The tiny estate (2.5 hectares or about 6 acres) is located at Saint Sulpice de Faleyrens, 4 kilometers from the village of Saint Emilion. The fruit comes from old vines (around 35 years old) that are grown in an exceptionally favorable site with clay and gravelly, sandy soils. The vineyard is planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, fairly typical for the appellation. The wine underwent a traditional fermentation in thermoregulated vats and was aged in 100% new French oak barrels for eight months. The result is a wine of beautiful color with a nose dominated by vanilla and dark fruits. On the palate, the wine has lots of both bright red fruits and darker fruit with good acidity and a bit of grip. The tannins are fairly well integrated but this wine will no doubt improve with a bit of bottle age. Do not hesitate to open it now, though, to get a peek at this much-heralded vintage.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2009 Bois-Martin, Pessac-Léognan $19.99
2009 Chauvet Rouge, Bordeaux $9.99
2009 de Birot, Côtes de Bordeaux $14.99
2009 Mylord "Cuvée Milady" Bordeaux $12.99
2009 Paloumey, Haut-Médoc $19.99
