Côtes de Bordeaux AOC Rouge Emilien 2021 Château Le Puy

Emilien red wine is produced by Château Le Puy in the Bordeaux region, in Saint-Cibard. The Amoreau family has been producing wine here since 1610 and today cultivates 54 hectares of vineyards, many of which are over 50 years old. All the wines are produced with minimal addition of sulphites and are neither filtered nor clarified.

It consists of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carménère grapes, which are first of all subjected to destemming-crushing. Vinification takes place with spontaneous fermentation and submerged cap maceration on the skins for 2-4 weeks in open concrete vats. The aging takes place for 24 months in large barrels and barriques.

Ruby red in colour, the nose reveals intense aromas of red flowers and ripe plums, blackberries and sweet spices. The sip is fresh and full-bodied, with dense and silky tannins and a persistent finish.

Excellent combined with roasted red meats and game.