Chateau La Croix-ChantecailleSaint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018

Product code: 11872
£22.50 inc VAT
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Bordeaux
Type
Type: Red Wine
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Bordeaux
Type
Type: Red Wine
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot

Product Notes

Chateau La Croix-Chantecaille Saint-Emilion Grand Cru is an exquisite, full-bodied Bordeaux manifested in the Saint-Emilion region. Enveloping a harmonious blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it offers a rich palette of blackcurrant, ripe cherries, and plums, subtly layered with earthy undertones and hints of truffle. Its robust structure and elegant tannins make each sip an indulgent experience. This Grand Cru is noticeably aged in French oak, lending a delightful vanilla touch to its long finish. An excellent companion for red meat dishes, this wine upholds a sophistication that encapsulates the excellence of traditional French winemaking.

About the Winery

Chateau La Croix-Chantecaille

Nestled in the heart of the famed Saint-Émilion wine region resides the splendid Chateau La Croix-Chantecaille. Imbued with quaint charm and rustic elegance, this time-honoured vineyard gracefully sits on the right bank of Bordeaux, a prosperous terroir known for producing wines of rich depth and vibrant potency.

Owned by the Aubert family, known for their marvellous contributions to the hallowed Saint-Émilion wine heritage. Chateau La Croix-Chantecaille has captured the allure of Bordeaux's wine afficionados with its treasured Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes. As steadfast custodians of tradition, the Auberts are dedicated to small-scale organic farming, asserting the purity and integrity of their wines.

Spanning over a compact nine-hectares, the vineyard harmoniously balances between Cabernet Franc and Merlot, each variety nurtured meticulously to perfectly encapsulate the wealth of flavours perfectly inherent from the Saint-Émilion terroir. The Château's offerings are limited, yet synonymous with quality, presenting wines with distinctive notes, echoing the chalky soils and temperate weather conditions.

At Chateau La Croix-Chantecaille, the charm extends beyond the vineyard, boasting, a quintessential Château with its béarnaise tower and rejuvenating scenic views of the vineyard. It's a serene haven for wine enthusiasts, delivering an evocative Bordeaux wine experience steeped in tradition yet welcoming contemporary wine sensibilities.

A visit to Chateau La Croix-Chantecaille ensures a delightful journey through centuries of viticultural craft, where each sip offers a inspiring reflection of this regal terroir. Well worth a visit, it’s a hidden gem that resonates with the heart of Bordeaux, a portal to bygone days of rich history and decadent flavours a miss!

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