Bordeaux, France
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2022
Château La Bastienne
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru,
Bordeaux,
France,
2022
ℹ
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Hand-Picked Saint-Émilion
Description
Emmanuel Janoueix took over this Right Bank estate in 2000 and built it into one of Montagne-Saint-Émilion's best-kept secrets. The Merlot here thrives in clay and chalk-rich soils, with natural grass cover between the rows of vines helping to keep the vineyard healthy. The grapes are hand-picked and carefully sorted before fermentation in temperature-controlled vats. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for a year before bottling. Try serving this velvety smooth red with roast beef, duck, or braised leg of lamb.
Tasting Note
Deep ruby red, with black fruit and sweet spice on the nose. The palate is velvety smooth with plush tannins and a long finish.