Awards/Ratings

Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94–96; Wine Enthusiast 94; James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 90–93; Decanter ~93

Tasting Note

Deep black-fruit core (blackberry, cassis) with pencil lead, tobacco, Asian spice, espresso and cedar. Full-bodied, firm ripe tannins, dense texture and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing

Roast lamb, beef ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, braised beef short ribs, rich Sichuan-style beef.

Production Method

Hand-harvested; traditional vinification with extended maceration and fermentation; aged ~18–20 months in French oak with a high proportion of new barrels.

Vineyard Info

Boutique Saint-Émilion estate led by Jonathan Maltus. Small-production, Right Bank property known for high-percentage Cabernet Franc blends and modern, oak-influenced wines.