Château Leydet-Valentin - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016 - Magnum

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Keywords :  Fruity / Graceful / Aging potential

The wine : Discover the magnum format of this very charming Saint-Émilion from the Leydet family! Evoking grace and elegance on tasting, notes of red and black fruits (plum, strawberry, blackberry, blackcurrant) mingle with a seductive touch of violet as well as a hint of pepper. The oak is very delicate here and does not overpower but simply accompanies the whole on a velvety texture as well as very fine tannins. While this cuvée is wonderfully enjoyable in its youth, it also has cellaring potential of a good ten years which will then see it develop notes of leather, mushroom, and undergrowth. Real favorite!

Volume : 150cl

Type : Red wine

Grape varieties : 63% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon

AOC : Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and to keep until 2031

Serving temperature : 16-18°C

The estate : In 1973, Clos de Valentin was purchased by the Leydet family, also owners of Château de Valois in the Pomerol appellation. In 1983, when it became a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, the vineyard finally became Château Leydet-Valentin. In 1996, the family story continued when Frédéric Leydet, son of Bernard, began working at the estate before gradually taking over. Since the 2015 vintage, the 16 hectares, composed mainly of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, have been certified organic. The estate’s cuvées perfectly reflect all the finesse and elegance of these great Bordeaux terroirs... a superb discovery awaits!