with liquorice. Medium-bodied, juicy and delicious with lots of succulent fruit and a hazelnut and berry aftertaste."- James Suckling 92 points,"It's complex, elegant, and powerful. Bravo! Readers should snatch up this beauty and enjoy bottles over the coming decade."- Jeb Dunnuck£3.8 per 100.00ml